The V6 3.5 direct injection motor was introduced in 2011 in the 2012 model year E’s. The face-lifted W212 E’s were introduced in 2012 as a 2014 model year. I’ve had the identical car to yours, a Arctic White over Sand Beige for 6.5 years and 133k miles. It’s been very comfortable and reliable, gets great gas mileage and is pretty quick. Big warning though, these engines are known to wear their plastic engine chain guides if you stick to Mercedes recommendation on oil changes. We also have a 2012 ML350 and it has failing change guides after following Mercedes service A, and B since new, very disappointing on a $60k car. Our W212 E class has the noise indicating the guides are beginning to fail too. Lol Lesson learned, oil changes should be every 5k-7k miles with synthetic not 10k miles! Never happened on our V8 Mercedes
In the USA all we got for the W212 was a V6, V8 gasoline engines and the V6 and the I4 turbo Diesel engines, no I6. Also E85 is much higher octane than the gasoline, probably around 100-102 octane. You’re right, keeping up with the maintenance is the key. Too many Mercedes get neglected and become mechanically totaled. I love my 2016 E350 luxury model
Yup nice car. I would just get it tinted 30% or so. The lighter interior will make the tint not look so dark during the day time. I just bought one and I will tint all windows (5) minus the windshield and add a clear bra.
Hey man! Loved the review, I actually own a 2015 e350 as well and I'm in love with it as well. There are a few things I disagree with you on but I definitely appreciate your time and patience with this video!
Love the car. It’s definitely a luxury car though, a drivers car would be a 5 serious bmw. I’ve driven both and bmw is Wayyy sportier but the Mercedes is a lot bit more reliable
The other reviews I have seen are calling this a V6 and you suggested that it was inline which I'd prefer. Did they make both available? I am considering coming down from an S class as I am always alone and with the (optional?) split rear seat-backs these would be more practical.
I’d like to say that the AMG badge is part of the AMG Sport line package. However you need to look at your owners manual because the 3.5L is a V6 naturally aspirated, not an I6. Thats more of a BMW thing, with there 2.5L or 3.0L I6. Not Mercedes.
As a father, I would not recommend it. It will get you in trouble. It's fun to step on the gas in the sport mode but you are 16 and not a good driver. If you like 4 door cars, I would recommend you buy a Volvo. Cheers.
I love diesels, it would be my choice. However, Mercedes is not supporting it very much. Will probably discontinue in a year or two. Europeans have gone completely bananas with climate change and all that crap. I loved my old 2006 e320 diesel. No DEF.
I agree: S Class owners are embarrassed that your E Class looks like theirs. ;) And, if one is talking about money: You have less than half the options available and offered at the time, in order to save yourself money. The navigation system sucks in this vehicle..especially the voice command. (AMG on this vehicle 😞)
German cars, for me, were always about how it drives and handles. They never mastered, "luxury" items, even their cup holders suck but, that is not why I buy Mercedes.
@@CountryCoachGuy I agree somewhat. The cup holders suck because they didn't want them in their cars. They "didn't want them for fat Americans.". The market dictated that. Billions of dollars. They do have over engineered cup holders made of plastic crap. It's supposed to be a driving focused car for the Autobahn. The USA isn't the only country in the world. They have less open roads, narrower roads with more turns. The Ultimate Driving Machine...Until it breaks. I've owned many BMWs. I don't know. The old E and S classes and especially the new ones master luxury pretty well. You can buy a Lincoln Navigator for comfort. Not for driving or reliability EVER. ;) What car mastered luxury, besides Rolls Royce, Bentley or a 70s Cadillac rust boat? What country mastered luxury? Italy? The USA? Sweden? Japan? Now China? Noooo. It also depends on model. A 740iL is pretty luxurious and an S Class with all the accoutrements is pretty dakn "comfy" and "massagey". Matthew McConaughey does sell those Lincoln boats and they are Luxury. Again, i wouldn't want to own one. I haven't looked at an "American" car in 30 years, that was even worth a trip to a dealership. I tried to. All the time. We do cheap F150s (that 98% are unnecessary for citizens) and maybe Mustangs. Oh, and old technology Teslas. Batteries? Really? Maybe solid state or hybrids. Luxury and Sporty don't go hand in hand. Weight and cost pf manufacturing are always issues. Physics never lies.
