New Mercedes E-Class review: The most high-tech Mercedes EVER!

[@justrazz5733]

Conclusion: Just get a 2016 s class

[@Nice_Person7379]

@@TheUnboxerManthe s class used to set the design theme for the rest of the merc models. The a class has done that instead this time around. Therefore you have a new s class that looks like an a class from the outside and a Tesla from the inside

[@natewales9465]

The best one is always the next generation one😂

[@t3truedesigns]

You crazy

[@TheUnboxerMan]

@@wmarketingro 2032 even better

[@Max10294]

No trust me it’s not that great, this one is much much much better, you’re living in denial this is really good

[@KMT946]

I actually like it. I'm just sick of cars getting rid of physical buttons. There was at least enough room for temperature controls

[@julianl4254]

😊

[@nickw9626]

I could not agree more. Plus “high quality” now means a big touchscreen, rather than actually high quality.

[@nickw9626]

@@Corgi_fax agreed. Where there is money to be made. I just don't feel like anyone wants a touchscreen only system. This is something pushed onto consumers.

[@neilrafferty2097]

Ugh!

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@nickw9626the car just looked quite on the casual side.

[@NOSPowerxxxl]

To get the door handles out you have to touch them in the middle, not on the side. The side is just for closing. And regarding the sunroof: The push button is just for the small opening. To get it fully open you have to slide it via touch.

[@cricho15]

This shows how stupid the function of so many things went in the new e-class. The car is faster on 100 km/h than you set the climate control.

[@maxtheking9176]

As a regular mercedes driver I wonder sometimes... I love mat and all, but he made these (or similar) mistakes before. It is a official launch with officials from mercedes there. Why don't they ask these guys or google it before publishing the video?

[@danielbrooker6859]

Was going to say I am sure I saw another reviewer opening the sunroof fully. I couldn't buy one without a fully opening roof

[@vernongamble1115]

Plus, they don't want to be too touchy in case your bag or coat brush against when you are near the car. Matt does the most sometimes 😅

[@npoleary]

I was going to say that in the comments too! What happens if you slide the switch? Unless it's the same as the S-Class Coupe, that one didn't even open! 🥺 Hopefully I get to check it out in the future :p

[@marvyeap]

I can just about feel the glare from the glass panels even without owning the car. 😅

[@aitoluxd]

🥴🥴🥴

[@an-dr6eu]

you dont need to get the 2 screen setup. Plus theres some antiglare solutions out there too

[@cricho15]

@@an-dr6eu And yet we are left with a lousy touch-only solution that is simply not appropriate for this price class.

[@MeRacko]

THIS CAR LOOKS MUCH BETTER from the front than all the cars that Mat says are very good looking

[@arminfischer5777]

If you don't know how the handles work it can be frustrating. But it's actually quite easy if you know how. When you approach the car, the handles pop out but the car is still locked to prevent others from opening. When you put your hand behind the handle (same as normal handles) the car unlocks (takes a second) and then you can pull. If you pull directly while it's opening it won't work. Also the small rectangle on the outside is for locking and not locking / opening. If you want the handle to pop out you have to swipe with your hands over them or double tap without touching the rectangle (as it will always try to close it, same as other keyless systems with normal handles)

[@bartoszmiki6774]

Still it's incredibly stupid. I wonder how are you supposed to get into when the handles get frozen in winter

[@liamsels3112]

@@bartoszmiki6774 i would hope you gat a garage before you get an e class

[@King-Mario]

​@@bartoszmiki6774You should read up before you write anything. The door handles are heated.

[@irgendeinerandomperson]

@@King-Mariowhich is another possible point of failure…

[@JFein]

“It’s actually quite easy!” *proceeds to take a full paragraph to explain how a door handle works*

[@LegionPlay]

Not Mat failing to understand how to properly open the sunroof 😭

[@APAstronaut333]

It’s a slide touch screen. Just slide it back lol

[@martinsvensson6884]

Haha yeah lets make it difficult to open.. It was too easy and foolproof before.

[@LuisCarmezim]

In fact, it doesn’t matter if it’s easy or difficult… I just think he should find out how things work before saying they don’t.

