2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic Sedan - POV Review

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 4MATIC Sedan Specs:
MSRP: From $62,000
MPG: Up to 23 city / 30 highway
Dimensions: 190-197″ L x 73-75″ W x 56-59″ H
Curb weight: 4,200 to 4,332 lbs
Engine: 3.0 L 6-cylinder
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Optional Equipment & Packages:
Paint: Lunar Blue Metallic $720
Neva Grey/Magma Grey Leather $1620
Natural Grain Black Ash Wood
Acoustic Comfort package $1100
18" AMG 5-Spoke Wheels $500
Augmented Video for Navigation $350
Ventilated Front Seats $450
Panorama Roof $1000
Air Body Control Air Suspension $1900
MBUX Interior Assistant $200
Neva Gray Headliner
Inductive Wireless charging with NFC Pairing $200
Driver Assistance Package $1950
Exterior Lighting Package: LED Intelligent Light System, Adaptive Highbeam Assist $900
Premium Package $2300 Pakrtronic with active parking assist, surround view system, Burmester® Surround Sound System, Sirius XM Radio with all access plan trial
Destination: $1050
Total Retail Price: $76,140
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The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones, headphones are highly recommended!
0:00 Walkaround
10:53 POV Driving Impressions
19:55 Final Thoughts
22:25 Burmester Audio Test
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Thanks for watching!

[@maxl9911]

I really like that you are not yelling in the reviews, unlike the other reviewers, it is truly relaxing and interesting to watch your videos. The review is complete, covering pretty much everything. Really enjoy it! Keep it up!

[@MrDavidRaw]

wow listening with headphones makes such a huge difference

[@TheGrandmaster1]

Yeah I'm a big headphones guy. In my opinion it's the only way to roll. Sound delivered right into your head, with all distractions outside in the world gone.

[@lil0of]

My right earbud driver blew up yesterday so i can't take advantage of the binaural audio 😔

[@3xoticG4m3r]

@@lil0of happens all the time, but i got my new earbuds and the sound is such an improvement

[@martinbladowski1312]

I like this interior design more than the new one in the s class

[@ps2516]

Agreed,its a classic yet modern dash,not a screenfest that is S class's.

[@khabdul93]

OMG you guys r gonna start saying I like this I dont like that and and go very deep in the details?? On my side i wish i can lease one like that for only one day 😭😭

[@insayn7995]

Same, great combination of screens and physical controls.

[@quarthmeat1884]

@@khabdul93 Damn, they're just talking about the car, there's no need to get upset about it.

[@RealNaomiMizushima]

I don't like that screen in the middle, I prefer that dual screen

[@ic5217]

Not a fan of the exterior design, but the interior is gorgeous. Smooth, refined luxury.

[@mikey380sx]

Likewise. I don’t hate it but I prefer the previous exterior. The interior is pretty awesome though. Not looking forward to the next update when it gets the tacky screen from the new S class

[@simonkhan8366]

The front Interior is better than beck.

[@ic5217]

Hmmm. My "dream" E-Class would be this interior, the V8 AMG engine, and the exterior of the W212 :)

[@UhOhUmm]

Full of creaky plastics like all new Mercedes cars. They only look good from across the screen and when brand new.

[@mikey380sx]

@@ic5217 dayum. You got good tastes dude!

[@chrissmith2501]

Legend has it that F150 is still driving like an idiot

[@samyadav006]

Your voice and the beginning of the video is just amazing and this E class interior is just another level! Amazing

[@ShanntahnPininchula]

LOL your dad is like me. I always do the "door" test by closing it. If it closes like a bank vault, then it's quality. So far upper end Audis and Benzes have the best!

[@carolmccarty1157]

The interior is so beautiful it's so much nicer than any of the other cars coming out now

[@krishanpatel04]

I feel like Mercedes has really overdone themselves in these past few years and I really like how eco friendly and complex their new cars are but I'm just concerned about the longevity with all the complex systems they have integrated.

