New 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spied!

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Jan 23, 2016 | 07:52 PM

#101

Alex.currie44

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2009 SLK55 AMG. & 2022 GLA250 4Matic

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Originally Posted by DerekACS

According to your signature, you are driving a CLA45 AMG. It does not have the "classic grill, hood star, etc." that you apparently like so much. Yet, you harshly criticize the Sport versions of the new W205 and W212/213 with the three-pointed star in the grill - exactly what your CLA45 AMG has !!!

Then, you mentioned that you wouldn't spend money on an E built on the C Class platform - presumably this was a reference to the new W213. Well, your Hungarian produced CLA is built on a B Class FWD platform !

Sharing of platforms between different models has become very common with most manufacturers, e.g. VW Golf/Euro Passat, BMW 3/4 Series, MB B Class/CLA, C Class & E Class, etc.

I think I said I preferred the classic elements. This thing could have no grill and be on a Studebaker body as far as I am concerned. A day at the track is what put it in the garage not its appearance.

Jan 23, 2016 | 08:08 PM

#102

DerekACS

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Originally Posted by Alex.currie44

This thing could have no grill and be on a Studebaker body as far as I am concerned. A day at the track is what put it in the garage not its appearance.

Ha Ha !!!

Obviously, from your point of view,

its performance well exceeds its appearance !!!

Jan 23, 2016 | 08:23 PM

#103

Alex.currie44

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Zooom

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Originally Posted by DerekACS

Ha Ha !!!

Obviously, from your point of view,

its performance well exceeds its appearance !!!

The thing will set your hair on fire if you have any.
Besides, this being a derivative of a FWD car - which it is in cruising down the highway - I don't see it as a real Benz but it rides nice.
I took a trip across island with 4 in the car over twisty hilly roads. The Nav said 2.25 hour ETA. I made it in 1.4 hr. so it is enjoyable to drive and everyone was comfortable.
Now C63 AMG is a totally different kettle of fish!!

Jan 31, 2016 | 05:26 AM

#104

Quack

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From: Derby UK

W205 C200

I'll be honest, I don't think the interior, in the front that is, is as nice as the C class'. Still, it's a gorgeous car and I can't wait to start seeing them on the road.

Mar 9, 2016 | 08:26 PM

#105

ftlaud1

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2015 S550 4Matic, 2010 E350, 2013 Mustang GT

A good read and vids : http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/08/2...rive-review-1/

Apr 11, 2016 | 07:09 PM

#106

DutchTim1

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Mercedes C W205, Previous: Mercedes ML W164

Hello guys, The new E class is now standing in the showroom of Mercedes Benz here in my country the Netherlands.

Apr 11, 2016 | 07:25 PM

#107

ftlaud1

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Originally Posted by DutchTim1

Hello guys, The new E class is now standing in the showroom of Mercedes Benz here in my country the Netherlands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPg3asw3zOY

Great vid. I pulled the trigger on the S class with no regrets thus far. Loving it.

Apr 12, 2016 | 05:16 PM

#108

DutchTim1

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Mercedes C W205, Previous: Mercedes ML W164

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Originally Posted by ftlaud1

Great vid. I pulled the trigger on the S class with no regrets thus far. Loving it.

Thanks

At the introduction of the new E class the S class was also present. The new E class might have better technology, but the S class is still "king of the road"