@@CountryCoachGuy You buy Mercedes vehicles for handling? Unless you are going Black Series/GTR.....good luck. BMW used to be that way but, then they got cheap, lazy, profit only and all their cars cost. It is also about who owns them. No M Cars or AMG cars are treated well and have more to go wrong. Go with a BMW 2 series or M2, if you want the classic sports car. Mercedes doesn't go for that market. Their AMGs were powerhouses but, not sports cars. It's a good best of both worlds. A somewhat sport oriented Merc. You could get the worst of both worlds though. -Be Well
No worries I hope I didn’t come to harshly. English is not my native language.I have 80k on my E-350 7 years old. Fingers crossed no problems . Just auxiliary battery changed. I change the oil every 5k mil not 10k.
Groupon Guy . Typical the only think that may happen is in 150-180k is where you may need to have water pump or A/C repairs. DYI is very easy except I struggled changing the spark plugs on the driver side. I have had no problem fingers cross. Great car. Drive and feels new.
AMG is just a sticker,; I also have the Boston Marathon sticker on; yes the car is 2014 and I said that. Also, 302hp is correct. This engine came out in 2013 in the old body style. By the way, I still love the car.
Great review - thanks for making the video! I agree with you - I don't like that the C-, E-, and S- Class share the same lights... makes each one lose its identity... sure you can tell the difference, but that's not the point... Did you add the AMG emblem or ?? I currently own 3 Mercedes This will soon be my 2nd E-class... just sold my 1999 W210 E320 (I had 4 Mercedes a few months ago)... Every 10 years, I get a Mercedes that is ~10 years old (bought my 1999 back in 2008)! Under $10k for a $50 - 70K car!!! I had previously been targeting a 2009 W211 - specifically the 2009 since that was the first year of the paddle shifters and I like that body style. But I drove one and was less than impressed - maybe it was not a great example? Then I started considering the W212 body style and decided to focus on those (they are under $10k now!)... then I found out about the I-6 vs the V-6 and a bump of 34 HP and BETTER gas mileage - what??? That swayed me! So now my focus in the 2014 E350... OK - its still a bit over the $10 price target, but close enough (going to look at a few for around $12k/100k miles)... thank you again for a detailed video!
Not sure how I feel about these M276 engines. Seems to have a rattling noise, even on lower mileage cars. Sounds like a tensioner noise. The later M272 engines are in my opinion the best engines Mercedes ever produced.
You don't seem nearly as impressed with the facelift front end - sorry, "facelift front end on car" as I am. It's what caught my attention as, like you, I was looking at a well-maintained used W221 from a '99 W140 S320. Weh=ther the classic 'lux' model w.badge on the hood or the sport - I am beginning to like these. Might take getting used to single pain glass and road-noise.
I would get rid of that AMG logo is I was you. You’ll get made fun of more than anything from people who actually know Mercedes. Like myself.. if it’s not an AMG then get rid of that lol 🙄🙄
Great review! Thanks for taking the time to make the video, helped me validate my purchasing decision!
thanks
The V6 3.5 direct injection motor was introduced in 2011 in the 2012 model year E’s. The face-lifted W212 E’s were introduced in 2012 as a 2014 model year.
I’ve had the identical car to yours, a Arctic White over Sand Beige for 6.5 years and 133k miles. It’s been very comfortable and reliable, gets great gas mileage and is pretty quick. Big warning though, these engines are known to wear their plastic engine chain guides if you stick to Mercedes recommendation on oil changes. We also have a 2012 ML350 and it has failing change guides after following Mercedes service A, and B since new, very disappointing on a $60k car. Our W212 E class has the noise indicating the guides are beginning to fail too. Lol
Lesson learned, oil changes should be every 5k-7k miles with synthetic not 10k miles! Never happened on our V8 Mercedes
thanks for that tip. cheers!
