2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review | Consumer Reports
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- The Mercedes Benz E350 is luxurious and quiet inside. Unfortunately, controls are complicated and the steering feel detracts from the driving experience.
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I had a 2012 E350. One of the best cars I’ve ever owned
I own this car, and for years never had an issue with the shift lever coming off park. I actually like the shift lever on the steering wheel.
who the heck is shifting into park without vehicle being stopped?!
I just bought this car.... It does take some "getting used" to... After that, it is nothing short of marvelous.....
11 years later and my E250CDI looks and runs like new. It looks like it will be my car for another 11 years with Mercedes taking the subframe into their charge.
Just bought one today so happy!
what are your thoughts on it after owning it for 8+ months?
@@elert3618 i just bought a 2014 at 59k miles and ive had it for 2 months and love it
Thoughts now ?
@@numerouno4160 still better
I love my 2011 E350. Performs and rides great.
Mines does too!
This car is amazing, I personally own one, Great car
I own a 2010 E350 . The radio controls are right where you want them to be. 28MPG highway I love it! The controls on the steering wheel are perfect. I'm not sure how they are distracting or complicated. This car is built around the driver. Mercedes are designed by engineers with advanced college degrees and are very smart. This guy got his journalism degree at deVry night school and thinks he's a hero bashing the Benz. HAHA Also a footnote, the "steering feels numb in the corners"? This guy is a driving sport luxury sedan. I shouldn't have to worry about the steering all the way through a curve. I know the car is doing its job. I'm sure it's more distracting than the Corolla this guys drives on the daily, Probably his car NOT backfiring is lack of feedback haha
My 2011 is amazing , this guy needs to find a new job.
How's the reliability.
That’s right bro
How do you like it after 6 years?
@@mariadalessio7160i know you won’t see this comment after 5 years lol but it’s really reliable, our e220 (diesel) has like 320.000+ km.
There is a good reason why they are not leather. Leather cracks, creases, and wears much quicker than what is in there. The material used in there is called MBtex and it is basically an extremely high quality vinyl. May not sound sexy, but it does its job and is not the crappy sticky vinyl seats you see in cheapo cars. Most Mercedes enthusiasts like the MBtex better because it is much more durable than leather and is very comfortable. There are even MBtex enthusiasts out there
Love my 2010 E350 sedan. They are as comfortable and reliable as a German car is going to get.
Abel Bolog hows the road noise on higher speeds?
@@FormerpresidentHathaway. No road noise, a little bit of wind noise after 140-150 kmh
You can't judge a car that you drive once or twice! I have mine for a while and can't find anything wrong with it. I love it. Great on fuel economy and luxury!
In his defense, I kinda agree with some of his review. It was very honest about the shortcomings but that does t mean that the E350 is not a great car. First of all the car should be completely stopped before you shift into any gear though, and that goes for ANY car. The menus require you to keep switching to do basic things like changing the radio preset after using a different source or checking the coolant temp which should always be visible, but it’s hidden in a menu. Germans have never been known for good tech anyway but the ride quality is supreme. That’s why you buy this car and you just live with the small imperfections which are few.
I hate the 'Takes some getting used to' comments from you guys. They come up on the BMW 5 Series review too.
If you purchase a car, you 'get used to' these things after a couple weeks. Unless you're a short-term car reviewer with a car for just a few days, learning the controls on a car doesn't even register as a minor annoyance.
Americans... They hate learning. Lol
Jonathan Ongman Nice ignorant statement on your part. Maybe you should learn a thing or two about America before spewing such ignorance.
Jonathan Ongman lol
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"put it in park and car's not completely stopped..." how about stop the car? What you really mean to say is "this isn't exactly like my garbage 1990 chrysler town and country and I'm sad."
LOL
I've always enjoyed the somewhat inert feel to the helm of most Mercedes cars, because along with the general heft of the controls, it imparts a general solidity in keeping with the cars' character. Not everything needs to be a bimmer.
My dream car :( while the rich enjoy im here praying to GOD that one day i will be able to drive a car like this and buying it with my hard work
Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz, my friends all drive Porsche's I must make amends, worked hard all my life...
8 years later its quiet affordable. Your time is coming, dont give up
@@Takethiskeycard
lol, cheaper uses than a kia
It's going for $10,000 now.
right now you can own one
I hate how you guys complain about 'complicated controls' on these German cars. If you buy and live with the vehicle, these controls are quickly learned.
All they do is complain, Unless it's boring, they complain.
+Angry Whale lol unless it's a Lexus LS
***** Yeah they always recommend pieces of shit like Camry's and Pruises
And they suck Tesla's dick lmao.
atypical seat control placement AND you have to stop the car before putting it in park? wow, what a piece of garbage. Thank's for the heads up consumer reports!
