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You are correct in that it's part of the multi-contour seat option. I mistakenly thought it was part of Energizing Air Control (P53), but it's actually the seat package.
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Congrats!!! I have a refundable deposit down and waiting for pricing/allocation. What color is your e53 wagon? Also, were the windows tinted like this from the factory? I didn't think that the pano roof was an option. I think here in the States it is a standard spec...
And as a potential e53 wagon-buyer, I do have to say I am a little worried about Mercedes quality when it comes to the hybrid electrical motor tied into the transmission. Anyone have a 2024/2025 e53 sedan that can comment on any issues?
And as a potential e53 wagon-buyer, I do have to say I am a little worried about Mercedes quality when it comes to the hybrid electrical motor tied into the transmission. Anyone have a 2024/2025 e53 sedan that can comment on any issues?
My car was supposed to be ordered with the panoramic roof as it is part of the "Premium Plus" package (Pinnacle is the US equivalent), but an ordering mistake was made, and the manager checked the box to remove it, thinking he was adding it. The system should have rejected the change, but it didn't. Fortunately, I'm getting a new car built to the correct spec and I get to keep this one until then.
Europe does offer far more a la carte options than the US. I think it's a good thing for the consumer, but it can lead to confusion and very expensive mistakes, like this one.
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MB nomenclature is fun. 2-zone "THERMATIC" is standard. THERMOTRONIC adds the 2 rear zones, plus additional pillar vents, with a rear climate control panel. It also adds Digital Vent Control for the front center vents. ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL adds a PM2.5 display for air quality to the rear climate control panel.
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- Air Balance cabin-air purification system
- Air Balance cabin fragrance system
- ENERGIZING Comfort PLUS
If you want 4-zone AC, order Pinnacle
if you want PM2.5 stuff, order energizing air option (not to be confused with the above which sounds the same)
Totally clear and easy to understand.
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I assume the official launch won't happen until the tariff "deal" with the EU is set in stone. Apparently the 27% tariff is still in effect, and I bet that Mercedes won't release the cars until the 15% is in the books. Or until the holding-car-lot is filled to the brim. Or until the US courts rule that the tariffs are illegal. Am I also to assume the $94,600 is going to be the base price for the E53 wagon based off the lease data?
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It’s an interesting situation as I have seen some 2026 E Class on the lot, alongside with GLC and CLE which is also made in Europe to my knowledge, so I don’t think it’s the tariff situation that they are trying to figure.
trying to follow up with my dealer to see what they say about my order which should have finished production. Was expecting end of Sept with end of Aug prod that got moved up.
trying to follow up with my dealer to see what they say about my order which should have finished production. Was expecting end of Sept with end of Aug prod that got moved up.
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It’s an interesting situation as I have seen some 2026 E Class on the lot, alongside with GLC and CLE which is also made in Europe to my knowledge, so I don’t think it’s the tariff situation that they are trying to figure.
trying to follow up with my dealer to see what they say about my order which should have finished production. Was expecting end of Sept with end of Aug prod that got moved up.
trying to follow up with my dealer to see what they say about my order which should have finished production. Was expecting end of Sept with end of Aug prod that got moved up.
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It’s an interesting situation as I have seen some 2026 E Class on the lot, alongside with GLC and CLE which is also made in Europe to my knowledge, so I don’t think it’s the tariff situation that they are trying to figure.
trying to follow up with my dealer to see what they say about my order which should have finished production. Was expecting end of Sept with end of Aug prod that got moved up.
trying to follow up with my dealer to see what they say about my order which should have finished production. Was expecting end of Sept with end of Aug prod that got moved up.
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Hopefully there will not be any delays in MB launch.
EPA certification should not be an issue that delays it. I dug up and found that there is a certificate that has approved the E53 Wagon already. See link below.
https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub/display_...d=63288&flag=1
https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub/display_...d=63501&flag=1
EPA certification should not be an issue that delays it. I dug up and found that there is a certificate that has approved the E53 Wagon already. See link below.
https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub/display_...d=63288&flag=1
https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub/display_...d=63501&flag=1
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2026 E53 Wagon
Are all 2026 E53 wagon's going to be CARB compliant? Mercedes warranties CARB PHEV batteries for 10yr/150k miles. In non-CARB states, the warranty is for 6yr/62k miles. Does that mean a car built for NC has different battery parts than a car built for CA? Or do they use the same parts (while warranties are different) and a buyer in NC would hope that the battery is going to meet the 10yr/150k miles even though it isn't warrantied for it?
