The AWD system in the E350 4Matic does not use a clutch pack to distribute power, it is a permanent AWD system and distributes power 45:55 front-to-rear by means of an open center differential. The two axles are linked by a pre-loaded 2 plate clutch with a locking action of 50Nm. The AMG models use 4Matic + with a multi-disc clutch but not the non-AMG models. The E450 4Matic features a more rear-biased version of the 4Matic permanent AWD system with a torque split of 31:69 front-to-rear.
It’s been quite weird to me that the 250HP level E-class is called E350 in the USA but when it comes to the rest of the world it’s E300. E350 here has 299HP and 400Nm of torque (well, pushed by the same engine with EQ boost).
I bet it beats the prior base V6 to sixty, has better fuel economy and has better emissions, though. I do that with sports cars sometimes. A modern Accord Sport would dust a 90s era 911.
@@eriknephrongfr8847 True, engine technology has came a long way. But for $64K they should have provided a Inline-6 3.0L turbo. Power and acceleration is not everything. No turbo 4-cyl can match the snoothness and reliability of a 6-cyl.
@@bohan9957 not really the car manufacturers faults, the EU regulations are just pushing for everything to get electrified asap. Average CO² emmisions for manufacturers from 2021 should be 98gr. To add insult to injury they'll also use the WLTP calculations which calculates around 10 - 20% higher CO² numbers than the previous NEDC. Big engines are a dying breed and not because it's not because manufacturers decided to put all their R&D resources into building complicated AF 3 and 4 cylinders but because otherwise they'll get a hefty fine
@@bohan9957 a person can buy a base version of the E450 for $64,000. But a nicely equipped one will be around $77,000. I would never buy a 4-cylinder E-class Mercedes sedan. I’ve driven the E350 when my car has been in for warranty items - just not the same. Punchy in a weird electronic way - and much more noise than oomph. The E450 has a proper 6 cylinders that provide the agile chassis with strong and smooth acceleration and handling. I actually would have preferred the E450 Executive version with the S-class grill and star, but in the US, only this version is sold. Equipped with nice wheels (what’s with all black wheels these days - reminds me of stripped police cruisers!), it looks nicer than the one shown here. This is the base wheel.
I think you need to try to follow this up with a review of the now-slightly-lifted E 450 4Matic wagon. You could even take it on your favorite forest service road.
Pretty sure I’ve seen Tom Voelk drive some cars down that Carnation road. Would be great to see you guys collaborate on some episodes, cameos and the likes…
My cousin has the pre-refreshed version of this car and it projects CarPlay on the full screen. Strange that the refreshed one ditched that feature. I also think it’s funny that Lexus debuted a touchpad for their infotainment with lots of hate from journalists... but now that MB and Acura and other companies are doing something similar, no one seems to mind anymore. Anyways, these cars are ‘OK’ but definitely not my type. I think if you want a sedan from MB, the C Classe is the one to get. The C Classe is no longer the cheap-o Mercedes Benz. It has similar quality to the E but less gimmicks, a tidier design, and a lower entry price.
How much are the similarly equipped competitors, the 5 series, A6, S90, and GV80? I bet the delta from the mean is around 5K, maybe less. Then you know the price of the badge.