[@caglioso]

How is this car eco friendly?

[@callum3844]

I think he was more talking about the integration of their hybrid systems

[@mirlov]

@@callum3844 where do u think the batteries go when they burn out

[@callum3844]

@@mirlov into the garbage with all the other things, I was just explaining what Lave was trying to say, not agreeing with it

[@callum3844]

@@rv2167 Well alot of their models have the EQ boost which is an electric motor that improves torque when the turbos are spooling as well as other electric motor stuff and the GLC 350e which is an actual hybrid then the next generation AMG C class will be a hybrid 4 cylinder

[@45_karanvirsingh89]

I just love your videos no matter what car it is 😍😍

[@gustavmensa8708]

This is one of thee best car reviews I've watched. Just like my dad, a good car door close is music to his ears. Please give me your music play lists. Lovely tunes, really!

[@sabiqoon]

This is an amazing review of the car...very helpful, very informative. Thank you for this video 👍.

[@Montana270]

Inline 6s sound so clean... I love it

[@Thatguy-gc9qu]

The traffic light feature might seem pretty useless to an American, but to europeans this is life changing since our traffic lights aren't on the other side of the road, so they are pretty hard to see sometimes

[@TheTopher]

That makes a lot of sense!

[@vomErsten]

Well, stop putting them so close! :p

[@Thatguy-gc9qu]

@@vomErsten I'm not the one who decided to do this haha. I'm from Germany and literally everyone over here is jealous about the us traffic lights.

[@everdedddd153]

@@Thatguy-gc9qu you re so wrong. Us citizen cant even understand lightings. Always crash bcz of not stopping at red lights. They should have put the lights as close as their eyes so they might understand.

[@DaddyBear1971]

I lived in Germany for awhile. I do not remember this light placement issue. However, I did learn quickly that there is NO right turns while sitting at red lights. I had a whole crowd turn and stare at me when I did this. 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MyHvorfor]

Great reviews man! I'm gonna start studying mechanical engineering this september, and my biggest dream is to some day be able to purchase one of these. Perhaps even an AMG at some point.

[@7477238]

Yep I love doing the door test to see how solid it sounds. While newer Benzes and Audis have solid doors (especially the Q7) nothing beats the old school 80s and older German car doors.

[@DefineScrib]

“It’ll sense the energy from your body” This is why I love ya Chris

[@TheTopher]

Haha these early morning videos get interesting 😆

[@nom2xan]

Hi Good Sir, Thanks for making this video. I would never dream of driving one. Thanks for bringing this experience to me. Please, keep making this kind of video.

[@sondao8495]

Love that Mercedes thunks when you close the doors, trunk, and hood!

[@jameeledwards8836]

Excellent review! 💪🏼💪🏼You just earned a sub. 💯✌🏼

[@ultimateBroK]

those basslines from this car are amazing

[@caydenbryner9613]

That chime/beat at the beginning lowkey goes hard

[@achrefsamtouni6306]

you doing pretty good job .make sure you keep going

[@MrHubb1]

Gorgeous car. The interior is so nice .

[@Von_RX]

so relaxing to watch!

[@sethsteener]

I love how every Mercedes 6 cylinder sounds. The M272, M276, and this Inline 6 all sound kinda the same. I love it!

[@hseochin]

I find their 6-cylinder (even the older V6) have superior 'drive refinement standard' than the motorcar V8 engines ! So initially i used to prefer the V8 over the V6 or inline-6 but the more i experience the motorcar V8's i seem nowadays less impressed with it & instead prefer even the inline-5 or inline-6 or V6 & V12 over the V8 due to the unwelcomed rough sounding nature when revved of the V8.

[@sethsteener]

@@hseochin I was sitting in a 2011 S550 the other day, and I (very respectfully) am going to have to disagree! The engine started and ran so smoothly and quietly, compared to my V6. I have a 2006 ML350 with the M272, and the S550 had the M273, the same engine just with 2 more cylinders. It was noticeably quieter and much smoother. The V6 is great, and very pleasant to live with, but I do think the V8 is on another level.

