The best thing Auto-trader ever did was bring this presenter from top gear. I feel like Autotrader now have a presence online other than their website. A bit like how carwow have a significant presence online. Good to see a British presenter, a lot of the car channels are American presenters. I think he's very passionate about cars, as a car enthusiast it's good to see someone that has a genuine passion for cars
Agreed, I even watch him review cars I'm not really that interested in. As you say his passion comes across, I don't like reviews where they treat car buying the same way they would when buying a fridge. For many of us (but by no means all) buying a car is an emotional purchase.
@@robsmith1a exactly cars are a passion. I know loads of people that buy old cars simply for the experience. many treats cars like a household appliance that only serves one use to get you from A to B.
Why? He spoke about heated and ventilated seats and a motorized boot-lid like the E-Class is the only car to offer that. Obvious shit like that is not why I watch car reviews.
@Rubedo Alaberti Sure, but then he should've said "like every competitor in this segment in the last ten years, the facelifted E-Class offers optional heated and ventilated seats". By presenting them as he did, he makes something ordinary seems extraordinary.
@@TheUrbanEpicure All of the modern world of presentations through electronic media, whether a cell phone or a television, or anywhere in the world as a visual media production now, is known to be hyped in one way or another. Anyone that's not aware of this is simply not living on this planet. I worked for well over 20 years in television set in movie set production, my Photography and awarded and published technical astronomy artwork has been featured in NASA websites for over two decades. I've spoken about this on National Public Radio many times. I worked for over 30 years in information technology, data storage, as I trained and supervised employees that worked as my subordinates. I can tell you that everywhere we go today and especially in a TH-cam site, somebody wants to drop in and let you know that they claim to know more than somebody else. It doesn't get them any extra points in the physical science of awareness departments. Some may say that a certain person is a little more esoteric than others, with information technology. But who's going to get out a ruler and a calculator and start measuring people's automobile IQs here in a TH-cam comments column? (~;
It’s a shame how Mercedes introduced ‘AMG Line’ trim as top of the range and now they’ve watered it down to looking pretty basic with small wheels, to get you to upgrade to ‘AMG Line Premium’ etc. This test car looks very basic
Absolutely! And the 19” alloys with run flats destroy the ride, it slips over bumps, it’s a great car in many ways but I wish I’d stuck with the smaller wheeled one
It is in England maybe, but the package-setups over there, have always been slightly weird. Here, in Denmark, AMG-Line is an add-on just like every other package.
Yes, I really find it very ugly and cheap The front is the worst while it should be the best! Therefore Audi or BMW looks like a much better car. Then you have the c class which front is better, but the body overall is an ok tiny fat sedan. Also, the c class has a good front design, but without mods where you pay some thousands. It looks like a car from 2015 or something. This is cheap a class design, and mods cant help! For the price, Mercedes was better then audio and bmw, but c class is shit, e class is shitter. E class is to not right for the average age and people's are interested in cheaper c and e.. They are giving other brands a chance to sell lot of cars!
The best looking Mercedes styling was two generations ago, I didn't like the last gen at first but it grew on me. But this... Is hideous (just the exterior)
Yea 2013/2014 was the golden age for Mercedes, they looked amazing. Now it’s just generic looking like a premium hyundai or something. Audi and bmw are currently making a better job
R K From the leaks I’ve seen ( hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/mercedes-s-class-leaked-images-1589293180.jpg ) I am not very enthusiastic about it neither I am not sure how they managed to drop from the 2013 model to what we got in the leak... very deceiving
@@ryanexplorer yeah I've seen those,it looks too slim for a luxury limo, but lets see how it'll look when it'll be out,the dashboard looks Tesla inspired and it looks like a fish tbh
Rory is a great reviewer. Why? He discusses the things we want to hear about that are important for we regular drivers....and in a pleasant down to earth manner. Bravo Rory
I didn’t really care about that car but still watched the video only because Rory is so good at testing and presenting cars. Keep it up with the great work Rorsy! 💪🏼😉
3:58 fun part of configuring you new car: ...depending on which engine you choose the e-class is available in nine different trim levels including sc amg line amg line premium amg line edition amg line edition premium amg line premium plus amg line night edition premium plus mercedes amg premium and mercedes amg premium plus nice and straightforward.
I honestly think the facelift looks better for an AMG because it’s more aggressive and kind of looks like a GT 4 door. But as a non AMG car I think the older style fits it better
Love the new steering wheel and rear. What I’m definitely waiting for is the AMG E 63 S. Intelligence is like no other. Intriguing driver capabilities. Love it. Thanks for another great 👍🏾 review Rory!
