New Mercedes E-Class Review: An Executive Car For NERDS!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- We've driven the new Mercedes E-Class and it is absolutely crammed to the gills with technology. Alex Legouix takes a close look to see if it lives up to the E-Class legacy.
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I like Alex. She's professional and mature and I love how she presents things. I feel wealthy listening to her talk about features.
Is it because she called the base screen 'poverty spec'? 😄
True she makes u feel special like u can afford that car but we really can't 😂
@@robbieproductions9504 In fairness most people can't afford that car- what I mean is it's leased or financed. Until you've coughed up all the pennies it isn't yours so if the OP feels wealthy he's misguided, unless of course he did actually pay £50k cash.
One correction regarding the passenger screen:
When the car detects the driver looking at the passenger screen, it DOES NOT turn off. It remains on, but only the passenger can continue to see the screen. It blocks the driver's view by making the screen black.
*To be honest, you really needed to check the exhausts with a **_Mat Watson Stick of Truth_* 😂😂
Watson over-obsesses about random irrelevant stuff. Dreadful reviewer
@@philcrockford5534that's the fun part
@@philcrockford5534 I fully agree... dreadful
@@philcrockford5534they’re not irrelevant, it’s infuriating how people who can afford these cars get fake stuff or quality that doesn’t match the price, if you ever bought one and found out that there are fake vents, exhausts, you feel robbed
@@DjiCandiDon’t worry, you probably could only afford a car with fake exhausts, vents… :D
I'd rather get that so called "poverty spec" screen display as it turns that passenger screen area into the trim material (wood, metal mesh, etc) you select. Way better than a slab of gloss black glare and digital stuff killing your eyes.
Yeah how did the "poverty spec" comment make it through the edit, do better @AutoTrader
she was making a joke jesus @@nomoreheroes93
I used to question the black grille design, now I feel used to it and think it's cool hahahaha but not the taillights
That’s a rich looking car.
I’d rather the new E-class than an EQE or EQS.
Oh, elegance is back in the MB E design. Very good!
Nice review. For me a car that indicates, changes lanes and speed on its own is terrifying. That would never get turned on.
Agree. The system is flawed, which leads to the customer switching it off. And, we know that these systems dont work if the the paved lines are compromised. Its misleading and money down the drain.
I agree. As a W203 C55 owner, I want to be in complete control of everything.
Audi/bmw/Mercedes all peaked in the previous generations
I agree, both inside out. And most of the new tech is unwanted and makes these cars less reliable and more expensive to fix
Nah Audi has gotten better
@xdaeq2 i would argue the last generation A6/A7/A8 were more special and class leading (except for the A8 vs S class) at their time, now they don't look as good, and the interiors are not as special anymore and went backwards from a design aspect
w124 e500 for me❤❤❤
Audi is by far the best looking atm
Y’all spent 34 minutes on a zoom call? 😂 Nice to see Rory!
Something is definitely going on 🙃
completely agree about the exhaust tip trend these days!
WOW! This lady might be one of the best car reviewers in the world! Just stumbled upon t his gem of a video!
Not sure I like the exterior much but it's nice to know it can come with a natural materials interior, leather and wool.
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Can I just say that this really is for me one of the best nicest looking E-Class ever
no
@@mastixencounter 😞
@@hyri3188 😄
Love the look…
I am waiting on the AMG versions of this car. I would like to see how much horsepower and torque they will have. Hopefully we will see a review of those cars in the near future.
My god, the depreciation and repair bills will be EPIC.
The depreciation hit on the latest C-class is a joy to watch 😅😅
It's a luxury car what do you expect?
@@Lindani_Mvano lol
@@raf_bw Depreciation usually hits hard with car brands like Mercedes.
Yes depreciation will be eye watering, but probably not as bad as many cars with this price tag. The Estate/Wagon version will be in high demand (and looks far better) so will hold its price. On the plus side a 3-5 year old one will be like new and be quite a bargain.
Repair bills? What repair bills? I had a 2014 100k mile c class and now have 93k mile e class and neither had any repairs, not one single part on them apart from the C had a £30 suspension arm at 97k.
Top stuff 😂😮
Awesome review
I like the e class rather underrated but a lovely exec sedan😊
Alex - genuinely love your reviews they're great - but also love your style of dress - very original and very chic !
Alex's voice is so soothing.