Go drive those cars that include it for less and you will see that they are inferior though. So it’s not that it’s not included, they aren’t forcing you to pay for things you don’t want. A la carte. So yeah it can go over $70k, but it’s a car that feels like it. Just drive one and you will see
@@beastbee0118 The recomendation is actually half your salary for a car so you should earn 130k ish since this is 68k. The payment would be around $1100-1200 - I have an e450 at 80k so I know it's true
lexus and genesis is nowhere near as luxurious. lexus is just a nicer toyota and genesis is a nicer hyundia. the similarities make them a dumber choice. might as well just get a carmy then
Kind of a lame review. You complain about no ventilated seats, but you can get them. Why should everything be standard? Why pay for things you don’t want? Then you say the fake leather feels cheap. You can get real leather as well. I have this car. I also have owned BMW, Audi, Acura, and have a new Ram 1500 with real leather. The MBTex in the e350 is really nice. It feels really soft and is on the armrests, door panels etc. it feels better than a lot of leather being used. I even cross shopped Genesis. You are saying it feels cheap because you know it’s not real and your brain can’t comprehend it. It’s a Mercedes’. It’s earned it’s place at being more expensive. Own one for a while and you will see how superior it is to those that include all options as standard
You don’t need anything for the first 4 years. And I have found Mercedes vehicles require much less maintenance than BMWs and a much more modern drive in the last decade or so. I’ve learned that high quality vehicles are that way because of high quality parts and build quality. Those same parts are expensive to replace. It’s all a matter of scale.
@@jstones9872 Huh? Your first sentence makes no sense. What are you attempting to say? Are you suggesting that Mercedes Benz doesn’t use high quality parts that are more expensive?
merc might have the best engines n tech and what not bt their bubble exterior is most most ugly. almost Every other brand looks better to me. and merc eq, my goodness, Dacia n Indians have better looking stuff. I used to like the design before, bt when I disregarded others' opinion I saw it was bad.
Mercedes E350 4matic with four cylinder turbo motor produces 255 hp. If you want more you simply get the E450 also 4matic with the ultra smooth turbo inline6 motor and light hybrid electric assist producing 362 hp. Both blow the doors off any Lexus. .. If you want to save money buy CPO. Lexus is a nice car but not for the car enthusiast. It’s for people that don’t care too much about cars.
The AWD system in the E350 4Matic does not use a clutch pack to distribute power, it is a permanent AWD system and distributes power 45:55 front-to-rear by means of an open center differential. The two axles are linked by a pre-loaded 2 plate clutch with a locking action of 50Nm. The AMG models use 4Matic + with a multi-disc clutch but not the non-AMG models. The E450 4Matic features a more rear-biased version of the 4Matic permanent AWD system with a torque split of 31:69 front-to-rear.
Was just about to ask，”no offroad review?”, then you mentioned “in the dirt” 😂😂
I have said that many times you deserve way more subscriber. I personally suggested your channel to dozen people!
Hope Mercedes-Benz has you on the list for the new E-Class, maybe do that long trip you spoke about during the Outback video?
It’s hard to find the right second hand E-Class with all of the right options because alot of first buyers skip out on the higher packages.
That “hit the dirt” threw me a curve ball. Lol. Nice review
You're unique RUclips advantage is the footage shot deep in Cascade Mt forests combined with your off road driving skill.
Interior is a win but the exterior looks generic. Nothing screams Mercedes.
The e class has always looked like that.
It’s been quite weird to me that the 250HP level E-class is called E350 in the USA but when it comes to the rest of the world it’s E300. E350 here has 299HP and 400Nm of torque (well, pushed by the same engine with EQ boost).
I get the impression that the E Class is *not* their Executive Sedan. Rather, the S Class is.
$64 grand buys you a 2.0L 4-banger. Imagine that...
I bet it beats the prior base V6 to sixty, has better fuel economy and has better emissions, though. I do that with sports cars sometimes. A modern Accord Sport would dust a 90s era 911.
@@eriknephrongfr8847 True, engine technology has came a long way. But for $64K they should have provided a Inline-6 3.0L turbo. Power and acceleration is not everything. No turbo 4-cyl can match the snoothness and reliability of a 6-cyl.
