New Mercedes E-Class and I have A LOT to say about it!
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- New Mercedes E-Class and I have A LOT to say about it!
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For the love of god we do not need more screens in our cars. People are worried about people on their phones, but here they are integrating phones into your cars.It's acenine.
Honestly, if talking about the E-Class from the 2010s, the facelifted W212 will still be my pick. It's just so muscular looking and angular, which made it really standout.
The sportiest design of E class in history
The w211 is even better
personally prefer the preLCI W212, honestly i liked most stuff that were coming out from that "edgy" mercedes styling phase esp the second CLS
@@chiefdenis nope, not even close
Yes yes yes this
That 2016 e class was beautiful
I have 2016 e. Looking to upgrade to 2024 but when I looked at them they don’t look or feel as solid or beautiful
So the 2016 Mercedes E class is ugly now?
i miss the times when luxury didnt mean large screens, its going downhill for mercedes but no matter what mercedes benz will have a special place in my heart as of it being my childhood favorite car brand
Chasing after Tesla :(
That's what I was thinking as I was watching this. I see little creativity in interior design here.
New “luxury” and “craftsmanship” is gloss black and screens imported from China
@@faheemabbas3965 exactly
@@baronvonjo1929 This interior kills any Tesla
The way I see it, we’re heading back into the melted cheese era which is very sad. The best designs are the blocky or at least structured designs.
I’d disagree. I’d say the opposite is happening. Look at the recent Hyundai models. The sontana and Elantra face lifts have sharp structured designs.
@@MHammonds18 that’s a good point, but the Ioniq 6 looks like a jelly bean. I hope it doesn’t go melt cheese!
Idk man I really like the lines of that “melted cheese” look
@@fifteen8850 lol that’s respect
@@MHammonds18 yeah but Hyundai isn't Mercedes, BMW or Audi, they won't be followed by other brands
tbh it feels super crisp and attractive everywhere EXCEPT inside the taillights (and maybe those fake tips too)
Kind of surprised they took so many risks with one of their best selling sedan models tbh
Yup, I hope a lot of the people who said the main 3 classes looked too similar stop saying that sooner then later because the new generations have definitely diffetientated themselves while being original
apparently there are two types of mercedes redesigns right now, inoffensively uglier and offensively uglier
@@iosgaming2824 taillights are extremely similar and with not extreme about of styling, there is not much separating the models relatively speaking to other manufacturers.
The round headlights in the W210 were seen as a huge risk back then.
@@MyMostBeautifuCinema there’s two big triangles. If you see it and can’t tell the difference then you don’t know the car much.
You know, these giant screens taking up the whole dashboard really raise a question for me, something I don’t think many have thought of:
Does having this screen pose a safety risk? I wonder this because in a design like this, how would a passenger airbag be integrated? Is having this screen less safe because you can’t have some standard safety features? Something to think about.
ive always thought about that too, like in the case of a head-on collision, wouldn't a huge screen just make the situation worse? what if it shatters and there's an even higher risk of being hurt by the glass?
@@tropixx8143 Exactly, things like that. I don’t know if most people would think about it at first, I just realized it recently. I wonder what automakers do to improve these situations.
I also have no idea how an Airbag should work with this Design, but in Europe the safety Standards always get higher and the new mercedes have like the same „safety-score“ as the outgoing Models, which means the new Models are at least as Safe as the old ones. But as I said, I also have no idea how
I would say (not saying it is right) that the prevailing attitude is that driver assist has comes so far with accident avoidance, lane assist, adaptive cruise, etc. that they have stopped concentrating as much on what happens when a crash occurs and more on how to avoid it in the first place. Your point still stands.
@@mroberts7519 yeah your opinion is work when the one who crash is the driver, but how about the one who crash you is the other car? Lets say you just stoping at traffic light then someone from the opposite direction have failed brake then he hit you in the front with the speed at least 50mph, are big brand company doesn't have thought about that?