So regarding the camera tracking your eyes to check you are paying attention to the road, what happens if you are wearing your favourite reflective sunglasses or any sunglasses that are to dark to let the camera system see your eyes???
I'll have one in the exclusive trim love the star on the bonnet.
Hot take: Those hyperscreens look soooo ugly and will not age well. it's like those huge radios they put in cars with huge CD drives. now they just look big and ugly dated, and take up so much space for no reason!
Cd player stereos in cars looked better and had lit buttons. These screens are an eye soar
I dont know if its just me but for me these screens already look old. I know its a new car but somehow these remind me about my old old tv with 32 inch 😅
@@questionyourself718 it's an ugly fad pushed by car manufacturers to save costs on lit buttons that had dedicated wiring and motherboards for cheaper screens in the name of 'forward tech'
Same here and it's sad that every other car manufacturer is falling for this useless trend giving huge screens .... gone are the days of proper analog dials and now even the proper tactile knobs and switches ..... I look at that Tesla interior and my god does it lack soul looks like a dinner table with a table mounted on the edge .... it's seriously annoying to see these screens .... we are already engulfed with screens at home at work and now have to stare at them even while driving ...
Superb review from you alex❤❤❤
Using your phone to unlock the car seems like a massive security risk. It takes car security and makes it dependent on the data and physical security of a phone.
The whole car is a security risk. Camera filming 24/7, car can be killed off remotely from far away. This reminds me about the truckers in canada. Do something Mercedes or the Government doesnt like and too bad, you are locked out of your car.
@@questionyourself718 That's a great point!
Nice review Alex and nice feature Rory
Not so sure about the rear lights
I want to take a moment to address the title of this video. While the car being presented here is undoubtedly impressive, I believe it's crucial for us to use respectful and inclusive language. The term "nerd" should never be used as an insult or a way to belittle someone's intelligence or to socially isolate.
Intelligence is a wonderful trait that should be celebrated, not mocked. People with a passion for knowledge and a thirst for understanding contribute immensely to our society. Let's focus on discussing the fantastic features of this executive car without resorting to offensive language. After all, intelligence and style go hand in hand, and this video should reflect that synergy.
When 1/2 of the car review is about counting all the screens and its resolutions, games you can play, zoom call options and a camera that is constantly checking you..i think we passed the zenith. Ohh did i forgot to mention the 330liter boot in the new E-Class?? How cool is that
Great review by Alex 👏👏👏👏👏
Your voice is very soothing ☺
I’m kind of confused as to why manufacturers are still persisting in having pretend exhausts. I don’t think the majority of people are likely to notice a car that doesn’t have what ‘appear’ to be exhaust tips. And I don’t know that most people are likely to care.
Alexandra is super amazing at presenting a review. Absolutely love her finesse and presentation. And the banter between her and Rory. Have become a big fan of her.
Great review!!!
So elegant in my opinion. How can you hate it?!
I can, easily. I prefer any driver's car over that unnecessarily huge, heavy and expensive thing. 🤷♂
@@staLkerhu same
Too many useless screens. Gimmick features like unnecessarily complex door handles.
@@EA40 not really, the screens look easy to operate with the last screen only meant for passenger entertainment. All u do is swipe the door handles to open, so it’s not really unnecessary, boosting aerodynamic performance
@@subhaanbaseer5101 "boosting aerodynamic performance"
Translation: boosting the number of electronic components which WILL fail (quite fast), just like active spoiler. As I heard those things just LOVE to malfunction on all 3 german premiums. 👌
It sounds like Mercedes go cheaper on sound isolation since not needed so much when electric mode, but what then when the battery needs charging and you rely on the petrol engine while also wanting to listen to music with not much engine or road noise?
On the contrary, at least on EQE they have invested on sound insulation, largely because driving on electric will reveal how bad the insulation is. Same was with my W213 facelift E-class plug-in hybrid.
Every South African who watches this and hears the term “poverty spec” is going to love this video 😂😂2:18
Hahaha.....😅
😂 forex trader scammers in SA loving this
Lol fax😂
these two are my new fav presenters/reviewers
the Chinese long leg version e300 has the electric inclined back seat adjustable for 36 degrees only 1 degree less than the s class
Wow. Even that interior looks awesome. It's so much better than the badly fitted TV in new BMWs.
I can't believe I'm actually considering a Mercedes instead of a BMW.
