Hi all
Picked up the e350cdi sport coupe 2 months ago -
Iridium silver with Black and some toys - comand, HK sound, DAB, agility control, black ash wood
Now just as a point of reference we have a BMW® 335d M sport coupe in the house so i really have no allegiances to either brand
1 > Looks great in the metal - very angular - more distinctive next to the BMW® but design ?may age quicker too
2 > Interior is nice - no better and no worse then the BMW® - seats are great with multiple air pockets to adjust - rattle free so far!!.
3 > Performance of course is noticeably slower than the 335d but its not bad at all for everyday driving
4 > Steering much much lighter than in the BMW® - a feature of most mercedes models - also veers slightly to left when remove hand from wheel - again a family trait i`ve been told.
5 >Comand and HK system are excellent
6 > The black ash wood is soooooo much nicer than the standard aluminium trim - makes the bits of chrome and aluminium around gear lever etc really stand out
7> Artico leather is fine - can`t tell the difference between this and the real stuff -certainly not work 1K+ to change.
8> As the fuel tank is either large or just under rear seats - can occasionally hear fuel sloshing about when half full at low speeds over speed bumps.
So far i am very happy with it - it is no performance demon (unlike the bmw 335d sport coupe or my previous M3) but then again its not supposed to be. Its a comfortable cruiser and with the option of slightly more spirited driving with the 'sport' button.
2 issues and i wonder whether they are common (probably to do with the great Scottish weather
) : -
1 > Some condensation in headlights- nil puddle just some steam on lens cover when it is raining outside - i know the units are not sealed and my bmw 7 series and 3 series coupe both do have the same issue from time to time
2> On a rainy day if i drive and then park car there is a lot of condensation on inside of windows after about 1hr - i have checked inside - nil dampness carpets etc. No condensation if left overnight -clear in morning. I usually have a/c on all the time - will try with it off. Perhaps to do with the frameless windows??
Car otherwise great - really enjoying it!!