(Sorry for my poor english, it isn't my first language)
E Class is a true icon especially in Europe. I grew up with the phrase, when describing something a good, reliable quality, not overpriced (relatively) as " that thing is chevy impala of (insert product). E classes are simply the e class of (whatever) : )
Not sure I get what you're trying to say
I wholeheartedly agree with you,but new Mercedes aren’t the definition of reliable luxury anymore
what the actual hell are those taillights
Front is much worse ..
Those last generation tail lights were perfect. They really didn’t need to change the back at all. I appreciate the reshaping of the c pillar but that’s it. I’m already ready for the facelift hah
E class now stands for Electric Vehicle Design
If you have eyes it absolutely doesn’t. It’s mild evolution of W214 design language. How can anyone find it racial or to have any EV design resemblance? Long bonnet alone is a pretty strong clue.
I'm not cool with a car pointing a camera at my face at all times.
The squiggly headlights are awful. They did it on purpose in order to have something to fix for the facelift.
Why do the headlights look like the ones from a 2002 BMW 7 Series…
I showed my friends those tail lights n they freaked, they said its the coolest thing they've ever seen.
I don't much like them but most people don't really care what they look like but what they mean and the status of having benz logos in your lights.
Coolest thing I have ever seen!
It's sad that the E63 won't be a V8 but I guess it's good that it won't be an inline 4 either. From what I've read it will have a 3.0L straight six with some kind of hybrid system.
Back end looks fine, as far as the tilt to the body design. It’s moving forward overall. The LED design could be changed to match the front with two curves and a “industry light bar” I do think it could be two curves to mimic the front and have a light bar with two dips leading into the middle of the curves and have a Mustang effect sweep to the outside for blinkers
Think it looks better than the previous one and I even prefer the taillight housing as well. But those star lights inside them. WHY?
Lmao.
Looks like something you'd get on the aftermarket
They're the logo in taillight form
The car looks so clean, I'd just swap out the taillights myself if I bought one. Can't wait to see the e63
I doubt the AMG version will have a 4 cylinder, because the new AMG S-Class has a V8, the E Class might most likely be a V6 hybrid. It'll slot in between the inline 4 C-Class AMG and V8 S-Class AMG
From what I've heard, they are developing a new 6 cylinder but I don't know if it's an inline 6 or a V6
@@ajnracing6034 If it‘s true, I think it will be a inline 6, in the last couple years Mercedes threw the V6s out and every new 6-cylinder was a inline 6
I actually love the C pillar, rear quarter panel/fender and trunk lid treatment of this new E. The last one looked off after the facelift, it just looked a bit disjointed to me. But yes those tail lights... it looks like some gimmicky aftermarket version. Might as well be altezza clear lights. The S class lighting elements work so well to have this subtle high end design without needing gimmicks.
Completely agreed the headlights are trash, they keep putting them in new models for some reason
They look great on SUVs
My main problem with this eclass is that black panel around the grille ..the overall shape is beautiful
Great video. I live cars for their design and it's nice to have someone walk me through it. Thanks
The last gen interior was perfect. the screen was big enough and was full of tech, and the buttons felt very high quality. I hate that they threw it all in the garbage.
I wish they had retained the headlights of previous gen
I like the old gen face-lift more, tbh. Really similar to how C & S-Class look
I quite like the exterior but for me, the interior looks like gimmicky junk. THREE screens! why the hell would the passenger want a screen? Just doesn’t feel like luxury
The first thing I thought when I saw that tail light graphic was Reebok 😂
Wow, probably not their best design (proportion wise) neither styling, hopefully perception changes with time
Few years in future and you will see those dual circular headlights
The car is beautiful. Can't wait to see it in person.
Yep, the 2016 model looks by far the best. Just pure class. I didn't like the updated version and the new one hasn't fixed anything. The rear lights are a mess and E class owners don't need to show off with four Merc stars in the lights. My 2018 model looks great with the double tick rear lights and happy front grill, which is why I've kept it. That, and I've got the rotary controller!
When you have to justify your design, not good. The 2016 needed no explanation.
I'm a few seconds in and will predict that Bembli will note the incredible likeness in front 3/4 view to the 5er.
Let's see.................
Ok, seems I was wrong.
Anyhow. Worst part is what they did with the exterior lights.