[@themercedestraveler9566]

He also tried to lock the door handles with his fingers still inside the handle 😂 and then says see it doesn't work 😂

[@tag5037]

What’s with all the hard plastics!! 🤕

[@AniketSamat]

@12:30 @carwow - the sunroof should open with a swipe. Pressing the button sets it to ventilation mode (tiny gap)

[@asmrjourney4775]

Thats what I was thinking, but there were no rails behind it, so it wouldn't be able to open

[@blondiebxl]

@@asmrjourney4775 It does open indeed, as shown in the video on Autogefühl. Doesn't need rails behind it to open though, it just slides on top.

[@Emanon1216]

You have to swipe the other way to open fully, Matt!

[@user-ue2ho8ho1f]

Surely Mat Watson the Car wow journalist knows how to operate a sun roof. I even watched one of your earlier videos how to operate the sun roof.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@Emanon1216the S Class 2023 version handled like the Plymouth Prowler.

[@BLIZNIUK]

Regarding the sunroof not opening, you just pressed the button wrong mate... It opens backwards reeeaally nice with a luxurious motor sound.

[@DJ-xx4uz]

I'm with you on the black grill surround trim, to me it looks unfinished, like someone bought a piece of trim from a salvage yard and stuck it on before painting it to match the rest of the car. On the black package or amg package it should be body colored on the lux version with the upright emblem it should just be chrome.

[@liamsels3112]

You’re supposed to swipe over the door handles to get them to pop out. That’s why they are acting up

[@liamsels3112]

The same with the sunroof, swipe it back to open…..

[@questionyourself718]

Normal Doorhandles are just better

[@liamsels3112]

@@questionyourself718 never personally had any issue with them. It’s literally the same except you have a nice party trick to show

[@questionyourself718]

@@liamsels3112 how long you own a car with this type of doorhandle?

[@jarkkohaimakainen2378]

@@liamsels3112 If the car sits at outside temperatures in Finland and an ice layer builds up on its door handles, a tiny bit of heating doesn't do the trick but you have to (in the new E-class' case) free the entire circumference of the handle probably by smacking it with your hand. Outside door handles of a car should be easy to use for everybody in case of an emergency (fast, intuitive and should work without battery power in a car)

[@kasparsiricenko2240]

the screen is so laggy jesus

[@appledomer]

Welcome in Vienna!!! It’s funny to see the street I drive mostly every day in the video 😂😉 (Watching the driving part was the moment I realize, that all the buildings seems familiar) Cheers!

[@SDAMG]

The Panoramic-roof will of course open, if you know how to operate it properly by using the sliding function in the upper-head-controlpanel. Also, the doorhandles will work just fine, if you spend a moment reading the instruction-manual, regarding the operation of them, and know where you have to touch to unlock and open...

[@jarkkohaimakainen2378]

If the car sits at outside temperatures in Finland and an ice layer builds up on its door handles, a tiny bit of heating doesn't do the trick but you have to (in the new E-class' case) free the entire circumference of the handle probably by smacking it with your hand. Outside door handles of a car should be easy to use for everybody in case of an emergency (fast, intuitive and should work without battery power in a car)

[@martinsvensson6884]

You are not supposed to need to read a manual in order to be able to open a door lol.....

[@lexuslfa4739]

that is so stupid. opening doors should not be made more complicated. Imagine always having to swipe your hand across the door handle to get it open. It would be annoying pretty quickly

[@emilheidtmannkrull3759]

@@lexuslfa4739 That is not quite the case. When approaching the new E-class with the key on you, the doorhandles automatically pops out, so you don't need to swipe on the doorhandles every time you need to get in. Mercedes have thought of that. The keyless-go function is operating the same way, as on other MB's with traditional doorhandles. If you are in a hurry, and you need to almost run into your car, you can, as every other car, just unlock it on the keyfob before you get to the car ;-)

[@emilheidtmannkrull3759]

@@martinsvensson6884 I'm not sure, but I think you acutally get an introduction to the whole car if you buy one, so you don't need to read the manual. Just a crazy thought ;-) But what do I know

[@MandeepKaliraman]

The most random stuff from Nav! At 11:30 route guidance to Fortum Charge & Drive India Pvt. Ltd Sector 24, Gurugram, India from Vienna! As always great review Mat!

