Nihsel10

Hey all,

I am mostly in the GL forums but just recently I got a new E300 for couple days while the GL was in service for electronic issues and my goodness it was great. The ride was very smooth and the sport and sport + mode is definitely noticeable in throttle response. I like the idea of the "smart" thumb pads on the steering. It took some time to getting used too. Overall, great experience and seemed like a mid-size S-class.


Here is my drive on it.



I might post a video of it driving on Eco mode later.

Let me know what you guys think.

outie

Thanks for sharing. It should be 2017 E300, not 2016.

Personally I feel there are tons of buttons/controls that do the same thing. Not that it's bad, but it's kind of confusing for my parents.

C280 Sport

I love the 2017 E300. Huge improvement over the W212 I have no doubt. However the Engine is awful for a car this size. Only real downfall to the car. Also, you have to order it with a leather dash because it does not look right without it I think.

Nihsel10

Thanks for the catch! Unfortunately I can't really change the title, so I'll take fault for that.


I forgot to mention is that When I had this, I was looking for 12v power outlet for the radar, but it was replaced with a USB port due to it having the NFC package, which is a bummer. Looks like people who has that package but has a radar must do a hard wire at this point. I really feel like a 12v needed to be there, but I can understand the USB being a power source now.

HBerman

There is a 12V outlet at the rear of the center console. I also opted for a 115V outlet there as well.

The Benz

You can get a 12v as part of the build, as I did, but it's located in the rear of the center console, where the rear passenger ashtray/lighter area is.

Nihsel10

Yeah I knew that when I was test driving it, but the problem is that it would stretch the power cord for my Max 360. A 12v extender is needed which will look terrible.

mjsbenz

If necessary, an easy wiring by anyone familiar with auto radio/electronics.