A look at the competition.......

Roberto71 · 02-03-2016, 01:10 PM

Interesting day today, went with my missus to the Merc dealer to pick up her new E220D Coupe.

A very nice car I have to say, I drove it for a while this evening. But a very different demographic it's aimed at for sure. The 2.2 Diesel engine is exceptionally smooth and quiet, I was very impressed with it. But it's in no way sporty. Steering is very light, even in 'sport' mode and it's a soft, luxurious ride with that suspension. Leather is very nice, better than the standard Dakota in our Beemers, smoother and perforated with nice integrated head rests. Very bright LEDs, they work well.

But their Infotainment system is well behind iDrive. But it works, I'll give it that.

It's a very nice car, very well put together and is a real Merc, with a nice, luxurious ride. The missus loves it. But I can see why I'm a BM fan! The sporty ride, engine in my 430D GC and overall feel just suits me to a tee. In the same vein, the wife has always been a Merc person. That's the great thing about cars, there's a brand to suit every taste.

Was a good experience to see the Merc dealership in action. The guy we dealt with was a very nice, old school bloke. He was grilling me about the PCP deal I did with BMW and comparing GMFVs etc.

They had a GT in the showroom. All I can say is wow.....what a car.

subsy · 02-03-2016, 01:12 PM

Is this the all new E?

The massive digital dash looks pretty swish!

Roberto71 · 02-03-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by subsy

Is this the all new E?

The massive digital dash looks pretty swish!

No! It's the C207 Coupe, so the 2010+ car, basically the one below

I didn't want to tell her at the time that a new model was right around the corner, she wanted this one now...

teaston · 02-03-2016, 01:57 PM

Does it have Artico Leather?

Roberto71 · 02-03-2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Does it have Artico Leather?

No, it was the leather above that? Nappa or Designo I think.

nordberg · 02-03-2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Does it have Artico Leather?

AKA the Oxymoron interior.

335i nthehouse · 02-03-2016, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nordberg

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Does it have Artico Leather?

AKA the Oxymoron interior.

I was at MB world today - loads there including a big MB dealership

I loved the old mercs, which they had a few there, but most of the new range didn't do it for me.

I would have an SLS or an AMG Gt in a heart beat for sure though, but I simply cannot afford these cars

Roberto71 · 02-03-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 335i nthehouse

I was at MB world today - loads there including a big MB dealership

I loved the old mercs, which they had a few there, but most of the new range didn't do it for me.

I would have an SLS or an AMG Gt in a heart beat for sure though, but I simply cannot afford these cars

The AMG GT I was looking at in the dealers was EUR250K!!!!! That seems insane to me, I suspect the car is a lot cheaper in the UK. But it really is special, the interior in beautiful. My wife told me when she was in the dealer weeks ago sorting out the paperwork etc, they offered her a test drive in the GT and she said no!!!!!!!!

I nearly divorced her when she told me.

TimMcC · 02-03-2016, 05:25 PM

The trouble with the current E is the extremely dated interior. Test drove an E400 coupe when looking at the 4 series, and that's what killed the MB for me. With the adaptive dampers the handling was pretty good.

Roberto71 · 02-03-2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMcC

The trouble with the current E is the extremely dated interior. Test drove an E400 coupe when looking at the 4 series, and that's what killed the MB for me. With the adaptive dampers the handling was pretty good.

Yeah, the BMW interior is a lot less fussy and uses the technology well and keeps the buttons to a minimum. The E class has a dial pad above the aircon and a load of other buttons all over the place.

subsy · 02-04-2016, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMcC

The trouble with the current E is the extremely dated interior. Test drove an E400 coupe when looking at the 4 series, and that's what killed the MB for me.

That's all about to change though

WeaverBeaver · 02-04-2016, 02:26 AM

Surprised about your comments re: the engine being quiet and smooth. Critics have always pointed to MB's diesel 4 cylinder engines in the C and E Class being rattly and gruff. If it was me especially with the new model around the corner I wouldn't be looking at this car, there's better out there for the money

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Roberto71 Lieutenant 153 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 2019 MB E220d Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dublin iTrader: (0)	A look at the competition....... Interesting day today, went with my missus to the Merc dealer to pick up her new E220D Coupe. A very nice car I have to say, I drove it for a while this evening. But a very different demographic it's aimed at for sure. The 2.2 Diesel engine is exceptionally smooth and quiet, I was very impressed with it. But it's in no way sporty. Steering is very light, even in 'sport' mode and it's a soft, luxurious ride with that suspension. Leather is very nice, better than the standard Dakota in our Beemers, smoother and perforated with nice integrated head rests. Very bright LEDs, they work well. But their Infotainment system is well behind iDrive. But it works, I'll give it that. It's a very nice car, very well put together and is a real Merc, with a nice, luxurious ride. The missus loves it. But I can see why I'm a BM fan! The sporty ride, engine in my 430D GC and overall feel just suits me to a tee. In the same vein, the wife has always been a Merc person. That's the great thing about cars, there's a brand to suit every taste. Was a good experience to see the Merc dealership in action. The guy we dealt with was a very nice, old school bloke. He was grilling me about the PCP deal I did with BMW and comparing GMFVs etc. They had a GT in the showroom. All I can say is wow.....what a car.
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