2025 Mercedes E Class Review - Mercedes Luxury is BACK!

Yuri and Jakub review the 2025 Mercedes E450 4MATIC on The Straight Pipes. The Mercedes E Class is putting down 375 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque from a 3L Turbo inline 6 48v mild hybrid. At $97,350 CAD, would you take it over the BMW 5 Series or Audi whatever-its-called--these-days-series 4 door sedan equivalent?
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[@UvrizDayahsh]

The dashboard looks imo so much better and more luxurious without the optional passenger side screen.

[@ericB3444]

@@UvrizDayahsh how about just dials and use your phone on on a stand? That way, the car doesn’t age up and could be good down the road for many years and all the screens are virtually useless.

[@AI-qd4vb]

@@ericB3444 And when they go bankrupt by following your stupid idea are you going to pay for it? A fkin stand? In a premium saloon in 2025? Do you guys even think before spouting such nonsense? Instead of having a car age naturally you want one aged from factory? If I could ask for one thing is a dials for temp and thats it. Dont need the thousands of buttons and dials and other nonsense from old cars. I configure my cars once. Im not navigating through the screens 24/7. And I sure as hell wouldnt want to control the massaging configs or browsing my music catalog through the old dials and buttons systems.

[@ericB3444]

@@AI-qd4vb screens do nothing in cars. Back up cameras about it.

[@uhnioin]

@@ericB3444 Google maps, music... the 200 options that you can customize in the car that you wouldn't have enough buttons for...

[@houssamalucad753]

That's what the audi TT is for. Get a phone holder and the interior never ages. ​@@ericB3444

[@ppppaul1080]

hey it’s 2056, Happy 70s Birthday Jakob!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you I am still alive and well

[@selmansenkalp]

Love all the luxury but man modern Mercedes’ feels like toys. They’re no longer the executive cars they were. I miss the facelifted w212. Probably last executive car they made.

[@JohnAgustinScuderia458595]

Agree the W212 Models were dope!

[@diddlybow3891]

I agree and also disagree. The last great factory produced Mercedes was the W140. Hands-down.

[@ocas5230]

The reliability though. If all cars lasted forever, there would be no reason to not get a l322 range

[@MaverickPhantom]

It's because luxury was obtained through quality before... now it's mostly technology

[@WhitexFeatherx]

YES! the subtle interior lighting paired with ash wood trim and a very understated cabin design still feels “executive”

[@GungHo1234]

I'd lose my mind with all the finger smudges on the dash screens. It looks like y'all stuck your hands in a basket of butter rolls before filming.

[@AdiB85]

And imagine you wipe it clean and in just a few months it will be full of scratches

[@DaGoook]

@@AdiB85 Exactly, the smudges you can deal will as long as you're diligent. But the scratches? Yikes.

[@MaticTheProto]

@@AdiB85nah no scratches

[@andrew-hat]

How did that dashboard become the "luxury standard" in Mercedes cars!? Those screens and touch-sensitive controls don't say anything luxury/premium, maybe kitsch, or cheap. It just yells louder than other manufacturers that they are cutting costs aggressively.

[@TermlessHGW]

More and larger screens don't mean luxury. For me the ultimate crime in modern Merc's is that guage screen sticking up from the dash without anything surrounding it. Looks like it belongs on a budget, city banger not a 70k plus "luxury" car.

[@MaticTheProto]

See, the burger men aren’t the largest customer group. China is. They demand more screens.

[@perilouspirate973]

Too many cheap screens, hate the capacitive BS buttons. Pre facelift W213 E-Class (2017 - 2021) was the best modern E-Class by far. Absolutely beautiful, great tech there too.

[@NOXStellans]

'Just happy it doesn't have the ubiquitous waterfall dash. 'Want a CLE, but can't get past the daash.

[@pacmanc8103]

The W213 looked like a frumpy car - absolutely no presence at. This model is 🔥 The car comes standard with the 15 inch infotainment screen, not the superscreen, which is pointless for many drivers. The open pore maple with aluminum strips on the dash with matching console is superb. I know - I have exactly that.😉

[@whosdondada]

Was made for China

[@JlsJls-l7g]

agreed

[@ericfromeng]

@@pacmanc8103 The exterior is great. The interior will age like milk. W213 looked great and will definitely age better than this gen.

[@Quickshiftclub]

I drove this very car in the summer and the summer setup is amazing with huge wheels. This is the winter wheel setup!