Beautiful car for sure! I currently drive a beautiful VW Jetta sel premium. And I love it it’s a 2019. My next car will be a Mercedes A220 or cla250 or c300 or Audi S3 or S4 or bmw 330i or M235i. I love Mercedes
This is probably the dullest looking press car ever. Nothing wrong with the interior though. But the exterior makes me want to snooze for a while right until I saw those faux "exhaust" tips and getting absolutely horrified by them. 😨 What was Mercedes-Benz thinking? Nevertheless another great review Mr. Reid.
What is it about these "faux" exhaust tips on all cars now. My GLA 250e exhaust system ends underneath the car, about half way to the back, and yet it still has two false exhaust outlets at the rear....?
It was massively popular before it looked exactly like a slightly bulged C Class, the tail lights look like something Hyundai designed, I'm in my third E Class this one I'll be passing up until a more unique design is released.
The fact that the A-class was the first to use this design language doesnt mean the other sedans are bigger A-classes. Some people in this comment section are too pathetic...
They've messed up the front end. As far as I'm concerned, every Mercedes C, E and S-class should have the traditional chrome grille and upright star on the bonnet.
@@ieditedmyname289 it's not available in some markets, like Australia and the UK. Of course you won't sell them if you don't make it available, and even when it's available, it's an option rather than standard fitment.
Ahhhhh, thank you. Referring it sensibly and correctly as a 2020 (which it is!), instead of the highly irritating clickbait American practice of stating '2021'. Much respect Autotrader (especially since I've been buying and selling cars on Autotrader when it was only available as a magazine!!). 😉
Looks much better now. Especially in person. More regal and expensive. People also don't like change. They all said the pre facelift wasn't nice and that it was bland now all of the sudden they loved it? Haha. People will be people.
Nah, much prefer the classy look. That's what the Mercedes brand was all about before- classy, elegant, and professional. This facelift makes them look so generic. Why are they trying to make them all like the A-class sedan?? Much prefer the 3rd/4th gen designs.
He forgot to tell you the reason the model he's driving is super quiet is because it has acoustic double glazing which is not coming to the uk unfortunately.
For me, W213 is the one with the most luxury looking in its outlook, best tech of year in its inside, and 50 to 50 for its counterweight. As a result, W213 is the one that I like the most, as well as it is the last E-class generation that I can get along with. W214 just looks so much like A-class that even can be replace by a 2020 Camry if price is the primary concern. On the other hand, same kind of situation is also occur in S-class. 😩
A little bit of road noise eh? Well in my experience the E class suffers badly from road noise (on all wheel sizes) unless the road is absolutely smooth. The difference in road noise between smooth and rough surfaces is very marked, and in the UK at least that translates into surprisingly poor refinement most of the time. This makes the car quite stressful to drive, which is really not what you would expect from a car that is supposed to sooth you on a long trip. In fact my previous Audi A4 was better in this respect. Unless the new one is a lot better I won't be getting another one when I'm due to change.
The best thing Auto-trader ever did was bring this presenter from top gear. I feel like Autotrader now have a presence online other than their website. A bit like how carwow have a significant presence online. Good to see a British presenter, a lot of the car channels are American presenters. I think he's very passionate about cars, as a car enthusiast it's good to see someone that has a genuine passion for cars
The best car chanels are british imo. And its coming from a French guy 😁
Absolutely right, love this guy. Never had Auto Trader on my radar until now.
Rorry hip hop ROLLS ROYCE review is and alway will be my favourite car review. Well worth a watch.
Agreed, I even watch him review cars I'm not really that interested in. As you say his passion comes across, I don't like reviews where they treat car buying the same way they would when buying a fridge. For many of us (but by no means all) buying a car is an emotional purchase.
@@robsmith1a exactly cars are a passion. I know loads of people that buy old cars simply for the experience. many treats cars like a household appliance that only serves one use to get you from A to B.
this guy is my go-to car reviewer now. Easy to watch no bs.
Why? He spoke about heated and ventilated seats and a motorized boot-lid like the E-Class is the only car to offer that. Obvious shit like that is not why I watch car reviews.
@Rubedo Alaberti Sure, but then he should've said "like every competitor in this segment in the last ten years, the facelifted E-Class offers optional heated and ventilated seats". By presenting them as he did, he makes something ordinary seems extraordinary.
@@TheUrbanEpicure
All of the modern world of presentations through electronic media, whether a cell phone or a television, or anywhere in the world as a visual media production now, is known to be hyped in one way or another. Anyone that's not aware of this is simply not living on this planet.