Last edited by yossarian1; Aug 28, 2025 at 05:13 PM.
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Are all 2026 E53 wagon's going to be CARB compliant? Mercedes warranties CARB PHEV batteries for 10yr/150k miles. In non-CARB states, the warranty is for 6yr/62k miles. Does that mean a car built for NC has different battery parts than a car built for CA? Or do they use the same parts (while warranties are different) and a buyer in NC would hope that the battery is going to meet the 10yr/150k miles even though it isn't warrantied for it?
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I guess I can ask my salesperson this week when I speak to him again when the pricing comes out. Not sure he will know the answer though since this isn't a CARB state.
I may move to DC/MD in the next year or two and they have the extended battery period in that district/state. It is such a weird thing for the battery warranty to change from one state to another. I understand the whole CARB thing and assume Mercedes doesn't want to extend a warranty if they don't have to. I wonder if other PHEV car brands use different battery parts based on which state they are going to be sold? Could you imagine if the bumper-to-bumper warranties were different in different states?
I also wonder if the car has to be registered in that extended-warranty-state the whole time, or if you move into it at 45,000 miles, the extended warranty kicks in? I am sure this is a pain for car dealerships in CARB states...
But it is nice to know that the E53 parts won't be different so that the battery is probably designed for the longer warranty period.
On a different note, I saw that MBUSA updated their E-class section. No updated info on the E53 sedan or wagon.
I may move to DC/MD in the next year or two and they have the extended battery period in that district/state. It is such a weird thing for the battery warranty to change from one state to another. I understand the whole CARB thing and assume Mercedes doesn't want to extend a warranty if they don't have to. I wonder if other PHEV car brands use different battery parts based on which state they are going to be sold? Could you imagine if the bumper-to-bumper warranties were different in different states?
I also wonder if the car has to be registered in that extended-warranty-state the whole time, or if you move into it at 45,000 miles, the extended warranty kicks in? I am sure this is a pain for car dealerships in CARB states...
But it is nice to know that the E53 parts won't be different so that the battery is probably designed for the longer warranty period.
On a different note, I saw that MBUSA updated their E-class section. No updated info on the E53 sedan or wagon.
Last edited by yossarian1; Aug 28, 2025 at 06:30 PM.
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I guess I can ask my salesperson this week when I speak to him again when the pricing comes out. Not sure he will know the answer though since this isn't a CARB state.
I may move to DC/MD in the next year or two and they have the extended battery period in that district/state. It is such a weird thing for the battery warranty to change from one state to another. I understand the whole CARB thing and assume Mercedes doesn't want to extend a warranty if they don't have to. I wonder if other PHEV car brands use different battery parts based on which state they are going to be sold? Could you imagine if the bumper-to-bumper warranties were different in different states?
I also wonder if the car has to be registered in that extended-warranty-state the whole time, or if you move into it at 45,000 miles, the extended warranty kicks in? I am sure this is a pain for car dealerships in CARB states...
But it is nice to know that the E53 parts won't be different so that the battery is probably designed for the longer warranty period.
On a different note, I saw that MBUSA updated their E-class section. No updated info on the E53 sedan or wagon.
I may move to DC/MD in the next year or two and they have the extended battery period in that district/state. It is such a weird thing for the battery warranty to change from one state to another. I understand the whole CARB thing and assume Mercedes doesn't want to extend a warranty if they don't have to. I wonder if other PHEV car brands use different battery parts based on which state they are going to be sold? Could you imagine if the bumper-to-bumper warranties were different in different states?
I also wonder if the car has to be registered in that extended-warranty-state the whole time, or if you move into it at 45,000 miles, the extended warranty kicks in? I am sure this is a pain for car dealerships in CARB states...
But it is nice to know that the E53 parts won't be different so that the battery is probably designed for the longer warranty period.
On a different note, I saw that MBUSA updated their E-class section. No updated info on the E53 sedan or wagon.
