2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review | Consumer Reports

The Mercedes Benz E350 is luxurious and quiet inside. Unfortunately, controls are complicated and the steering feel detracts from the driving experience.
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[@esanford]

I just bought this car.... It does take some "getting used" to... After that, it is nothing short of marvelous.....

[@DJ-fk2fq]

I love my 2011 E350. Performs and rides great.

[@wonkawollgirl]

Mines does too!

[@garren588]

I had a 2012 E350. One of the best cars I’ve ever owned

[@EdwardM104]

There is a good reason why they are not leather. Leather cracks, creases, and wears much quicker than what is in there. The material used in there is called MBtex and it is basically an extremely high quality vinyl. May not sound sexy, but it does its job and is not the crappy sticky vinyl seats you see in cheapo cars. Most Mercedes enthusiasts like the MBtex better because it is much more durable than leather and is very comfortable. There are even MBtex enthusiasts out there

[@mojonash]

I own a 2010 E350 . The radio controls are right where you want them to be. 28MPG highway I love it! The controls on the steering wheel are perfect. I'm not sure how they are distracting or complicated. This car is built around the driver. Mercedes are designed by engineers with advanced college degrees and are very smart. This guy got his journalism degree at deVry night school and thinks he's a hero bashing the Benz. HAHA Also a footnote, the "steering feels numb in the corners"? This guy is a driving sport luxury sedan. I shouldn't have to worry about the steering all the way through a curve. I know the car is doing its job. I'm sure it's more distracting than the Corolla this guys drives on the daily, Probably his car NOT backfiring is lack of feedback haha

[@jsnadrian]

I hate the 'Takes some getting used to' comments from you guys. They come up on the BMW 5 Series review too. If you purchase a car, you 'get used to' these things after a couple weeks. Unless you're a short-term car reviewer with a car for just a few days, learning the controls on a car doesn't even register as a minor annoyance.

[@j.ongman5512]

Americans... They hate learning. Lol

[@astellosveveous4171]

Jonathan Ongman Nice ignorant statement on your part. Maybe you should learn a thing or two about America before spewing such ignorance.

[@moimeme0123456]

Jonathan Ongman lol This nation is powerful cause spoliation of lands slave free workers slave energetic oil gaz people Who came got the love of gold and ambitious people

[@shwndh]

In his defense, I kinda agree with some of his review. It was very honest about the shortcomings but that does t mean that the E350 is not a great car. First of all the car should be completely stopped before you shift into any gear though, and that goes for ANY car. The menus require you to keep switching to do basic things like changing the radio preset after using a different source or checking the coolant temp which should always be visible, but it’s hidden in a menu. Germans have never been known for good tech anyway but the ride quality is supreme. That’s why you buy this car and you just live with the small imperfections which are few.

[@faraznabibaksh]

My 2011 is amazing , this guy needs to find a new job.

[@mariadalessio7160]

How's the reliability.

[@يوتيوبالعرب-ع1ن]

That’s right bro

[@DavidFlores-ud1lb]

How do you like it after 6 years?

[@Bads010]

@@mariadalessio7160i know you won’t see this comment after 5 years lol but it’s really reliable, our e220 (diesel) has like 320.000+ km.

[@robertsanchez4530]

You can't judge a car that you drive once or twice! I have mine for a while and can't find anything wrong with it. I love it. Great on fuel economy and luxury!

[@vcMalice]

"put it in park and car's not completely stopped..." how about stop the car? What you really mean to say is "this isn't exactly like my garbage 1990 chrysler town and country and I'm sad."

[@1970borntorun]

LOL

[@Ecmjh]

correction my father bought the mercedes e350 and its actually really easy to use because its in arms reach and al you have to do is move the dial barely and the menu for the screen is set up really good too

[@motormusique]

Completely agree about the vague steering feel. It feels like the light, wooden steering is from a different car from the suspension, which actually handles corners well. The ride was not as smooth as I would imagine from a Mercedes Benz either. It's fine but not a particularly enjoyable car to drive

[@bryanb16th]

correct the MB tex is very durable. real leather will crack over time it not treated and taken care of

[@piojo1021]

My dream car :( while the rich enjoy im here praying to GOD that one day i will be able to drive a car like this and buying it with my hard work

[@scott4014]

Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz, my friends all drive Porsche's I must make amends, worked hard all my life...