[@Carfan678]

Looks so good in person It wasn't my favorite at first just based on photos and im a huge Mercedes guy but in person its gorgeous I even like the 3 pointed star in the tail lights

[@shahulhusman]

Work for Mercedes again..sold two e53's a d have to show a e450 today..green! They won lots of awards.. great car. I think Mercedes is back with this. The s class is good, glc and new amg gt (granted a Gt not a sportscar like previous gen sadly)

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video guys, we don't get the E450 in the UK. However we do get the base E450d which starts at £79k for a base model (or $98k USD/ $141k CAD) :/

[@Sovereign86]

That whole “sun visor adjustment segue” was just *hilarious* 🤣🤌🏾

[@jsackett42160]

It's really nice that y'all's accountant let you 2 drive their car 😂😂

[@bliglum]

Appreciate how the DRL's evoke the classic quad round headlight E Class from the past.

[@yasinmikail]

Been waiting for this!

[@pacmanc8103]

If you don’t like the license plate at the bottom, it’s much worse covering the bottom portion of grill frame! Particularly if the vehicle has the grill lighting option. Or would you like it at an odd angle under one of the headlights covering a sensor? Seems like someone is really stretching to critique something. BTW, you can position the frame higher if you want to cover part of the grill. It works both ways.

[@gregpendrey6711]

I ordered mine with retractable tagplates. Eh.

[@pacmanc8103]

@ Right.

[@matthewwitter3656]

9:01 For those of you that don’t know if jakub owned a rolls Royce in Ontario there’s an insanely high chance it will get stolen overnight.

[@jojosantx]

Usually like your reviews but the mindless banter and towards the end, talking about so many cars other than the one that you are actually reviewing was not your best work.

[@GrEeCe_MnKy]

Good to know that you're spending the money y'all are making towards the video production!! Those smoke effects are amazing! 😍

[@KemDIY]

I have a 2007 Mercedes E350 (w211) and it feels so much solid than these newer cars. Upgraded to car play, backup camera, and did tons of maintenance to give it a second life. Wouldn’t trade it for anything newer right now. Don’t get me wrong, would love a new one but not for the price.

[@kryvor]

I recently bought a 2025 GLE450. It’s a great car - great safety, the m256 I6 seems reliable at this point, amazing towing (7500 lbs), wonderful interior, quite a smooth drive, and the 3-row seating is awesome for short trips with extra family. I think it’s a class-leading product which hasn’t received enough accolades for what it is. (Also, price-wise in Canada, it’s not a bad price relative to the competition.)

[@seansiew5629]

Well let’s see how it fares compared to the legendary B58 in terms of aftermarket tunability, I’m certain it’s a good engine though

[@occckid123]

​@seansiew5629 you think he cares about tuning?

[@ometofu]

Except 2025 is last model year, meaning 2026 will look completely different

[@smar1208]

when I got my 2020 x5 it was better than the gle (and basically everything else in that segment) in nearly every way, including price/value. maybe things are different now, although both are still in the same generation.

[@ilon7799]

Wait! GLE doesn’t have 3 row seats, GLS have…

[@sethgunn8256]

E450 A/T is amazing

[@smartphoneconversations]

The heated steering wheels comes on when you turn on the heated seat for the driver.

[@ericB3444]

I really hate screens for the most part so as soon as I saw the giant screen on the inside, I turned this off

[@paulp8107]

Jacob sounds like Arnold when he's humming and hawing 😂

[@johan21678]

Is it just me or is the sound quality not as good in this video as usually?

[@TheStraightPipes]

It’s your JBL speaker

[@JB50713]

Yuri betting Jakub isn't going to see his 70th birthday! 🤣 Good friends are the best.

[@ksoman953]

Again, an elegant E class after the W212s. Just like those, these represent elegance for their current times. And this is one of the few worth the more and more money thrown at forever depreciating assets class of cars.

[@yuvan600]

FIRSTTTTTTTTT, BUT FOREVER A BIMMER FANBOY

[@Powersproductions130]

Mercedes is loads better.

[@seansiew5629]

@@Powersproductions130not with the interior quality, just screens don’t equal luxury, and BMW B58 is still a darling like the 2JZ and RB26

[@Powersproductions130]

@ the B58 is all bmw has left.

[@alwaysup22]

Much much MUCH better than new 5 series

[@SM-1010]

I prefer the trim with just one main screen with the wood dash behind it. Other than that, it’s a perfect executive sedan

[@bobococktail7591]

The best or Nothing 🙌🏽

[@DeeJayAdverb]

Another great video guys!!

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

E Class is still the standard in this segment

[@Azim-zr5vs]

did Yuri borrow George costanzas jacket?

[@morstyrannis1951]

More importantly, was Yuri in the pool?

[@donteadoss]

It’s GORE-TEX.

[@ilon7799]

Who is George Costanzas?)

[@christophercomella5303]

Jakobs watch collection is evolving. From Moonswatch, to Datejust, to Royal Oak👀

[@sapphir8]

Interesting what different people notice.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Actually it’s a Royal Broke

[@christophercomella5303]

@@TheStraightPipes Im working on being royally broke as well. Well be matching soon haha

[@christophercomella5303]

@@sapphir8 An acquired interest

[@damiancollinsworth6292]

Honestly, yall are spot on with MT

[@richardsimms251]

Very nice video

[@Mexxx65]

HNY Yuri and Jakub!! Looking forward to all TheStraightPipe's new car reviews in 2025!!!!