@@bohan9957 not really the car manufacturers faults, the EU regulations are just pushing for everything to get electrified asap. Average CO² emmisions for manufacturers from 2021 should be 98gr. To add insult to injury they'll also use the WLTP calculations which calculates around 10 - 20% higher CO² numbers than the previous NEDC. Big engines are a dying breed and not because it's not because manufacturers decided to put all their R&D resources into building complicated AF 3 and 4 cylinders but because otherwise they'll get a hefty fine
For $64 Grand I'd get the base version I-6 3.0L and have no options rather than a 4 cylinder with options
@@bohan9957 a person can buy a base version of the E450 for $64,000. But a nicely equipped one will be around $77,000. I would never buy a 4-cylinder E-class Mercedes sedan. I’ve driven the E350 when my car has been in for warranty items - just not the same. Punchy in a weird electronic way - and much more noise than oomph. The E450 has a proper 6 cylinders that provide the agile chassis with strong and smooth acceleration and handling. I actually would have preferred the E450 Executive version with the S-class grill and star, but in the US, only this version is sold. Equipped with nice wheels (what’s with all black wheels these days - reminds me of stripped police cruisers!), it looks nicer than the one shown here. This is the base wheel.
I think you need to try to follow this up with a review of the now-slightly-lifted E 450 4Matic wagon. You could even take it on your favorite forest service road.
Hoping MB will send one our way. 🤞
Pretty sure I’ve seen Tom Voelk drive some cars down that Carnation road. Would be great to see you guys collaborate on some episodes, cameos and the likes…
We’re friends. Just haven’t had a chance to line-up a collab yet.
@@drivingsports I enjoy you both.
That cup holder at 2:56 is not gonna be told what to do 😂
Who is the mix at 9:10 (music?)
Can you soften the suspension my car runs really stiff? So what options to have to adjust it? Any help would be appreciated 😊
My cousin has the pre-refreshed version of this car and it projects CarPlay on the full screen. Strange that the refreshed one ditched that feature.
I also think it’s funny that Lexus debuted a touchpad for their infotainment with lots of hate from journalists... but now that MB and Acura and other companies are doing something similar, no one seems to mind anymore.
Anyways, these cars are ‘OK’ but definitely not my type. I think if you want a sedan from MB, the C Classe is the one to get. The C Classe is no longer the cheap-o Mercedes Benz. It has similar quality to the E but less gimmicks, a tidier design, and a lower entry price.
$65K for a 4 banger will never be acceptable IMO
Tell that to Volvo LOL
65k for a car with no wireless car play or vented seats is unacceptable to me lol.
How much are the similarly equipped competitors, the 5 series, A6, S90, and GV80? I bet the delta from the mean is around 5K, maybe less. Then you know the price of the badge.
Go drive those cars that include it for less and you will see that they are inferior though. So it’s not that it’s not included, they aren’t forcing you to pay for things you don’t want. A la carte. So yeah it can go over $70k, but it’s a car that feels like it. Just drive one and you will see
its a turbo 4 .
I love the mercedes E class but if i buy one it will be 3 to 4 year old one with as many extra's as possible.
E350 is now a 4 banger. 64+large one. It’s expensive.
Please mention the name of the music...
Why?
How much do you have to make annually to afford this car?
$70k a year.
I only earn $29k a year so I don’t buy cars over $32k
@@beastbee0118 The recomendation is actually half your salary for a car so you should earn 130k ish since this is 68k. The payment would be around $1100-1200 - I have an e450 at 80k so I know it's true
@@graphicalsolutions that's absurd. With that logic i should purchase a Aston Martin. Not happening have to save for the future too.
Have HUD for this version?
The auto autonomous driving is amazing. Too bad the car is so expensive.
It's called "open pore wood"
Has the name and high cost of ownership. Wouldn't a Lexus, Genesis, or others, be as luxurious with much lower long term cost of ownership?
lexus and genesis is nowhere near as luxurious. lexus is just a nicer toyota and genesis is a nicer hyundia. the similarities make them a dumber choice. might as well just get a carmy then
lexus discontinued the GS sedan because it wasn't selling because it was worse than all of its German rivals.
Lexus yes the lexus has cars just as good.
@@santillbrezon2161 not really anywhere near the luxury level and interior trim. Also i believe safety is better as well.
