My HONEST opinion of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class

[@reubenmadiah7786]

For me, the headlights were a let down. It’s frustrating that they facelifted the GLE to have the double eyebrow drls, to then remove it from the e class, or at least made it less prominent.

[@alexzhou7]

Reuben Madiah worst part is that they’re going to do the same with the s class

[@tylercouture216]

There just making tiny small medium large a class there all ugly cooperate design copy and pasted

[@ramizfs]

You are so right, that's exactly what I was thinking. I liked the idea of giving the "E" line a reasonable distinctive feature, but they just ruined it making it less remarkable

[@siebenoel705]

Looks like a stretched out a-class to me...

[@carlosandleon]

i think it just looks like a mercedes. If they haven't announced the new model I wouldn't have known even if I saw one right in front of my eyes on the street. It's so bland and boring

[@itsgerardchin]

Yes it doesn't feel like an executive... It's one thing to look like a shrunken S-Class, but another to look like a stretched out A-Class...

[@davemeese6788]

More like a b class tbh

[@Eatprepd]

Or maybe the A class looks like a shortened E class. Who cares the A class is nice. It's just E class customers that are getting butt hurt that poorer a class owners are getting good for their money

[@siebenoel705]

ak0792 the new a-class was revealed way before the e-class though

[@konigarthur9122]

The edgy styling from Bruno Sacco was by far the best designs, Mercedes-Benz ever had. Old typical mafia cars.

[@paolo-px9gm]

I agree and would say innovative classy by those times. Nothing to do with miserable wortless criminal people's tastes

[@tylercouture216]

@@paolo-px9gm besides the mafia using them in there fleets in abundance

[@SDav21]

The W212 facelift had a strong character while also looking super classy and elegant with its more squared off but rounded edges.

[@agaprojekte5]

Rear design is like Japanese cars.

[@rosat182]

I have a W212 facelift and agree

[@MartinS1212]

The new E-class is just something you understand when you own it. It’s a hilarious car and the closer you look the more love you’ll recognize they put in every detail. Awesome car the E-Class 2021❤

[@djstanojevic]

9:17 Now it looks like an Audi A6 from 2005.

[@keloduma]

Yes but I like it

[@yes8032]

🤮 now the facelift even looks better

[@emranize]

Lol true

[@melo3814]

Previous e class looked way better from the outside imo. Looked more elegant and "agresive", especially from the front. The interior is better tho.

[@georgythomas8451]

If you consider the previous gen model as a man, This new gen looks like a female version of the car

[@melo3814]

@@georgythomas8451 100% agreed

[@tobi101c]

True

[@Hyrppa95]

@@georgythomas8451 Exatcly the opposite. The old one was inoffensive, the new one looks very aggressive.

[@SPQR101010]

2020 e class already looks old, the 2021 is much more modern, you people have no clue what you're talking about, go back to sleep.

[@RevenZeroDos]

Almost perfect, except for the back I think Mercedes hasn't brand identity lines for the backlights or the back in general. They charge it each generation

[@Turtleback8024]

Even the front looks like the A45. The back is so hideous you'd be forgiven for thinking Chris Bangle touched it. As for the DRL's (Daytime Running Lights), I've given up! Mercedes simply can't design headlamps period!!! Audi could help.

[@RevenZeroDos]

@@Turtleback8024 Audi could help, yep xdd

[@N54-]

Wtf did I just read

[@Twittavelli]

The car is getting softer like society's men. I like the 2020 way better.

[@rel6294]

@Sinh Thinh have a distinctive design is one thing, but trying too hard is another thing

[@NMRH258]

5:43 The 2021 E-Class looks like it's going to cry compared to the outgoing 2020 model.

[@jtm274]

When you redesigned the rear I couldn't help but see an Audi with a crazy bumper.

[@Mystic_Edge]

Lol

[@anoopmathew82]

agreed with you on the new GLE. The way it sits, proportions, fender bulges/flares and the more level hood to a more masculine broad shouldered look really did wonders for it. I was never a fan of GLE/ML designs prior to the current one and if you look at all of them lined up it's not like the new one is vastly different in it's design components/themes but in execution it is far better than previous iterations.

[@Rich_1]

Not sure about this redesign, but it's growing on me... i really appreciate the update on the new cars and the history behind the designs.. loving the videos keep it up

[@Superkiep]

New design is much, much better than the previous one. I kinda wish that they will come back with twin headlights someday as it was pretty unique and that one element made e-class stand out from other mid class sedans. Maybe you can do a front end redesign to show everyone how it would look like in your perspective?

