2024 Mercedes-Benz E450 4MATIC Sedan - POV First Impressions

[@taylorlapham8691]

I think the 2020 Mercedes interior was ideal - enough digital screen space to customize your gauges, phone mirror for maps. The steering wheel and center stack still had mostly high quality physical metal switches and buttons. The newest generation German cars feel like a science experiment that went straight into production, without considering what is safe / usable to the average buyer.

[@dogshitgovernment]

just consider those new bmw or audi then. exact interiors.

[@hariranormal5584]

IMO the 2015~ ish generation of S class is one of the most beautiful. It has such a healthy mix of material feel and shit and also technology just done right. I thought I was the only one but quite a few of my friends agreed that that generation was perfect. I seriously no longer even feel these cars are so "luxurious" anymore all they do is just add screens and bigger screens, just get a Tesla if you like screens so much

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@hariranormal5584W222 S-Class. Last good S-Class imo. Personal favorite S-Class Generation.

[@datway3582]

agreed absolutely think mercedes ruined 80% of their line up in 2024

[@thisisrob8750]

@@hariranormal5584 the interior looks way nicer than a tesla though

[@Delvy787]

Your comparison to high end watches was spot on. The lack of physical, premium switch gear in luxury cars does not detract a little…it cheapens the experience by a lot!

[@mikegrappone9078]

Excellent point!

[@DaniselHernandez]

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[@DaniselHernandez]

🎉❤❤🎉🎉😊 de la revista e en el que te escribo más porque me estoy yendo r 🎉 Ferrer que se puede servir es e 🎉 en la semana próxima para la red de redes se puede servir la que oo

[@zsamps]

I appreciate Benz for not making this new E-Class ugly (cough, BMW and the 5 series, cough). One thing that I think looks weird and cheap in the new model is the hyper screen. It's all chopped up and just doesn't look luxury car worthy to me. I would definitely go for the standard display.

[@NyzedOfficial]

The 5 series isn’t bad but I agree this is better

[@Johnny91832]

⁠@@NyzedOfficial​​⁠for me, 5. series interior over the e-class’ interior but e-class’ exterior over 5. series’ exterior. I have sat in the new 5. series and as much as I like the interior, it’s not the same quality at all compared to the predecessor, a lot more cheaper feeling. I’m guessing the E-Class is the same despite not sitting in one.

[@alexhamto3236]

Would a tesla like screen suit the mercedes?

[@faheemabbas3965]

This. Screens aren’t luxurious. They can come from anywhere.

[@antoniocalimero1173]

Its Tupperware vs a W124😊

[@Ejohns1004]

I'm getting real tired of all these car companies putting in all these screens and taking away physical controls. Nobs work. All the time. Computers crash a lot.

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

It's by design. Cheaper, easier to make, breaks easier and faster so you have to buy a new car sooner.... Also this type of car is for the middle east and asia market more, and for them screen and rgbs light equal luxury

[@DexLewis-rb9sb]

Nice review! Finally someone is being honest about Mercedes Benz tank in reliability. I’ve read this from many sources however some people seem to think it’s not true, as if Consumer Reports and other sources are lying. Meanwhile some people also think that BMW hasn’t improved in reliability, however I haven’t heard any complaints about their products being unreliable the past few years.

[@pacmanc8103]

I would not buy a Benz built in the US - those manufactured in Germany don’t have problems, in my experience.

[@george_ts]

@@pacmanc8103 Exactly this, Here in Europe we do not have this problem with the mercedes Build In Germany, but the prices are way higher then in the US so maybe it has todo with this? somewhere they need to cut costs to come up with the US pricing compare to the EU ones.

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

​@@pacmanc8103 because it's built by we wuz kangs and shiets

[@craigkomulainen9361]

Excellent point about the lack of physical controls making it feel cheaper.

[@SamLed1111]

Beautiful Benz. Bring back buttons please. Maybe it's the audio quality on my phone but why does engine sound like a vacuum cleaner?