E Class is still the best mid-sized luxury sedan for me Topnotch review
Back looks like old Hyundai sonata!
No AC in seats? C'mon Mercedes, that's not cool!
For $400, it is.
Is this really almost twice the car, vs a Subaru Legacy XT? For 34k, look at a Touring XT Legacy.
It is twice the car for every maintenance item 😉
yeah is twice luxurious, twice comfortable, twice better interior quality, handles twice better and therefore twice the price of that Subaru thing.
@@elvismegabrain752 Elvis has left the building twice
@@cheapercharlie oooooh yeahhhh hahahaha
Beautiful ❤️❤️
Nice beautiful 😍
A 70k luxury car with a 4 cylinder engine and no ventilated seats ???? No thanks.
sorry to inform you prices of luxury cars are up 20%.
Nice ❤
$64,800 🤣
dope
Kind of a lame review. You complain about no ventilated seats, but you can get them. Why should everything be standard? Why pay for things you don’t want? Then you say the fake leather feels cheap. You can get real leather as well. I have this car. I also have owned BMW, Audi, Acura, and have a new Ram 1500 with real leather. The MBTex in the e350 is really nice. It feels really soft and is on the armrests, door panels etc. it feels better than a lot of leather being used. I even cross shopped Genesis. You are saying it feels cheap because you know it’s not real and your brain can’t comprehend it. It’s a Mercedes’. It’s earned it’s place at being more expensive. Own one for a while and you will see how superior it is to those that include all options as standard
Wait until you need servicing and spare parts! That’s when Mercedes make their real profits. And resale values suck!
You don’t need anything for the first 4 years. And I have found Mercedes vehicles require much less maintenance than BMWs and a much more modern drive in the last decade or so. I’ve learned that high quality vehicles are that way because of high quality parts and build quality. Those same parts are expensive to replace. It’s all a matter of scale.
@@pacmanc8103 meh,, actually high resale values for Mercedes and BMW so don't know what you're referring to. Ever try a resale on a Cadillac? hahaha
@@jstones9872 Huh? Your first sentence makes no sense. What are you attempting to say? Are you suggesting that Mercedes Benz doesn’t use high quality parts that are more expensive?
@@pacmanc8103 sorry, responded to the wrong comment. my bad. FYI i am picking up a e350 4 matic tomorrow!
@@jstones9872 I just drove the EQE 500 4Matic this afternoon. If they can find one optioned the way I want, I may get one.
lost me with the turbo 4 banger.
merc might have the best engines n tech and what not bt their bubble exterior is most most ugly. almost Every other brand looks better to me. and merc eq, my goodness, Dacia n Indians have better looking stuff. I used to like the design before, bt when I disregarded others' opinion I saw it was bad.
Give me a Accord Touring 2.0 or a Legacy XT Touring and save 30k.
Hah - nice one! The extra 30k is well worth it!
@@pacmanc8103 no thanks already had one accident with an accord and it folded like an accordian. Total at 5 miles per hour is not a good look
You lost me at mention of 2 liter turbo. Get a Lexus ES 350 with a proper luxury car six cylinder and save money. Stay away from this.
and a proper luxury car fwd set up...
Why did you say that?
None of them can be mercedes
Mercedes E350 4matic with four cylinder turbo motor produces 255 hp. If you want more you simply get the E450 also 4matic with the ultra smooth turbo inline6 motor and light hybrid electric assist producing 362 hp. Both blow the doors off any Lexus. .. If you want to save money buy CPO. Lexus is a nice car but not for the car enthusiast. It’s for people that don’t care too much about cars.
It kinda look like a mazda😁 japanese car brand
65 g's for a shitty little engine.
Toyota and Mercedes should never be mentioned in the same sentence..🙂
No one mentioned a toyota. I noticed a lot of lexus fans, i am not surprised, lexus is of very high quality.
junk