[@jwrarmstrong]

A long time BMW owner I recently bought my first Mercedes (C43 sedan) and I love the way the taillights drip over the back corners of the car. If Mercedes give the C class the same horizontal taillights of the E class Then this will be my first and LAST Mercedes. Your tailights were much much better.

[@Fasdo7788]

Mercedes always changing their lines making second hand model look old. I like the way Audi and BMW evolve their lines instead of radical changes after just a few years.

[@isaaclim8645]

For me I'm the opposite.. I like how they take risks and it's always so refreshing to see an updated design look totally different.

[@alexzhou7]

Genji Takiya tbh it just looks like an A class. It looks cheaper than before

[@tylercouture216]

@@isaaclim8645 yes but they progressively look worst thing in no way looks better then the 2014-2016 E class

[@SDav21]

Not quite. Even though they change alot, it keeps it interesting and their designs are always great meaning even 10 year old models are still looking great.

[@LiamFlebu]

I feel the rear end of the new Mercedes E class brings back some of the classical proportions. I really like it and feel it fits bether into the family tree. My grandfather has a 2012 Mercedes E350 and I felt that the last E class didn’t look like had been developed from the past cars in the class, this new on I can really see the luxuries lines and slopes of the back that make me think: this is definitely a Mercedes.

[@NSX.R]

The rear of the 2021 E-Class is looking very similar to a modern Japanese sedan and your retro-redesign made it more like an E39 5-series. Not criticizing either designs (and I love seeing you doing your magic, that's why I'm here), just my perspectives and opinions. Keep up the good work!!!

[@irfanyxp3489]

True tho I thought the taillight is like some Japanese sedan...

[@millipekmez577]

8:03 so by solving the 'problem' you just decided not to sell e class in the USA anymore? because those lights in that small surface area cant pass the regulations. there is a reason why car brands don't let their designers to run wild. you did the same in the Ferrari video too and the result was a mix of a racecar bed and bathtub and don't forget by making the front sharper you violated another regulation(this time pedestrian) especially for the NA market. to be fair for the most of the time I agree with what you are saying and even coming from but in practice your answers to these 'problems' not really solving issues and creating new ones, costly ones. maybe I'm missing another point in your videos but by watching few ones this was the first impression I've got.

[@PauloAlexoliveira]

I have a 2017 E Class Coupe and it looks soo much better than the new version.

[@rbkfan200]

It went from looking like a C Class to looking like an A Class.

[@harbor742]

MB new design language started with new A-class, so... it's ok.

[@rosat182]

Lol

[@pgzzz]

I’ve just changed a 2017 model e class for the 2021 model. I absolutely love it.

[@Marrrrtin]

I like this new facelift better than the original 5th gen, but my modern favourite is still the 2013 facelifted 4th gen, it has some sharper bodylines, and is a bit boxier. Most current Mercs are too round and "melted cheese". This focus on more horizontal lights/graphical elements for the new 2020/2021 models is an improvement, but not a big step away from this roundness. Unfortunately, your redesign doesn't really help this, and doesn't remind me of an old E-class either. Props for giving it a go!

[@danort17]

Very first look at the tail lights reminded me so much of the RS5...

[@bliglum]

Nah, they look like they were lifted directly from the second generation Kia Forte.

[@aadilfaizal853]

Thought the same

[@KK001]

I dont see no rs5 anywhere on that car

[@p_enta5012]

Disappointed by the headlights. The GLE has very obvious double stripe DRLs, while this E class will look like a C class to other drivers because of the single stripe. You pay 40 grand more for the E class, why would you want people to think you got the cheaper C?

[@thegreatest6813]

I think the new Mercedes E-Class is one beautiful luxury salon and perfect in every way possible

[@zoerbra]

It’s awfull

[@Turtleback8024]

Hideous!!!

[@TheKingofdans]

I'm very disappointed. Doesn't look like an e class. Especially day time running lights. But audi are killing it though 🔥

[@TheKingofdans]

No gonna lie, it does look good at 2:55

[@mahvinong9925]

Doesn't look good . I was going to buy the new Mercedes, but, now that I see this , I will go to Bmw instead

[@foivosaaaaa9507]

@@mahvinong9925 what is your budget?

[@cyrilmatthew2995]

there was a time when all the different classes looked different and unique

[@poooooow]

True. The Backlights should not squint. They should look bold and strong.

