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Old May 26, 2023 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Wig
Have you sat inside a W214?
I haven't. My opinion is based upon pictures.

I also haven't slept on a sheet of plywood. Based upon pictures, I don't want to.

Maybe if I tried it, I would like it? IDK.



I think the W214 is a beautiful and very smoothly designed car. For myself, I don't care for the interior design or the taillights, the rest is great. JMO.

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Old May 26, 2023 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by teksurv
Are you sure? At least in North America, to my knowledge, the FL 222 used the hot-v 4.0 TT V8 or TT V6, no mild hybrid. 48v was of course being developed during the time of the FL 222.
If you read my post again I mentioned "in some countries"
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Old May 26, 2023 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
If you read my post again I mentioned "in some countries"
Indeed. I first read "new S-Class S450-500" and thought forthcoming 223. In any case, don't recall hearing too much in the 222 forum about this.
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Old May 26, 2023 | 01:16 PM
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W214 E-Class and G60 5er Compared




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Old May 26, 2023 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by js_cls



Hmmm I mean they both have their own strengths, for me MB's side profile hands down, for front, MB's luxury grille, for rear, uh....
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Old May 26, 2023 | 02:10 PM
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To me, the Mercedes looks more mature and solid, whereas the BMW looks more youthful and edgy.

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Old May 26, 2023 | 03:09 PM
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To me the rims on that BMW look awful.
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Old May 26, 2023 | 06:23 PM
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To me the rims on that BMW look awful.
Agreed. And the black trim underneath all around is an odd decision by BMW. I think the W214 is the winner, both interior and exterior. Just please bring the luxury grille to North America!
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Old May 26, 2023 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Wig
Agreed. And the black trim underneath all around is an odd decision by BMW. I think the W214 is the winner, both interior and exterior. Just please bring the luxury grille to North America!
Yeah, it is very odd. It makes it look like an all-terrain version. Not digging it.

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Old May 27, 2023 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Wig
Agreed. And the black trim underneath all around is an odd decision by BMW. I think the W214 is the winner, both interior and exterior. Just please bring the luxury grille to North America!
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Yeah, it is very odd. It makes it look like an all-terrain version. Not digging it.
Fully agreed!

I’d also like to see a comparison of the 5er interior against the non-superscreen E interior. I think most of us agree that the “basic” interior is much more pleasing without the stupid passenger display and extra piano black in lieu of what would be a wood finish.
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Old May 27, 2023 | 05:29 AM
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Tesla have shown that cars do not need a nice interior for it to sell.
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Old May 27, 2023 | 07:27 AM
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Not a big fan of the W214, but hands down better than new 5-series, which looks like AI designed it.
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Old May 27, 2023 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AzurSL
Fully agreed!

I’d also like to see a comparison of the 5er interior against the non-superscreen E interior. I think most of us agree that the “basic” interior is much more pleasing without the stupid passenger display and extra piano black in lieu of what would be a wood finish.
Interesting so BMW's "passenger screen" has a privacy film to not distract the driver so unlike MB's approach so be interesting if it is too dim to view in direct sunlight.
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Interesting so BMW's "passenger screen" has a privacy film to not distract the driver so unlike MB's approach so be interesting if it is too dim to view in direct sunlight.
BMW does not have a passenger screen in any vehicle. Are you referring to Porsche’s?
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BMW does not have a passenger screen in any vehicle. Are you referring to Porsche’s?
Oof, I did I am sorry I realized I was talking about the new Cayenne, I blame forum member chassis.
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New Video of the W214 Luxury-Line
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Old May 30, 2023 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by js_cls
Honestly a good looking car especially in luxury line trim, taillights still trying to grow on me but other than that I think MB has a winner, plus I am sure there are lots of people that either don't mind the taillight or actually love the taillights so this is a winner to begin with.
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Old May 31, 2023 | 07:03 AM
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The luxury line looks FANTASTIC!

I am pained we won't see in the USA this traditional styled variant including a three-pointed star on the hood.
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Originally Posted by teksurv
Indeed. I first read "new S-Class S450-500" and thought forthcoming 223. In any case, don't recall hearing too much in the 222 forum about this.
All good, I guess the reason why we don't hear about it is because most of us folks on this forum are from North America and mainly the USA.
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Originally Posted by E430_4MATIC
The luxury line looks FANTASTIC!

I am pained we won't see in the USA this traditional styled variant including a three-pointed star on the hood.
Yes no doubt about that : (
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Originally Posted by E430_4MATIC
The luxury line looks FANTASTIC!

I am pained we won't see in the USA this traditional styled variant including a three-pointed star on the hood.
Wouldn't a grill swap be pretty simple?
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Wouldn't a grill swap be pretty simple?
Yes... but I guess we want it optionable from factory.
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Wouldn't a grill swap be pretty simple?
Not exactly simple. I imagine it requires removing the entire bumper.
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Originally Posted by js_cls
Not exactly simple. I imagine it requires removing the entire bumper.
True I forgot about that and not to mention the design of amg line bumper and the luxury line is different. Although I think avantgarde trim does have the amg line grille but avantgarde bumper I think.
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Forgot to ask... how come the gas release is inside the vehicle like Asian car brands? Is there a technical reason? Not a big deal but found it rather interesting.
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