New W222 or wait for new E class?
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New W222 or wait for new E class?
Over the last 20+ years I've been driving S class cars, back in 2010 I wanted to try the new E class since I'm usually the only one in the car. I've had my E class for 5 years now and it's more fun to drive an E class versus an S because you're simply more in touch with the road. I love the look of the new S class but it's like driving a battleship, the E class lets you actually really feel the road which the S does not. This question is for those folks that have actually driven both, would you buy your new S again or wait for the new E class body style, the W213, any replies would be appreciated, thanks.
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It would depend on the sort of person you are. For me, this S Class is years better than the 221 S Class, but some people feel otherwise. I'm sure the dealer won't mind giving you a test driver, or perhaps an extended test drive because of the amount of Mercedes' you have bought.
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the new e will look substantially the same as the s (and c for that matter). benzo is moving to the homogenized look of their three historical (c,e,s) lines (small, medium, large, if you will) so if you love the look of the s as you say but prefer the ride of the e - my advice - since you are soliciting same - is to wait. you'll get the look of the s with the ride of the e, which apparently you prefer. win-win.
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Over the last 20+ years I've been driving S class cars, back in 2010 I wanted to try the new E class since I'm usually the only one in the car. I've had my E class for 5 years now and it's more fun to drive an E class versus an S because you're simply more in touch with the road. I love the look of the new S class but it's like driving a battleship, the E class lets you actually really feel the road which the S does not. This question is for those folks that have actually driven both, would you buy your new S again or wait for the new E class body style, the W213, any replies would be appreciated, thanks.
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W222 S-Class all the way, because it is the most luxurious car that Mercedes makes. You feel like a million bucks when you sit in the interior, and this never gets boring. The S-Class also has enough oomph to get you into dangerous speed territory as well if you really want to get your fill of need for speed.
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Maybe it's because I'm getting up there in years now, but I also felt the same way when I was much younger. Why do people want to feel every bump on the road? To me, the more comfortable the ride is, the better. There is no comparison between the S Class and there E Class. If money is not a factor, go with the S Class.
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Over the last 20+ years I've been driving S class cars, back in 2010 I wanted to try the new E class since I'm usually the only one in the car. I've had my E class for 5 years now and it's more fun to drive an E class versus an S because you're simply more in touch with the road. I love the look of the new S class but it's like driving a battleship, the E class lets you actually really feel the road which the S does not. This question is for those folks that have actually driven both, would you buy your new S again or wait for the new E class body style, the W213, any replies would be appreciated, thanks.
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Like you, I'm usually the only one in the car. But then I look at my son in the back seat (he's 7) and growing like crazy and just think the extra space would be great.
Ideally, a LWB E class would be perfect -- more room in the back while not as imposing as the S class. If you can, waiting until you see the new W213 might be the best bet. That said, I've driven the new C and the S; if the new E is anything like those two, you will be pleased.
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My wife drives a 2010 E350 and we have a 2016 on order for her. When I drive her car, I am always impressed with it and tell myself that I should be driving one. But then, when I get back into my 2015 S550, all thoughts of ever even considering the E for myself are gone in an instant. If you want the best ride quality, silent luxury and opulence inside, there is no choice other than the W222.
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Although I have test driven a 222 I would still recommend you wait for the new E to come out, especially since you have the patience. The S will still be here at that time if you choose not to get the E.
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or are you an assassin? then I could understand......but if the second choice; why MB? why not something more??
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I would go for the S-Class simply because it is MB's flagship model. The E-Class is also usually MB's last car to get updated and therefore is always the last to get "new" technology.
If you wanting to wait for the new E you must as well consider waiting for the facelift s-class.
If you wanting to wait for the new E you must as well consider waiting for the facelift s-class.
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I compared my e-class with the w221 s-class and made the wrong decision. I thought it would be better to buy the ml and e. I made a very bad decision. The ML is cheap and not well made. While the E class is nice but the infotainment system is horrible.
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I made the ML mistake as well. I traded my 2013 S550 for a 2014 ML350BT. I ordered the ML with AirMatic and Active Curve--which were almost $5K in suspension upgrades, only to be very unhappy in the ride over anything other than ribbon smooth surfaces. I call it a "cheap pick-up truck" ride. I actually liked most other things about the ML and would have kept it as a utility vehicle, even when I ordered my 2015 S550, but I just couldn't handle that "bucket of bolts" crummy ride. MB could have and should have engineered the suspension on the ML for a greater degree of refinement, but they didn't and that's a shame.
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I made the ML mistake as well. I traded my 2013 S550 for a 2014 ML350BT. I ordered the ML with AirMatic and Active Curve--which were almost $5K in suspension upgrades, only to be very unhappy in the ride over anything other than ribbon smooth surfaces. I call it a "cheap pick-up truck" ride. I actually liked most other things about the ML and would have kept it as a utility vehicle, even when I ordered my 2015 S550, but I just couldn't handle that "bucket of bolts" crummy ride. MB could have and should have engineered the suspension on the ML for a greater degree of refinement, but they didn't and that's a shame.
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I have always had the E and S since day one. Of course the old E and S are so much different compared to the new ones you are looking for. Just drive both and see what you like best. I like the S for the space, comfort and attention to detail. I do like the E because for me it is a perfect size car. My 212 has the Sport Package so it can take the corners decently and has the 4Matic. When it comes to a W222 as I have stated in my review of it on forums to me it is hands down the most beautiful and well crafted sedan on the road except for a RR or Bentley.
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Where did you go? I expected a response by now since I answered your blatant question. Let me find out that you're nolonger HYPER about the Mercedes brand MR. I hope I answered all of your questions, I mean how on earth did you manage to actually own two MB's, that is just an absolute amazing accomplishment. Wow, two... some people just have all the money.
. Me, Well maybe I'm just a broke azz COP that got lucky I guess, or some form of officer or assasin lol. If it wasn't for this car, I would probably be able to own a home just like you. Then again probably not,YOU'RE THE MAN!
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I don't think that is what he was saying. I think his point was that if money does not enter into making the decision.
Surely, not everyone thinks about the money when choosing a car, while others do. No right or wrong here, just the way it is.
Surely, not everyone thinks about the money when choosing a car, while others do. No right or wrong here, just the way it is.