Best part, the waist line being something at the front, nothing in the middle and re-appearing at the rear.
No matter how E-class changes from an elegant, finest German engineering masterpiece to a gigantic moving cellphone with 4 wheels, classics like W212 E350 will always be remembered like my friend's father just bought a second-handed one for driving pleasure. Or even beasts like E63 AMG.
This reminds me that my old man works for the Audi dealership, and each time an old-school badass like A8L W12, S8 with V10 performance engine, and RS6 shows up, he would took a picture of them to show me or even took a ride with me. It's heartbreaking to relaize one day these beauties would be replaced by those boring stuffs.
I think if this e class had similar tail lights to the 2016 one and they just put one of those star designs in each light, then it would look much better. Similar to how mini has the flag design in their tail lights.
Exactly what i thought, the start pattern will work better with the 16 taillights
I like the side of this car, but I think headlights and taillights shape is not okay.
In my opinion, this is the new iconic design for mercedes e class after the w124 and w211👌❤️
0:30 Size wise the new E class is 1cm longer and the wheelbase is roughly 1 inch longer ( 2,3 cm ), which leads to better proportions.
Best looking Benz in a few tears. Lovely glamorous profile. Classy.
I can’t stand this new direction from MB… that front end looks like it could be anything… and with that grille it looks kind of like a Buick.
Flush door handles another thing to break and how well will it work if it gets iced over in a freezing rain storm. The tri-star taillights looks weird withing the large rear lens. I prefer the previous gen. Also agree with you on the fake tailpipe look.
Still love that they kept the star up on the bonnet
I like it,I would choose one with old grill.I would opt out the tech choose the best stereo navigation.
To me, this is the first good looking E class since W212 pre-facelift.
The change you did in the rear end made it look like a BMW rear end
Love your videos, long time subscriber. I have an advice though. Please use images taken on a similar focal lenght lens. The difference in perspective really affects how you see each car. Same thing as human faces, very different on a wide angle vs normal or tele. Looks like the old one is taken with a 24mm, while the new one is more like 50mm.
The two cars you compared are entirely different trims
The rear end you criticised is exactly like the old version on the AMG line, you looked at an Exclusive line aimed more at luxury and elegance than sportiness
The front looks good so far, especially with the classic grill and standup hood ornament, the side is too clean for me and the back, well, i 100 % agree there should be a facelift very soon 🏁
Give me my W212 pre-facelift any day! I searched it out and bought it because I love the design (W210 still my all-time favorite). Since I prefer the Sport model, I didn't care for the front of the post-facelift W212 (a little to Skeletor looking... loved the taillights). Not a fan on the W213 - AT ALL. Just blah. Now the W214... let's just say I wouldn't kick it out of my garage. Looks promising. BTW... longtime fan of SketchMonkey and his content! ALWAYS a great watch!
made it look like a ford taurus
Seems as if that’s the design language everyone is going for lol.
@@rtcturnemup7028 valid the taurus is a good looking car so that ain't bad
Can this model be a plugin hybrid??
I really love the rear quarter view with that big S-Class like c pillar and high rear trunk. Idk what they were thinking with those lights. Taillights look hideous and headlights as well
Could you set chapter to pass the specs & tech section please ?
This E-class is not so bad but I don't understand what they wanted to do with these waves in the lights... And like you, I really don't like the sloping rear end we have on each Mercedes for many generations...
It looks great in the Exclusive trim. Very athletic and majestic compared to previous design which had that C class blandness. Interior will take getting used to with all the screens but it's not a deal breaker. I'll be buying the AMG model next year for sure and putting videos on my channel.
I too don't really like the headlights; they even remind me of the 5-series' (before LCI) 🤔🤷🏿♂️
The side view is great...even if I miss the previous one, especially the "dropping third volume" for more structure (as you mentioned)
The taillights are a "why?" for me 🤔🤷🏿♂️
As for the interior, for me more screens=more fingerprints all over
All in all, I miss the 2016 one (not the fake pipes though 😜)
You're crazy, I can't see anything to like about the new design at all. Not to mention the Big Brother effect.
he lost me when he started talking about how the new interior is better integrated than the old one
whatever happened to tactile feel and a warm welcoming interior atmosphere???