I worked for well over 20 years in television set in movie set production, my Photography and awarded and published technical astronomy artwork has been featured in NASA websites for over two decades. I've spoken about this on National Public Radio many times. I worked for over 30 years in information technology, data storage, as I trained and supervised employees that worked as my subordinates.
I can tell you that everywhere we go today and especially in a TH-cam site, somebody wants to drop in and let you know that they claim to know more than somebody else.
It doesn't get them any extra points in the physical science of awareness departments. Some may say that a certain person is a little more esoteric than others, with information technology. But who's going to get out a ruler and a calculator and start measuring people's automobile IQs here in a TH-cam comments column? (~;
This guy, Mat from Carwow and Thomas from Autogefühl.
Facts!!!
Autotrader did the most by getting this man to do the work
Respect Rory you come second to none
It’s a shame how Mercedes introduced ‘AMG Line’ trim as top of the range and now they’ve watered it down to looking pretty basic with small wheels, to get you to upgrade to ‘AMG Line Premium’ etc. This test car looks very basic
Absolutely! And the 19” alloys with run flats destroy the ride, it slips over bumps, it’s a great car in many ways but I wish I’d stuck with the smaller wheeled one
The older I get the more I like smaller wheels…👍
It is in England maybe, but the package-setups over there, have always been slightly weird. Here, in Denmark, AMG-Line is an add-on just like every other package.
Looks like a bigger A-class sedan but more expensive....
Yes, I really find it very ugly and cheap
The front is the worst while it should be the best! Therefore Audi or BMW looks like a much better car.
Then you have the c class which front is better, but the body overall is an ok tiny fat sedan. Also, the c class has a good front design, but without mods where you pay some thousands. It looks like a car from 2015 or something. This is cheap a class design, and mods cant help! For the price, Mercedes was better then audio and bmw, but c class is shit, e class is shitter. E class is to not right for the average age and people's are interested in cheaper c and e.. They are giving other brands a chance to sell lot of cars!
Try to compare this with a Audi a6 ...or a BMW 5 series.It's like a Hyundai....
Are they trying to make every car look like the A-Class?!
Indeed... And the A class design mostly same as Audi Q5 first generation model
It's no more similar to an A-Class, than a BMW 5 is to BMW 2, or an Audi A6 to an A3.
It still looks great. So what.
From the front I see more GT63 (without the Panamericana)
@@maz500 That's true actually.
Terrible face-lift. Looks so generic now front and back, neither sporty nor elegant.
They did before aswell
It's a bit like Simon cowells surgery 😂
could be worse just look at the bmw 4 series
A bit too soft compared to the german competition imo
friend-Is that the cla
Me- no it’s the E class
Friend-nah that’s the cla it’s looks the same
Me- stfu
This car is pretty amazing, loving it after 2 weeks of ownership
“Ever so slightly” never gets old 😅
I like the Maserati more
The best looking Mercedes styling was two generations ago, I didn't like the last gen at first but it grew on me. But this... Is hideous (just the exterior)
The w211 looked something from an s class' segment,this looks cheaper than a c class
Yea 2013/2014 was the golden age for Mercedes, they looked amazing. Now it’s just generic looking like a premium hyundai or something. Audi and bmw are currently making a better job
@@ryanexplorer I wonder if the new s class will follow this trend too,it shouldn't because it is all about luxury and not sportiness
R K From the leaks I’ve seen ( hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/mercedes-s-class-leaked-images-1589293180.jpg )
I am not very enthusiastic about it neither
I am not sure how they managed to drop from the 2013 model to what we got in the leak... very deceiving
@@ryanexplorer yeah I've seen those,it looks too slim for a luxury limo, but lets see how it'll look when it'll be out,the dashboard looks Tesla inspired and it looks like a fish tbh
Mercedes has invested heavily in technology, but style has gone out of the window.
The truth of your statement is riveting. :(
waayyy out of the window..
I think they are just milking the platform of W213 and meanwhile investing in something completey new
Agree. Don't like the front end at all.
Rory is a great reviewer. Why? He discusses the things we want to hear about that are important for we regular drivers....and in a pleasant down to earth manner. Bravo Rory
If your thinking about buying a e class you should brilliant all round cars.. I have a 2017 e220d and the refinement and ride are top class
looks really plasticy and generic. Besides the interior, nothing screams class at all
The rear looks like a mix between Maserati Ghibli and Mazda 6, Imo
And an Infiniti
This guy’s car reviews are so professional and detail oriented….love it
This generation E class before the facelift is my favorite generation of them all, followed by the previous generation after the facelift
Congratulations Autotrader on the 1 MILLION followers... you’re about to gain thanks to this man
The w211 (third gen e class) was my favourite,it looked something from an s class league,this looks something from an a class league
@Martin Svensson it wasn't call what?
