This premium car should surely make for a comfortable ride? In this video I go over some of the good and bad points of owning this car.
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@Nevexo2874 жыл бұрын
I could put up with everything... expect that STEERING WHEEL.
@harveysmith1004 ай бұрын
It's no good moaning about having things standardised when you don't understand Mercedes. Handbrake, a standard Merc handbrake for decades. Indicator stalk with wiper included. Standard Mercedes for decades. There is something so reassuring for any E Class owner when buying a newer one. Everything that is right is still the same.
@wouterh57294 жыл бұрын
Wow really didn't expect this car to have a manual
@nightmare82924 жыл бұрын
Yeah they are really rare...
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
I was surprised they were popular too.
@armanzakwan18982 жыл бұрын
My grandfather had this car, bought it second-hand after selling his W203. Had it for a couple of years. My grandfather was always a fan of Mercedes ever since he was young and he would use a Merc even before my mother was born. However, it was only after he died did we find out that the seller of the W212 never informed the original owners about the sale of the car. So, the seller got commission money (ftom the owners) and sale money (from my grandfather). In the end, we had to give the car to the police for further investigation and was returned to the owner (I think). Turns out the seller guy targets old rich people and tricks them for their money. To this day, the seller is still free as there was no proof that he did it. My aunt says its because he never gave out any sort of receipts to my grandfather or the other people he scammed. Kinda upset that there's no longer a Merc in the family but oh well, nothing you could really do about it.
@ConquerDriving2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that. In the UK you can do a HPI check on vehicles before you buy them to check their history.
@Ruthless1212 жыл бұрын
Cool story bro
@m47kr3nt0n4 жыл бұрын
Wow Richard, I'm very surprised that you're actually an automobile mogul.
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
Haha, yes I do know a bit too much about cars.
@khalsa73322 жыл бұрын
I got Merc E250 CDI auto...2011...great motor... why will...someone even...think of buying a manaul transmission car...of that big executive brand....sounds bazarre... At the first place...why would Mercedes even bother to install manaul transmission...on an executive brand..-? Dont make any sense at all....
@pacman2k14 жыл бұрын
who would get a e-class with manual? you need to get the automatic 7g tronic
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
I have to agree.
@0zyris6 ай бұрын
I have one of these approaching 92,000 miles but in automatic. I find the steering very positive on mine. I have it on the slightly softer ride setting which, while still very responsive, is really comfortable. I got the onboard entertainment system reading off an external hard drive via the USB port in the glove compartment, giving me hundreds of albums to listen to. I find the car super responsive and very quick off the mark powering up the A41 from the M25, it doesn't feel like a big car at all, despite being as long as my old XJ6 which was really sluggish. There are actually quite a few nice extras, such as the turning front lamps which follow the steering as you go round corners, the auto dipping headlamps and the heated side mirrors, to name just a few. You are right about the brakes. I had to do an emergency stop on the M25 from 82 mph after a van suddenly moved out from in front of me to reveal a stationery vehicle in the outside lane ahead. I hit the brakes hard at the same instant as checking the rear view mirror to see what was behind me. The ABS did its thing and I came rapidly to a halt with breathing room to spare. The car was so definite and well behaved on the tarmac I was in 100% control at all times. I had the E220 model before this one on which I did 275,000 miles and only got rid of that because the replacement fuel injectors refused to code. Like this one is now, that was almost like a new car when I sadly got rid of it. I am hoping that my E250 will be the last car I will ever need to own, as I am now 70 and don't use the car every day any more. I love it!
@Spac83 жыл бұрын
If the handbrakes that hard there's something pretty wrong with that. They're meant to ratchet about 5 or six click and be really easy on the leg. I love them, better than an electronic handbrake.
@kosiekoos94082 жыл бұрын
Mercedes manual gearbox lasts forever. Extremely reliable. Ideal on a used car. The steering reacts slow cos at high speed u dont want sensitive steering. I love my merc
@ReeDo0x3 жыл бұрын
Nice car, but is missing de exterior styling package! The package includes: two visible exhauts,sport suspension,beter brakes.
@sweden-zoerenault74034 жыл бұрын
The car in this test was not the best option, Avantgarde+Manuell is a bad kombination. My W212 Modelyear 2010 (as you can see on my youtube channel) is an Elegance with comfortsuspension, 16" wheels and Automatik, 200 cdi 136 hp and cremebeige interior with walnut panels.
