MBUS hasn't said anything about a launch date for the E Class. E 350's have been built. E 450's can be configured in Netstar. Nothing allocated yet however.

 

I'm not sure what Netstar is, sounds like a dealers only build site? I am curious if the E450 All Terrain has an option to upgrade the Audio System or if the standard 4D Surround Sound is the only option?

 

Its more than that but basically, yes, that is what Netstar is.

 

E 450 AT is not in the system yet. The sedan is. No change in stereo options

 

Don't know if the specs for US cars will be identical but you can go to mercedes-benz.co.uk and have some fun with their configurator. The base E200 seems to show a dash without hyperscreen.

 

Wouldn't the German configurator be better showing all options. UK and US both have less options (more standard features) but are not the same.

 

Not sure. Wasn't really looking to configure the entire vehicle. I'll wait for MBUSA for that. Just looking for an interior shot of a W214 dash without hyperscreen.

From mercedes-benz.de

 

Mercedes-Benz.de has all of the options. Even thought the site is in German, my browser automatically translates each page to English. Ignore the prices because they are significantly higher than in the US.

 

Here's a link to the sedan and wagon brochure on the UK website.

https://tools.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cu...state-0823.pdf

 

Hate the screens but it looks better than the Tesla copies in the C and S-Class...

 

Do different dealerships get more or less production slots or do some get them earlier than others? Looking to get a W214 (E450) ASAP.

 

I suspect that high volume dealers get both earlier and more allocations.

 

This is another reason I have little love for the W214 - that fugly steering wheel... yuk! i

 

If you don't like this one, you might like the other one, I guess the sportier one used in the amg line.

 

Yes I do LOVE the one in the AMGs... especially this one in the pre-FL W213s... just awesome. Not a fan of the capacitance-based ones in the FL W213s... Sorry, I am sorta old-school that way.

 

Can't blame you, the capactive touch is a pain to use but I mean by the amg line one as in this one... https://images.motorsport-magazin.co...80/1050531.jpg
Unfortunately, the ship has long sailed for the one you pictured.

 

I don’t think a single customer has stated that they like the capacitive touch based steering controls. Clearly, the introduction of Capacitive touch controls is a cost cutting measure.

 

I haven't heard anyone complain about them to me either.

 

Admittedly, when I first had the little touchpads in the steering wheel, they frustrated the crap out of me. But once I got used to the amount of touch needed and how to work them correctly, now I love them. Sorry, lol, I must be that one customer.

But I totally get what you're saying, it took me a while to like them.

 

I like the touch pads as well. They are easy to clean. I do not like the mechanical thumb rollers. For me they are hard to use and hard to keep clean because they easily clog with sand and dust.

 

You mean the blackberry trackpads? Ya those are better than the full capacitive wheels from MB in my opinion. It is not perfect though, I do however hear reports of the trackpad fail, personally had a loaner A with one side not working.

 

Allow me to be the first. The touch pads in 213/238 work fine. The capacitive buttons in many current gen MB cars are HORRIBLE. Cost cutting at its worst.

 

Does anyone have any further information or updates about the rumored one-year delay to the availability of the W214 due to Bosch battery shortages?

I'm encouraged that there hasn't been any further news about this over the past few weeks so I'm hoping that this may prove to be unfounded with rollout beginning in the next eight to ten weeks as originally indicated.

 

I actually have an allocation for an E450 all terrain reserved thru my dealer and they told me to check back in December and January

I think we are in the middle of a delay, MB just doesn't want to admit or announce it. The 2023 MY of the e450 was taking deliveries about this time last year and the order guide hasnt even been released for the all terrain version yet for 24.

I was initially expecting to place an order around October, and receive a 24 all terrain around Feb or March of 2024 but it's looking more like a may/June delivery now. I don't expect to place an order until about January now, and I would imagine it takes anywhere from 4-6 months once the order is placed to take delivery.
I'm honestly considering another vehicle all together. If I can't get the order going by January I will likely just get something else.
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I'm in the same boat. I'm not sure I have the patience to wait another year if that's what's going to be required. The only problem is that, right now I'm not a big fan of any of the alternatives. I was all set to buy my third 5 series but I really hate what they've done with the looks of it. The Audi is long in the tooth and hasn't had a top to bottom redesign in too many years. Jaguar, Lexus and Genesis just don't do it for me so I'm really conflicted.

But if this delay is, in fact, for real, it truly sucks! 😱😢😱😢