How could you tell
But MB have 8 qrts of oil not 5 qrts like American cars
In the USA all we got for the W212 was a V6, V8 gasoline engines and the V6 and the I4 turbo Diesel engines, no I6.
Also E85 is much higher octane than the gasoline, probably around 100-102 octane.
You’re right, keeping up with the maintenance is the key. Too many Mercedes get neglected and become mechanically totaled.
I love my 2016 E350 luxury model
to me this e class is the best looking ever,also the c class of 2014
agree
Yup nice car. I would just get it tinted 30% or so. The lighter interior will make the tint not look so dark during the day time. I just bought one and I will tint all windows (5) minus the windshield and add a clear bra.
So true I picked up a 2014 C350 and it has 54000 miles on it and it’s super smooth, better than the Altima I owned
@@dropthembeats2367 u put mercedes’ and nissan in the same sentence??
@@NMEofdaST8😂
THANK YOU! The best review. Just sold the older model and looking for a newer E350 and your review is really helpfull!
cheers.
Get the luxury version It look like an ass class
Hey man!
Loved the review, I actually own a 2015 e350 as well and I'm in love with it as well.
There are a few things I disagree with you on but I definitely appreciate your time and patience with this video!
we are all different, and that is a beautiful thing. cheers.
You presented the car in the best way it should be presented. Mercedes Benz should feel jealous 9f that. 😀
Even the E250 Avg has AMG Speedshift gearbox. Hence no harm tu put AMG badge on it as it has AMG rims, carpet, brakes etc.
is 63S
how is e350 an AMG tag? walmart purchase?
Love the car. It’s definitely a luxury car though, a drivers car would be a 5 serious bmw. I’ve driven both and bmw is Wayyy sportier but the Mercedes is a lot bit more reliable
In the market for a 2011-2013 S-Class or a 2014-2016 E-Class. Any suggestions ? Thanks
I would guess that S class would give you somewhat cushier ride but, I would rather go with e class in the years you mentioned.
This car has a 3.5 v6 not an inline 6, you should also remove the amg badge, there is nothing amg about this car.
The AMG badge is factory when you get the sport package
@@luisqueremelmilani5023 no it isn’t.
The AMG did throw me off too. His car but I would also remove that badge too.
Is it ur car to be worrying what badges he has or not?
It has AMG Sport package
There is no such thing as a 2014 e350 amg
I was embarrassed for him when I saw that.
poor guy
It's the AMG body styling. That's what he meant. It just doesn't have a AMG engine and a few other body styling.
Do you still have this car? If so, any problems with it?
The other reviews I have seen are calling this a V6 and you suggested that it was inline which I'd prefer. Did they make both available? I am considering coming down from an S class as I am always alone and with the (optional?) split rear seat-backs these would be more practical.
Do you recommend it ?????
I’d like to say that the AMG badge is part of the AMG Sport line package. However you need to look at your owners manual because the 3.5L is a V6 naturally aspirated, not an I6. Thats more of a BMW thing, with there 2.5L or 3.0L I6. Not Mercedes.
you are right, thank you.
I love that car😍
Thanks for your reviews
cheers
Great review!
Do you still have this? How many miles do you have on it? Any issues?
great review. between this car and a BMW 535i, which will you recommend
Mercedes is safer. Always research the iihs crash test scores. The 5 series are horrible.
The E63 is the E class AMG version 🙄
emg is just a sticker, just like my Boston 26.2
Hi nice video I have the same car and I love it I have a question do you ever change the transmission fluid ? Or there's no need to change
I didn't yet, but changing after 100k may be a good idea. cheers..
Nice review thanks!
Is this a good first/reliable car? Im 16 planning on getting one In december or January.
As a father, I would not recommend it. It will get you in trouble. It's fun to step on the gas in the sport mode but you are 16 and not a good driver. If you like 4 door cars, I would recommend you buy a Volvo. Cheers.