[@Takethiskeycard]

8 years later its quiet affordable. Your time is coming, dont give up

[@richardfrench2863]

@@Takethiskeycard lol, cheaper uses than a kia

[@AkakiPeikrishvili]

It's going for $10,000 now.

[@hamazamah9906]

right now you can own one

[@izakkriel8547]

Bought mine a year ago. One fantastic car!!!

[@panostolis9147]

Hello, I want to buy this car and I wanted to ask you if you had any issues with it so far. Thanks anyway!

[@osvaldonunez3122]

What about the fuel consumption?

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@panostolis9147 just check if the timing belt/chain has been changed yet, or when it is due. Good luck bro. Looking at the coupe myself.

[@johnbates606]

I have one of these. E550 and it came with Air shocks 5.5 litre V8 it’s a little hungry on the juice however it is smooth and quite. If you are looking at one of these make sure you get it checked visually and run a odb scan on the car to see any codes.

[@TheBlueskyson]

good advice Batesy. ty

[@phyleciarhodes1421]

love my 2010 E350 Coupe nice leather seats ride like a Queen no problem I also loved my CLK 320 got over 260.000 miles still drives good just old now! Mercedes are good cars all you have to is keep up with maintenance.....

[@DeanMartinSoldier1]

phylecia rhodes what year is that CLK320?

[@duranamo4297]

All they do is complain, Unless it's boring, they complain.

[@unklecorky2181]

+Angry Whale lol unless it's a Lexus LS

[@duranamo4297]

***** Yeah they always recommend pieces of shit like Camry's and Pruises

[@justin_grindley]

And they suck Tesla's dick lmao.

[@paulyancey68]

I own the e550 with brembos and renntech r1 tune and exhaust set up......and I have no troubles in any area with this car that was mentioned.....handling is not Porsche due to engine placement....but is good at low and higher speeds for a front engine v8 car......there are settings that were not mentioned for ride feel and performance feel ...on the "empty center console"....push them and notice the difference,..one of the best low cost cars for some go fast and mid class luxury....now....I'm also assuming he's testing a e350 with much lower output too.....now...my gripe for this car is the lack of rear seat entertainment on the headrest on mine and costly process to make the front video screen vim capable...and lack of factory posi rearend for 550 as standard option....id give the car a 9.5 of 10....I know this is an old review for when it was new...but anyone looking to buy a used one should know from a real owner vs. One guy who had maybe a weekend at best in it...also parts now to tune and upgrade it are more readily available since the w212 car shares the performance parts of mercedes siblings ....basically a good buy for a budget entry level Mercedes....(and also great fuel mileage I didn't mention earlier )

[@King_504]

About to buy one now

[@alangamer803]

How it works ? Im about to buy one this month too great price and looks like new ,

[@idparkinson]

What about the volume controls on the steering wheel?

[@ivanC_22]

This car has volume controls on the steering wheel.

[@thinredline2795]

@@ivanC_22 1:10 keep up dummy

[@thecedars0612]

To change the radio station while on the Nav mode you just push the buttons next to the power button that turns the screen on

[@arnisonxxvi]

This car is never reviewed with the 7g tronic and it should be because its the best gearbox in its class. Godknows why they dont use that gearbox for the reviews and the steering dosnt lack feedback, its just very light which is lovely and is very sharp and respinsive.

[@EV6CrashCam]

I’m not really a fan of the column shifter. I want something substantial to put it in gear with. If I had to have that column shifter, it would be on a 2018 E-Class

[@egwuogusmarth.c4949]

The best e class ever built by mercedes

[@davison0976]

Get both. If you don't have that kind of money get 5 series. Otherwise get E-Class and that's the only car you need. Here is what will help you to decide. When driving at 65mph or so on a highway and you are in a curve with uneven concrete surface which suspension holds you better? Its MB isn't it?

[@davison0976]

That may be the case, but remember the extra features are so advanced you don't understand them enough. Meaning, that you don't need them

[@maestroadam]

my advice to Consumer Reports: stick with a base Corolla. Maybe you'll like it more! :P

[@antingchang3258]

Reviews are for people who want to buy the car. I want to know every flaws before i figued it out after a year i brought it. For the good stuff? I can experience it myself. I dont know why so many people hate this review.