[@noel7187]

all I hear is “you can get the new e class with”. Glad to see 99% of it is still optional and the poverty spec ones that ppl actually get will have none of these features 😂😂. Never change Mercedes ❤

[@olivervolin1253]

Yeees, sometimes less is more especially with Merc :D

[@WatchGeek]

The "poverty spec" will be more reliable 😂

[@slowstaeb]

@@WatchGeek facts

[@JTM610]

"the poverty spec ones that ppl actually get" why are you making things up? Just to get some likes...

[@slowstaeb]

@@JTM610 honestly though he might be right, almost all taxi e class users have the cheapest spec. at least in the netherlands it is

[@wtfamIdoingwithmylife572]

Merc assistant: I'm listening Mat: i wish you shut up😂😂😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

Seems like Merc assistant forgot about pressing SLOW BUTTON ON. 😂

[@zulupd14]

You got to swipe the sunroof slid button to open it fully. Click only puts in ventilation position.

[@nickmoreau184]

I was expecting a car reviewer should know this, before just saying that the sunroof can’t be open, especially since this type of gesture already are used in the glc and c class

[@erdemyuzer5302]

I really am shocked when Matt say that you can’t open the sunroof. Just slide.

[@lightmonkey1520]

He obviously learnt nothing in his GLC review because he did the exact same thing lol

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@lightmonkey1520GLC and AMG Maybach handled worse than even CLK 55 AMG.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@erdemyuzer5302agree.

[@alpacino688]

W213 was definitely the best and most elegant E-Class. Perfect skratch between modern elegance and mercedes spirit from old days

[@margauxlowery4324]

But prefacelift, FL is but ugly

[@alpacino688]

@@margauxlowery4324 definitely pre facelift!

[@GreatBroly]

I'd say the W212 facelift is the best looking one

[@margauxlowery4324]

@@GreatBroly Nah, looks so dated. w213 is the timeless elegance. But they fucked it up with the facelift :-D

[@8MunchenBayern8]

Nope, that’s the w212

[@drxsiickx]

When I see “high tech” I think of all the electrical problems as they age 😂😂

[@obimitt.]

well to be fair it's been this same argument for decades and yet still history shows modern cars were less prone to failure.

[@WetPig]

Leave the thinking to us in Eastern Europe, we will find a way to fix them.

[@omegaomega8714]

Or when the rat decides to enter the engine area after doing a line of coke

[@Hermitmaster]

"It looks like the car's extremely pleased to see me" 😂😂 my fav Matt W moment yet 😂😂

[@simonfunwithtrains1572]

Mercedes Starts at £50,000 but ends up at £75,000 by the time (weeks) you have spent trying to spec the model features you want! I like my old Mercedes from the 1980's, but have now switch to the Japanese for better reliability, cheaper servicing cost and more options factory fitted to fewer models.

[@firewaffle1]

Which 80s model did you have?

[@cyte5375]

Life is too short to drive boring japanese cars, yes its annoying to have to spec everything but their website is amazing and its really easy and quick.

[@kristians2704]

yeah but which japanese car is as good as the europeans? pretty much none

[@piercelawless2654]

​@@cyte5375life is too short to be able to afford one of these 💀

[@slowstaeb]

@@kristians2704 i mean... lexus?

[@burli81]

19:20 when Mat just passes your home in Vienna 😄

[@jenan9016]

The interior is excellent with minor parts of it using cheap plastic. I'm not a fan of fake exhaust and the new tail lights. But, damn, the new E-class is such a great car.

[@dnc3861]

Yes, I am working for Mercedes Benz AG in Sindelfingen Germany as application engineer for hybrid powertrains. I am really satisfied with our new line up, i think it is better then the older one (-2021) BUT, I also do not understand how can we put in some places so ugly plastics, when 95% of the interior have the highest quality standards. The AC panel at the back, the middle of the steering wheel and the indicators. Less then 0.1% of the material costs. I don t know who is the supervisor of that, but I hope we will get rid of him very soon. At my company cae (C 300 e) which i really love and I m proud of that, I hate these 3 elements.

