mercedesmax

E 350's have been allocated.

zz2017

Does this mean we can now place orders and it is a matter of calling dealers and check if they have slots?

mercedesmax

That is correct

PsychDoc

I did. Put down a $500 deposit on an E450 that's fully refundable just to secure my place in line when build slots open.

Zanine1208!

HI, does anyone know if the wood steering wheel option has also been killed? Seems strange to not have that anymore. Thanks for your help.

mercedesmax

Yes, it's not in the order guide.

Zanine1208!

Thanks so much, let's see if it comes with the Wagon! thanks so much for your response

300SE1993

Does anybody know if you can get the classic hood star instead of the grille star?

ua549

Not in the US. One can always purchase the part and install it where the flat MB badge is, but you'll still have the giant star in the grille.

Diesel Benz

You can purchase the European grill too (option):

JTK44

Love it - I have luxury model.

But, I doubt it is an easy swap: all the sensors and front camera would have to be disconnected and then reconnected

ILoveNY

need to take out the bumper but still easy swap. there are many instructions online

W205C43PFL

Now that is the ideal spec for me personally. Come on, MB North America! Bring it to us, (or it really is just a pipe dream)

mercedesmax

Pipe dream based on the very low take rate on the W213. Personally I think it looks very nice. Just don't think the average E customer would go for it.

W205C43PFL

Ya I mean if it did sell, MBUSA wouldn't had discontinued the luxury trim in the first place even for the C I think?

Povitica3

I have 2 neighbors on either side of my home with an E. Both are E350s and are the Luxury model with the hood ornament, so I get to compare to my sport model, and have no regrets. It is buyers like me that killed any chance of MBUSA importing the W214 Luxury trim here... However, I must agree that the W214 luxury model does look good, from the outside... especially if shod with the optional 20" rims... that is one good looking car, I must admit albeit reluctantly... altho I still have a few grudges with the whole package.

us_cali

@Eaton Do you know if the W214 E450 (or just the E class in general) can be ordered with the massaging seats? Normally (in other models' build guides), this option is listed as "Active Multicontour Seats with massage function" but in the case of the W214, the "with massage function" is omitted. It just says "Active Multicontour Seats" as part of package DB8. Thanks.

BenjaminKohl

It certainly has the massage function. Code 399 always has the massage bit.

us_cali

I hear you but I have checked with all 5 dealers around me and they can't confirm anything. Two say yes, three say no. And 399 is the specific one that does not state "with massage function". Do you have access to the ordering system (netstar or whatever the new version is)?

Diesel Benz

The European W214 price list confirms that 399 includes massage.

stavstavcc

Something doesn’t add up.

For “MBUX Superscreen Package- DAO (Optional)” it says “Only with 12H + 667| 759/ 753/ 671. Not with H17, 10H, 11H, 14H, 70H”

But I don’t see “12H” anywhere. Also are these all packages/options? What about Acvoustic Comfort package?

BenjaminKohl

Those are the wood trims. 12H is the plain piano black trim, that's what happens when you try to order the flowing lines wood on a superscreen car.

stavstavcc

oh. Where did you see the 12h? I can’t seem to find it…?

BenjaminKohl

Its not in th eorder guide, I saw it on the build sheet of an incoming unit for mercedes-benz rockville center

lelouch0202

I'm planning to place my order on Friday. This will be my first ever Mercedes.

Does anyone have any advice on what wheel size to go for? I do prefer to tune for handling, so I'm thinking 19 or 20 inch wheels (leaning towards 20). How did the previous E class handle with larger wheels?