[@christiandudakiritita7285]

There s one Thing i have to add : I think These powerdomes on the hood are a retro Design feature from The legendary Mercedes SL 300 😅

[@negroscolded3769]

facts.....he never mentioned it ... but i was thinking the Mercedes SL 300

[@thomasscholz8159]

6:05 I think we have about the same age and my theory is, that this "box-like" Mercedes' feel like the most Mercedes Benz is simply because they were the most common on the streets when we first recognized the different cars and car companies when we were kids.

[@jacobbio]

I love the new design of the e class. It doesn’t look like c class anymore and don’t get all the hate

[@carlosandleon]

I can't even tell the difference. It just looks like any Mercedes since 2014 or something

[@Marrrrtin]

Yes! Was too similar to the C Class before.

[@negroscolded3769]

@@carlosandleon SL 300

[@alexzhou7]

Yellow Circle however now it looks a A class. It looks cheaper than its predecessor

[@Marrrrtin]

@@alexzhou7 It's too large to look like an A Class, and the A Class has completely different headlights and taillights.

[@tjohnsonz]

Next month my lease is up on my 2018 E class. I have decided to buy it cuz the new one is BOO BOO... They should hire you for the redesign. Love what you did to the headlight. May I suggest you do photoshop a vintage model and display it. I bet it would look awesome..

[@AdarshBhachawat]

Mercedes was know for its elegance. I loved how it was so understated yet so elegant so stylish yet so pleasing to the eyes but now it looks like ( at least to me) it has lost that charm that elegance especially the tail lights the previous tail lights use to speak for the richness the luxury it use to make you feel like you are special. Now it seems like its overdone.

[@maxcorrea9334]

With that change, you absolutely perfected the car. Good taste and well done

[@danp9551]

Aren't those taillights placed too high on the car? Wouldn't it have looked more balanced if they were half-way between the top of the trunk lid and the bumper?

[@carlosandleon]

no

[@aml8997]

TSM, agree with you. I think though that the actual MB design language works generally its best in the upper ranges from E-Klass and up that down the range.

[@toniweak]

Hey TheSketchMonkey! What is your Opinion on dynamic Indicators? Desing-wise, Safety-wise, etc..

[@imakro69]

People like them, but something in their motion confuses me, dunno what, just that the reaction to normal blinkers is quicker, mb some day researches would find out why

[@gordontheman6151]

I really liked the W212. Especially the rear and rear shoulder line

[@automotiverenderings]

Nicely done - tasteful and retro. Now do the front. I hate the jelly bean headlights!

[@goncalorodrigues7103]

German saloons are getting bold on the design front (except the vw group) hope this experimentation will bring us some fresh wonders

[@detonator2112]

W212 facelift 2014-2016 had the best looking rear lights hands down. W212 facelift and W213 (2016 onwards) are pretty much similar from the front, especially the avantgarde/sports version. That looked much better than this front. The rear lights look like Audi. This is not an improvement at all.

[@alexgratzaTV]

the e class has always been a pretty huge car, this new styling makes it look slimmer than it actually is. Almost like a C-Class. Id love the styling to underline the imposing size of the car a little bit more, like the w124 or w210 for example.

[@luismasanchez9367]

Nice touch, but when you were changing the shape of the back lights cluster, it reminded me more to a 5-series of the 00's...

[@luismasanchez9367]

E39 more than to the E60...

[@ANathan123]

I like how it doesn’t look like a C-class anymore. I might be one of few that actually think this design is a much needed upgrade. Could it be better? Absolutely

[@ch6inre6ction11]

The back looks like the last gen which looked like old Hyundai Sonata tail lights. A moderate step back imo

[@mrsanducalculus]

Totally agree with the retro approach.

[@yanncouble]

It looks too much like a Aclass on the front .. dont u tnk. The previous one was way better to me.

[@IKhanNot]

The rear lights are a bit of a let down but overall the car still has that sporty look while still being restrained enough not to attract too much attention. The interior is awesome as it always has been and the matte paint options with dark colored rims for the E53 AMG look amazing. Driving characteristics of this generation of E Class is probably the best yet. I liked the W212 which felt solidly built and comfortable but didn't amaze me in any way.

[@gottliebdee263]

SketchMonkey has made some great design tweaks.

[@lackbush9575]

new E-class back looks more beautiful than new BMW 5 serious

[@PH1M0]

I like what you did with the tail lights 👍 I think they do that to attempt to visually widen the rear of the car, and it may not be as successful as they would like. (I think it also makes the rear look very similar to what everyone else is doing). You are right, your change does make the whole rear seem more like one piece (almost like a modern version of a kamm back) . Thanks!

