2017 Mercedes E Class
#616
#617
Lexus Fanatic
To a degree, but IMHO they are a lot more similar now. I never had an issue picking out a C, E or S from a distance, but now even I have to look at one for several seconds, even closer than say 20 feet away, to know if its an E or C...the S is clearer because its so big, but from a distance even the S is hard to distinguish, especially from the rear.
#618
Moderator
Every E class thread talks about the 4 cyl engine and the styling...
Anywhoo, Mercedes styling has been top notch these past few years, so it is a compliment to say it looks like a C or S. I will admit its hard to tell them apart from the rear in the daytime, but at night its easy. From the front, even easier.
Rear:
C class: light tubes form two rings per tail light
E class: slat design used for tail light
S class: light tubes form three rings per tail light
Front:
C class: smooth LED light strip eyebrow
E class: smooth dual LED light strip eyebrow
S class: "dotted" LED light strip eyebrow
I mean, how hard can it be
Anywhoo, Mercedes styling has been top notch these past few years, so it is a compliment to say it looks like a C or S. I will admit its hard to tell them apart from the rear in the daytime, but at night its easy. From the front, even easier.
Rear:
C class: light tubes form two rings per tail light
E class: slat design used for tail light
S class: light tubes form three rings per tail light
Front:
C class: smooth LED light strip eyebrow
E class: smooth dual LED light strip eyebrow
S class: "dotted" LED light strip eyebrow
I mean, how hard can it be
#619
Lexus Fanatic
I like the C Class, and I like the S Class, but for some reason the E Class doesn't do it for me. Saw one just now in the road...just doesn't look like a 60-80k car at all to me.
#623
yes the e300 is surprisingly smooth imho, even smoother than the c300 i think.
#625
I suspect it has to do with engine and suspension subframes, and their respective hydraulic fluid-filled mounts, plus insulation material.
#627
no the c300 and e300 don't have same drive train. both of them have the same engine setup but the c300 has 7 speed auto and the e300 has 9 speed auto.
from what i have read, the 9 speed by mb is a very nice and smooth design. it makes up for the less than ideal power output of the engine and makes it smoother and more transparent to the passengers. of course i am sure the insulation and suspension would help but i think the tranny makes up a lot of the difference. the GLS450 also got the 9 speed tranny and it is very nice
from what i have read, the 9 speed by mb is a very nice and smooth design. it makes up for the less than ideal power output of the engine and makes it smoother and more transparent to the passengers. of course i am sure the insulation and suspension would help but i think the tranny makes up a lot of the difference. the GLS450 also got the 9 speed tranny and it is very nice
#628
Super Moderator
I also think the E class dash/front seats portion interior design does not look as geriatric as the S class, though similar, but more modern and sporty. Get the designo interior option, and the materials can look better than a standard S class interior.
Last edited by Gojirra99; 09-02-17 at 07:11 AM.
#629
Lexus Fanatic
Is there going to be an E400 sedan in the US?
#630
Super Moderator
I don't know why it is not offered in the U.S.(yet ?). We have E400 4matic available in Canada, which can be ordered with the comfort package with the traditional sedan grill. You cannot get that grill for E43 and E63s, but I probably don't care, I do not need every car with 500+hp, particularly with a sedan. We also have swb S450 and S560 available in Canada.