PHEV from EV world
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PHEV from EV world
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I m looking for a PHEV and am shopping a panamera e-hybrid vs a 580e. I have had many EVs from various manufacturers (Tesla, Rivian, BMW) and my car ADD is kicking in. Does the 580e have anything like “dog mode” where you can use the app to keep the climate control running off the battery?
Unrelated question, my local MB (new country) claims no 2024 580e were imported with the 4D audio due to chip shortages. This is a must have for me as I have tested the 4D vs the base. This would be helpful to confirm when shopping for a pre owned 580e.
I m looking for a PHEV and am shopping a panamera e-hybrid vs a 580e. I have had many EVs from various manufacturers (Tesla, Rivian, BMW) and my car ADD is kicking in. Does the 580e have anything like “dog mode” where you can use the app to keep the climate control running off the battery?
Unrelated question, my local MB (new country) claims no 2024 580e were imported with the 4D audio due to chip shortages. This is a must have for me as I have tested the 4D vs the base. This would be helpful to confirm when shopping for a pre owned 580e.
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If you had a Tesla, Rivian, and BMWs before, you will VERY disappointed with the Mbenz technology wise. You just need to accept that ahead of time to be happy with the car. I accepted that when I picked up a GLS, and knew that tech will feel at least 5-7 years older. I also had several BMWs, and still, as well as Tesla.
You won't even get Phone as a Key in the W223, when all those other cars you mentioned have had Phone as Key for several years now.
There is the equivalent of "dog mode" in the W223, but it's not exactly the same too. You can easily find a 2024 with 4D, even 2023s. I've seen many... Even the Panamera by the way, unless you go for a 2025 model year, would be behind technologically.
You won't even get Phone as a Key in the W223, when all those other cars you mentioned have had Phone as Key for several years now.
There is the equivalent of "dog mode" in the W223, but it's not exactly the same too. You can easily find a 2024 with 4D, even 2023s. I've seen many... Even the Panamera by the way, unless you go for a 2025 model year, would be behind technologically.
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The Mercedes app can run the climate control on battery, but there's no dedicated dog mode like Tesla's.
Your dealer is right about the 4D audio; it's extremely rare on 2024 models. Always check the specific car's build sheet using its VIN to confirm it has the feature.
Your dealer is right about the 4D audio; it's extremely rare on 2024 models. Always check the specific car's build sheet using its VIN to confirm it has the feature.
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Thanks everyone.
Regarding driver assistance — do all S-class come with the full suite on MB driver assistance? I have played with the configurator over the years and do not recall ever seeing a driver assistance option.
Regarding driver assistance — do all S-class come with the full suite on MB driver assistance? I have played with the configurator over the years and do not recall ever seeing a driver assistance option.
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