@@valxyrie6113 he's talking about the screens, they are more integrated than in the other Mercedes models where infotainment screens feel like an after thought like the previous E-Class.
can't remember the last time he's had a valid take on an interior tbh
Exterior looks more like the previous gen S-class now
I actually think the taillights are the best looking part of this new E class.
I honestly love the design, but the tail lights seemed like they were aftermarket, and had to keep the same shape as the stock taillights.
Can you make a video about the new E-class estate sometime? I'm really curious what your thoughts about it!
Excellent analysis.
The curve at 7:50 is not the car changing , it’s just your drawing lmao
Wonderful Video, I was wondering if you saw the Mclaren 750s 🤔
Yeah completely disagree about the headlights and c pillar. The headlights are a perfect nod to the E classes of old without having two separate lighting houses, kind of like the facelift W212 and pre facelift w213. The c pillar works perfectly with the design of the car. Not only does it help with aerodynamics, achieving 0.23 which is pretty much the same as the EQE (one is a traditional three box and the other is a bar of soap), but it keeps the sleek silhouette. It’s important to note that BMW and Mercedes have two very different ways of styling their cars. BMWs front end tends to angle backwards with a squared off rear end, making the car look like it’s ready to pounce off its rear axle, MB prefers the shark nose front end and swoopy rear end, this makes the car look like it’s in motion at high speed, kind of like it’s hugging the ground, gives it a stable look. The two angle their front and rear ends in opposite directions. Some prefer that “pouncing” stance and others prefer that “high speed road hugging” stance.
I have to agree ....... a lot of distractions in the new E-Class. It's silly to have Tic Tok and Angry Birds on your dashboard! I had a '13 E-Class and it was the best touring car I've ever owned. Sorry, I've never driven/ridden in an S-Class, I'm sure it's even more enjoyable. I currently own a '16 400SL and '17GLE. With all the bells and alerts (particularly with the GPS message of divert for 2-minute saving) on these two, it's a challenge to react! What would your focus be with a dash that looks like an iPhone! Talk about distracted driving! I'll leave it at your comment.....MB's own admission "more focus on software than hardware"! I own MBs for survival, reliability, handling, and quality of ride. Don't go chasing Lexus and Genesis for gimmicks.........excellent review. Well done, thanks!
I hate the new one. The old one had layers and idk how to describe it, old one feels more human to me. The new one looks generic, blobby, melted cheesy, cold, and sterile.
Stunning redesign hightec look 2024 new e class
What do you think about new Cupra Tavascan?
Today the new 5 series joins the Club Ugly. E class will no longer feel lonely in this class.
The tail light stars look out of place. They could make them thinner, more like the logo and that would clean it up nicely. A single thin, 3-point star.
I bet that the Mercedes designers would love to integrate it like you said except they’re being stopped my safety regulations about the brake lights
@@user-ry3no8mc6z then they shouldn't force that design idea if it's not viably producible
7:56 I think the design of the decklid angle is meant to make the E-Class look more appealing In terms of aesthetics, because the CLS-Class is discontinued.
Sad that they keep killing off distinctive models and keep putting out snooze-fests of designs :/
Wonder what the coupe and convertible will look like!
It’s not getting a coupe or convertible. Mercedes already retired both of those variants for the e and c class. The 2024 CLE is replacing all 4 of those variants
Just this morning I drove around 4 drivers who I assume were having a Zoom meeting while barely moving. Cars are so chalk full of dummy devices and screens now it's sickening.
The headlights really give Infiniti q50 and Kia forte vibes
There's a lot here I like. I don't like headlight scallops, they remind me of the facelift PT Cruiser and I can't shake that impression.
Nice that you like the steering wheel but have you tried using it? The touch controls are really annoying to use since you have to make rather big swiping movements in a weird position with your thumb stretched out. Also for the volume. Sorry to say but I’m my opinion the old physical controls are far superior
don’t feel that huge cutting board glass at all, headlight like a snail from 03 bmw 7 , stars in the back wtf it’s going on with merz design team
*CAN'T wait for the (E 63 amg)*
I was thinking the same regarding the tail lights when I first saw them: super random and makes no sense at all.