[@SM-1010]

@@dnc3861 as an employee you should voice your thoughts and that of the customers (i own a few MB products and they're new decisions piss me off) this will bring change

[@Don-pk2uy]

​@dnc3861 merc has too much cheap plastics for the price

[@Semesty]

@@dnc3861 I also drove both the new e and s class and i have to say the interrior is exceptionally great this time but have my grimes with the exterior of the s class. It just looks too round and well behaved.

[@dd4886]

A hard disagree. The exterior is ok but the interior, just NO imho. Full of unnecessary gimmicks and implementations towards future in car surveillance. Yes, that cabin facing camera with internet access and zoom capability really bothers me. And all the distracting, glossy, unnecessary screens? And they cocked up the sunroof, one of the more important features in a luxury sedan.

[@nathanbull7790]

We really need a night time section of the reviews for the ambient lighting.

[@BullyBoxer]

Have to be honest, I never buy a brand-new car because of the technology it has. Generally, the technology is a second thought, as it gets a bit tired within a couple of years of ownership . As Someone that changes his car every five years I really am more interested in the drive, spec , power and the styling tbh.

[@oanaandriuca2936]

MERCEDES

[@a.c.7541]

My 1st car was a golf in that same color waaay back in 1992 😊

[@elmehdiomari798]

everything about this car is blooming lovely (as Mat says), except two things; the front headlights and the touch buttons

[@Techinvestor567]

The headlights look better than in the last generation😅

[@iani_2020]

Actually excepts everything, because this E class is a real trunk. Good news for you, it has angry birds, so now you can be proud of that.

[@jamielaw277]

I like the new features but I feel that the previous model was far better looking and the overall design was not in need of a change.

[@Lukerr239]

and then if they didnt change it, people would be like "nuuuuh nothing new". You cant please every Yotube, Facebook, Tiktok-armchair car reviewer

[@an-dr6eu]

@@andrewduffin5455 and people are allowed to shit on opinions too

[@MohammedAli-ng7rm]

there is always an idiot cribbing about prev gen 😂

[@randomdude1191]

@@an-dr6eu and people are allowed to shit on those opinions of opinions too

[@brandonseawright1404]

😂

[@adkka9141]

India has the long wheelbase version which looks stunning and the rear seat is unmatched

[@gedaman]

Gorgeous color. Mercedes-Benz has done it again. Everytime a new E-Class comes out I’m smitten.

[@RobV-vy3mb]

Exterior of this new E-class + interior of new 5 series = instant buy

[@matmul4850]

Yea exterior of the new 5 series is not good. Shame

[@JStryker7]

The most high tech isn’t exactly what I look for in a car. I prefer driving and luxury. This tech is not luxury. It’s a cheap excuse for the removal of quality physical controls and actual design effort

[@CharlesRamirez-r8v]

The best Mercedes review I've seen. So far I'm only using this review. Thanks for your work!

[@SpritSlash]

This color is absolutely gorgeous.

[@markuslc1888]

digital light, airmatic, burmester sound and rear wheel steering are top notch. the quality of the materials used inside, especially compared to the previous gen. are a huge disappointment. where posh wood, real metal and leather have been, now you get glossy black painted hard plastics, silver painted plastics instead of real metal...in exchange the price went up massively.

[@aynebu6301]

First time I've seen the new IWC Ingenieur on someone's wrist, looks very nice,... good choice👍

[@paganizondar1295]

Thanks for sharing that. Didn’t even notice.

[@billygtheonly]

I still miss the era when not every single new car had to have merged tail lights, makes them look cheap and generic.

[@Kronos0999]

The rear looks like a cheap knock-off of a cheap knock-off Chinese brand. Ironically, now the knockoff brands look like classy German cars.

[@vladislavdimitrov4646]

Light bars are stupid trend

[@adimasguntur]

New 5 series tail lights is not merged and yet it looks cheap as F

[@zezom3341]

I think it looks great

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@adimasgunturso cheap like the Shelby GT350R?