[@ridgefrost]

Everything abt the new benzes is bad honestly and im a die hard benz fan but I'm really losing faith, the glossy plastics on the dash are squeaky and cheap looking, the 4cylinders are now really annoying, the random unexplained extra weight on every car even none hybrid models makes no sense, even the door close sounds cheap from the outside yet the price has gone up, its like merc just doesn't care anymore

[@chideraozurumba9136]

Hahahaha. I thought it was only me. Doesn't sound too good.

[@EhsaanShaikh-z6p]

Mercedes engines sound like Diesel it's normal.

[@robwoods5434]

Fantastic comment about the lack of physical buttons!! Some physical buttons for radio volume and climate will always be welcome.

[@adk7962]

That’s an excellent analogy between luxury watches and luxury cars. Now I can’t afford either one, but one hell of an analogy nonetheless. Angry Birds? That’s hilarious and sad at the same time. Thanks for the great drive. That coasting feature is pretty damn cool though.

[@DaniselHernandez]

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[@DaniselHernandez]

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[@CabanaD]

02:13 “…kind of a more minimalist simple design…” 😂😂😂😂😂 I know I’m really old but that interior is pure science fiction!

[@faris899]

90k for an E-class? What has this car market come to

[@possession3929]

Seems like waitin for a used one makes the most sense

[@weirdshibainu]

90k for a Jeep? You tell me

[@bassandtrebleclef]

@@weirdshibainu How are those 90k Jeeps selling? About as well as the EQE I'd guess.

[@jermainec2462]

greed! ...

[@weirdshibainu]

@@bassandtrebleclef Not the point. I can almost see 90k for an E class, but 90k for a Jeep Wrangler? A Bronco? C'mon

[@fk_paybackj9605]

i totally agree with you on this one. wish Mercedes could bring some more physical buttons. the design has always been top notch. thank you for the video sir God richly bless you.

[@alexanderflynn8270]

Pro-tip for everyone: the SuperScreen is a standalone option that isn’t required :) Also: got further in the video: I test drove an E450 twice (seriously considering it), and both times there were infotainment glitches. The second time the infotainment would not boot up at all until we stopped and turned off the car. Acted like nothing happened.

[@malav_patel]

That interior is GOLD 🔥

[@naashuman5503]

I totally agree on not having enough physical buttons both in practicality and ambiance.

[@НадеждаУстинова-е1ы]

I would never be able to afford this kind of car but dont you guys think its a little ugly compared to older more straight lines Mercedes?

[@syr72]

Yes, way uglier. MB isnt the same anymore

[@adamroy46]

100% man, 100%. Those old ones were so elegant.

[@cheapercharlie]

MBZ should be a classic car with a classic interior not some gimmick interior - they lost me

[@SnowManIsCalledJeti]

Yeap it would be fine if they use this interior design on EQ-series but on an E-class? Now way..

[@jamesivan1983]

Mercedes had to update it and come to the new generation of owners

[@tv321123]

@@jamesivan1983 The new generation dose not want this either. It's simply they are trying to cram in the pseudo luxury of tech instead of real luxury because it's cheaper and looks 'high tech' on the dealer test drive. But also why a MB from the previous 1-2-3 generations back still have better built interiors than the current ones. A current and last gen C class creeks and rattles when you press the right spots in the interior in a way that a Honda dose not. Despite not looking as visually impressive, the W204 did not do that.

[@richardsimms251]

Looks beautiful. Good video. I much prefer DIALS and REAL BUTTONS compared to HAPTIC TOUCH with SCREENS.

[@JRB41]

2020 was the year to get

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Any idea the cost out of ripping out all of the screens and installing a gauge cluster from a mid 90s E class? Peak screen size was reached in 2021 with the 10 inch screen in the Merc. They had found the best mix of screen real estate and hard buttons for ease of use and lack of distracting nonsense which is now festooned all over this car.

[@rokae]

Dash with everything on is like driving times square lol

[@auggith]

the E450 Wagon is probably my “achievable” dream car. the exterior is just gorgeous on the sedan and wagon, and the interior is wonderfully modern without being too excessive (although i do hate passenger screens on any car, they’re just so useless and weird)

[@Icehawks7]

Nothing wrong with passenger screens. It’s like screens in the headrests for backseat passengers to watch stuff on longer drives. Nobody seems to ever complain about those, though.