[@hseochin]

@@sethsteener I've never disagreed the V8 can sound more gentle & quiet relative to their V6 but that's during idling & gentle driving only. The characteristic I come to dislike of the (motor car version) V8 is the relatively rough & loud sounding nature when it's revved hard because when the V6, inline 6 or 5 or even V12 are driven hard into the higher rpm levels, these still impress as the more smooth running, less harsh & more quiet relative when compared to a V8 or inline 4 when driven under high revs extreme conditions. I do find the low rpm idling nvh levels of the V6 even inline 6 (at least their old models) tend to be somewhat more buzzy & audible hence nosier than their V8 or inline 4 under those situations. That's why overall for my preferences, I nowadays avoid the V8 or 4-cylinder models & go for minimum 5 or 6-cylinder or V12 for overall superior running smoothness & quiet refinement.

[@sethsteener]

@@hseochin I do have to agree with you there. I revved up the S550 a little bit and it became a bit more choppy. The V6 in my ML and even the I6 in my friend’s GS300 are both much smoother revving engines throughout the whole rev range.

[@7477238]

I love the conservative exterior styling. I like cars that don't attract too much attention and I can enjoy it in peace.

[@jonathanedwards8433]

What was that at the beginning when you hopped out of the car? Nice vid btw... Keep it up

[@071949]

Jonathan, sounded a little bit like someone fired a gun.

[@ludwigvanbeethoven3970]

please continue doing horn tests, horns say a lot about a car

[@snail415]

I C#. You Bb.

[@swapop9055]

What does a horn say exactly? People rarely use it

[@xander8278]

@@swapop9055 a horn says the aggressiveness of the vehicle

[@SibRevs]

The horn says "BEEEEEEEEEP!"

[@i_k9]

my vw up was loudest yet :D

[@Starrynova]

Love the sound test as always! What’s the song?

[@everettjean706]

Great review! Very well put together and extremely informative.

[@A_guan]

Yesss more horn tests!!

[@y2kdisease]

Thanks for highlighting the bass heavy default sound of the Burmester. It actually gave me a headache every time after I finished a trip. (Even while listening to Blackmill). I had to dial down treble by 2 notches, and bass by 4 notches to get a relatively flat sound profile from the system. Its much better now. Same for the run flat tires. On 20" AMG wheels they wear like rubber bands and transmit every pothole & bump - it crashes through to the driver very abruptly through the Airmatic shocks. Stick with 18" wheels and put on some conventional tires with more air and softer rubber. Rides like a W221 S Class now.

[@peter9930]

nice finally some sedan action 8)

[@scirazzbrehh]

I love this car the outside is very sedated nothing to flashy almost boring if you didnt know it was a benz and the inside is lovely and so full of life so much color and comfort my dream car

[@musti3835]

You can hear how good the soundproofing is when you got out of the car to show the exterior

[@memzTV]

This car looks very very nice !

[@ethereal5322]

Topher, I appreciate you doing all of these awesome reviews but I have 1 favour to ask, can you make a special cheap car week where you review 7 cheap cars? That'd be so great 👍

[@TexasSteele67]

I bought my 22' TRX after yer great reviews and will be looking at this in a 2 Door Convertible fer the wife next year - Enjoy the new Civic amigo' (My next toy will be the 25' Zora

[@reasatselim]

Wow roughly 600 miles in full tank, and this not even a diesel. Worth it 👍👍

[@ting2222]

Wondering what kind of camera did you use. Very sharp and colorful.

[@TheGrandmaster1]

Now that's an awesome car. If I get that and a RAM TRX I'll be set.

[@davidr.wilson8194]

Gorgeous interior,plain exterior.