[@Ashley_van_Schooneveld]

I think the MB E-class and the BMW 5 hit the sweet spot of tech, luxury and performance.

[@cricho15]

How can a touch-only solution achieve this? The operation is imprecise, uncomfortable and unsporty. A tenth of a second becomes 5 seconds of negotiating with Alexa or driving 150m blind. That's a big step backwards and completely unacceptable in this price range. In my circle of friends, people are now buying used cars with few kilometers or have switched to Lexus and Genesis. Audi, BMW & MB are de facto neither premium nor sporty today.

[@gertwoumans8082]

I love your review, very honest and you're not over impressed by the badge. Calling out the plastics and seat/steering controls is necessary! Thanks!!

[@EaZy_7]

This looks more like a S class than a E class

[@purwantiallan5089]

Or S Class more than even C.

[@sandangcobo2154]

Lets be honest now, manufacturers are now losing an innovation on designs

[@porvoonosho]

Not the Koreans and French.

[@timonxDlol]

I think Mercedes does it right. At the moment all manufacturers that try to innovate too much with their Design fuck up hard - like BMW. This E class here looks insanely good and elegant compared to absolutely every competitor

[@cockshield]

@@timonxDlol I wouldn't say BMW are innovating... I'd call it copying... from Skoda.

[@alphonsusho8962]

Except Toyota! While other cars were innovating they just produce boring yet reliable cars. Now everyone is building generic looking cars that’s not reliable, and toyota is still building reliable but very innovative designs.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@Corgi_faxthe S Class 2023 version i think has 500+ bhp. And its way more managable than the AMG Maybach.

[@gmubl]

More like a facelift of the existing model than a brand new model. Outside kinda look the same with the new interior from the EQS.

[@wonderonegaz]

Mercedes have done a fantastic job on this car. And that beautiful quilted leather. I wish we get more colour interiors in the UK - it's almost always black.

[@aayazahmed5389]

Are you stupid? The giant lcd dashboard is a trash.

[@loriancinder7040]

actually, I think even mercedes lost it's touch, next we're gonna have a glass skyscraper like cars.

[@paganizondasroadster1660]

Don’t use your phone while driving but a car has 3 screens larger than a tablet and a mobile phone. With a zoom and angry bird app. They should change that law at this point.

[@TheEchelon]

All of which you can only use when stationary...

[@kamilzielinski1303]

The screen looks so dirty at 0:06 😩

[@superolo]

8:02 I love how the whole panel moves when you use the buttons. Quality car

[@simonde8091]

The whole panel literally is the button. It is only one and the selection is over capacitive differentiation.

[@Mandinka711]

At least it doesn't show finger prints too badly.... 😮

[@heinman6250]

It’s supposed to do that

[@ayushmanagrawal3428]

That colour is one of the best to have ever lived on any car. Just perfect

[@SDADanCars]

Can't wait to test it :)

[@713vinh]

I absolutely agree with your verdict. This car is the sweet spot for Mercedes.

[@brandonchutt312]

Too bad they ruined the interior

[@713vinh]

I love the interior of this car. It's elegant and very luxurious!

[@brandonchutt312]

@@713vinh Its alright but in comparison to last year's interior it's absolute garbage. A bunch of glossy plastic, a laggy touchscreen in the middle that will age terribly, little physical controls. The old interior was based on the s class, covered in leather and with that piano lacquer wood trim. At least they still have the exterior working for them but still such a shame

[@ChrisGBusby]

Opening shot of the interior at 6 seconds. Fingerprint hell! What a mess.

[@Porsche1969]

Shut up, dude!

[@bwdrives]

You’ll never be able to leave the house without a microfiber and glass cleaner haha

[@ChrisGBusby]

@@bwdrives considering the number of anti fingerprint coatings around on phones and tablets, it's a major quality fail.

[@sparko58]

As soon as I saw these door handles I knew what the issues would be. That’s a straight up deal breaker for me, making the simplest thing difficult.

