2018 e300 Road Noise?
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2018 e300 Road Noise?
I recently bought a 2018 Mercedes e300 that I generally love. However, the road noise is almost shocking for a luxury sedan of this caliber. It is not much more quiet than my son’s 2003 Toyota Matrix. Having conversations in my e300 are difficult on the freeway. I had the car checked out just after I bought it, and Mercedes said it was in great shape.
So I am wondering if there are some settings changes I can make that would make it more quiet? I have experimented with different ride modes, to no avail.
Has anyone else noticed this? I assume I’m just going to have to live with it until I can upgrade to an S class, but if anyone has any suggestions I would sure appreciate it.
So I am wondering if there are some settings changes I can make that would make it more quiet? I have experimented with different ride modes, to no avail.
Has anyone else noticed this? I assume I’m just going to have to live with it until I can upgrade to an S class, but if anyone has any suggestions I would sure appreciate it.
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It doesn't sound normal even for cars without the better, thicker glasses. I would start with looking at these two things.
1) Could be rubber seals around the doors need replacing/repositioning: there should be some other threads related to this, the noise may seem to come from a specific area, e.g. the b-pillar.
2) Crappy tyres put on by the previous owner: check whether the tyres are MO or MOE, and even among them Dunlop are worse than others.
1) Could be rubber seals around the doors need replacing/repositioning: there should be some other threads related to this, the noise may seem to come from a specific area, e.g. the b-pillar.
2) Crappy tyres put on by the previous owner: check whether the tyres are MO or MOE, and even among them Dunlop are worse than others.
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2018 e300
It doesn't sound normal even for cars without the better, thicker glasses. I would start with looking at these two things.
1) Could be rubber seals around the doors need replacing/repositioning: there should be some other threads related to this, the noise may seem to come from a specific area, e.g. the b-pillar.
2) Crappy tyres put on by the previous owner: check whether the tyres are MO or MOE, and even among them Dunlop are worse than others.
1) Could be rubber seals around the doors need replacing/repositioning: there should be some other threads related to this, the noise may seem to come from a specific area, e.g. the b-pillar.
2) Crappy tyres put on by the previous owner: check whether the tyres are MO or MOE, and even among them Dunlop are worse than others.
Last edited by newmember2021; Jul 4, 2021 at 10:28 PM.
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MO refers to Mercedes Original, meaning tyres designed for Mercedes cars; MOE refers to Mercedes Original Extended, meaning run-flat tyres designed for Mercedes. Using MO or MOE depends on your preferences, most new Mercedes come with MOE. To some the sacrifice of run-flat (heavier weight, stiff sidewall, crappy ride, loud noises) is simply too much, but I love the assurance that I will always get to my destinations on time despite small punctures, which is quite rare these days anyway.
Also, a Pirelli P-zero tyre may be branded MOE, but you can also get just the Pirelli P-zero without the MOE label and it will be the same tyre and experience.
Also, a Pirelli P-zero tyre may be branded MOE, but you can also get just the Pirelli P-zero without the MOE label and it will be the same tyre and experience.
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MO refers to Mercedes Original, meaning tyres designed for Mercedes cars; MOE refers to Mercedes Original Extended, meaning run-flat tyres designed for Mercedes. Using MO or MOE depends on your preferences, most new Mercedes come with MOE. To some the sacrifice of run-flat (heavier weight, stiff sidewall, crappy ride, loud noises) is simply too much, but I love the assurance that I will always get to my destinations on time despite small punctures, which is quite rare these days anyway.
Also, a Pirelli P-zero tyre may be branded MOE, but you can also get just the Pirelli P-zero without the MOE label and it will be the same tyre and experience.
Also, a Pirelli P-zero tyre may be branded MOE, but you can also get just the Pirelli P-zero without the MOE label and it will be the same tyre and experience.