I disagree the hyperscreen is so tacky and not luxurious. It’s a way for them to reduce cost. All of the nice wood, leather and aluminum accents are more luxurious to me. Even the screens have a huge bezel which make them ugly
Jupp, I definitely prefer the more old school luxury over Big screen = big expensive
Same
Pleasure listening to alex and watching the review!
the interior looks generic......window controls in the door storage bins??? center console looks cheap
I thought the W213 E-Class was a handsome car. This looks ok, but the lights in front and back look a bit weird.
Good job Alex, this review was plush
What is the engine size?
Going to see lots of these in the hood!
Thanks for another perfect review Alex. Not sure about the exterior but the interior is insane!
I love this new E!!!
Too much tech interference on driving
I think the car looks great but I did not understand what she meant. Was/is it comfortable?
Spent some proper time with it recently (estate version). It’s honestly brilliant. The design is a success, the interior is significantly refined compared to EQE, new S-class, GLC etc with less cheap feeling parts and the right amount of tech/screen. Doesn’t have the seats of the s-class but feels more solid inside.
Hybrid powertrain is brilliant, so smooth and so seamless. Long EV range, charges fast. 4D audio system is brilliant. The 3D driver’s cluster is awesome, such a wow factor.
Only real downsides are price (get’s massively expensive fast as you spec it up, almost porsche level!) and the loss of boot space with the hybrid.
Looks very beautiful and simple I am buying one
The W223 is $110,000+
It’s way too expensive and most people don’t need a car that size.
This new E class truly feels like they’ve perfected the E-class and made it an “s class”.
The C class has been perfected and that now feels like a “baby S-class”.
I generally agree but since when is buying a MB about need. Barely anyone needs an SUV but sell way better than cars. If they made a c-class sized car with the quality and materials of the S class, i would have it 😂
@@tool8337same... dream tbh c class sized coupe with s class quality
C-class has not been perfected. Dont know what reviews you are watching but everyone says that material quality got worse and ride quality is quite strange with 0 feedback.
@@questionyourself718 I think you misread my post- the interior of the current C class is abysmal, inexcusable, garbage. I had the opportunity to test a loaner for 2 weeks. My point was that in a perfect world, I would have a small sedan the size of a C class with the quality of an S class. Its true for all luxury brands that the quality of materials and build get better as the cars get bigger. If the w205 c63 had less cheap plastic and more access to the features available on the S class, its game over. The perfect car.
@@tool8337 i didnt @ you. My comment was meant for passportbros. In his comment he wrote that the c-class has been perfected.
I would like to know how many different fancy cars are produced in Great Britain. I only remind Jaguar and RR....Anything else important?
Not a fan at all of this new design. I used to be a proud owner of a w212 facelift E63 amg before I bought a 911 and that’s the most aggressive E class ever loved every second. Don’t understand the new Benzos with the C63 hybrid and now this. Last gen E63 panamera design is absolutely stunning
not a fan either, maybe I'm just getting old but I just prefer quality switches and a key/fob and proper door handles. The glass in that cockpit, must be a nightmare to keep shiny! The mercedes logo being plastered all over it, really ? But nice to see a proper star back on the bonnet of the non amg. I personally think the w213 will be remembered as the last true/ traditional e class.
YOU'RE QUIT LARGE ON MY SCREEN😂😂
Lol read it as I heard it
Best duo: Alex and Rory.
Great review!
Vile front and taillight design, clean inside
Lovely car 😊
Mercedes went all in with wobbly lines
Same build quality as my wheelie bin
i felt that the old interior was more classy, i feel like this will age badly with the tech being front and foremost in the interior, like how old 7 series tech are useless today
edit: poverty spec interior actually looks nicer, in my opinion at least
I’ll take the W124 please.
Lovely car. Though it brings a bit of the S class vibe. The selfie cam and impressive display screen are indeed tremendous selling point for business executives.
Ps. Will you be reviewing the Fiat Topolino? I would like to get your perspective on that one.
Thx Alex for another great review. I could listen to you review peanut butter! 😘
Should replace the windshield with a giant lcd screen too.
She has Rory stored in her contacts under the name "Beta" ? now thats a bit rude now is it :)
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They like joking with each other .... little love games 😘
Does anyone know what the outro song is called?
nice introduction by an old lady...love the plate number SEK
This is the first I heard someone explain lane keep assist in such a luxurious way 😂 IT'S NOT THAT SPECIAL LOL
Beautiful new Mercedes E Class.
