by "RPM esq." (rpm3)
Published 11/06/2017 at 14:21
by "RPM esq." (rpm3)
Published 11/06/2017 at 14:21
Tags: Mercedes-Benz
; E-class
; Ama
STARS: 1
I have a loaner E300 for the day. AMA.
It has many luxurious Quirks and Features.
Why does this exist?
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
11/06/2017 at 14:27, STARS: 0
Purple mood lighting is best lighting.
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
11/06/2017 at 14:28, STARS: 0
Mercedes maintaining their desire to turn large sedans into mobile brothels. STOP WITH THE DUMB QUILTED LEATHER AND PURPLE LIGHTING MERCEDES, IT IS THE OPPOSITE OF CLASSY.
Rant over.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
11/06/2017 at 14:30, STARS: 1
I agree about the lighting but I like quilted leather.
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
11/06/2017 at 14:36, STARS: 1
I do like the proper quilted leather.
Not this.
"Rico" (ricorich)
11/06/2017 at 14:40, STARS: 1
For the record it does let you choose from like 10+ colors and shades so purple is by choice!
"Rico" (ricorich)
11/06/2017 at 14:41, STARS: 0
Is that 2.0T adequate?
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
11/06/2017 at 14:47, STARS: 0
How’s that 4banger feel?
"Nibby" (nibby68)
11/06/2017 at 14:53, STARS: 0
gimme?
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
11/06/2017 at 15:15, STARS: 0
Ouch, I thought the turbo I-6 was the main engine. I sort of has a sad. Merc held out longer than anyone, at least in the US
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
11/06/2017 at 15:38, STARS: 0
How does it compare to the old E-class, or the new C-class, if you have any basis for comparison?
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 15:40, STARS: 1
Surprisingly torquey in such a big car. Not much lag. It’s better than I expected.
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
11/06/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 0
I think the CLA/GLA were the harbingers of small displacement luxury for Mercedes. I still don’t think you should sell a luxury car with 4 cylinders in the US because dammit I’m paying for superfluous displacement!
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 0
The interior (black leather and wood, shiny chrome accents, purple mood lighting) does indeed look like a VIP booth at a German nightclub.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 1
It was sickly green when they pulled it around. I made the lady change it and chose the most ridiculous color that would also not make me nauseous.
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
11/06/2017 at 15:46, STARS: 0
You and me both. I don’t care what the numbers say on paper — I want a smooth, growly, visceral experience.
Otherwise I’ll just electric and stick a tin can full of rocks under the hood.
2.0t!!!
"LongbowMkII" (longbowmkii)
11/06/2017 at 15:46, STARS: 1
and thats awesome
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 2
It seems bigger, but not heavier, than the old E-class, which (without looking) is accurate, I believe. I think it’s just appearance since it looks a lot rounder, and it’s pretty similar to drive. Definitely feels bloated and a bit floaty compared to the new C-class and oddly even more so compared to the W204 I got out of 20 minutes earlier—I know the new C is lighter, but somehow the W204 feels more planted than the W205 to me, at least until you start sliding. But actually that could just be the difference in suspension between mine with the the track package and the others I’ve driven.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 0
It’s definitely fun for the day, and changing colors might be fun for a week, but it would get old. You can turn it off.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 0
Just as soon as I get back to the dealer and back behind the wheel of my car.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 15:53, STARS: 2
Surprisingly, yes. Torquey. Felt pretty good on the freeway, too.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 15:57, STARS: 0
I’m with you halfway. I test drove a GLA45 and hated it. I wouldn’t choose a CLA45 for myself, but it’s not bad and I’m sort of glad that it exists. You wouldn’t really mistake the interior of either for a real luxury car, though. Meanwhile, I drive a C63, which offers quite a lot of superfluous displacement.
"Rico" (ricorich)
11/06/2017 at 16:06, STARS: 1
No you are right, the suspension on the W205 c300 (not C43/C63) is way more floaty than the more planted W204. I’ve driven both extensively and the W204 is just the more solid car inside and out.
"Rico" (ricorich)
11/06/2017 at 16:09, STARS: 0
MB is bringing Inline 6 engines in 2018 starting with the new CLS. This car was released last year before they started producing the engines.
"arl" (arl1968)
11/06/2017 at 16:16, STARS: 1
Have you driven around blasting Prince? Because, you know, purple?
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
11/06/2017 at 16:29, STARS: 1
Set it and forget it. On purple.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 16:30, STARS: 1
Well, now I’m going to.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
11/06/2017 at 16:44, STARS: 0
Thanks.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/06/2017 at 16:49, STARS: 1
Hi.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 1
Hello.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/06/2017 at 17:12, STARS: 2
Good talk, let’s do this again sometime.
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/06/2017 at 17:27, STARS: 0
Indeed.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/07/2017 at 22:11, STARS: 0
I think that’s coming out next year.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/07/2017 at 22:14, STARS: 1
Sport versus not sport makes a big difference on the 205.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/07/2017 at 22:15, STARS: 1
How much do you hate the touch controls on the steering wheel?
"RPM esq." (rpm3)
11/08/2017 at 01:57, STARS: 0
Very much. I couldn’t figure out anything except the volume. Definitely couldn’t change music tracks. Was very happy to get back in my car.
BTW- thanks for recommending Mercedes of Lynnwood. It’s a little out of the way for me but they were fantastic.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/08/2017 at 10:45, STARS: 0
Once you figure then out and get used to them they work. But they’re still slow and cumbersome. The epitome of form over function. I love everything else about the car though.
Glad to hear it
"Rico" (ricorich)
11/08/2017 at 11:31, STARS: 0
Facts. I think part of the weak point is those god awful RFTs. Can’t wait to see the new W205 refresh, the updated T4 should be great along with some interior upgrades and likely suspension upgrades should put the C300 in a good place. Lots of new competition from Jag and Alfa now which weren’t a factor when the W205 launched.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/08/2017 at 14:19, STARS: 0
Definitely. I’d like them to make them stop fucking rattling too.