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  The perfect blend of sport and luxury - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Wis Ed - December 15 - 3:10 am

  Driven in comfort mode, regardless of speed, this car is a paragon of luxury: amazing seats, comfortable ride, near total silence. Flick the dynamic switch to sport plus and you get a fire breathing, curve slicing rocket that is as fast and swift handling as any road car has a right to be, the near silence replaced by an excellent engine tune that is loud enough not to be annoying! The car simply seems to hover over the pavement regardless how abruptly or hard its driven. There is no squat, nose dive or lean. The engine is powerful and responsive at any speed, the transmission seems to divine the right gear for seamless, effortless thrust! Fuel economy is very good for the level of performance, I have been achieving exactly the EPA estimates. The interior is simply superb, excellent materials and fit and finish. After you drive a car with dynamic seat bolsters everything seems a little less special. Even the rear seats are a very nice place to be. The command system is a huge improvement over the previous version of the system and works amazingly with the dual screen dash which offers HD level graphics. The additional AMG modes for both the screens and the heads up display add another layer of wow factor. The standard Burmester audio is excellent and fully appreciated given the almost anechoic chamber level quietness that the quiet comfort package provides. Definitely a home run from Mercedes Benz-AMG.

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  luxury - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By STEPHEN robbins - August 9 - 11:11 pm

  beware of hidden nonsense charges on the final invoice after you cut your deal (e.g. dealer prep, advertising, etc.)

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  2017 Mercedes Benz E300 - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Ed - January 26 - 11:46 am

  Ive had quite a few E Class Mercedes, but just tested the new 2017 and wont consider it. It is only available with a tiny, 2.0 litre 4 cylinder, about half the size of the prior E Class models sold in the US. If you are not a car person this might be ok, but Im interested in the mechanical side of the car and this one is a loser! Under hard acceleration the car is "screaming" under the load. While MB is trying to trick customers by added two speeds to the tranny, you cant disguise the characteristics of the 4 cylinder. Open the hood, it makes the typical 4 cylinder noise. If I wanted a car with a tiny standard engine (no options) then why not get a Hyundai Excel or similar? There are AMG models coming, but only with the so called "sport" styling which is anathema to MB purists, not too mention who needs that much horsepower. A 300 HP six like Audi or BMW offer, in addition to their 4 cylinder offerings is fine. A smooth refined 6 is appropriate in a car in this class. I am aware that in Europe small engines are the norm, even in the E Class, but at least you can get a diesel that is better than the 2.0 "mouse motor". If you like cars, Id steer clear of the 2017 E Class. Wonder what compromises MB thought they were making to make this engine mandatory. One more thing, its a gas hog also. 24 mpg rating, my E350 with 61 HP more and faster acceleration gets 23 mpg, So what benefit does the buyer get to live with a new E class thats noisier and slower than the outgoing model? One mpg! Not a good trade off in my opinion.

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  Outstanding Car - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Jerry Getsay - November 21 - 1:17 am

  This car has so many features for the money that I am thinking about going back to the dealer to offer them more money. I will probably resist that temptation.

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  A good car that should have been great. - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Dr. Michael Baer - July 21 - 11:07 am

  It is an expensive car. It is technologically far more complicated than it should have been. Simple maintenance is very expensive. The warrantee should be longer with maintenance included. The electronics are badly designed. The NAVI system is incredible complicated. I will often use my smart phone instead when needing an address. I wrote the new young president of my concern. As yet no response. I guess they are tied up with the new stadium.

