Which would you have liked more as your first Modern Benz?
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Which would you have liked more as your first Modern Benz?
Hey guys! Im getting a new Car and im having trouble deciding so any help is welcome.
My family always had benz but all of them were pre 2000s (think w210, w124, w201 , C126) so im not that familiar with modern ones.
i want either a decent sized sedan or a big coupe, the most modern i can get
ive got my eyes on these:
w213 e350 or e400
w218 cls350 or the facelift cls400
w222 s class (this would probably be a low spec with a ton of miles)
Im also not against a first gen Gle400 or a w205 c43 amg
Which one would you prefer? And why?
this car is going to be my daily driver to take to me college and work
You probably noticed pretty much all of the cars i listed have the m276. Thats the biggest i can go, more then 3000cc is going to cost me way more to import and maintain as the cars in my country are taxed based on engine size! Im also not opposed to suggestions of smaller engines or models, especially hybrids.
Thank you all!
Edit: i just noticed all the a/cla/gla 45 amg models are in my price point but only the first gen ones with 360PS
My family always had benz but all of them were pre 2000s (think w210, w124, w201 , C126) so im not that familiar with modern ones.
i want either a decent sized sedan or a big coupe, the most modern i can get
ive got my eyes on these:
w213 e350 or e400
w218 cls350 or the facelift cls400
w222 s class (this would probably be a low spec with a ton of miles)
Im also not against a first gen Gle400 or a w205 c43 amg
Which one would you prefer? And why?
this car is going to be my daily driver to take to me college and work
You probably noticed pretty much all of the cars i listed have the m276. Thats the biggest i can go, more then 3000cc is going to cost me way more to import and maintain as the cars in my country are taxed based on engine size! Im also not opposed to suggestions of smaller engines or models, especially hybrids.
Thank you all!
Edit: i just noticed all the a/cla/gla 45 amg models are in my price point but only the first gen ones with 360PS
Last edited by TOMAS PF; May 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM.
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Hey guys! Im getting a new Car and im having trouble deciding so any help is welcome.
My family always had benz but all of them were pre 2000s (think w210, w124, w201 , C126) so im not that familiar with modern ones.
i want either a decent sized sedan or a big coupe, the most modern i can get
ive got my eyes on these:
w213 e350 or e400
w218 cls350 or the facelift cls400
w222 s class (this would probably be a low spec with a ton of miles)
Im also not against a first gen Gle400 or a w205 c43 amg
Which one would you prefer? And why?
this car is going to be my daily driver to take to me college and work
You probably noticed pretty much all of the cars i listed have the m276. Thats the biggest i can go, more then 3000cc is going to cost me way more to import and maintain as the cars in my country are taxed based on engine size! Im also not opposed to suggestions of smaller engines or models, especially hybrids.
Thank you all!
Edit: i just noticed all the a/cla/gla 45 amg models are in my price point but only the first gen ones with 360PS
My family always had benz but all of them were pre 2000s (think w210, w124, w201 , C126) so im not that familiar with modern ones.
i want either a decent sized sedan or a big coupe, the most modern i can get
ive got my eyes on these:
w213 e350 or e400
w218 cls350 or the facelift cls400
w222 s class (this would probably be a low spec with a ton of miles)
Im also not against a first gen Gle400 or a w205 c43 amg
Which one would you prefer? And why?
this car is going to be my daily driver to take to me college and work
You probably noticed pretty much all of the cars i listed have the m276. Thats the biggest i can go, more then 3000cc is going to cost me way more to import and maintain as the cars in my country are taxed based on engine size! Im also not opposed to suggestions of smaller engines or models, especially hybrids.
Thank you all!
Edit: i just noticed all the a/cla/gla 45 amg models are in my price point but only the first gen ones with 360PS
I generally recommend W222 but sound like you will get a high mileage one and you are stretching your budget, you need to set aside some money for maintenance after all.
Consider C 400 as well same engine, a more comfortable ride, less power.
Consider the E 400 as well.