[@hemi-pwer2639]

They are not that difficult to open I feel the complaint is over exaggerated. I work on these cars and those handles don't act up that often unless you fumble the handle open and close multiple times to play with it

[@TheIceMurder2]

He just doesn't know how to open it.

[@kidodakid8861]

He over exaggerated. There are multiple cars with that Same door handle

[@isbuayne]

Just get rid of those screens and its a cool car

[@antoniohagopian213]

WHY JUST WHY do all the "interactive" parts flex and move so much?? This isn't a build quality problem, they designed it this way. And I can't understand why.

[@chartreux1532]

I do like this over the new C-Class, they also said the AMG Version of the new E-Class will still get a V8 (paired with an Electric Motor) So Kudos to Mercedes for that! Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

[@constantinbocker5726]

Didnt they say the AMG will get a v6 with a hybrid system? Pretty sure Matt said that in the CLE video, because that car will get the same engine.

[@ahok101]

The new one will get an inline v6 not a v8

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@constantinbocker5726AMG and CLK 55 AMG ever have those V6 Hybrid tune.

[@chartreux1532]

@@constantinbocker5726 I can*t find anything on Mercedes using an inline or a V6 in the E-Class AMG Model but instead the same V8 Hybrid as in the new S Class AMG

[@margauxlowery4324]

This is getting 6zyl hybrid in the AMG trim

[@ExiledExia]

This car is gorgeous. As a BMW fan, I like the look of this car more than the new 5 series.

[@pwj86772]

Are you blind?

[@lizparks1662]

​@@pwj86772I think you are blind friend, he's right. This looks much better than the new 5 series, that thing is just goofy

[@JaydenAndrewsTech]

They should've given it the infotainment of the SL63 or the latest C class. That EQS interior is just horrid.

[@favour8476]

Totally agree, the interior is just bare , nothing too special, besides the neon lights

[@tesla_models]

Yes like mee

[@bpt13242]

Verde silverrrrr love the color💚

[@Shervin100Krm]

that "FREE SIDE MOOD, YA" had me dying

[@EricNoi-m5]

Matt is always gonna "Take it for a drive" because HE IS MATT WATSON!!!🔥🔥🔥😂

[@muhammadsalmanumer8136]

And you’re watching carwow

[@shaniapearcey]

Mat

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

That dash arrangement looks like a right dog’s dinner.

[@Bobisuruncle54]

What's the next step for the branding, to make the whole car in a 3 pointed star shape?

[@boondockbwoy14]

Seems like it 😂😂

[@vindevhunta4905]

Not sure about those rear lights....I love the outgoing e53 coupe

[@donnerschwein]

The first E-Class to actually look bad ass

[@cliffburtonnkardesiyim3725]

Former e class has a firmer suspension setting than the BMW 5 series. I wonder how things changed in the new gen cars

[@hazelmasenda534]

I love the tech in this car. It shows how impressive Mercedes Benz cars are.❤❤

[@tylerh188]

10:35 the door handles might be a dealbreaker for many who are considering the new e-class

[@Michael-wh5np]

Actually they are easy to use... The small bit on the handles is for locking the car. To open them just push them or swipe and they will always open automatically if you approach the car after being away further than 3m

[@tylerh188]

@@Michael-wh5np the door handles pop out automatically when you approach the car through bluetooth on your phone or keyfob? Wouldn't imagine it being reliable 100% of the time

[@dzonikg]

i have BMW and few days ago with my stuff in it even food that should be in refrigerator trunk fail to open..it want open on remote,want open on button ..want open at all...my windows were down at moment and windows did not want to get up also ..and it just started to rain ..there is no key to manually open ,you cant also access it try back seat. When i fold seats there is a metal plate ..i tomorrow take it to mechanic and guess what..mechanic sad that 99% fuse blow but fuse is IN THE TRUNCK THAT CANT BE OPEN ..there is on youtube some hack how to open it when 12V battery dies but that want work becase fuse died so power want go because of fuse..so its still in the shop with my food which for probably smell like death and cloth stuff in it But at least door handle were manual and they worked,if they were like this they would also not work

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@dzonikgthe door on that car also apparently struggled to pull back down.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@tylerh188agree. It kinda reminded me to Saleen S7 for some reason.