Like floating on luxurious air?
Not like economy class air
Hello I like the accent nail I’m still driving the Hyundai with the same name 😂 does it have a meaning tho?
I like it, now if I get paid more then I'd consider it lol
I'll take the w124s interior over this any day!
Last ICE engine
This really makes me eager for an E63 without the interior cam and that deep, rumbling V8😩
Nice car, however, most of the cars in the UK will have the poverty spec, which will be a far cry from the car presented in this video 🙂
Please get car enthusiast to review these cars
is there going to be an amg e63?
Some design elements are nice like the three pointed star in the rear LEDs, it looks a tad better that the bog ugly new 5 series, but the ICE or Hybrid Germanic cars are looking duller over their EV counterparts. I wonder why (sarcasm). 😅😅😊
"You're quite large on my screen...." :p Nice ZOOM chat guys lol ..... love the chemistry
It doesn’t look very different to the previous version. It looks exactly the same apart from some detail changes. The essential body shape is almost identical.
It's not actually not a single panel or design cue carries over from the outgoing model
Rory is quite large 😏
Mind and gutter 😂
I also noticed the pause leading to.....on my screen.
how miles to kwh?
It's cool and all, but I'd much rather have the older 300de, looks better on the outside, and doesn't look like the Apple store on the inside :)
keep dreaming. this is the better looking car
Used to love the proper Mercs of the 80s and 90s with the three pointed star at the end of the bonnet, they had a very Germanic design about them. These days they look soft, boring and like a bar of soap.
Other than rear wheels tearing, the prior w213 did everything this does. The only new tech and design are gimmicks. No substance. The old model also had more architecture in the interior. As a current e-coupe owner, I think this is the best new MB model but not an upgrade in most regards. The new CLE is off the table because of the cheap C class interior. As such, I think the only viable option is this without the super screen to retain some decor.
Regarding the super screen, I seriously wonder what features on it exist for the front passenger that we wouldn't just use a phone for. It's a shame that the interior of a 2008 Toyota Avalon - or even the 2009 S-Class - looks more visually appealing than this.
@@EA40 exactly! Nobody is impressed by touchscreens since the iphone 8. MBUX from last gen with horizontal screens is all you need. I am a serious tech enthusiast and am in the middle of building out a designated home theater. I definitely care about impressive screens and follow yearly improvements. Though not even a little part of me wants this. Everyone just uses their phone or tablet exactly as you said. As a 28y/o, even i would rather have nice switchgear and wood or carbon fiber than shiny plastic and screens. No value add
21 e450 coupe owner here. Not certain about what I'll get next but the cle is a letdown.
@@musak.4068 gt53 or BMW 8 series are my top choices.
@@tool8337 I'm thinking taycan
Engine? Transmission? Brakes?
I am in ❤ but not with the E class 😂
It's a shame Mercedes killed off the E-class coupe. The Coupe variant with this technology would've been unreal. Instead we're left with the New Gen CLE - being a C class coupe but referencing the E class name.
Bro the original e klasse coupe was always on the C klasse platform, stop lying to yourself, thats why the coupe and cabriolet got the old interior with the previous generation of the E klasse with the facelift, only the Sedan had the real facelift
Exactly, I have a 21 e450 coupe. I wish I could have this car in coupe form.
@@Fiwek23452 ok and? That gives no precedence to give an e class cheap c class attributes
@@Fiwek23452the previous e coupe had an e class interior. The new cle has a c class interior for the same price!
@@Fiwek23452 the first gen e-class coupe was on c-class platform. But second gen e-class coupe was on the e-class platform.
An Executive Car for Nerds!!! A little on the nose but true!!!
Somebody buy this women a full lenght mirror.
Nice but not cheap
Reminds on that ev garbage Eq
Does look lovely
To be honest, I’m not sure if about this car’s design. The exterior just doesn’t work in my opinion, an the interior is a bit much..
I actually prefer the old E-class over this.
I can't believe that "casual" Zoom meeting with Rory being "pre-occupied" went on for 34 mins LMAO
The pre 2020 facelift E-class was by far the best looking. Then the facelift one was super fugly and this new one looks ok but a bit overboard and tacky. I love mercs but the looks have gone a bit cheesy for my liking
I'd get the EQE...