@@CountryCoachGuy Okay thank you so much !
Very good review but between the e350, e200 diesel wich one is more reliable ? Wich one would u recommend me?
I love diesels, it would be my choice. However, Mercedes is not supporting it very much. Will probably discontinue in a year or two. Europeans have gone completely bananas with climate change and all that crap. I loved my old 2006 e320 diesel. No DEF.
@@CountryCoachGuy foreal these new regulations are ridiculous 🤷🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ thank you for answering my question
@@mooauto2388 cheers.
@@CountryCoachGuy is this car reliable to drive at 100k mileage? I’m think to buy a e350 at 100k mileage?
Nice review!
thanks
Hello .How do you check the mileage ?
Do the back seats fold down?
I agree: S Class owners are embarrassed that your E Class looks like theirs. ;) And, if one is talking about money: You have less than half the options available and offered at the time, in order to save yourself money. The navigation system sucks in this vehicle..especially the voice command. (AMG on this vehicle 😞)
German cars, for me, were always about how it drives and handles. They never mastered, "luxury" items, even their cup holders suck but, that is not why I buy Mercedes.
@@CountryCoachGuy I agree somewhat. The cup holders suck because they didn't want them in their cars. They "didn't want them for fat Americans.". The market dictated that. Billions of dollars. They do have over engineered cup holders made of plastic crap. It's supposed to be a driving focused car for the Autobahn. The USA isn't the only country in the world. They have less open roads, narrower roads with more turns. The Ultimate Driving Machine...Until it breaks. I've owned many BMWs. I don't know. The old E and S classes and especially the new ones master luxury pretty well. You can buy a Lincoln Navigator for comfort. Not for driving or reliability EVER. ;) What car mastered luxury, besides Rolls Royce, Bentley or a 70s Cadillac rust boat? What country mastered luxury? Italy? The USA? Sweden? Japan? Now China? Noooo. It also depends on model. A 740iL is pretty luxurious and an S Class with all the accoutrements is pretty dakn "comfy" and "massagey". Matthew McConaughey does sell those Lincoln boats and they are Luxury. Again, i wouldn't want to own one. I haven't looked at an "American" car in 30 years, that was even worth a trip to a dealership. I tried to. All the time. We do cheap F150s (that 98% are unnecessary for citizens) and maybe Mustangs. Oh, and old technology Teslas. Batteries? Really? Maybe solid state or hybrids. Luxury and Sporty don't go hand in hand. Weight and cost pf manufacturing are always issues. Physics never lies.
@@CountryCoachGuy You buy Mercedes vehicles for handling? Unless you are going Black Series/GTR.....good luck. BMW used to be that way but, then they got cheap, lazy, profit only and all their cars cost. It is also about who owns them. No M Cars or AMG cars are treated well and have more to go wrong. Go with a BMW 2 series or M2, if you want the classic sports car. Mercedes doesn't go for that market. Their AMGs were powerhouses but, not sports cars. It's a good best of both worlds. A somewhat sport oriented Merc. You could get the worst of both worlds though. -Be Well
You lost me at the In-line 6 it is V 6 thank you
you are right, i misspoke. please forgive me.
No worries I hope I didn’t come to harshly. English is not my native language.I have 80k on my E-350 7 years old. Fingers crossed no problems . Just auxiliary battery changed. I change the oil every 5k mil not 10k.
@@erjonjoni1434 I just passed 104k and no issues yet. Love the car, great acceleration in the sport mode with this mileage. Cheers.
Groupon Guy . Typical the only think that may happen is in 150-180k is where you may need to have water pump or A/C repairs. DYI is very easy except I struggled changing the spark plugs on the driver side. I have had no problem fingers cross. Great car. Drive and feels new.
@@erjonjoni1434 great car . .this is my 6th Mercedes and the best.
Hello love the wooden steering wheel. Did it come with the car or aftermarket.
with the car
Do you have any idea where I can get one for my Mercedes?