I see here people having a problem with how the infortainment screens of today are so big as if its any different from a small screen in purpose? All screens serve the same purpose whether small or big,you always gonna take your eyes off the road to focus on what you want to control on the screen. So whether its big or small none of them is safer than the other. So we cant be really stuck into 2009 when the information screens were way smaller than that of todays cars. The direction that we're heading to,cars will be in full charge of taking us into our destinations. We all dont want to go there but still thats where the direction it heading to. Any way this car looks a bit outish not likable at first site maybe in time it will.
I agree wit hthe tail lights, It dosent really work for me. It will look better if it had a similer design to the EQA or GLA
Please redesign it with the round headlights... I wished they had taken a risk and brought those back
Honestly, I just think Mercedes update the design just so that they can say they have a new model. However, the older model was almost perfect and all they can do is to make it uglier. Also, I personally think that the two screens on the previous version look nice than this entire dashboard of screens. It was looking modern and digital enough, but left enough space for nice materials and created pieces. The whole dashboard is a screen looks kinda cheap as a Chinese car
The car is a somewhat different and sorta nice design. I definitely prefer the one with the S class grille though
Finally, the sedans needed an upgrade more than anything in Merceds. Did they showcase a new S class and Maybach yet?
The s class realistically doesn’t need an upgrade yet. Just 2 years old
The s class is getting a refreshed facelift for s production model for either likely Q3 or Q4 2024 or early 2025 and then after that likely 3 years later or almost three a brand new s class will go into production.
The newest maybachs out right now are the GLS 600 and the EQS 680. Mercedes teased that there is a eq maybach sedan coming in the comments of their Instagram page but they haven’t said anything else about it.
2016 is just plain elegant. This one is trying too hard.
It’s beautiful he is too critical
I have a 2020 I am upset it doesn’t have touch screen
I may stand alone, but the previous E-Class generation looks better to me. It looks more stately and proper compared to a rather gimmicky style. Anyone else agree with me? 😅
Have you ever done a video breaking down the Kia stinger?
He did
It looks like a Chinese copy of the original model. Or EQE
black wheels is so passé! Tuning 20 years ago!
Only thing that I do not like about the new E-Class is that is a mismatch of design elements between the electric and gas versions which looks off. To clarify, the headlights and tail-lights look like they are inspired by the EQE whereas the body panels appear to be inspired by the gas version of the new S-Class. Not sure how I feel about, trying to be receptive to new designs as Mercedes tries to combine and transition their design language towards EVs but as of now it looks off in my humble opinion.
First time I like the classic package more than the amg package
Love it ❤
These tail lights are hooorrible!!
I showed my friends those tail lights n they freaked, they said its the coolest thing they've ever seen.
I don't much like them but most people don't really care what they look like but what they mean and the status of having benz logos in your lights.
Agree
Is that a new gen.?? It looks like a regular Facelift to me tho...
I really like the profile of the car, very elegant and sleek with great proportions while retaining the E-Class shape. It's also quite a bit more visually interesting than the W213, which looked a bit flat and amorphous to me. I don't like the front though, the lower part of the AMG trim front bumper is far too busy and the black around the grill is tacky. I think the luxury trim is the better looking one this time around. That interior though, it's not even close to the W213. The 213 interior has elegance and so much character, while this new interior lacks that classy aesthetic and will almost certainly age poorly. I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years all car interiors look something like this, with just screens everywhere and no real charm, and the E-Class wont stand out like it used to.
In terms of interior design, I think W213 is peak E-Class. Google Car and Driver 2019 E-Class wagon interior, and just look at that interior spec, it's OUTSTANDING. I cant think of any car well under 100k that has an interior anywhere near that level of beaty and elegance. The W214's interior just lacks the beautiful natural flow of the 213, and replaces natural open pore wood on the dash with screens using an ugly UI that will only look worse with time. It saddens me that we are moving away from design and heading towards endless screens and gimmicky tech.