The electronic gear shifter is the best I experienced in 45 years
i do most of my own work but when i first bought the benz i was a little intimidated because of the name. turned out the car is quite easier to work on than most other brands i owned. just buy a good set of reverse torx sockets
About to buy one now
How it works ? Im about to buy one this month too great price and looks like new ,
The best e class ever built by mercedes
correct the MB tex is very durable. real leather will crack over time it not treated and taken care of
love my 2010 E350 Coupe nice leather seats ride like a Queen no problem I also loved my CLK 320 got over 260.000 miles still drives good just old now! Mercedes are good cars all you have to is keep up with maintenance.....
phylecia rhodes what year is that CLK320?
Completely agree about the vague steering feel. It feels like the light, wooden steering is from a different car from the suspension, which actually handles corners well. The ride was not as smooth as I would imagine from a Mercedes Benz either. It's fine but not a particularly enjoyable car to drive
Bought mine a year ago. One fantastic car!!!
Hello, I want to buy this car and I wanted to ask you if you had any issues with it so far. Thanks anyway!
What about the fuel consumption?
@@panostolis9147 just check if the timing belt/chain has been changed yet, or when it is due. Good luck bro. Looking at the coupe myself.
I have one of these. E550 and it came with Air shocks 5.5 litre V8 it’s a little hungry on the juice however it is smooth and quite. If you are looking at one of these make sure you get it checked visually and run a odb scan on the car to see any codes.
good advice Batesy. ty
Most beautiful design, super comfortable. mine is a sports package, blutec with panoramic sunroof. Love every bit of it.
I have a 2010 E350 Sport - Yes, the shift lever takes getting used to, but it frees up a lot of center console real estate. 7 speed paddle shifters more than make up this issue. The car is a Rocket Ship - rear end brakes loose if you are not carefull.
correction my father bought the mercedes e350 and its actually really easy to use because its in arms reach and al you have to do is move the dial barely and the menu for the screen is set up really good too
@skinnysponge The interior is actually quite impressive I must say. At nighttime, there is an illumination system in which lights gently illuminate the cabin-a nice feature indeed.
sexy!
my advice to Consumer Reports: stick with a base Corolla. Maybe you'll like it more! :P
I own the e550 with brembos and renntech r1 tune and exhaust set up......and I have no troubles in any area with this car that was mentioned.....handling is not Porsche due to engine placement....but is good at low and higher speeds for a front engine v8 car......there are settings that were not mentioned for ride feel and performance feel ...on the "empty center console"....push them and notice the difference,..one of the best low cost cars for some go fast and mid class luxury....now....I'm also assuming he's testing a e350 with much lower output too.....now...my gripe for this car is the lack of rear seat entertainment on the headrest on mine and costly process to make the front video screen vim capable...and lack of factory posi rearend for 550 as standard option....id give the car a 9.5 of 10....I know this is an old review for when it was new...but anyone looking to buy a used one should know from a real owner vs. One guy who had maybe a weekend at best in it...also parts now to tune and upgrade it are more readily available since the w212 car shares the performance parts of mercedes siblings ....basically a good buy for a budget entry level Mercedes....(and also great fuel mileage I didn't mention earlier )
To change the radio station while on the Nav mode you just push the buttons next to the power button that turns the screen on
That may be the case, but remember the extra features are so advanced you don't understand them enough. Meaning, that you don't need them
What about the volume controls on the steering wheel?
This car has volume controls on the steering wheel.
@@ivancornejombamha2244 1:10 keep up dummy
Have myself a 2011 e250 ....best car I've owned
I would recommend a re-tune also
I can't believe Mercedes stuck the shifter on the steering column. Are we in the 70's?
Explain what is wrong with it being there? It was moved to the centre in order to aid the physical changing of the gears.
Now it is all done electronically, it is the perfect place due to not having to remove your hands from the wheel.
This car is never reviewed with the 7g tronic and it should be because its the best gearbox in its class. Godknows why they dont use that gearbox for the reviews and the steering dosnt lack feedback, its just very light which is lovely and is very sharp and respinsive.
I’m not really a fan of the column shifter. I want something substantial to put it in gear with. If I had to have that column shifter, it would be on a 2018 E-Class
Are these reliable
This guy is a joke.
this a real car, not a Lexus, stop comparing all these real cars to a friggin lexus....
A Lexus isn't a real car? They r competing with BMW and Audi and jaguar, why do u think mercedes r so cheap, they suck
I don't know Mercedes is cheap...unless u mean the cla and that's isn't an E class...30 years ago lexus didn't exist...
John Doe rather a 10 year old mercedes then a new lexus.