[@jasneilgill7974]

I feel like the airmatic suspension option with 18 inch wheels would make the ride so plush & cushiony.

[@javierjavier-ht3yu]

Für ihre netten worte, auch dir alles gute und bleib stets gesund.

[@justinkotrba2197]

Interesting to see so many mixed reviews on the styling of the car. I personally love the interior screens and ambient lighting. I do agree there should be more buttons instead of touch screens though. Is that Red flashing light always on??? Very distracting to me.

[@pacmanc8103]

The red light is only visible because of the camera.

[@chrislim7976]

Looks like a great lease and return. What an electronic trainwreck.

[@DoSum4Me]

I think the last generation E class interior looked more upscale and classy imo, not sold on the million screens.

[@pacmanc8103]

The last generation (which I owned) and this one (which I do own now - an E450 without the super screen, but rather the open pore maple with aluminum strips)are very, very different. This one is larger, much more modern, much quieter and the air suspension/4-wheel steering are superb. A much better car.

[@Ok_Mountain_8698]

I want a luxury E class with a manual transmission, I’m the odd one out but I think that would be so damn cool

[@mbsaxman600]

The watch was a great comparison! I've been thinking a lot about how the tactile experience is meant to contribute to the full luxury experience. Like, what made Mercedes and Rolls Royce so popular and iconic in the 70s and 80s? Was it solely the latest/unique (for the time) tech they had? Or was it more? I really hope Mercedes and the like get the message because its not as if prices (especially those of Mercedes) have gone down due to the savings of just slapping screens everywhere.

[@1MountainLife]

Were the E-Class cabins always this small? Reminds me of a cramped airline seat when the person in front of you reclines with the way the dash slopes. Exterior is beautiful

[@LanceEJones]

I sat in one last week; the driver’s seat/area in my GR Corolla is more spacious than the E-Class. Wild.

[@pacmanc8103]

The cabin of this vehicle (which I own) is much larger than both my 2014 and 2019 E classes.

[@LanceEJones]

@@pacmanc8103 Speaks to the interior space of the '14/'19. I'm not the best comparison for most as I'm 6'6"!

[@pacmanc8103]

@@LanceEJones I’m 6’3” and people can actually sit behind me when I’m driving the new E-class.

[@LanceEJones]

@@pacmanc8103 That's awesome! What's your inseam if you mind me asking?

[@matthewsimmons2008]

I don't know if I'm just getting really old but I actually hate all the screens especially at night. I really just want a central screen with traditional gauges.

[@Gazoo86]

Hey Chris, can’t say these luxury sedans are for me but great video regardless. Side question, would you say the new Nismo Z suspension is stiffer than the stock gr86? I know the base Z suspension is extremely soft compared to the 86. Thanks

[@gullible119]

Not a giant fan of the front interior but man the exterior is something else. Alpine Gray looks really good too. You can even get a two tone paint job on this, an E-class 😂 amazing.

[@John.Christopher]

They need to get rid of the cheesy black trim on the exterior and make it body color

[@sydneymiller5035]

Do you have a review video on the 2024 BMW x3 xdrive30i?! If not, would love to see one

[@1MTEK]

I hate the passenger screen trend, especially when you put independent display panels behind a single piece of glass. This will look much better when OLED suppliers can produce a single, irregular shaped display panel that spans the entire area versus what MB has done here.

[@demonslayer5613]

I wish more modern cars would make dashes more integrated like this. The screens are flush with the dash. They dont look like someone just glued an ipad to the dash

[@Delvy787]

This

[@jr1885]

Umm, most E Class models won’t have this interior. This is an upgrade. Standard is the iPad on the dash.

[@Delvy787]

@@jr1885 I'm fairly certain that all E models of this generation have the same dashboard screen design, with the only difference being whether or not you opt for the third screen for the passenger.

[@jr1885]

@@Delvy787 you could’ve easily researched this before writing this comment. Like I mentioned before, the standard screen is a tablet that’s not integrated into the dash. It’s glued to the dash.

[@Delvy787]

@@jr1885 Sorry mate, I’m not following what you mean. Anyways, cheers to new designs!