[@kshark7934]

16:59 "I think this is just a cycle-path" said the psychopath

[@barrybennett1292]

I have an E55 AMG and at first I thought the door locking had an issue too. But, it depends on your settings and how you lock it. Especially if you hit the remote lock twice to make sure it locked. It will not open after doing that unless you unlock it with your remote, etc. first. Not sure what the reason is, but it is consistent once you know what's making it happen.

[@Screaming-Trees]

I like this car. I like the ridiculous screen. I know the ventilating/massaging seats will be amazing and the driver assists will make highway driving no longer a pain. It's got just about the perfect amount of self driving tech to solve all of the problems that I have on the road. I like the styling. The interior design. And the plug in hybrid version is a fantastic idea. Can drive to work and back every day on battery power but I never have to worry about charging and such on a road trip. Brilliant. Perfect car for me for now. Won't be the most exciting drive but I can live with that. I can't wait to test drive it and see what it's like. Basically a great bridge until electric is in better shape. We typically hang on to our cars for over 5 years so this is kind of perfect for us wanting to just sit on the fence a bit.

[@blaisekayumbu2825]

The only E class review i was waiting for 🔥

[@Mr11ESSE111]

There will be lot of problems for owners with this door handles especially at winter times, Tesla already have lot of problems in more cold areas and Mercedes could be much worse in that and as we see they already have now at this video and its not winter freeze time

[@kidodakid8861]

You do know this type of door handles are dqmn near everywhere right

[@Mr11ESSE111]

@@kidodakid8861 so lot of problems with them especially at winter times and where is mor colder and as we see Matt already have now problems and its not winter time !! so lot of electrnic problems will be and that means payments&repairs

[@questionyourself718]

@@kidodakid8861 damn near everywhere? Literally only on new mercedes and some electric cars 😂 no other car has them. And they are already making problems.

[@King-Mario]

​@@Mr11ESSE111The door handles are heated.

[@romanovmarkelyon1021]

Why are car makers pushing these retracting door handles so hard? No one fucking asked for them.

[@SRGjr16]

If it was chrome on the side and chrome diamond cut alloys it would look Amazing

[@Puddles1]

The last best Mercedes-Benz that was made is the W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and dam thats one beautiful car , and the last car with no creaking plastics like now every Mercedes Benz is

[@berlinerphilharmoniker5693]

11:56 that nasty shock had me 😂😂😂

[@jhewitthunt]

"go right ahead and buy it" that was a major surprise considering how much you were slating it earlier in the video 😉 I think your going soft in your old age Mat 🤣 It was very very rare you gave cars the "buy" rating, but it seems quite common now old chap. We want ruthless Mat back 👍

[@mart_en]

Brilliant looking car with much better proportions than the new BMW 5 series with its ridiculous long frontal overhang. The dashboard is a bit too high tech and shiny for me but it's an ( expensive ) extra anyway. Standard is a nice decor element which obviously doesn't distract the driver.

[@vladislavdimitrov4646]

Agree about the front overhang of the 5 series but this is far from brilliant looking. This headlights are hideous for an E-class

[@mart_en]

@@vladislavdimitrov4646 The exclusive line looks much better and more elegant than the other two lines with that that black mask around the front grill. I was also more referring to the overall shape of the car, not so much about special details.

[@mart_en]

@@Corgi_fax The shape of the A and E class have absolutely nothing in common except for the fact that both have a three box design and 4 doors. Everything else is completely different in shape. The A class sedan has a huge overhang in the front, shark nose, small distance from front wheel to front door and a tiny overhang in the rear. The e class has a very short frontal overhang, straight grill, long distance from front tire to front door ( prestige zone ) and a large overhang in the rear. Two sedans couldn't look more different ...

[@spymelon32]

“Looks like the car’s pleased to see me” 💀💀💀💀

[@Raouf-qk2ye]

I know those screens are gorgeous, but imo the 2023 e class model, the big screen in the interior was perfect

[@RubydRillz]

I love this car, and the interior design gave it a mad touch touch too

[@UnuAltu.]