[@vsrap71]

the startup chime sounds like the countdown sound in an arcade racing game

[@_pebbled4741]

Bro someone needs to sample that start up i swear

[@anjalir4967]

Would you recommend the neva grey magma grey leather combo or the macchiato beige and grey magma leather combo??? I can't decide and I want to know which looks more classy, luxurious and beautiful!! Please helppp🙏🙏

[@awakenedone7577]

Nice, I'll get it in 2029 for 13k

[@iaminyouout1813]

🤣🤣

[@tego5370]

It will be less than that

[@rogeliocorona6837]

Yeah that's so true 😂

[@RatfromNadeaust]

It won't even last that long

[@novahoscar]

wonderful car .

[@the_djbortz3999]

Do you think you could do a review on the 2021 Ford Ranger or the 2021 Ford Escape?

[@XingersTechLounge1]

I believe the rear USB-C ports are in the flip out compartment below the rear air vents.

[@spxvfx]

My dad got a 350 of this and the ride is really smooth, which it had more safety features standard however

[@vq37zu]

1:45 'murica! 💥

[@JDCPA80]

The chrome trimmings date the E class style when compared to the state of the art interior.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

I like the luxury, beauty, features, and straight-six. I passed on the last-gen E Class for the same reason--bothersome infotainment system. I like interacting with my car, and Mbux is not convenient for me. Still, a spectacular car. And your usual informative, enjoyable review. Thanks!

[@martinsv9183]

Tail lights on the pre facelift looked much nicer.

[@mohammedkhaled2606]

Can you do a review on the 2022 BMW 540i xdrive please

[@baroneleve1196]

How is reliability? I'm seriously considering this and the 2022 Genesis G80. I'm not sure which one or more reliable

[@b16adelsol]

Topher get back to me regards the 06 rsx u reviewed plz!!

[@pascutia]

I used to be a huge fan of the 5 series until the F10. G30 really set the nail in the coffin. This E class is so much nicer than the current 5 series, and now it also offers an I6. No brainer, I’d go for the Mercedes.

[@dgokmph2167]

I really like your car. You drove your vehicle skillfully. Your curves are also great. I love it. My congratulations to you.

[@assordante2205]

Yeah, the end of the video, driving with music is the best. No offense to you, you do great commentary and know what you're talking about and you don't drone on and make me bored. But, the music on gives the actual experience of POV and ambiance. I'm not gonna be talking about specs, gas mileage and comfort to myself lol.

[@charanjitgill2237]

Just got a call from my Local Mercedes Dealer. He has a 2021 E450 coming in with the exact exterior and interior colors that I want. Any difference between the 2021 E450 and the 2022 E450?

[@dmitriytechmix1665]

I absolutely love your videos, lately. However, what I don't understand is why these manufacturing automakers thinks it's okay to make the actual horn center of the wheel so small?

[@hseochin]

I'll agree with you here that the centre boss of the steering-wheel is too small ! And the star is ridiculously big...no sense of proportion these new M-B designers i'm unimpressed to note !! The way they did it in like the W211..the star size is not too big not too small & the steering-wheel area size is about right ! That's why my stand is that nowadays they should at least offer some options of at least 2 or 3 different steering-wheel designs to customise for one's car.

[@rajarafe8736]

WE NEED THE HORN TESTS YESSSS

[@buket363]

I know f-150 drivers were hurt when they saw that guy lmao

[@tbanickr]

nice moonwatch bro

[@HarleyQuinn_93]

When the in-line 6 gets better fuel economy than the lesser powered inline-4…. You know you’re loved by German engineers! God!! I LOVE THIS CAR! I’m doing whatever it takes to get this car someday, this is my dream! If I have to work overtime, stock market trading, invest, or anything, I am doing it!!

[@fogbound4556]

Please do a horn test every video 🙏

[@The_McD]

Inside looks mint. Engine sounds good. Run flats are no bueno senōr. Not a fan of the tail lights. I don’t like how it splits with trunk. Overall too conservative with the body. I like the spirited driving!

[@assordante2205]

Lol imagine if that guy driving that Ford watches your videos 😂😂 must be a jersey driver, that was a hell of a slide to end up in the same lane he started in.