@@Azaad1956 sorry, i don't
Thanks
AMG? The rims aren't even AMG. And the 2015 E350 is 302hp looks like the 2014, I know because I got one with the AMG rims 4 matic.
AMG is just a sticker,; I also have the Boston Marathon sticker on; yes the car is 2014 and I said that. Also, 302hp is correct. This engine came out in 2013 in the old body style. By the way, I still love the car.
Great review - thanks for making the video! I agree with you - I don't like that the C-, E-, and S- Class share the same lights... makes each one lose its identity... sure you can tell the difference, but that's not the point... Did you add the AMG emblem or ?? I currently own 3 Mercedes This will soon be my 2nd E-class... just sold my 1999 W210 E320 (I had 4 Mercedes a few months ago)... Every 10 years, I get a Mercedes that is ~10 years old (bought my 1999 back in 2008)! Under $10k for a $50 - 70K car!!! I had previously been targeting a 2009 W211 - specifically the 2009 since that was the first year of the paddle shifters and I like that body style. But I drove one and was less than impressed - maybe it was not a great example? Then I started considering the W212 body style and decided to focus on those (they are under $10k now!)... then I found out about the I-6 vs the V-6 and a bump of 34 HP and BETTER gas mileage - what??? That swayed me! So now my focus in the 2014 E350... OK - its still a bit over the $10 price target, but close enough (going to look at a few for around $12k/100k miles)... thank you again for a detailed video!
AMG is just a sticker. I didn't pay extra for that.
Not sure how I feel about these M276 engines. Seems to have a rattling noise, even on lower mileage cars. Sounds like a tensioner noise. The later M272 engines are in my opinion the best engines Mercedes ever produced.
I am not that mechanically inclined but the engine sounds fine to me. cheers.
I had a rattle and found out the engine mounts were going out…Had it replaced and it completely changed the feel of my car
If there is five people in the car the back cup holders will not be in use that's actually smart thinking by Mercedes
Is the regular e350 good not the amg version?
Hey. Cool overview!!! Please, tell me wheels 17 or 18?
18
Yo you live in cary too?
And why would u not like it I’m the e class looks like a s class
How much is your insurance for this one?
not sure but guessing about $600/yr. full coverage.... i have several different things tied up with USAA insurance.
You don't seem nearly as impressed with the facelift front end - sorry, "facelift front end on car" as I am. It's what caught my attention as, like you, I was looking at a well-maintained used W221 from a '99 W140 S320. Weh=ther the classic 'lux' model w.badge on the hood or the sport - I am beginning to like these. Might take getting used to single pain glass and road-noise.
beautiful!
What’s with the AMG badge? 😅🙄
5 cup holders on a car ?
Reliability. !!!???
no issues yet, not even the brake job.
Country is right. If you google, this year and model gets a really good reliable review, similar to Lexus.
I really like the luxury variant better
cheers
does the 2014 e350 have the ambient lighting inside the car like the new e300’s?
yes it does.
Groupon Guy & is it multiple colors to change or only a couple certain colors that you can change ?
@@isaaccalderon2002 i believe there are multiple colors, haven't changed it in a while..
Isaac Calderon it comes with 3 colors to choose from white yellowish and a blue color
Dude REALLY cares about cup holders and thinks a glove compartment with a cooling system is “nothing special” and “standard”. Amateur review.
Does it have ambient lighting
Yes
Yes
Its not an inline 6 its a V6
Did someone say inline six?
i know :0
I would get rid of that AMG logo is I was you. You’ll get made fun of more than anything from people who actually know Mercedes. Like myself.. if it’s not an AMG then get rid of that lol 🙄🙄
no USB ports??
In the console
V6 not straight 6
Sweet AMG hoss😅
Fake Flex AMG! 😂
Who else is using regular (87) gas on Mercedes?
Fake AMG badge 🤣🤣🤣
V6.
V6
You put Unleaded in your FAKE AMG? 😳😳
do u also take it to jiffy lube and have them put cheap oil in it? #Embarassing