[@urbanstrencan]

Definitely not a car of the year 😅😅. Great review guys, you should review the E-Class estate All-Terain, that is the E class to get🤩🤩💪😁

[@MaticTheProto]

Yep! Or the non AT version

[@patricebaumel]

This car makes the w124 look so unbelievably good.

[@charliet3881]

audio too low

[@rosstudisco8650]

My Moms just got that car, it drives like an old Lincoln Towncar.

[@HEIKOMILO]

That car leans like crazy

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

The 2025 Mercedes E Class vs The 2025 Ford Mustang

[@thulanimsane8358]

One of the best sedan, I love it

[@simonamacleod]

There seems to be something wrong with the audio in your last few videos, it goes from barely audible to almost yelling sometimes

[@N1CK512]

Nice car, but i think I will stick to my Honda CRV, simple, drives well, some power when you need it, physical buttons etc…

[@Caribeno787]

Intro music was 🔥

[@ltrebl]

I can’t get over how much this car looks like a previous BMW 5-Series @ 0:29 but amazing review you guys…but I wonder if Mercedes will run out of letters to name their cars

[@MaticTheProto]

That’s subjective

[@ltrebl]

@ yes, an opinion based off of my personal observations…

[@MaticTheProto]

@@ltrebl i‘ve seen a lot of them in person and the design is really nice irl

[@ltrebl]

@ oh yea definitely but they do kind of share similarities

[@Sinergetyx]

What watch is that Jakob?

[@TheStraightPipes]

G shock

[@dl8538]

Great vid guys! About Mercedes, you can't even use their configurator to preview a car with options without it crashing. Not really a great look for a "premium luxury tech driven" car brand...

[@JStryker7]

The screens and the taillights are tacky

[@leelee287]

But can you afford one ?

[@JStryker7]

@@leelee287 yes? Just because something is “expensive” doesn’t mean it’s good. Would you make the same comment about a $700 designer t shirt?

[@MaticTheProto]

The taillights look very good and distinct, the screen for the passenger is optional

[@c190gtc]

7:22 I really wondered if Mercedes startet to use only 0w20 for this engine. I have it in the previous E53 and at every service I let it fill up with 0w40. Probably helps with longevity

[@george7672]

Looks like a Honda.

[@roll14gee61]

Man we want the E class exclusive.

[@pacmanc8103]

Doesn’t exist in North America.

[@AMTex-it-ek7vb]

had one on order and canceled, they raised the price 4k or more. I really found wasnt interested after waiting 3 months. gave me time to think. I didnt want a sedan, rather have a suv. So went with a bmw x3m, more power and fun to drive. yeah didnt get my nappa seats but no big deal. And it was that verde green was on the fence, glad declined

[@drewyager4020]

I would get this in a heartbeat

[@francisgallozzi2595]

Hoping to see the new E55 AMG review soon.

[@brandonroldan12]

Finally someone important mentioned the annoying angle of those visors, they might as well not extend since they have so big gap it's useless

[@SwordStormer]

More and more they are looking like cheap toys, nothing luxurious about it. Those screens look cheap.

[@JB50713]

Is the center console higher than needed? Looks weird.

[@Albi34___]

Best car in its segment, period!!!

[@re14437]

I own this exact car, but with air suspension and acoustic comfort package. I’ve owned 2 in a row. Power is great (brake boosting is normally fine). The ride/nvh is let down by the run-flats.

[@lobsicles5903]

First thing I did when I got my 2021 was getting rid of run-flats. Got some nice comfy tires and so much better.

[@jasonsummervillle]

He pulled out the Indian accent don’t lie LOL

[@mikekane9213]

The Mercedes' star drives sales.

[@SM-1010]

And how do you think the brand developed that cachet?

[@CabanaD]

This is the one I’m considering.

[@randomcommenterurl]

They gotta update that grill at some point

[@Cozmo85]

Dashboard looks like terrible

[@thebionicpig]

So what order would you put the midsized cars? (Below is just alphabetical) Audi A5 BMW 5 series Mercedes E class

[@snakeeyes9246]

The A5 is not the mid-sized model. The A6 is.

[@exoticbeast25]

I love the ai voice intros they are very funny

[@Siplexus]

1/2 Series = A3 = A Class/B-Class/CLA 3/4 Series = A4/A5 = C-Class 5 Series = A6/A7 = E-Class/CLS 7/8 Series = A8 = S-Class Those were usually the thumbs of rule for the market dunno if some Cars arent sold in the US and Canada tho

[@williamsaad6833]

As I do enjoy modern tech and safety features, the most used features like HVAC, and radio should be via buttons.

