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Telling 2024 from 2023 models

Old May 17, 2026 | 03:03 PM
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Telling 2024 from 2023 models

Is there a simple way or even a change over date I can look for to determine whether a model is pre-heat versus post-heat pump?
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Old May 17, 2026 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by macgreiner
Is there a simple way or even a change over date I can look for to determine whether a model is pre-heat versus post-heat pump?
Starting with 2025 model year: https://media.mercedes-benz.ca/relea...dates-for-2025
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Old May 17, 2026 | 05:39 PM
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Looks like it may be available starting 2024 model year in Europe.
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Old May 17, 2026 | 07:36 PM
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The battery increase update was 2025 but I believe the Heat-pump/new disconnect was introduced previously for the 2024 model.
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For the 2025's and beyond, standing star on hood?
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There is a lower door panel ridge on the 2024 E class that is not present on the 2023 E class.

2023 MB E Class
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2024 MB E Class
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Originally Posted by macgreiner
The battery increase update was 2025 but I believe the Heat-pump/new disconnect was introduced previously for the 2024 model.
I am honestly not sure I am just going by that website which is an MB official site.
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Originally Posted by ua549
There is a lower door panel ridge on the 2024 E class that is not present on the 2023 E class.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e5063c9618.png
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https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...b3dc3f9d79.png
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My apologies, I can't see what you are referring to, do you mind circling it out for me, much appreciate.
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I simply compared online images. I have not seen either model in person.

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Good eye I thought that was just a design element.
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