[@jlyp2001]

This guy is a joke.

[@MarinoAlberti]

take it to the autobahn at 250 kmh and see how the steering wheel feels....after that try with a lexus and see if you come out alive.....

[@musiii12mn]

hahaha you made my day

[@Sanpedranoazul]

LOL!

[@almighty9662]

So true

[@TheDavinci314]

I can't believe Mercedes stuck the shifter on the steering column. Are we in the 70's?

[@harveysmith100]

Explain what is wrong with it being there? It was moved to the centre in order to aid the physical changing of the gears. Now it is all done electronically, it is the perfect place due to not having to remove your hands from the wheel.

[@igeekone]

MB Tex is awesome. I find it better than real leather.

[@TecnamTwin]

Two adults can fit comfortably in the back. The middle seat is smaller, harder, and the passenger would have to splay their legs around the transmission tunnel. I want to get myself a Tesla Model S. Its monthly cost is about the same as a $20k cheaper car. It's smooth, quiet, fast, comfortable, and doesn't go by burning something. The rear seats in the Model S treat all like equals with a flat floor and cutouts under the center console and front seats. It has cloth seats standard and a "frunk".

[@jstoner6]

I'm confused about my sexuality and some road noise and a bumps in the road alarms me. I'm a delicate girl man

[@contractki11er]

I have to agree, If you wanted to get a used benz the seats will still look as good as when it was first purchased because its not real leather

[@jackdaw339]

Why, some people like me don't want leather 'cause they don't want animals to be scarified for a car.

[@stephencannon3140]

I will admit that the electronically controlled Column shifter takes some getting used to I like it more space for cup holders and gives it some uniqueness to the vehicle. The BMW shifter is basically the same concept except it takes up valuable real estate in the center console. Space that could be used for.....let’s say........Cup Holders! I had a 528i X Drive and the major feature I liked was the X drive. Decently equipped but no NAVIGATION or back up camera. I would find a 92 Chevy Barrett’s before I tried another Bimmer.

[@TylerF35A]

And that, children, is why you watch Motor Week! ;)

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Driven with Tom, Carbuyer, Steve Hammes, and several others :)

[@Nightbird.]

After owning a MB S Class and experiencing so many quality & repair issues that people who drive Hyundai's don't even experience..I will never again purchase another MB in my life. If MB can't do what Lexus has done..which is build a car with all the safety, refinement, and driving characterics an S Class has in the LS..but WITHOUT the reliability and quality issues..then they can keep milking suckers who don't mind being stranded in the hot summer on a highway..while I drive by in my Lexus LS.

[@Ernie1990]

I'm going to agree with what some people are saying about MB Tex being better than leather. It holds up incredibly well over time and looks/feels like the real thing. It seems stupid to pay more and slaughter some cows for something most people won't notice anyway.

[@JessicaPilotGirl]

Man, It does't matter whatever BMW tries to do, MERCEDES-BENZ shall always be the best of the best of best and there's discussing on that! Of course the E Klasse beats the 5 series, that's only obvious!

[@egwuogusmarth.c4949]

But not always

[@feo130]

Amen!!! I love the sportiness of Bimmers (and especially the manual transmissions), but there's a reason a Mercedes-Benz with the same performance costs more than the equivalent Bimmer ie: Better car!! I would take an E550 over the V8 5 series any day, and the E350 over the V6 5 as well.

[@ThePaulgsmith]

bmw doesn't make a v-6; they have a straight six which is the best engine in the business

[@miltontaylor3449]

@@ThePaulgsmith I us very questionable if BMW makes the best engine. My experiences after owning 3 BMWs is that they are not reliable but can be fun to drive. I have had much better experiences with my current 3 mercedes.

[@zerin.]

this vdo is sponsered by audi/ BMW

[@joequagliata7895]

He doesn't know how to use the gear indicator so to him that makes it a bad car. To me, that makes him an idiot. Not feeling comfortable or personally preferring the technology in the car means one thing. He should go buy a TOYOTA! Mercedes is by far one of the finest automobiles and the amount of car you get in even a 10 or 11 eclass is superior to comparable mid size cars 3 and 4 years newer. Not to mention their safety ratings are impeccable. My life and safety is more important to me than the location of a knob or switch. I'm tired of Lexus and Infiniti getting the spotlight all the time and it's the same old saying. "Mercedes is to expensive to fix." That doesn't make it a bad car, it simply means that person can't afford to own one. Furthermore, it's worth the money just owning a vehicle with the structural soundness and quality integrity of Mercedes.