[@williamsaad6833]

I think every car should have 10 blank buttons customizable to the user that way we can map our most used fundtions. Just like back in the days with presets for FM/AM radio.

[@MaticTheProto]

Lmfao what? Radio? Who even uses that anymore? And the controls are always on screen for hvac

[@rogerwhitley9478]

Is it just me or did this resemble a taraus sho in the thumbnail?

[@rogerwhitley9478]

And I mean the front end not the whole car

[@pacmanc8103]

It’s just you.

[@sasquatch7962]

@thestraightPipes - what would be your personal pick : b58 + zf gearbox OR this e450 + 9G tronic ?

[@TheStraightPipes]

B58 ZF

[@FacuGonz3]

Is it true that they design the exhausts like that because of a law in Germany prohibiting exhaust gases from being directed toward people's feet?

[@MaciejDrelichowski]

Answer yourself. All the luxury sport BMW M, MB 63s and Audi RSs are produced on the moon?

[@Jacobk66]

You still here man? It’s 2056 and I’m watching this from an implant in my eye.

[@TheStraightPipes]

The future is now

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

Canadia looks like it's really cold

[@ericfromeng]

Nothing says luxury like a giant piece of dusty glass with fingerprints all over it.

[@pete6705]

I just can’t get used to these giant screens everywhere. Touchscreens should not be a dealbreaker for a car, but they kind of are for me. I don’t think I can buy a car with giant screens all over the dash.

[@MaticTheProto]

Just don’t get the optional giant screen then?

[@pete6705]

@@MaticTheProto it’s not optional

[@MaticTheProto]

@ yea it is standard is just a middle display with a wood or other trim for the passenger side

[@MithunKalan]

whats the smoke at 47sec?

[@jsackett42160]

-20🥶

[@JRB41]

Would take the prior gen over this any day. What happened to Mercedes?

[@elvincastro9479]

In the thumbnail the car look like the last Taurus SHO 🤣!

[@Kreutz]

The Ford Taurus was a beauty!

[@luisartglv7173]

MB today "cutting production costs or nothing".

[@bobhawkey3783]

74 and 6'3" . Guess I better start saying my goodbyes. 😢 Thanks for the videos. 😢 I 😢 really 😢 enjoyed 😢 them. 💀🖕🏻

[@CalmDownShh]

Take the logo off the front and you have a Ford Taurus SHO..

[@Chatsta]

Prefer the previous E63 shape.

[@RellupNorth]

Mercedes starts at E class. I think we all know that lol

[@dash-ryan]

A little birdie told me the AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon is coming ... wait for it ... but only in Canada. 😉

[@altuno]

Compared to C class?

[@TheStraightPipes]

I compared it in the video

[@_sr]

Compared to 5 series this e class is more luxurious and better looking.. 👍🏻👏🏻

[@cosminvz]

13:06 am I not staring at a couple of USB-A ports in the opening of the cuphold/wireless charger area?

[@kreuzbergbier8666]

Nope. Those are lights to illuminate the cupholder area. There are no USB A ports on mercedeseseses anymore. :)

[@MaticTheProto]

Mercedes has had only usb c since at least 2018 models

[@MrRoyGuy]

Should've put this engine in the C43

[@Jhundo100]

The interior is fantastic, but the exterior is a little blah. Mercedes lost some of its design edge, idk! I’m loving Audi vehicles right now - gorgeous inside and out.

[@Jhundo100]

The torque numbers are impressive, but the bulk buyers for an e-class are 45 and older and aren’t putting the pedal down. Impressive nonetheless.

[@pacmanc8103]

If you want a dolled up Passat.

[@Jhundo100]

@@pacmanc8103haha.. 💯

[@snakeeyes9246]

Audi's build quality has gone down in recent years. They're still good, but not as good as before.

[@pacmanc8103]

@@Jhundo100 I’m way over 45 and I put the pedal down on my E450 4Matic. Most often the brake pedal, but occasionally the accelerator on freeway on-ramps. 😛

[@De_Wukong]

I always liked E class

[@iibise.3827]

Where’s the V8 option

[@jonlosito2004]

Modern luxury means lots of big screens thats gonna distract people from driving, lots of tech thats all gonna break, and, lots of gloss black thats gonna collect dust, scratches, and fingerprints. Complete opposite of a Cadillac El Dorado. Total nightmare.

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

New Gen Mercedes is now old Kia...

[@lilgabriel0517]

38 seconds ago is wild

[@lilgabriel0517]

I’m chronically online

[@SDav21]

The US and Canadian licence plate don't look good. It needs to be a thinner elongated licence plate to look good in the front there.

[@JimnyVR5]

"old people don't live as long"