The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Is the 2021 MotorTrend Car of the Year
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Took a 2021 E350 out for a spin yesterday. Compared to my 2018, i dont think there was much of a difference. Not that i took it out on the backroads carving corners, but I wouldn't do that in my 2018 anyways. If anything, the car had Pirellis which I liked over the Continentals.
Another point of view is, unless my 2018 came straight out of the factory with 10 miles and I drove it back to back, any new car with fresh tires would drive much better.
But long story short - I wouldn't say one was magical vs the other.
Another point of view is, unless my 2018 came straight out of the factory with 10 miles and I drove it back to back, any new car with fresh tires would drive much better.
But long story short - I wouldn't say one was magical vs the other.
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2019 E 450, 2016 E350 4matic (retired), 2018 Ford Edge Sport, 2008 Porsche Boxster
Took a 2021 E350 out for a spin yesterday. Compared to my 2018, i dont think there was much of a difference. Not that i took it out on the backroads carving corners, but I wouldn't do that in my 2018 anyways. If anything, the car had Pirellis which I liked over the Continentals.
Another point of view is, unless my 2018 came straight out of the factory with 10 miles and I drove it back to back, any new car with fresh tires would drive much better.
But long story short - I wouldn't say one was magical vs the other.
Another point of view is, unless my 2018 came straight out of the factory with 10 miles and I drove it back to back, any new car with fresh tires would drive much better.
But long story short - I wouldn't say one was magical vs the other.
I see little to no difference between the 2019 and 2021. If I were to get a 2021 at the end of my lease I would configure the car exactly the same including the color silver.
Depending or market value vs. residual this is the first Mercedes I have on lease that I would consider buying at lease end.
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2019 Dune Silver Metallic E-450 Mercedes Cabriolet NEW Mercedes 2020 GLC300 graphite gray SUV
My 2019 E450 comes off of lease in December 2021. Presently it has less than 12,000 miles because of Covid. I have Pirelli Centurato P7 RF on the car. At least 60% of tread wear is left.
I see little to no difference between the 2019 and 2021. If I were to get a 2021 at the end of my lease I would configure the car exactly the same including the color silver.
Depending or market value vs. residual this is the first Mercedes I have on lease that I would consider buying at lease end.
I see little to no difference between the 2019 and 2021. If I were to get a 2021 at the end of my lease I would configure the car exactly the same including the color silver.
Depending or market value vs. residual this is the first Mercedes I have on lease that I would consider buying at lease end.
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2026 GLE 450 (Black on Brown Saddle)
I just had a 2021 E350 as a MB loaner for 4 days with the 4 cylinder engine. While the car is quiet on the highway and has adequate acceleration, the engine noise when accelerating is very coarse and in my opinion a bit unrefined as compared to the new in line 6 cylinder. As a matter of fact, the engine noise was a bit louder than earlier 4 cylinder E300 models that i have driven. Its gas mileage is good. The interior had quite a few rattles coming from the glove box and rear right area for a car with less than 1500 miles. Hopefully, this was an exception to other units.
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I'd like to hear from any 2021 E Class owners, especially if you had a previous E class. Is the 2021 really that much "better" than previous years? I will be shopping for a CPO E Class soon and am trying to decide on what year models I should focus. I was leaning toward an E400 or 450 but would consider an E300 or 350 but don't want to be disappointed.
