2017 Mercedes E Class
#391
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#392
Lexus Fanatic
Finally got the chance to sit in the new production E-class at Mercedes today.
Overall, I was a little underwhelmed in person. There is no doubt that the new model will make existing owners of the MB brand happy, but at the eye popping MSRP of $71k US I think I would go for something else. It's like a baby S-class but with materials that are nowhere near as nice. I have never understood how MB gets away with such coarse leather in some of their models. This was a US model ES300
The GS has the interior beat by a long shot IMO.
Overall, I was a little underwhelmed in person. There is no doubt that the new model will make existing owners of the MB brand happy, but at the eye popping MSRP of $71k US I think I would go for something else. It's like a baby S-class but with materials that are nowhere near as nice. I have never understood how MB gets away with such coarse leather in some of their models. This was a US model ES300
The GS has the interior beat by a long shot IMO.
#393
Lexus Fanatic
That was exactly my feeling...
#394
Finally got the chance to sit in the new production E-class at Mercedes today.
Overall, I was a little underwhelmed in person. There is no doubt that the new model will make existing owners of the MB brand happy, but at the eye popping MSRP of $71k US I think I would go for something else. It's like a baby S-class but with materials that are nowhere near as nice. I have never understood how MB gets away with such coarse leather in some of their models. This was a US model ES300
The GS has the interior beat by a long shot IMO.
Overall, I was a little underwhelmed in person. There is no doubt that the new model will make existing owners of the MB brand happy, but at the eye popping MSRP of $71k US I think I would go for something else. It's like a baby S-class but with materials that are nowhere near as nice. I have never understood how MB gets away with such coarse leather in some of their models. This was a US model ES300
The GS has the interior beat by a long shot IMO.
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^^ in terms of the actual material, I might agree with you that NuLuxe is softer, but Nuluxe doesn't have the "grain" look to it like actual leather. That is what makes MB-tex so realistic. Also what MB does really well is that they include proper double stitching with it. I can't understand why NuLuxe seams aren't well done, and it always looks like it has a zipper in the back? Also, terrible rear seat design with no stitching or thought.
#397
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The NuLuxe I had in my IS had a grain to it.
#398
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Lexus leather itself doesn't have much of a grain to it, never has.
#399
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What the E-Class lacked the most was a sense of warmth.
#400
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Well looking back at other Mercedes models of the past, they seemed to have firmer leather that is more coarse. If it is real or faux leather, I have no idea what was in the E class that I sat in but I would be very disappointed to find out that a $70K luxury car did not offer leather seats. Fake leather should not be offered in any of the top luxury brands.
What the E-Class lacked the most was a sense of warmth.
What the E-Class lacked the most was a sense of warmth.
#402
^^ in terms of the actual material, I might agree with you that NuLuxe is softer, but Nuluxe doesn't have the "grain" look to it like actual leather. That is what makes MB-tex so realistic. Also what MB does really well is that they include proper double stitching with it. I can't understand why NuLuxe seams aren't well done, and it always looks like it has a zipper in the back? Also, terrible rear seat design with no stitching or thought.
Debuted on the IS, I don't believe it has the 'zipper'.
Base 2016 IS200t NuLuxe 3
#404
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ok, back to the e-class.
seems the reviews are mostly glowing, and no doubt the car will sell in very large numbers for the segment. besides the amg type models, mercedes has focused the car on extreme quiet and comfort and 'helping' the driver. in today's crazy hectic world, i think that's a good focus for its target customer. if you want a sports car, this isn't it.
c&d http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/e-class
nice interior!
seems the reviews are mostly glowing, and no doubt the car will sell in very large numbers for the segment. besides the amg type models, mercedes has focused the car on extreme quiet and comfort and 'helping' the driver. in today's crazy hectic world, i think that's a good focus for its target customer. if you want a sports car, this isn't it.
c&d http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/e-class
nice interior!
#405
Lexus Fanatic
ok, back to the e-class.
seems the reviews are mostly glowing, and no doubt the car will sell in very large numbers for the segment. besides the amg type models, mercedes has focused the car on extreme quiet and comfort and 'helping' the driver. in today's crazy hectic world, i think that's a good focus for its target customer. if you want a sports car, this isn't it.
c&d http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/e-class
nice interior!
seems the reviews are mostly glowing, and no doubt the car will sell in very large numbers for the segment. besides the amg type models, mercedes has focused the car on extreme quiet and comfort and 'helping' the driver. in today's crazy hectic world, i think that's a good focus for its target customer. if you want a sports car, this isn't it.
c&d http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/e-class
nice interior!
Last edited by bitkahuna; 07-25-16 at 09:22 AM.