For the subsequent 5 days, I’m in possession of a 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic, the tenth technology of E-Class (however the sixth technology to truly use the E-Class moniker). The W214 E-Class is simply now beginning to hit U.S. dealerships, although I received’t have the ability to speak driving impressions till March twenty eighth. Till then, I wish to know what you wish to know in regards to the new E-Class.
As with the earlier technology the E350 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, although the brand new mannequin will get a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Whole output is 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, with the built-in starter-generator giving a lift of as much as 23 hp and 148 lb-ft. Each E-Class is all-wheel drive now, with torque delivered to the wheels by way of a 9-speed automated transmission. Mercedes says the E350 will hit 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, a tenth slower than final 12 months’s AWD automobile. The E450 continues to make use of Mercedes’ beautiful turbo’d mild-hybrid inline-6.
My check automobile is almost totally loaded, coming in at $83,400 in opposition to the $63,450 base worth (together with vacation spot). A whole lot of the choices are beauty — the Manufaktur Alpine Gray paint is $1,750, the 21-inch wheels are $3,050, the Digital Mild adaptive LED headlights are $990, the Silver Metallic Blended Cloth heart console trim is $150, and the Tonka Brown Nappa leather-based is $2,990. Going for the Nappa leather-based forces you into the $800 Leather-based package deal, which incorporates ventilated seats and MB-Tex higher sprint trim, each of that are additionally standalone choices.
It’s additionally bought the $3,400 Pinnacle trim, which provides options like an illuminated grille, a head-up show, insulated glass, lively ambient lighting and the completely bangin’ Burmester 4D encompass sound system. The $1,500 Superscreen provides a 12.3-inch passenger display screen to the dashboard below the identical pane of glass as the middle display screen, with a selfie digital camera and the flexibility to play video games, watch motion pictures and even make zoom calls. The $450 Winter package deal brings a heated steering wheel and windshield washers, and the $1,950 Driver Help package deal has all method of, you guessed it, driver-assist options. I’m most excited for the $3,200 Airmatic package deal that provides air suspension, adaptive dampers and 4.5-degree rear-axle steering.
Sadly, this E-Class is lacking what I really feel like is crucial characteristic on any new automobile, particularly a luxurious automobile and particularly a Mercedes: massaging seats. They’re a part of the $2,950 Multicontour Seating package deal that additionally consists of ventilated seats, fast heating for the entrance seats, heated entrance armrests, and the Air Steadiness air purification and perfume dishing out methods. This E-Class additionally doesn’t have standalone choices like an built-in dashcam, heated rear seats, a 3D gauge cluster show, soft-close doorways and another ins and outs. With each configurator field ticked, an E350 is available in at just below $90,000.
Now that you just’ve examine how this E-Class is provided, what questions do you will have about it? They are often broad, like asking about the way it rides or what I consider the styling, to particular, like how sophisticated is the Superscreen or do I look scorching within the selfie digital camera? If there’s one thing particular you desire a picture or video of, I can try to make that occur too. Let me know all your questions, ideas and opinions within the feedback beneath.