@Martin Svensson 2003 2009 e class was called w211
@Martin Svensson if you go through e class name the w211 was third generation,rest midsize cars were it's predecessors
Mine is the w212 it's great
I'll stay with my 2018 E Class thank you very much
I love when he makes a joke and then stares into the camera with a straight face 😂
I didn’t really care about that car but still watched the video only because Rory is so good at testing and presenting cars.
Keep it up with the great work Rorsy! 💪🏼😉
Damm I’ve always loved Mercedes products and I still am a proud fan
such a YAAAAWN car.. there was a time having an E class was special now they are trying to make it look like an A class...
CARWOW missed out on the touch response steering...
He was probably more concerned with trying to be a comedian, lousy one at that.
@@AndyLJohnston haha ya...but overall his review was better i guess?...
Just watch both
Maybe he didn’t have the feature in his car? 🤷♂️
W211 has ever lasting design for E class. It's still elegance and more comfortable than W212 and W213
The S & E class drop like a rock in just 3 to 5 years
if the "biggest thing, is new steering wheel design" then it surely has to be the dullest update since the Camry went to new shade of beige.
It's the "biggest thing", as it's possible the steering wheel, that we will be seeing in the future Mercedes'. Stop being so narrow minded.
I sh for real?
I've been an E-Class fan since the E500 and E400 models. Now this model gets that excitement going again. Good work reviewing this car Rory. (:
Older E class was just Perfect.
Great presentation Rory I think getting this car on my Chauffeur business it is the best way now E class never disappoint thanks bro
3:58 fun part of configuring you new car: ...depending on which engine you choose the
e-class is available in nine different
trim levels including sc
amg line amg line premium amg line
edition amg line edition premium amg
line premium plus amg line night edition
premium plus mercedes amg premium and
mercedes amg premium plus nice and
straightforward.
Rory makes me want to work really hard at uni so I can graduate with a 2.1 to drive Uber 😜
Many vehicles with the electronic screens are bare, I like the hooded screen, looks much more luxurious and finished.
I honestly think the facelift looks better for an AMG because it’s more aggressive and kind of looks like a GT 4 door. But as a non AMG car I think the older style fits it better
Love the new steering wheel and rear. What I’m definitely waiting for is the AMG E 63 S. Intelligence is like no other. Intriguing driver capabilities. Love it. Thanks for another great 👍🏾 review Rory!
The back looks good, although I'm not the biggest fan of the facelift
Love from India ! you're reviews are great Rory
This guy is good...the best reviews! 👍🏼👏🏻
I hit like on this chap reviews before I even watch them coz I know his content is always good. Big up
Rory's reviews are the best 👌
Beautiful car for sure! I currently drive a beautiful VW Jetta sel premium. And I love it it’s a 2019. My next car will be a Mercedes A220 or cla250 or c300 or Audi S3 or S4 or bmw 330i or M235i. I love Mercedes
The previous model is one of my favourite Mercedes Benz car ever made
Very simple but thorough review. Keep it up Bro
I prefer the previous E class, it looked much more elegant. Plus I preferred the old interior, not a fan of the touch sensitive buttons.
This is probably the dullest looking press car ever. Nothing wrong with the interior though. But the exterior makes me want to snooze for a while right until I saw those faux "exhaust" tips and getting absolutely horrified by them. 😨 What was Mercedes-Benz thinking?
Nevertheless another great review Mr. Reid.
What is it about these "faux" exhaust tips on all cars now. My GLA 250e exhaust system ends underneath the car, about half way to the back, and yet it still has two false exhaust outlets at the rear....?
You have turned Carwow into my 2nd favorite car review channel. Good stuff, mate.
Just like the S Class, the previous version is a millions times better.
This is the best looking interior ever!
Aaaaah yes! Rory is back with another one 👌🏻
Make sedans great again, even with fake exhausts.
I already hear it breaking down. Amazing
I couldn’t begin to imagine how this car would operate at 10 years old 😖
Atleast now it has best infotainment
Thanks for your comprehensive review. Great
It was massively popular before it looked exactly like a slightly bulged C Class, the tail lights look like something Hyundai designed, I'm in my third E Class this one I'll be passing up until a more unique design is released.
