rocky12

I took an E400 for a test drive. I originally asked to drive a 2016, but because the salesman had a 2015 available, I drove that one. He said "They're both exactly the same".

Can anyone tell me any differences between the two, besides pricing and current discounts?

It looks like, for one, the lighting package is different.

If this has been posted before, please excuse me, as I only recently have joined these forums.

DerekACS

The option packages are slightly different, at least in Canada, where the 'Avantgarde' package is offered on MY2016. The only visible change is the deletion of the metal trim that surrounds the volume control on the dash. Internally, the Command system has been updated.

As for lighting, there is the standard partial LED system and the optional full LED intelligent lighting system - the only one to have, IMO. The latter is clearly marked with the words "LED intelligent light system" beneath the lens cover, right under the outer lamp. You would not be disappointed with the full LED system; it not only looks great, it offers superb lighting when you need it !!!

YYZ-E55

The biggest difference is that the COMAND software was updated for 2016. If the price on the '15 is good, go that route. The COMAND update is negligible.

rocky12

I see you listed you drive an E400S. What does the "S' signify?

As far as getting a 2015 model, what I'm thinking is that if I get it now, it will be almost a 2 year old vehicle, since the 2017s will be out by late spring or early summer, depending upon who you talk to. Yet, if I get a 2016, depending upon the difference in price, if I keep the vehicle a few years, the per year cost may not be too great a difference. Also, the 2015s may have been sitting for awhile, so the tires may have flat spots and there may be other issues since it has sat awhile. I'll need to look a bit more into pricing.

YYZ-E55

S = wagon

Unlikely that 2017s will be available in any quantity until at least summer 2017. They'll also be transacting at much higher values and with higher interest rates than the current cars, obviously.

rediesel

I like the older system much better for what it's worth.

SteveE400

I didn't spend much time comparing, but on the US version I did notice that the finish on the plastic number buttons on the center console (radio pre-sets, tec.) are a different finish. Other than that, you'd be hard-pressed to tell them apart without the title as a guide (or the VIN, if you are VIN-literate).


I took the 2015, because I was able to cut a better deal on it, and they had one I really liked. They had 2016's in black and in white - the two colors I did not want. So, easy call for me.


Since the 2016's are just coming out now, your 2015 would not be seen as 2 years old for at least another year, and even then nobody but the dealer will know the difference.


As for the 2017, it depends upon whether or not you like the new style - which still hasn't appeared without disguise. Also, there will be entirely different drive trains, with the 2017 moving to I-6 engines, with a turbo 4-cyl as a base engine, IIRC. I am one who never buys the first year of any major element of my cars - body/platform, engine, driveline. The 2017 will hit at least 2 of 3, with a totally new body shell and new engine. I, personally, would either go with a 2015 or 2016, or else wait until 2018 to see how the new cars come through.

YYZ-E55

The MY16 head unit is new along with the updated software which features the new 'favorites' setup and 3D menus. The only win that I have noticed is that you can set your presets regardless of the source (ie: you can have preset #1 as a SIRIUS channel and preset #2 as FM, etc.).

The media interface is also integrated for MY16 so no accessory cables are required; USB ports are in the console. Again, negligible difference vs MY15.

rediesel

You can set 99 presets now too, but the downside is the buttons are not instant (there is a second or 2 wait before it changes the channel). 10 was plenty for me. The 3D menu is no better than the 2D. They moved the music register under the disc category which isn't intuitive for me.

I like the 2014 with the 6-disc multidisc DVD player the best. Now that I have rear entertainment I need that multidisc unit, and not the single front player and single rear.

The G Man

Does the new Mbrace allow button programming for navi destinations?