You know Matt's life is pretty blummin' good when he ditches the plasticky smartwatch for the new iwc ingineur ! Handsome watch btw!

[@thatoneguy5903]

I can't explain how much I'm in LOVE with how this new E class looks on the outside. It makes me want to scream!! But the inside is cool, yet lacking. My 2019 has long slabs of polished wood, with a nice aluminum speaker on it, lights, and just feels 100% solid. 2024 definitely has more plastic inside :(

[@martinsvensson6884]

It looks ridicuous with the Zorro mask around the headlights and grille...

[@ash2730]

Are you a child?

[@thatoneguy5903]

@@ash2730 A 20 year old child in a W213 E class, correct.

[@thatoneguy5903]

@@martinsvensson6884 Pig snot looked terrible on Beamers till they started driving around too.

[@martinsvensson6884]

@@thatoneguy5903 Pig snot? What's that? My only complaint is the horrible Zorro mask. Only possible to order it in black now. To mask it.

[@jazzarito]

The sunroof absolutely does open, you have to slide your finger from front to back. You just pushed the ventilation button.

[@Cars.]

Budget MAYBATCH

[@seinsmeld13]

I fully agree with your verdict Mat.I'd buy one.🥶

[@Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj]

When those screens are off the car just looks like a fingerprint test machine

[@bonganidavidbaloyi8497]

👌🏽 Great review Matt, you did just to this car compared other reviews I have watched, it's a shame that Mercedes would go for cheap plastic in the interior of such an expensive car. Design is beautiful and I agree with your verdict as for the door 🚪 handles BMW got it right.

[@patcol82]

You have to slide your finger to open the sunroof

[@bruh7336]

"One last thing to check, do the rear windows go all the way down?" NOPE! WE AIN'T MOVIN' NOWHERE!

[@swugjay7189]

"Oouu... looks like the car is pleased to see me" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@DJL78]

Fully loaded still $100,000

[@da_meme_guy_2010]

"Because I'm Matt Watson, And you're Watching carwow!" Never gets old

[@purwantiallan5089]

Matt Watson never gonna get old for that. 😂

[@justuskarlt8625]

2016-2018 was the best infotainment s class/ e class/ cls

[@dospalmascb]

I'm a Driving Instructor and even in my little Corsa the car randomly starts answering questions I have asked my Pupils. Love this E class thogh.

[@adityasakalekar5175]

When it's a budget s class and comes no where near your budget

[@gauravsen3040]

Honestly, I have always been a fan of the e-class. And I like this one too overall, the design and shape is beautiful. However, some of the automation with the vents, the climate control, and some others are just pointless. Further, I would have liked it if there was a feature to permanently turn off the voice assistant unless needed. Personally, I do not really use it at all. Maybe there is, but I am not sure of it. Finally, those sunblinds or sunvisors for the driver and passenger are absolutely horrendous. They are just pathetic. There was once a time when Mercedes used to have two sets of visors, one for your side too. The quality is just appalling. With regards to the door handles, I do not mind the flush handles, but it is just unnecessary complexity which could have been avoided. Yes, it does improve efficiency overall, but really not that necessary. I am sure the car would have been perfectly fine without it. Finally with the mood lighting dancing to the music, I hope there is a setting to disable it (must be, I am not sure of it as this is the first review I have seen), because I think that is very distracting for the driver, and might be so for many passengers too.

[@hakongussiasjohnsbraten3484]

Everything is pretty much adjustable, and so is the voice assistant. It's quick and easy to turn it off, just go into settings and disable the "Hey Merceces" feature, then if you want to use it just click the button on the wheel.

[@no.planman]

Cars pretty much become oversized iPads on wheels. I'm curious how these will hold up. As long as these screens don't break, I can imagine they'll be outdated within a couple of years and won't help on the second hand market.

[@bmstylee]

Given people replace tech devices every 6 months in 2 years dated will be an understatement.

[@daviddrake5906]

Looks excellent. Not sure the camouflage green colour would be appropriate for rural areas

[@thegamingt-rex5363]

The german accent caught me off guard😂