[@karankaler8777]

I have a question,why there is no LWB version available of this vehicle in some countries ??

[@jeetsupa4362]

0:57 The turbo also has it's own electric supercharger to spool it up faster

[@smartkid1201]

Love that chime.

[@normanski7041]

I got a 450 here at my dealer in Germany. I always wanted a 6 cylinder car. Insurenace and tax is very high. It would be a car i drive for about 6-8 years. Would you confirm to buy it? ^^

[@Destoryer2765]

I don’t know if the 48v system is fixed but in warm climates the battery will somehow overheat and turn off the car automatically. Making the driver stranded and having the car towed to the dealer.

[@ahmetbulduk2211]

Is this E450 an AMG line? cause I never see an E450 with white Interior in combination with AMG line

[@elenchus]

it's a shame that the inline six isn't coming to the c-class (apparently)

[@yyyyyeeeee4060]

C class will be all 4cyl. Including the C63 AMG.

[@elenchus]

@@yyyyyeeeee4060 yeah that's what I mean

[@RealNaomiMizushima]

Now bring the E63 Amg

[@christiancolon5588]

The turbo wistle

[@TheGconrad]

Is the blue line I see going around the car a light or a stripe of some kind? For me that is extremely annoying.

[@Abdulsrky]

Pls make sport plus and then sound check

[@abdullahalsaif8308]

I wish the s-class had the same interior as the e-class

[@zlatinakirilova7232]

This mercedes-benz appeals to me. However, I have a question relating to the roof of the car. Can I buy the car without a sliding roof? Or this is not possible. I am looking forward to your answer. :)

[@JRB41]

How do you set up Apple car play in the 2021 Mercedes E450?

[@SaeedAbdullaXO]

i really dont wanna be weird but that voice and ur youtube channel name? are you topher grace?

[@anywaays6992]

Seeing only usb-c in 2021 cars is nice

[@baroneleve1196]

Is the car yours? How has reliability been?

[@sh3626]

Can't wait for all the wood panels to creak in 2 years. Regardless great car with the performance and would recommend it for people who want a daily.

[@midnightgamzdanot3]

Is it just me or is there a lot of road noise while driving on the highway ? Assuming it’s mostly tire noise due to the runflats?

[@stanleetfk3823]

Mercedes Benz is the company that makes coupes much more attractive than sedans.

[@farisadel12]

Considering this E-Class is a more budget-friendly car, it's actually incredible how many features and how much luxury you are getting for the price.

[@jona8418]

Huh? Its 75 grand

[@despacitospider8132]

I’d say this is actually on the more unfair side, you have to pay for everything, even stuff that should be standard. If you want a car with good value for the money go with a genesis

[@CPA003]

19:38 other people have tested this car at 4.4 0-60 in sport+ and 4.8-4.9 in eco or comfort mode.

[@brarautorepairs]

I know it is not a sports car but it would have been nice to have a bit more exhuast sound in sport.

[@flytunes]

I've not been able to figure out how to get the engine to shut off while coasting. I have it in eco mode, gone through every setting I could find and cannot for the life of me figure out how to do it I also have a 2021 E359

[@edysinsimon8646]

Always loved the E class. Not that big a fan with the white/brighter interior seatings although. Seems like a tan/brown would be more in line of the overall theme. Also...The last gen steering wheel touch points are not as nice as the metal/aluminum interactions surrounding the steering wheel, but that's just my opinion.

[@441meatloaf]

germans sure know how to make em

[@seanjiang3174]

so does the center console squeak when you press it

[@mohammedqurashi42]

21:41 I wonder why he step out for exterior view when he did once earlier quite elobaretely.

[@yankeedoodle6293]

Wonder if I can order this car with a wooden steering wheel. ?

[@nebiyu7001]

Test drove the new s class it felt like I was a driver for someone I think it's b/c the back is luxurious not something you should be driving but driven