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Then there are those of us who just don't care for AMG sedans. To me, when I buy something like a luxury sedan, I want it as smooth, quiet, refined and comfortable as possible. IMO, sedans with swoopy ground effects, overly aggressive looking body panels, spoilers, air dams, oversized wheels and low profile tires just scream out "boy racer." Slapping all this crap on their sedans and calling them AMG is a cash cow for MB, so I understand why they offer them. I just happen to think they are ridiculous, especially in a country where most speed limits top out at 65 mph. Oh well, I do remember as a kid, using clothes pins to hold playing cards against the spokes of my bicycle so it would sound racy. I guess some guys never get that out of their system.
As for myself, I prefer a stiffer ride and effortless power. In the end, it's all in the beholder's eyes. There is no right answer.
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Plus. the E400 is quite a fair bit quieter with a plushier ride, and that's what I prioritize with an executive sedan. I do have a GLC43 as well for the slightly more fun (yet practical) side of things.
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Then there are those of us who just don't care for AMG sedans. To me, when I buy something like a luxury sedan, I want it as smooth, quiet, refined and comfortable as possible. IMO, sedans with swoopy ground effects, overly aggressive looking body panels, spoilers, air dams, oversized wheels and low profile tires just scream out "boy racer." Slapping all this crap on their sedans and calling them AMG is a cash cow for MB, so I understand why they offer them. I just happen to think they are ridiculous, especially in a country where most speed limits top out at 65 mph. Oh well, I do remember as a kid, using clothes pins to hold playing cards against the spokes of my bicycle so it would sound racy. I guess some guys never get that out of their system.
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2017 E400 Coupe
I had a trade assist on a 2017 E sedan to a 2017 E coupe.
I think the new E design drives much too much bigger than the outgoing E sedan design. My salesman has the outgoing E sedan and agreed. He is on a lease coming due and is wondering what he is going to do because of it.
Having said this... I see why you might want to drive a slightly smaller car from an S class. Either E - the sedan or the coupe will probably fit you well. The outgoing E coupe body would be too small for you, for sure.
I now have a Selenite Grey car. I would NOT have picked it if I had all choices available to me. I had to find a car on a lot for the trade assist to work. This with the natural beige leather interior was the best, by far, I could find - and like. I now LOVE the grey. I never liked grey cars until now. I'm over white and black, for now.
I say, get the Selenite Grey E sedan or coupe - whichever ride / drive you prefer.
Done.
I think the new E design drives much too much bigger than the outgoing E sedan design. My salesman has the outgoing E sedan and agreed. He is on a lease coming due and is wondering what he is going to do because of it.
Having said this... I see why you might want to drive a slightly smaller car from an S class. Either E - the sedan or the coupe will probably fit you well. The outgoing E coupe body would be too small for you, for sure.
I now have a Selenite Grey car. I would NOT have picked it if I had all choices available to me. I had to find a car on a lot for the trade assist to work. This with the natural beige leather interior was the best, by far, I could find - and like. I now LOVE the grey. I never liked grey cars until now. I'm over white and black, for now.
I say, get the Selenite Grey E sedan or coupe - whichever ride / drive you prefer.
Done.
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E400 coupe with air suspension vs s550 coupe
I currently have a 2 year old s550 coupe and the lease is up next summer. It is a pleasure to drive. Only comment is it's a bit big. And expensive. I'm currently on the longest road trip I've ever done in it - 7 hours from home to capture the eclipse later today. And it's been beautiful, barely noticeable when I hit 95 mph. My question is do you think it feel like a big step down to move to a e400 coupe with air suspension, designo interior etc?
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I currently have a 2 year old s550 coupe and the lease is up next summer. It is a pleasure to drive. Only comment is it's a bit big. And expensive. I'm currently on the longest road trip I've ever done in it - 7 hours from home to capture the eclipse later today. And it's been beautiful, barely noticeable when I hit 95 mph. My question is do you think it feel like a big step down to move to a e400 coupe with air suspension, designo interior etc?