[@Mikea6972]

Nothing beats the classic w212

[@sds2954]

This looks like a stretched A-Class. I think the pre facelifted model looks better. Eventhough you could barely tell it apart from the C and S-Cass. With the recently leaked S-Class pics, it seems the new S and C class will once again look like this facelifted E class.

[@ESISTTIGER]

The square redesigned taillights looks like a retro throw back to the 90’s era of merc luxury sedans

[@nickspaulding1511]

I like your designs better than original every time 👍

[@B0RRAC0]

Personally, I absolutely LOVED the w212 facelift with the lighting package ESPECIALLY with the V8 (E550)! That was the last true E class in my opinion! It didn't look like a big C class or a small S class! It had a look all it's own and will be missed! 😔

[@curiosidadesdegenis]

Like more the original lights design

[@CashMoney1M]

After you change it ..i think it doesn't look like a mercedes anymore...after that it looks like an japan car

[@Marrrrtin]

Agreed, reminds me of an 8th gen Honda Accord lol

[@CashMoney1M]

@@Marrrrtin yes after he changed the rear lights

[@Astke]

What I have noticed, is that he really likes a bit more old-school design in cars. More simple and less sleek designs. I honestly, prefer sleek and detailed light units over open and simple.

[@jeffreylim9968]

Hi , am Jeffrey just got my E300e today , love it .

[@unscripted7553]

It's good that Mercedes doesn't have a 'signature' styling.. unlike BMW or Audi's where the grilles and lights never change.. just the styling inside it does.. Mercedes cars have evolved from good old boxy looks to smooth, melty, curvy shapes.. and people have liked it..

[@CalvinK300]

I am very happy with my decision to buy my E-class coupe instead of waiting for the new model. I think the front and back are better looking than the new model. The interior of the new model is definitely an improvement except for the aircon vents. The outgoing models have the gorgeous turbine aircon vents and I really couldn’t understand why they were replaced with the bland horizontal vents in the new E-models. What a pity.

[@METTI1986LA]

The problem is not the tail lights but the front grill! In my opinion it should be a slight bigger (yes i said it)

[@mahmoudm4190]

This is first time I don't agree with you 100% Although, I agree with you that it need to redesign. because it doesn't look aggresive any more For me ... the best design over all e class is the facelift of w212 ....... who agree with me?

[@publicvoice2360]

So far Mercedes cars are designed so elegantly beautiful that it’s difficult to find any flaw. But I don’t prefer the new tail light design of current range as it looks lost in somewhere between classic and scientific.

[@ClaGaCla]

I don’t mind the rear so much, except that the bumper seems to be sticking out a bit too much compared to the tailgate. Kinda like that car has a fat ass. It’s the front I don’t like. I think the current generation of the E class (and most other Mercedes) are beautiful cars, very harmonious and elegant. And then they started introducing new models - A class, GLE, now the E Class as well - that do away with the eyebrow-like DLRs and replace them with these sharply bent ones. To me they look pinched. Like someone got their hands on a clay model and put the thumb on one headlight and the forefinger on the other and then pinched them together, distorting everything. Now these sharp DLRs don’t match the smooth curves of the rest of the car anymore. Also, I was very much a fan of the 1 eyebrow - 2 eyebrow - 3 eyebrow thing as you went up the ladder from compact to midsize to full size. Seems like that is pretty much gone now, too. Plus, the new headlights give the car a much more angry and...constipated?...expression instead of the refined one they had so far. All in all, I wish they hadn’t taken the design in this direction...

[@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252]

Your changes to the back of the car is a huge improvement. But for me the worst thing Mercedes has done for decades was to remove their famous grill with the three pointed star proudly hovering above from their sedans. They probably did this because they wanted to attract more younger buyer’s. Still I regard it as a mistake, but obviously only for their sedans and wagons. My favorite Benz by the way is the pagoda SL W113 line. Everything looks fabulous including the interior which looks so much more classy than the carbon interiors of today.

[@EMBEVIDEO]

They messed up the A-class and now the E-class. The shape of the tail lamps reminds me of the asian styled cars with all the floral designs and is so far away from what I expect from a Benz. Your design is much much better 👍

[@johnolaoluwa]

Your retro design looks the part, but times have changed and I like the new design a tide better. I don't know they won't hire you for their next design?

[@happygilmore2100]

I like your take on the back light, what do you think of the Mercedes Royale.

[@ultimatesteve]

i like the new design. mercedes always had some weird lines and headlight/taillight shapes in the past. i like how simple this is.