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@bjarnieinarsson34723 жыл бұрын
lol.. ranting about manual shifting car when no-one with some sense would buy manual and complaining about petals sitting like a 80year old lady..
@maxll60824 жыл бұрын
Love these car reviews!
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@khalsa73322 жыл бұрын
No footbrake is neither hard...but rather is great innovative mercedes's idea...of saving space for pitting handbrake somewhere...
@Н.С-ч9л3 жыл бұрын
My dad's car is the previous model,the w211 and he is been driving it for almost ten years now. It's a facelift w211 e280 cdi om642 V6 with 190 hp, RWD and a manual gearbox. It's great for some fun,but it's a Mercedes after all and the steering is so slow to react, that you can easily fall asleep while you're turning. Still it's been really reliable motorway cruiser,and my dad once said,that he'll keep forever.
@geo2472 Жыл бұрын
Who ever buys a manual merc? Oh I see 😂
@tobyntoby3 жыл бұрын
These car reviews are fantastic! I'm enjoying it more than your already great tutorial videos. More please!
@ConquerDriving3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Unfortunately the reviews aren't popular.
@tiergartenmusic4 жыл бұрын
Mercedes have fallen so far since the classic Bruno Sacco-era cars of the 1980s and early 90s. I’m talking about the W-126 (S-Class), W201 (190), W-124 (E-Class) and R129 (SL). Those cars were perhaps lacking in frills, but thoughtfully and tastefully designed, built impeccably and massively over-engineered to seemingly last forever.
@nightmare82924 жыл бұрын
No they have not. They still make excellent cars.
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
Yes, Mercedes don't build them like they used to.
@0zyris6 ай бұрын
There are very good reasons why E Class Mercs have for years been the most popular car used by taxi drivers across the UK and Europe. Efficiency and reliability with executive style at a really good price, especially second hand. Parts are readily available in the odd event they do need repair and don't cost a fortune to fix if you find a good non-dealer mech. Sadly they are no longer the car of choice for taxi drivers in London any more due to the need for changing to electric.
@jetstream4542 жыл бұрын
The problem you have with the steering is odd, and I'd attribute that to worn bushings or something. My experience with the W212 is that the steering is vague yes, but very sharp and whilst it has a deadzone in the middle, is quick to respond from that point.
@khalsa73322 жыл бұрын
What petty stuff this guy is moaning about....-??!! Its damn very natural thing for anyone...whenever jumping in a car of different make...it does take some time...before one get used to the controls of that very car....whats the undue fuss about it..-!! Means this guy...is unduely wasting time...in chatting stupid ...whereas he should be rather focusing on Cars engine permormance,power-bhp-etc etc
@Ruthless1213 жыл бұрын
Youre driving local, it does the job nicely but this car is more of a motorway cruiser
@ConquerDriving3 жыл бұрын
I would disagree, a Merc E class should be comfortable in the city too. This had the worst ride I've recently experienced.
@johnbates6063 жыл бұрын
You can customise all the beeping from the sensors rear and front
@hafiz83794 жыл бұрын
How would you do a hill start in a car like that especially if you also have to set the gas to not stall. How would you operate the parking brake
@nightmare82924 жыл бұрын
Most ”modern” C- and E-class Mercs have hill start assist.
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
Same as a normal hill start but you would release the handbrake with the handbrake release lever near the steering wheel.
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
@John Bell the class of car is certainly for me. But the 5 series is so much better in my opinion. Better manual if you want a manual, better steering by a long way and better ride quality and handling. The Mercedes does have better quality materials inside but the i drive is better.
@khalsa73322 жыл бұрын
I dont understand....whats the issue with these presenters or anchors of these car review documantaries....,they should be giving honest & practical review to the viewers..!!.But to me..they just mostly happen to be undue chatty-cum-mouthy/gobby..with no logical reviewing...I had this car since 7 yrs...& trust me I loved this very merc's innovative idea of hidden footbrake which is very practical plus hidden plus saves loads of space...rather i hate handbrakes at the middle of consoles or central glovebox
@stefanyotcev54794 жыл бұрын
so let me get this straight... you buy a manual avantgarde and then you rant on about the car being a manual avantgarde for 5 minutes?
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
Not my car.
@Ruthless1212 жыл бұрын
Not our problem.