There all real cars you fucking idiot😂
Lexus is more reliable.
take it to the autobahn at 250 kmh and see how the steering wheel feels....after that try with a lexus and see if you come out alive.....
hahaha you made my day
LOL!
So true
Get both. If you don't have that kind of money get 5 series. Otherwise get E-Class and that's the only car you need.
Here is what will help you to decide. When driving at 65mph or so on a highway and you are in a curve with uneven concrete surface which suspension holds you better? Its MB isn't it?
Why, some people like me don't want leather 'cause they don't want animals to be scarified for a car.
MB Tex is awesome. I find it better than real leather.
I'm confused about my sexuality and some road noise and a bumps in the road alarms me. I'm a delicate girl man
And that, children, is why you watch Motor Week! ;)
Driven with Tom, Carbuyer, Steve Hammes, and several others :)
Reviews are for people who want to buy the car. I want to know every flaws before i figued it out after a year i brought it. For the good stuff? I can experience it myself.
I dont know why so many people hate this review.
yeah stop the car dummy before you put in park
Never had a problem with the shift lever. Car needs to come to complete stop to put in park, it's just something you do.
And finallllllly they review it with sports package, sick of seeing people talk bad about this cars handling when all they ever review is the luxury versions which naturally have soft suspension!finally they review one with sports suspension
Man, It does't matter whatever BMW tries to do, MERCEDES-BENZ shall always be the best of the best of best and there's discussing on that! Of course the E Klasse beats the 5 series, that's only obvious!
But not always
this vdo is sponsered by audi/ BMW
the only down fall is that it doesnt retain that leather smell that youll always have with leather seats haha
I will admit that the electronically controlled Column shifter takes some getting used to I like it more space for cup holders and gives it some uniqueness to the vehicle. The BMW shifter is basically the same concept except it takes up valuable real estate in the center console. Space that could be used for.....let’s say........Cup Holders! I had a 528i X Drive and the major feature I liked was the X drive. Decently equipped but no NAVIGATION or back up camera. I would find a 92 Chevy Barrett’s before I tried another Bimmer.
I'm going to agree with what some people are saying about MB Tex being better than leather. It holds up incredibly well over time and looks/feels like the real thing. It seems stupid to pay more and slaughter some cows for something most people won't notice anyway.
Imagine sharing a house with this fella. lol. Plenty of encouraging comments on the E classe. I like the coupe version. ty 4 review.
Two adults can fit comfortably in the back. The middle seat is smaller, harder, and the passenger would have to splay their legs around the transmission tunnel.
I want to get myself a Tesla Model S. Its monthly cost is about the same as a $20k cheaper car. It's smooth, quiet, fast, comfortable, and doesn't go by burning something. The rear seats in the Model S treat all like equals with a flat floor and cutouts under the center console and front seats. It has cloth seats standard and a "frunk".
After owning a MB S Class and experiencing so many quality & repair issues that people who drive Hyundai's don't even experience..I will never again purchase another MB in my life.
If MB can't do what Lexus has done..which is build a car with all the safety, refinement, and driving characterics an S Class has in the LS..but WITHOUT the reliability and quality issues..then they can keep milking suckers who don't mind being stranded in the hot summer on a highway..while I drive by in my Lexus LS.
Planning to buy 2010 model with AvantGarde package..
My question is this E class comfy to ride? I heard a lot of people say it's stiff and not comfortable and that's a problem.. Anyone can help?
Only the sport model get's a bit stiff and uncomfortable when it goes over terrible road. I own a 2012 E350 sport and I live in New York and some of the roads need replacing immediately! Other than that, on a mostly smooth road, even the sport suspension is good enough though ti can get rough at times. The E350 sport has factory suspension. The base E350 has Mercedes Benz suspension and the E350 luxury has dampeners with air suspension.
The stupidity of the reviewer, complaining the car won't go into park when the cars moving! Unbelievable. He might as well also complain that the fuel cap won't open at motorway speeds
I have to agree, If you wanted to get a used benz the seats will still look as good as when it was first purchased because its not real leather
Thank you, this is a great review. Remember, to truly appreciate MB you need to test drive one at least once. The car is both luxury and sporty at the same time.
MB Tex is much better than Leather!! it lasts FOREVER!!
He doesn't know how to use the gear indicator so to him that makes it a bad car. To me, that makes him an idiot. Not feeling comfortable or personally preferring the technology in the car means one thing. He should go buy a TOYOTA! Mercedes is by far one of the finest automobiles and the amount of car you get in even a 10 or 11 eclass is superior to comparable mid size cars 3 and 4 years newer. Not to mention their safety ratings are impeccable. My life and safety is more important to me than the location of a knob or switch. I'm tired of Lexus and Infiniti getting the spotlight all the time and it's the same old saying. "Mercedes is to expensive to fix." That doesn't make it a bad car, it simply means that person can't afford to own one. Furthermore, it's worth the money just owning a vehicle with the structural soundness and quality integrity of Mercedes.