[@migaisnotacat]

Not sure why, but I found it kinda funny how you kept having to shut the infotainment up every time it started saying "Unfortunately, I cannot-"

[@nvgwd3r]

What a beautiful car

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This is a well-done review. Thank you!

[@ScenicD]

Topher, how would you say this compares to the G80 Sport in terms of ride quality and refinement?

[@SM-1010]

i prefer the spec without the three screens. You actually get a nice wood dash surrounding the central screen instead of one giant glass plane

[@justaguy6862]

At one time, I aspired to drive a lux auto like a Mercedes. Now, I'm happy with my Mazda. I don't want the bling; I don't want to be gawked at. Don't get me wrong: this machine does look beautiful. But I'm happy to admire from afar.

[@fasttracklap8480]

this is the prefect car, i know hybrids for economy, it is a great thing to drive and to know you are not consuming, yea i know sportiness, sports cars gives you thrills... but this is comfort, this is quality, and in that field, Mercedes is the best for that price range, by that i mean without going into rolls and Bentley territory, this is still an E class, not even an s nor a Maybach it's still a reasonable segment, nah i love it.

[@wahahah]

maybe they adding the passenger screen because of all the evs with screens that you can watch youtube and etc on. And also Audi is adding it in their's too.

[@williamlong2682]

Mercedes is losing me with these new interiors…the center and passenger screens don’t bother me as much as the gauge cluster, which looks so poorly and lazily integrated and like a complete afterthought. Return of physical controls would also be much appreciated.

[@PaulTC97]

physical controls require more cables and other hardware

[@kokomo9764]

I currently have a 2016 E400 Cabriolet. I think I am ready for a new one. It has been a perfect car. Not a single problem. Of course, I only have 37k miles on it. I have been thinking about an S Class, but this might do fine for me. Or, I might make the leap to a Maybach. I can't decide. I have to keep reminding myself that it is just a car, and I don't need to spend 350k on a damn car. 😊

[@ortonboy7]

NICE CHOICE BROTHER

[@fraxonthefurry21]

How many more screens you think they can add?

[@John.Christopher]

They need to get rid of the black trim around the grill and make it body color

[@lexisnep525]

Screens screens and more screens! Plastic buttons! Creaky panels! And some very nice looking seats

[@omostim2385]

I just want a new W124. I am pleased that the new one has an inline 6 though

[@exiles753]

Lovely videos!! Keep up the good work!

[@Trades46]

I used to love Mercedes - solid, classic and timeless designs with build quality to match. The W124, W126 and heck even the more recent W214 and W204 are great vehicles even used. Mercedes today? Feels like the Germans abandoned everything for TikTok/Instagram generation with overuse of RGB and touchscreens, while cutting cost on everything else while be priced to the stratosphere.

[@md8744]

None of any has dashboardcameras ever huh ? I have to buy .

[@smallshorts24]

why they dont give AMG front grill like before ? like grills like Maybach has ?

[@christeder]

The body feels more like a C-Class. It seems like the E-Class isn’t what it used to be. The interior is beautiful, though I still prefer the older versions

[@pacmanc8103]

One due diligence is to only purchase Benz models manufactured in Germany, like the E and S class vehicles. The GLEs, GLSs, EQSs, EQEs, and C classes are manufactured in Alabama.

[@jujharsingh4458]

$90K without the AMG steering wheel? Who spec this ?

[@alexhamto3236]

Do you prefer this or c class like c300

[@MrToastyman900]

How do you find the seat comfort in the front? I find the seats to be very stiff and they feel like you sit ”on” them rather than in them, i also find that the upper back support is basically nonexistant, the car i tested had designo leather so it wasn’t the material, but the seats themselves that were incredibly hard and park bench-esque, almost no give or plushness, and the side bolsters were underwhelming too.

[@alexhamto3236]

Do u have an s class review on the way

[@timothybracken1728]

How's the ride compared to the S class

[@TheTopher]

A little stiffer but it handles a lot better.

[@peteeberhardt3769]

Love the interior color, love the screens, love the glowy bits, but I can't stand that exterior color. What was Mercedes thinking equipping their demo cars with that tame blue/grey when they have some of the best whites/greys/blues amongst vehicles? Still, I know you can get those other colors so the interior definitely does it for me. Very nice.