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I currently have a 2 year old s550 coupe and the lease is up next summer. It is a pleasure to drive. Only comment is it's a bit big. And expensive. I'm currently on the longest road trip I've ever done in it - 7 hours from home to capture the eclipse later today. And it's been beautiful, barely noticeable when I hit 95 mph. My question is do you think it feel like a big step down to move to a e400 coupe with air suspension, designo interior etc?
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2015 S550 Coupe
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The S is a big, heavy, powerful car. Everything about the S is first rate. The new E is a nice car, but quite a step down from an S. The S will be much quieter, more solid, much smoother ride, much more comfortable and when you hit the gas, it will fly.
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Between the E400 and the S400, the E would just leave the S in its dust, and is almost as well-built if the right packages are selected.
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An S is an S...more luxury (in non-AMG form) than sport. The E400 is more of a sport variant below the AMG to appease those who want more than a 4-banger E300.
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I didn't find specs for an S400, but the S450 is faster than the E400 in 0-100 acceleration, 4.9 vs 5.2 according to the Mercedes-Benz.de website.
IMO the difference between an S and an E is much greater than the difference between an E and a C when it comes to smooth performance, materials, fit and finish.
IMO the difference between an S and an E is much greater than the difference between an E and a C when it comes to smooth performance, materials, fit and finish.
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True. My E feels more utilitarian than my S with the full leather designo interior. The one feature (including its design) are the touchpads on the steering wheel versus the older W222 (and even those of the newly updated S).
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What are your thoughts on a loaded e400 coupe with designo interior, air suspension, p3 vs a loaded Range Rover Velar
on a daily 24 mile one way commute on Chicago area roads? Anyone driven one yet?...
on a daily 24 mile one way commute on Chicago area roads? Anyone driven one yet?...
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I like both. If I lived in Chicago and was looking for a dd I would get the Velar. The Velar may be more practical navigating the Stevenson on a snowy day. I went to grad school there in the 90s and left my 190E 2.3-16 at home in CT. I had a jacked up BMW 325iX while I was in school.
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This is a bit off topic but.....
So I was just at Mercedes of Orlando in Maitland and they have the brand new 2018 S63 AMG! They currently have it as a training car and they'll only have it for 3 months. I saw it and got to start it in the showroom and revved the engine like a child and all I can say is I can't even with this car.
Like this car is absolutely amazing! It is by far the best S63 AMG they have made to date and I am loving it every bit!!
So I was just at Mercedes of Orlando in Maitland and they have the brand new 2018 S63 AMG! They currently have it as a training car and they'll only have it for 3 months. I saw it and got to start it in the showroom and revved the engine like a child and all I can say is I can't even with this car.
Like this car is absolutely amazing! It is by far the best S63 AMG they have made to date and I am loving it every bit!!
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Then there are those of us who just don't care for AMG sedans. To me, when I buy something like a luxury sedan, I want it as smooth, quiet, refined and comfortable as possible. IMO, sedans with swoopy ground effects, overly aggressive looking body panels, spoilers, air dams, oversized wheels and low profile tires just scream out "boy racer." Slapping all this crap on their sedans and calling them AMG is a cash cow for MB, so I understand why they offer them. I just happen to think they are ridiculous, especially in a country where most speed limits top out at 65 mph. Oh well, I do remember as a kid, using clothes pins to hold playing cards against the spokes of my bicycle so it would sound racy. I guess some guys never get that out of their system.
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This is a bit off topic but.....
So I was just at Mercedes of Orlando in Maitland and they have the brand new 2018 S63 AMG! They currently have it as a training car and they'll only have it for 3 months. I saw it and got to start it in the showroom and revved the engine like a child and all I can say is I can't even with this car.
Like this car is absolutely amazing! It is by far the best S63 AMG they have made to date and I am loving it every bit!!
So I was just at Mercedes of Orlando in Maitland and they have the brand new 2018 S63 AMG! They currently have it as a training car and they'll only have it for 3 months. I saw it and got to start it in the showroom and revved the engine like a child and all I can say is I can't even with this car.
Like this car is absolutely amazing! It is by far the best S63 AMG they have made to date and I am loving it every bit!!
