prishi@yahoo.co

Hi, I'm planning on swapping my 2007 E-350 with a CPO 2020 E-350.

When the car I'm looking at was idling, I felt the Engine noise was much more than what I am used to in my 2007 E-class, or my wife's 2009 C-300 and another 2013 C-300 that we have. Should I be concerned with the louder noise that I am used to? Also, the 2007 and the 2013 were CPO while the 2009 was brand new and only driven by my wife. Now, the mileage on both the 2007 and the 2009 has just crossed 150k, but the wife's car drives like it is on clouds - almost like a Lexus! Mine is more rough. The 2013 has low-profile AMG wheels, therefore that is also not as smooth as the 2009.

Wondering if (i) guys run their cars down when they lease their cars for 2 years? Or (2) My wife is more gentle on the road than when she's inside the house!!? Or, (3) My lead foot has killed the ride of the E-350 ?? The newer 2020 E-350 wasn't that 'buttery' to drive as my wife's!

Confused! I have always loved my E-350, though!
Thank you for your guidance!

skytop

I have a 2022 W- 213 and actually do not hear the engine running while in the car. In the ECO mode, I cannot even hear the engine start. My hearing is perfect.

mobster600

The direct injection system is loud. You can hear the engine working for sure.

The G Man

The 4 banger will be louder than the NA 6 engine, from the inside of the car, they are similar. Newer Mercedes are sportier, therefore the ride will be rougher. If you want a smoother ride, get the air suspension or the luxury trim.

Elvisfan0108

I had a bmw 430 4 cyl turbo. I never noticed the noise on the outside. My C300 sounds like a diesel to me. I guess no under hood insulation.

teksurv

My 6 cylinder E coupe also sounds like a diesel. Rolling down the window in a parking garage is not a pleasant sound.

Mac Jones 55

Injection is noisy. Not bad, but depends. Sounds very sporty in Sport Mode also.

Elvisfan0108

I’ve had several direct injection cars. Yes you hear the ticking but, nothing as noisy as this car.

Mac Jones 55

Oops, I meant turbo. Turbo is loud. .

sorry.

The G Man

Its the high efficiency short skirt pistons and the direct injectors making all the noise. Cannot hear it from the inside the car so it doesnt bother me. In fact, this W213 is one of the quietest car I have owed.

Elvisfan0108

It bothers me when I pull up to someone and they ask me what’s wrong with the engine.

The G Man

cannot say I ever had anyone ask me about the engine noise. My 2019 E300 is loud outside but does not seem abnormal to me.

Elvisfan0108

I’ve had at least a couple mention it. One guy has a mustang Eco-boost. Every time he drives he makes a comment about how quiet his engine is.

The G Man

Usually the engine quiets down after warm up, From the inside where it matters, the engine sounds pretty good in sport+ mode, even if the note is fake.

prishi@yahoo.co

Thanks folks, for all your inputs! It's the engineering - can't do much about it. But I did try another 2020 E-350 and it was much quieter. Yes, we are only talking about the noise you can hear while it's idling, and you are standing outside the car next to the hood. Inside the cabin, all cars have been beautifully silent!
Now this would be another thread, but the older car got sold in less than an week and I've lived without a car for about 6 days trying to wrench the CPO from the dealers' clutches! Finally succeeded with a 2021 E-350. I'm sure I'll love it! Thank you, all!
And this could be yet another thread, but purchase was made over the Internet, Out of State, and I expect a flat-bed rolling onto my driveway in about 3-4 days' time.