[@SniperKing261]

They should have added a touch of uniqueness to the front end to differentiate it more from the A-Class; at least keep the double-stripe headlights. This is supposed to be about two ‘steps up’ from the A.

[@alexgratzaTV]

i love your redesign!

[@Swagdemon.]

Hey! by any chance would you be able to redesign the disgusting looking new BMW 1 series? Would highly appreciate it!

[@gstrhoemgs4475]

What did you think about the new PEUGEOT 508 ?

[@richyyu]

So glad I still have my 2014 e coupe

[@contagiousingenuityagency5273]

Please redesign the rear end of a 2000-2006 Honda Insight.

[@TheQuirkyGarage1999]

👋🙂

[@contagiousingenuityagency5273]

@@TheQuirkyGarage1999 ;)

[@RAVI171175]

The face lift front view looks horrible for a new design. The outgoing model is better looking if I've got to compare both.

[@JBZofficial812]

I just don't think it looms as aggressive because of the headlights, i think every other design change is great tho

[@a_embleton]

W124 is a legend

[@LOST131100]

Opinion time. New gen design with curves and melting icecream theme is awful. I loved facelift W212, W213 is alright but facelift is just bad now. E coupe, S class coupe and C class are pretty much the same like Audi’s half brain designs. Why does CLS have the same front as A-class. And what’s up with the rear... Same goes for New E class - ugly headlight. CLA is the best looking car since it’s the only one where this rear design template worked, and GLC too. Boxy Mercs looks much better imho. GLE especially coupe looks like a bubble, and not in a pagani Tear shape way, just piece of jelly or goo. Fingers crossed for C and S

[@eliasodblad]

It looks like a modernised E-class W212, I love it!

[@pianova5825]

Please also make a redesign of the front and please show us different angles of this redesign

[@marcelhandsome6042]

The W124 designed by Bruno Sacco still the best never been bettered! and that includes the W124 estate!

[@MrSamsam911]

the 2020 current model is disappointing to me cuz it looks like a slightly bigger C. This new one at least brings back the rear horizontal lights from the 8th gen model which sets it apart from it's sisters. would be nice if they found an integration for the double headlights too

[@KingKongKurt]

Im getting saab 9-5 vibes from the revision ot the rear end

[@haroldb2663]

Nice job on the taillights

[@googleaccount6931]

It’s gonna take some getting used to but tbh I prefer the pre refreshed model

[@-Muhammad_Ali-]

Of the recent Mercedeses W212 pre-facelift was the most impressive one

[@Mahmoud.Jehad.Nassan]

Do the front aswell plz tho it's impossible still deserves a try

[@divad23]

Btw Sketch Monkey, have you discussed the Peugeot e-legend? Incredible design.

[@mart_en]

Why do you call it a 2021 model ? It's the 2020 E Class and will be at the dealerships in a few weeks. By next year the new E Class will have been around on the streets for at least 7 months ...

[@armmagan]

I like it. I don't know but it kinda resembles the back of Rolls Royce to me. Elegant and bold lines.

[@Cassidocious-nz3qc]

I was saying Hyundai but now that you have said R.R., I see it now.

[@user-qi7xc9mx5h]

I like the direction mercedes is going with their design, however the sporty shark like design sometimes makes their cars look to fish like, especially with their grill. However, I disagree when it comes to their rear exterior design. The slimmer, slicker taillights accompanied by the chrome strip connecting the taillights is something I've wanted on all vehicles since the S-class coupé concept.

[@krayzeeasskris]

I like the new back end, and if you ignore Audi, Acura, Ford and Hyundai in the front, it's pretty good as well. However, Mercedes seems to be copying everybody else, and being unfashionably late to that party. It's cool that there are now two different grille shapes available, and three different grilles all together.

[@JaspreetSinghArtist]

I am thinking what manufactures designing studios or designers think after watching your videos when you make changes to there fresh car designs .

[@Vispian]

i think the w124 has a timeless looks like the g-class and mercedes should bring back the production with the new egines and interior :D

[@massimolettuce]

Not a fan of the back either, but I think that the rear should have more rectangular lights rather than squared

[@focus168168]

It looks like a more rounder version of the W212 Pre-facelift - production year of 2009 to 2012.

[@jordanchang133]

I know the tail-lights are controversial, but I like it when it changes.

[@arturocarranza6020]

Can you redesign the front, back, and the interior of a 2nd Generation 1999 to 2003 Ford Windstar minivan on the next video?