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I’m occupied for the following 5 days 2024 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic, tenth technology e class (However really the sixth technology to make use of the E-Class moniker). The W214 E-Class is simply beginning to arrive at US dealerships, although I gained't be capable to speak about driving impressions till March twenty eighth. Till then, I wish to know what You Need to know concerning the new E-Class.
Just like the earlier technology, the E350 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-4 engine, though the brand new mannequin will get a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Complete output is 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, with the built-in starter-generator rising that to 23 hp and 148 lb-ft. Each E-Class is now all-wheel drive, with torque delivered to the wheels by way of a 9-speed automated transmission. Mercedes says the E350 will hit 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, a tenth slower than final yr's AWD automotive. The E450 continues to make use of Mercedes' beloved turboded mild-hybrid inline-6.
My take a look at automotive got here nearly absolutely loaded, coming in at $83,400 towards a base value of $63,450 (together with vacation spot). Lots of the choices are beauty – Manufaktur Alpine Grey paint is $1,750, 21-inch wheels are $3,050, Digital Mild adaptive LED headlights are $990, Silver Metallic Combined Cloth middle console trim is $150, and Tonka Brown Nappa leather-based. Is $2,990. Going for Nappa leather-based will get you the $800 leather-based package deal, which incorporates ventilated seats and MB-TEX higher sprint trim, each of that are additionally standalone choices.
There's additionally a $3,400 Pinnacle trim, which provides options like an illuminated grille, a head-up show, insulated glass, lively ambient lighting, and a fully killer Burmester 4D encompass sound system. $1,500 Superscreen Provides a 12.3-inch passenger display screen to the dashboard beneath the identical glass as the middle display screen, which additionally incorporates a selfie digicam and the power to play video games, watch motion pictures, and even make Zoom calls. The $450 Winter Package deal brings a heated steering wheel and windshield washer, and the $1,950 Driver Help Package deal has, you guessed it, every kind of driver-assistance options. I'm most excited concerning the $3,200 Airmatic package deal that provides air suspension, adaptive dampers, and 4.5-degree rear-axle steering.
Sadly, this E-Class is lacking what I believe is an important characteristic in any new automotive, particularly a luxurious automotive and particularly A Mercedes: Therapeutic massage seats. They're a part of the $2,950 MultiContour seating package deal that additionally consists of ventilated seats, speedy heating for the entrance seats, heated entrance armrests and an Air Stability air purification and aroma supply system. This E-Class additionally lacks standalone choices like an built-in dashcam, heated rear seats, 3D gauge cluster show, soft-close doorways and some different ins and outs. With each configurator field ticked, an E350 is available in at slightly below $90,000.
Now that you simply've learn how this E-Class is supplied, what questions do you’ve about it? They are often broad, like asking the way it runs or what I take into consideration fashion, to particular, like how difficult is the SuperScreen or do I look scorching in a selfie digicam? If there's one thing particular you'd like a photograph or video of, I can attempt to create that as nicely. Let me know all of your questions, ideas and opinions within the feedback under.