With both kids off to college, we're looking to trade in our 2012 Mercedes ML350 4Matic for a 2015 E350.

But saw the E400 on the dealer lot, although base price is $10K more, but it includes the Premium 1 package, leather seating, bi-turbo V6, & a few other upgrades. So it's maybe only a few grand more, but we sorta think it's a good value to have some extra power/hp.

Thoughts?
Think it's worth it?

 

From what I read, after the option packs are discounted out of the price, the e400 is only about $2500 more. For that, you're getting somewhat more horsepower but also noticeably more torque. I think it's probably worth the value, especially in a sedan if you drive at all sportingly.

 

^^^Agreed The E400 is not much more money now, plus it likely will be worth that extra when you trade in as well.

 

I would go with the 400, the 350 i found felt underpowered in the E class. Given the cost difference is only a few grand I would go for it. As said above the resale will also be better. The engine in the 350 is enough in the c-class but not enough power for the E even if you don't really push the car I found.

 

The 400 is a great upgrade from the 350. Does the car have harman/kardon?

 

You will love the E400. The torque upgrade is what it's all about. It's also a little more fuel efficient, at 70mph the engine is only turning at 1750rpm.

 

Thanks for your replies.

Just picked up a E400 earlier today!

Love it so far, although hasn't been able to stomp on the turbo yet....

 

Well then the best is yet to come. Enjoy your new car.

 

Congrats you will love it - turbos are awesome on the highway.

 

biturbo all the way...

 

Congrats on the new car.

You sure don't mess about - two days after your post, you're driving it! Boom.

 

Thanks,

Got a great price on the new E400 (10K off) & great price on ML350 trade in (high end of blue book pricing)...

Just came back from 600 miles interstate trip, awesome drive!
Now almost to the 1000 mile break-in period...

 

Wow, you're ahead of me! I've had my wagon for a few weeks and I'm still only at 400 miles.

 

What was the MSRP?

 

msrp was 64,850
bought at 54,650, which was 3500 off for USAA + 6700 off from dealer to offset for other taxes & bs fees. Anyways, I negociated for fixed drive out price, & didn't care for what selling price was...

 

Thanks. That explains fantastic 15% off. Still dealer's 10% off for us regular folks is still a great deal. Enjoy.