[@sillwuka7412]

i was just watching a video of the new 5 series interior and it's.. shocking. let's see what this is like!

[@etmsntnmtn]

it's a nice dashboard but somehow the old design of the board looked better :))).....maybe there's too much screen stuff there....had they gone with the old dashboard and this new exterior design, I think it would look even greater

[@kaeden3745]

It's almost criminal to be this early

[@nentj]

Very nice car

[@ninobenjamin9020]

I always thought a car is for driving ,this one is a show case cinema 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@Aiantaschr]

Am I the only one or did the trunk powergate closing at 1:24 seem too fast and possibly dangerous?

[@jeffs6090]

I want the wagon of this here, please!

[@alidz3574]

Why didn't you open the sun roof?

[@happy369life]

- how many screens do you want? - yes

[@louiszhang3050]

Not quite sure what this is offering compared to the last-gen E-class other than an absolutely insane turning radius. I'd definitely pick a last-gen E-Class, Audi A6/7, or Genesis G80 over this. Those offer just as much luxury without the tech overload. Not looking forward to the new Audi A6/7. It feels like Audi's trying to go down the Mercedes route but with more cost-cutting.

[@TurbofanFlights]

Steering could have be done much better in design terms.

[@Defy_Convention]

Got a quarter tank of gas In my new E class (In my E-Class Benz) But that's alright, cause I'm gon' ride

[@2phonesbabyken]

MBUX is such a good software suite but it's a damn shame that it looks like it's stuck in 2006

[@LetsOrderNow]

How do you have your armrest in brown?

[@MyFaceIsNice4u]

$90k for an E450 is wild to me

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

You should take a look at how much they cost in Europe 😅

[@jaredsanchez6705]

I would love to watch you review a tesla.

[@thewiseguy3529]

Needs "soft close doors"

[@John.Christopher]

Cheap plastic everywhere

[@pouyameykhosh5124]

The screens and lack of buttons are disappointing and also the illuminated grill is gimmicky. But other than it's a pretty good car.

[@ChevyBM]

It is sad that there is no basic V6 motors and you cant get a V8 if you dont want the AMG...

[@Mono-j3z]

What’s your favorite car? (I will rate it)

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

2000 GC8 Impreza WRX STi Type R Version 6

[@Gpstoor]

Lexus lc500

[@Mono-j3z]

@@RandomlnternetGuy 9.5/10

[@Mono-j3z]

@@Gpstoor 10/10

[@manwhoneversleeps]

What's yours? Mine is the original 80s Audi Quattro, but for an actual daily driver car it would be basically any modern Lexus or Mazda sedan. I drive a Mazda 3 sedan.

[@doremon-rk3dl]

nice

[@RyanRoadReaper]

It really feels like Mercedes is trying to out do Tesla in the tech and minimalism aspect of it. But tech isn't what made MB special, it was quality, and they have sacrificed that in their latest cars.

[@gamingisfun8386]

wow

[@desert_echo]

It's only a matter of time until the driving experience will just be autonomous and you'll be paying a premium to stare at screens. What a shame. Was fun while it lasted. Anything for the sake of maximizing profits and cutting costs!

[@1MTEK]

Current voice assist is annoyingly primitive and intrusive. It shouldn't be a thing in cars until the hardware is available to understand and respond like a modern LLM.

[@allantoombs2513]

What is with the huge black plastic looking steering wheel? The complete opposite of luxury.

[@Ty420]

Beautiful

[@ag6371]

E63 AMG is going to be a lot lighter than the new M5

[@bassandtrebleclef]

I hope you didn't use your phone while you're driving because of how distracting a screen is.

[@sewshiestrip]

Man, Mercedes is such a mess these days. There's almost no distinction between their models.

[@joespittle1]

Looks sharp but 90k is used E63 territory...

[@j0rss]

i'll never buy a car with only screens for the controls. it's garbage, let's be real

[@ThePatrizan]

Мене одного нервують бігаючі вогники на головному кластері?

[@possession3929]

costs to much for a E-Class but its really nice.

[@mattapotato]

cheesy

[@exploreallday8400]

Door thud is so bad. Older models had it better