Which should I pick? The E-class or the 5 series?
I am a fan of both merc And bmw it depends what you really like
sorry but your logic makes no sense.
"Performance nature of our all season tyres" Talk about a contradictory statement
Amen!!! I love the sportiness of Bimmers (and especially the manual transmissions), but there's a reason a Mercedes-Benz with the same performance costs more than the equivalent Bimmer ie: Better car!! I would take an E550 over the V8 5 series any day, and the E350 over the V6 5 as well.
bmw doesn't make a v-6; they have a straight six which is the best engine in the business
@@ThePaulgsmith I us very questionable if BMW makes the best engine. My experiences after owning 3 BMWs is that they are not reliable but can be fun to drive. I have had much better experiences with my current 3 mercedes.
Mercedes Owners Drives The E-Class In The Decades.
Bmw 5 F10 is better in every way (handling, performance, interior quality, looks, image)
But of course, the bimmer would be more expensive to buy and maintain than the equivalent merc.
I do like the F10. However, MB W212 is more reliable, comfortable and luxurious than the F10. What comes to looks, “it’s a matter of taste” said a dachshund when licking his balls.
Maybe this channel is biased because of sponsorship. Happens a lot on youtube. However, most of the critics are spot on. For some reason they ephasize on the negatives with the car that really is not that bad. - Thoughts of an owner.
The base E class comes with Mercedes Textile leather aka fake leather. Real leather is optional.
What about trunk? Engine? MPG? This is suppose to be Negative Reports. Grr
I was going slowly uphill and I let the pedal off for a second and instead of rolling back it put itself on park! How about that!
HI SIR, WHAT THE MAXIMUM MILEG RUNNING THIS ENGINE?THANKS
2:58 Suspension being worked.
How bout the diesel version any good?
this car will outlive 3 American made cars.
I have a 2011 E350 for 3 years now. Got it with a 3 year manufacturers warranty unlimited mileage. This car runs like it's brand new and "0" problems. As for this really bad, stupid review...I had an Audi S8, great car, an Audi A6, great car, several BMW's...all great cars, but this is the most fun reliable car yet. Sure...other's may break better or run faster, but overall...I'll take this any day. I also get just about 30mph at 85mph cruise control. And for the record...the computer system is easy, unless yo;re an outright moron.
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The attention assist is a joke. You need to set it to enable....if your driving drowsy your probably ignoring the warning anyway. It needs to be automated and set to activate on certain conditions....Example a Tahoe I rented a couple of years ago the coffee cup icon flashed after four hours of solid driving regardless of how safe you were. My Explorer activates after four hours or certain conditions like after a series of lane departure warnings. It will basically tell you....Take a break not a request.
If review sites/shows only praised the cars you all would still be driving model Ts.
Who does that where did you learn how to do drive most of the people in this country can’t even drive before you put a car in park put on the parking brakes before you put it in park so the car don’t roll again you guys always complain this is by far one of the best E class produced very reliable I have never heard people complain about it
Wanted one but I'm not sure now because of the gear stick, like its easy to accidentally hit it and change gear.
I own one and the gear stick is very easy to get used to and will not pose any issues. just read all the other comments.
It's not hard at all. Frankly, I believe a kid can use it!!
who stops a car when its not stoped?
The fool on the video.
for sure merc is the best
Complain...complain...complain. Gosh you guys are annoying!
He does praise the car, however if complaints are all you hear, then you should go see a psychologist.
The car is a great sedan, really an awesome car
best or nothing
I love my e350 Check it out lots of mods
yeah, but the faux leather that mercedes uses is quite nice, and I actually prefer it; much easier to take care of and lasts longer.
MB Tex is a lot better then real leather....u can put 100000 miles on these seats a they look great...the real leather not so much...i have 2008 e350 with MB Tex and 2010 g 37 with real leather...the seat on g37 are showing some wear and in benz they look almost perfect...
True! My nine year old E350 seats still look brand new!
Don't think of this as a shitty review.
This of is as a repository for your good review.
If you're an owner, know that people looking to buy the car, read the comments.
Why would you put a car into park while it's still moving you maniac?
Cheaper brands (*cough*BMW*cough) that promises 'real leather' usually is of inferior quality and feels super thin and un-durable.
My grandmother complained that the old 740i she drove leather was cheap and the smell was usually enough to make her sick. Not so of Mercedes E500.
@Maserati7200 it is now
Oh please!!!