The fact that the A-class was the first to use this design language doesnt mean the other sedans are bigger A-classes. Some people in this comment section are too pathetic...
They've messed up the front end. As far as I'm concerned, every Mercedes C, E and S-class should have the traditional chrome grille and upright star on the bonnet.
FACTS
@@ieditedmyname289 it's not available in some markets, like Australia and the UK. Of course you won't sell them if you don't make it available, and even when it's available, it's an option rather than standard fitment.
Beautiful Mercedes Benz E Class, I like the Mercedes Benz E Class nice conservative design, beautiful and luxurious interior and high tech dashboard
Iconic retro s class steering
You deserve more than 1 million subscribers. I subscribed to some TH-cam car channels not as great as AutoTrader with more than 1 million subscribers.
Always waiting for your videos from South Africa
Ahhhhh, thank you. Referring it sensibly and correctly as a 2020 (which it is!), instead of the highly irritating clickbait American practice of stating '2021'. Much respect Autotrader (especially since I've been buying and selling cars on Autotrader when it was only available as a magazine!!). 😉
Nice details 👌 provided properly
That looks like an entry level C class. Nothing “E” about it imo
Another great vlog Rory you really are one of the best car journalists on u tube
Looks much better now. Especially in person. More regal and expensive. People also don't like change. They all said the pre facelift wasn't nice and that it was bland now all of the sudden they loved it? Haha. People will be people.
Yes, I’ll have the Mercedes AMG extra efficiency premium luxury plus pack sport
😂😂😂😂🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
I wonder how long the tech on that steering wheel is going to stay properly calibrated and working correctly. 100,00 miles? 50,000 miles?
Wrong the basic sport version gets two 12.3 inch screens as standard not 10 inch
My favorite car reviewer who isnt Jeremy, James, or Richard.
Mercedes has gone from a classy look to a sporty look and I don’t really know how I feel about it. It’s great both ways tho
Yeap, maybe.
Nah, much prefer the classy look. That's what the Mercedes brand was all about before- classy, elegant, and professional. This facelift makes them look so generic. Why are they trying to make them all like the A-class sedan?? Much prefer the 3rd/4th gen designs.
Finding myself watching carwow mainly for drag races and AutoTrader for reviews
He forgot to tell you the reason the model he's driving is super quiet is because it has acoustic double glazing which is not coming to the uk unfortunately.
For me, W213 is the one with the most luxury looking in its outlook, best tech of year in its inside, and 50 to 50 for its counterweight. As a result, W213 is the one that I like the most, as well as it is the last E-class generation that I can get along with. W214 just looks so much like A-class that even can be replace by a 2020 Camry if price is the primary concern. On the other hand, same kind of situation is also occur in S-class. 😩
This seems like the only mercedes sedan i can buy
Really cool car! Will they make it with autopilot?
It looks better in person
Rory Reid is awesome
Mirrors on the Pillar or Mirrors on the Door ? I think on the door are much better for Visibility and Looks too 🇬🇧
A little bit of road noise eh? Well in my experience the E class suffers badly from road noise (on all wheel sizes) unless the road is absolutely smooth. The difference in road noise between smooth and rough surfaces is very marked, and in the UK at least that translates into surprisingly poor refinement most of the time. This makes the car quite stressful to drive, which is really not what you would expect from a car that is supposed to sooth you on a long trip. In fact my previous Audi A4 was better in this respect. Unless the new one is a lot better I won't be getting another one when I'm due to change.
I love that car ❤️
Man said the best Uber money can buy LOOOOL
I like this wonderful car.
Pls, how much can I get this amazing car?
Looking at the car surely negates the need for a power nap option? 😊
Nice review Rory!
Excellent review, thank you.
Want our six cylinder back!
E class is lovely. Don’t sure if that or the old. But It’s a massive car 👌
Which version is this because I am confused 😕🤔
Great review Rory !!!!!
Actually it doesn't look that bad like the first time I saw it. It grows in you. But, I like W212 pre facelift and I want to buy one for myself
I think I’m in love 😍
Rory Gang checking in 🤝
...love his accent!
Great car Rory and great vid
01:49 look at the fuel consumption -> 19.8 mpg, that’s why you get a Diesel and not a petrol one😉
Any chance of u doing a review on the c class?
I had the real classic E320, a 2002 Wagon in Silver. Switched to Audi A7 in Silver.
Many Thanks,
Peace From London. 👍👍
If it's not Electric, I ain't buying it. EQC model 2, waiting for that! 😉