Picked up my new 2021 E350 yesterday which replaces my 2018 E300 and was surprised that the new E no longer has a media card slot. Had all of my music on a 64gb SD card and will now either have to move it to my iPhone or get a USB-C thumb drive. Other than that minor setback, I love the new car.

 

That's not a big deal. I use a USB-A/USB-C adapter that holds a mSD card. I bought a bunch of them locally for a couple of bucks.
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Bought a USB-C thumb drive. Just don't like the way it sticks out in the console. Afraid I may break it off by accident. No big deal, was just surprised.

 

That's a ouch. Some (like me) find an SD card easier to use than a thumb drive.

 

How about this:

 

Sort of another "slap" at their customers. Accountants must be involved. Analog clock gone, supplemental sun visor removed, and the SD card slot eliminated. Not to mention the driver's-side passenger seat control. Is it really more cost efficient to engineer and manufacture them out? Was customer reaction even considered?