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  Traded in a 2014 E350 and its an upgrade. - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Dave - May 9 - 11:21 am

  Our lease was up on our 2014 E350, which we loved. We werent even thinking about the new E300 because of the change from the 302 hp V6 to the 241hp turbo 4. I did have the opportunity to experience how smooth an powerful the new generation of twin turbo 4s can be as I recently also bought a BMW 328i. Two days after picking up the E300 I took it on a 500 mile trip that I did often in the 2014. There is really no discernible difference in performance between the two engines in speeds up to 90 mph. The 4 with the 9 speed transmission is incredibly smooth. The full torque is available at very low rpm so the car felt just as powerful, fast and quick as the V6. Both cars have a similar smooth ride with the new car having a little better driving dynamics. The beautiful exterior and interior styling, amazing seats with power thigh bolsters, and cutting edge safety and entertainment tech makes the new car superior to the 2014. Our new car stickered about $4k less than the 2014, but overall was better equipped. Although I dont have adaptive headlights or pano sunroof this time, having lane departure, self parking, autonomous braking, Appleplay, etc makes up for it. Dont hesitate being concerned about the shift from the 6 to the turbo 4. It makes no difference in real world driving. Compared to the BMW turbo 4, the Benz is smoother and quieter, the BMW is quicker and more athletic. The E350 was the best sedan I ever owned and the new E300 is clearly better. Surprisingly though the gas mileage is not that much better: 2 mpg on the highway - 29 for the 2014 and 31 for the new one, both 4matic. This was at average speeds of 75-80. UPDATE at 1 year. I will not be getting another Mercedes when this lease is up. Car performs well, but the technology does not work as advertised. Appleplay conks out, the screen goes blank, nav is very awkward to use, voice recognition is not very good, self Park is useless, Mercedes app doesn’t work right. Mercedes service doesn’t have answers. Beautiful car, nice highway ride, but not really an upgrade on the old E350. Next time I’ll be looking at Audi or BMW.

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  Luxury abound but underpowered - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Aceofspade - January 28 - 12:19 pm

  Full of luxury options but should have had a bigger engine option for the real drivers.

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  Nice car - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Frank Catalano - January 2 - 11:32 am

  Nice car... but all of the features are not user friendly.

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  Great Driving E43 - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By E43 Owner - December 12 - 6:46 pm

  Our family already has 2 BMWs, so I came into this purchase with a bias. We bought an E43 Premium 3 after looking at other sport sedans in this price range (BMW 540, Audi S/A 6/7, Maserati Ghibli, Lexus GS were main options we considered). Even though some were slightly faster and more sporty looking, overall we chose the interior/exterior styling and capability combination of the E43. Weve had it for a month now, and so far so good... and so FUN! Even though we liked the e300 when it came out, I couldnt come to grips with the 4 cylinder - so the E43 offers a sporty-driving alternative to the e300 without the race capability (and 6-figure price) of the E63. The power is great, the options are awesome - and once you get used to using voice commands (we find them quickest vs. COMMAND system menus for some functions) its easy to master. Love Sport+ mode for fun and the option to go full-manual shift. Challenges so far: As some other reviewers, we have not been immune to software issues. Weve had strangely intermittent navigation and HD radio issues, with the dealer still waiting on the latest patch for one of the issues. Software issues alone keep me from rating 5 across the board. OVERALL: After one month and 1500 miles, we would definitely do it again!

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  Best Luxury Sedan You Can Buy - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Katy Korsay - October 23 - 9:24 pm

  This Mercedes is still perfect, like me! After owning this new E Class, I now understand why U.S. News and World Report ranks it as the #1 luxury car on the market. This is a "Baby S Class" but with more technology. Any complaints you read with these reviews about the small engine size came from men with small engines of their own, and need a larger car engine to make them feel better. This engine is quick, fast, quiet, and gets great gas mileage. The interior of this Mercedes E Class is what really sets it apart from a BMW 5 Series, Lexus, and Audi. There is no comparison, as the class and "wow factor" that this car exudes will make BMW 5 Series owners cringe even more with their Mercedes Benz jealousy than they normally do. The over 12 inch navigation screen and 64 color ambient lighting that run throughout the front and back of the car are simply stunning. If you are looking to drive the best of the best, and like to watch your neighbors drop their jaw when you pull in your driveway, purchase an E Class and set yourself apart from the rest of the pack.