@nvr50734 жыл бұрын
Hi loving the reviews, I also passed my driving test yesterday! Thanks for your videos.
@maxll60824 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and well done!
@nvr50734 жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving Thank you! I also watched the video of your vx220 very entertaining and what a car!
@garethfullbert904 жыл бұрын
mr conquer driving have a new expensive car
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
I've already sold this one, I have a business that buys and sells cars.
@hafiz83794 жыл бұрын
In soviet Russian driving conquers you
@TheM2752 жыл бұрын
Wow what an awful review..
@Jesko_VRS4 жыл бұрын
4:55 You looked a lot like Prime Jim Carrey out there 🤣
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
I have heard that before. The mask was one of my favourite films as a small boy.
@Jesko_VRS4 жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving It's a compliment nonetheless, great videos, subbed👍🏼
@mentor_bajrami2 жыл бұрын
I got e220 2009 automatic with distronic package. I can follow the car in front and stop if the car stops when u use cruise control. Just look for the car which has the options and don’t settle for less
@gamestree53184 жыл бұрын
could u review 5 series pls
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
I only review what cars I get in stock. Although I know somone with a G30 5 series.
@rudinam24094 жыл бұрын
Please review good small cars for new drivers. Love your videos
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
If I have them, I'll review them. I'm currently reviewing the cars I have in stock.
@gamestree53184 жыл бұрын
more car reviews
@samahkhader44534 жыл бұрын
i love it
@StuartChau5004 жыл бұрын
On the note of sportier cars, review a VX220... more specifically one with a fully forged engine and individual throttle bodies😂
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
Haha, there is someone who has already done that. Search JayEmm vx220.
@Mr330d4 жыл бұрын
500NM torque & Manual 😍
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
It was plenty quick enough.
@dave-huston-dublin3 жыл бұрын
Melumium car review, Result, It's not a BMW, The W212 are fabulous cars, you just don't know how to drive it.
@ConquerDriving3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, but I don't remember a car that dealt with bumps as badly as that one did which was my main disappointment. I was looking forward to a comfy ride. It felt like a badly lowered car but the suspension looked standard and original - it is possible I was wrong. I'm sure a version with different suspension would have been better.
@dave-huston-dublin3 жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving You began the review with negative comments, It's important you know the difference between Avantgarde and Elegance before you knock the vehicle, Its like knocking an M5 for having hard suspension, Just Silly.
@sonefri2 жыл бұрын
Manual on a E-class 🤦🏻♂️
@radiradev17433 жыл бұрын
It’s good to buy Mercedes Benz E2009 diesel at 175km ??
@ConquerDriving3 жыл бұрын
Buy on condition and history. The engines can go a long way.
@ciaranwhite27634 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at buying one of them with 150k miles ans its 2009. Would anyone reccomend or are they money pits?
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
They will cost you money, but I wouldn't consider it a money pit as they're don't go wrong. I would say the manual gearbox is Mercedes weakest link.
@ciaranwhite27634 жыл бұрын
@@ConquerDriving really? Yeah because it was between that and an e60. The timing chain is changed on alot of them now ans advertised as so, but they can be very troublesome. In what way do you think the merc will cost me?
@zetacrucis6814 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for you to say 'ballet' for Pavarotti 0:48 ;-D
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
Haha, that would work too.
@christianroberts41843 жыл бұрын
2 door coupe?
@gamechanger74094 жыл бұрын
Why everyone is saying that this Mercedes is stiff? Is it really that stiff or is it because of suspenssion
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
That particular model is very stiff. I really didn't like it.
@reljajokic52474 жыл бұрын
Don't listen to them, i have the same engine with 5 gear automatic transmision avantgard model and its very comfortable, but it is a little bumpy on bad road
@danielteyehuago16334 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing it
@saching27534 жыл бұрын
madness
@samahkhader44534 жыл бұрын
i have station opel astra...manual car
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
I think the Astra is quite good, despite them having a reputation for being bland.
@ahydershoaib1074 жыл бұрын
Great video 👌🏽
@ConquerDriving4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TillWeDisappear3 жыл бұрын
it sounds more like pointing out things you don't like rather than things that are wrong with it
@ConquerDriving3 жыл бұрын
I expect a smooth and quiet ride in a prestige segment E car. It was a big disappointment for me especially compared to the 5 series. It's better on a fast smooth road but it should be comfy everywhere.