[@villejuntunen5851]

Maybe this channel is biased because of sponsorship. Happens a lot on youtube. However, most of the critics are spot on. For some reason they ephasize on the negatives with the car that really is not that bad. - Thoughts of an owner.

[@alleviate9546]

Bmw 5 F10 is better in every way (handling, performance, interior quality, looks, image) But of course, the bimmer would be more expensive to buy and maintain than the equivalent merc.

[@Kmasse8]

I do like the F10. However, MB W212 is more reliable, comfortable and luxurious than the F10. What comes to looks, “it’s a matter of taste” said a dachshund when licking his balls.

[@stephencannon3140]

The attention assist is a joke. You need to set it to enable....if your driving drowsy your probably ignoring the warning anyway. It needs to be automated and set to activate on certain conditions....Example a Tahoe I rented a couple of years ago the coffee cup icon flashed after four hours of solid driving regardless of how safe you were. My Explorer activates after four hours or certain conditions like after a series of lane departure warnings. It will basically tell you....Take a break not a request.

[@2391jessie]

2:58 Suspension being worked.

[@LethalCookieMonster]

The stupidity of the reviewer, complaining the car won't go into park when the cars moving! Unbelievable. He might as well also complain that the fuel cap won't open at motorway speeds

[@gamechanger7409]

Planning to buy 2010 model with AvantGarde package.. My question is this E class comfy to ride? I heard a lot of people say it's stiff and not comfortable and that's a problem.. Anyone can help?

[@CPA003]

Only the sport model get's a bit stiff and uncomfortable when it goes over terrible road. I own a 2012 E350 sport and I live in New York and some of the roads need replacing immediately! Other than that, on a mostly smooth road, even the sport suspension is good enough though ti can get rough at times. The E350 sport has factory suspension. The base E350 has Mercedes Benz suspension and the E350 luxury has dampeners with air suspension.

[@davidsmith-cooper8592]

sorry but your logic makes no sense.

[@jelanimclean6326]

Mercedes Owners Drives The E-Class In The Decades.

[@mariocomparan5473]

who stops a car when its not stoped?

[@ivanC_22]

The fool on the video.

[@godenadirov9210]

HI SIR, WHAT THE MAXIMUM MILEG RUNNING THIS ENGINE?THANKS

[@mikey77224]

I have a 2011 E350 for 3 years now. Got it with a 3 year manufacturers warranty unlimited mileage. This car runs like it's brand new and "0" problems. As for this really bad, stupid review...I had an Audi S8, great car, an Audi A6, great car, several BMW's...all great cars, but this is the most fun reliable car yet. Sure...other's may break better or run faster, but overall...I'll take this any day. I also get just about 30mph at 85mph cruise control. And for the record...the computer system is easy, unless yo;re an outright moron.

[@robertsanchez4530]

I was going slowly uphill and I let the pedal off for a second and instead of rolling back it put itself on park! How about that!

[@Clickty]

hi how much does it cost i pakistan

[@sisdavid]

How bout the diesel version any good?

[@yazeeddahleh6075]

for sure merc is the best

[@DigitalYojimbo]

If review sites/shows only praised the cars you all would still be driving model Ts.

[@juukame]

yeah, but the faux leather that mercedes uses is quite nice, and I actually prefer it; much easier to take care of and lasts longer.

[@jt108786]

MB Tex is a lot better then real leather....u can put 100000 miles on these seats a they look great...the real leather not so much...i have 2008 e350 with MB Tex and 2010 g 37 with real leather...the seat on g37 are showing some wear and in benz they look almost perfect...

[@CPA003]

True! My nine year old E350 seats still look brand new!

[@Trades46]

Cheaper brands (*cough*BMW*cough) that promises 'real leather' usually is of inferior quality and feels super thin and un-durable. My grandmother complained that the old 740i she drove leather was cheap and the smell was usually enough to make her sick. Not so of Mercedes E500.

