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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 12:23 AM
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Greetings from Hong Kong!! First Mercedes color crisis - Selenite or Tenorite?

Just paid deposit for my first Mercedes, 2015 E200 premium edition (love that it comes with full options - panoramic sunroof, electronic roller blind for rear window, climatized seats, would be great for kids!). Now playing the waiting game (arrive in late-October ).


Recently having a bit of a color crisis... Originally picked Tenorite Grey exterior, but later switched to Selenite Grey Metallic (which is a new color so I haven't seen any cars with this color in person yet). Saw a lot of pictures on the web of AMG-GT in Selenite grey, it looks great but I was wondering if that's exactly the same selenite grey (or is it MAGNO?) Fro pictures I found on the web, there's a lot of different shades of Selenite Grey and I'm afraid that it would be dull in person (prefer if it has more sparkle/luster).


Any opinions as to which color (Tenorite or Selenite, other choices are black/white/diamond silver) would look better on a E class?


Thank so much for any insights shared !!
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 12:43 AM
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selenite grey metallic


personally, i prefer selenite grey...
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 12:59 AM
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 02:23 AM
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congrats & welcome aboard...

tenorite grey


selenite grey metallic


personally, i prefer selenite grey...


Thank you!! That's helpful.
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 03:28 AM
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The car has arrived and I just want to share some pics Very happy with the color.
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