[@maxpayne518]

best or nothing

[@playerhonda920]

Wanted one but I'm not sure now because of the gear stick, like its easy to accidentally hit it and change gear.

[@mohammedrahman3447]

I own one and the gear stick is very easy to get used to and will not pose any issues. just read all the other comments.

[@CPA003]

It's not hard at all. Frankly, I believe a kid can use it!!

[@SquiggleSquared]

@Maserati7200 it is now

[@SwPiotrek]

Good reason to buy this car, are it's diesel engines.

[@ThePs3better]

5 series, this doesnt even have leather standard which is ridiculas.

[@tujay2jz7]

I love my e350 Check it out lots of mods

[@rontruocchio5744]

i love my mercedes but the mb tex does make my behind and back sweat in warm weather. next one will have leather.

[@Travide]

omg i wanted this car i thought the gear shifter was that knob in the center i could live with that. nut wtf on the wheel what am i driving a old time car !

[@HudHudProductions]

at 3:27 y can see how crappy the suspension is...coz the car just jumps up suddenly

[@nicermguy1]

Why does the reviewer totally contradict himself - saying the menus are complicated, and then saying you can just push the radio button. Consumer reports never gets it right. They once said the labels on my pontiac were painted on when in fact they lit up (they could not have been painted on). They also ridiculed the Cadillac for naming it's SUV the SRX and saying it stood for nothing but S = Sigma Chassis, R = Recreational, X = Crossover. What, no criticism of the Lexus "RX"? What idiots.

[@liljonsp616]

He's just mad because he can't affoed one working for consumer reports.

[@Ms.Sara.K]

Go Find Another Job Dude!!

[@ThatVAFranchise]

This is my wife's car and it is absolutely AMAZING! Don't know what this BUM was talking about! WOW!!

[@markbulgarin1488]

sure....this car is so bad...that must be the reason it is the no1 taxi in most european countrys.

[@kbaldeo]

Oh please!!!

[@fsimpro]

leatherette in a car at this price point is unacceptable.

[@INTREPIDNICKY]

I don't think so, 5 is disappointing actually, not sporty at all and not as smooth and comfortable and roomy as E class or A6

[@T966ER]

Not standard on a 5 series either

[@mauriciorazo8132]

Were is The leather ???

[@DigitalYojimbo]

Where their extra $5000 is.

[@olivernorth1993]

I wish I owned one!!!

[@netman88]

Good Review.

[@chentorrychelsea]

agreed but at least it's well imitated

[@massey706]

Oh you actually have to put forth some effort to move your arm up and down a few inches to turn the other dial... Really?? Find something else to bitch about, our C class is amazing, one could only say the E class is even better

[@SwPiotrek]

@acco7rd Audi's dosn't have this something.

[@richardstone512]

A reviewer that does not know the park button is not a brake... Stop the car first...

[@1027christian]

it is leather

[@justin_grindley]

Consumer Reports is very biased towards Tesla, unfortunately.

[@ZaphodsPlanet]

I love how in typical Consumer reports fashion they bitch about stuff and then don't show you what they're talking about or god forbid... give you stats. This is why I have absolutely NO FAITH in anything consumer reports has to say.

[@musiii12mn]

would you recommend audi A6 over this beast?

[@Netho1995]

Well if you can make a product that is just as practical as the real thing, cheaper and doesn't need to kill animals. I say why the hell not. I have 2 Mercedes and one has genuine leather and one artico man made leather. I cant tell the difference... Also the Artico cleans easier and seems more hard wearing

[@randomhandle20003]

@Maserati7200 nothing is real genuine leather anymore.

[@OneOfOne]

50k and no leather. no cooled seats. no xenons. all extras.

[@DeniJasmina]

In the US every Mercedes-Benz comes with leather, sunroof, dual-zone climate control, power windows.... Europe - not.

[@davidjoe8455]

Can't hear anything dude !!!

[@dr.thumbtzen6464]

You just gotta know how to drive it first of all

[@guzman9011]

Hold ON!!! So..... You pay a premium price for a Mercedes and you get PLEATHER!? WTF!!! what is this a Chrysler?!

[@rushourful]

noe name Still very good, and cleans better than leather