Comments on: First Drive: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 [Review]

By: goraddy

goraddy — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:45:26 +0000

Its a nice car but its missing something… Not sure what. I expected better as the S-Class and C-Class look quite nice.

By: teahead

teahead — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:05:59 +0000

E550 STARTING at $56k?

Isn’t that MSRP for a 560hp CTS-V? W/stunning interior and 19″ (not 18″ w/the optional Sport pkg) wheels standard?

Mercedes reliability is not something to crow about either.

By: Rafa LL

Rafa LL — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:01:12 +0000

I guess the E420 was the last of the great E classes.

By: cocksterS

cocksterS — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:42:42 +0000

A4, I don’t think your characterization of 80s and 90s Mercedeseses is quite accurate. MB has never been about lean, no frills motoring the way that, say, BMW has; they have always been about innovation, comfort, and technology.

If you’ll recall, 90s Benzes were often critiqued as being over-engineered. The W140 S-classes that bowed at the beginning of the decade featured double-paned glass, an electronically adjustable rear view mirror, charcoal cabin filters, and heated and reclining rear seats in some models. And that’s just scratching the (non-mechanical) surface.

Any trip back through automotive history will show you that Mercedes was the pioneer of many of the automotive innoavtions that we take for granted today: ABS, airbags, etc. Jeremy Clarkson claims that “if you want to see what features cars will have 10 years from now, you have only to look at the current S Class.” Of course, with all the home runs, there are bound to be a few misses. Brake by wire, for example. Perhaps Lane Assist will be one too.

This car doesn’t really do it for me, but in a time when every manufacturer is mimicking the sporting aspirations of BMW, I don’t mind seeing MB stick to its game with the E.

By: Das Stig

Das Stig — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:27:46 +0000

This car doesn’t carry a Mercedes identity anymore, horrible back and a low quality interior. Bring back the old Mercedes please. Agreed johnny.

By: A4

A4 — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:05:11 +0000

I agree johnny, mercedes ought to go back to building cars like they did in the 80’s and 90’s with no unnecessary bells and whisles and put the extra money towards things like impeccible quality and luxury, or lower the price. I could care less about all these electronics.

By: Bavarian_818

Bavarian_818 — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:02:20 +0000

YAWN!!!…. Nice gauge cluster…

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:36:44 +0000

I would be scared to death to own one of these once the warranty ran out. I’m sorry but aircraft require radar systems, not cars. Good lord they even made it so the steering wheel shakes. I had no idea it was possible to stall the average Mercedes, at least in the aviation sense. What’s next, a ground proximity warning system? Instead of “terrain, terrain” it should go “insane, insane” because these safety gimmicks are really getting ridiculous.

By: A4

A4 — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:13:41 +0000

there should be a tax for idiots that still think mercedes is a good luxury brand

By: Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3

Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3 — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:07:04 +0000

Mercedes has lost its edge in the styling department for many of its models, this one included.

By: Borat

Borat — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:02:33 +0000

Mutant, if what happens in Vegas stayed in Vegas we would most venereal diseases confined to one place…

By: Mark Elias

Mark Elias — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:46:36 +0000

It’s a determination concerning vehicle weight, fuel consumption, etc. The S550 pays a Gas Guzzler Tax but at this point, M-B feels confident that the E550 will go to market without being subjected to it.

By: bigs4610

bigs4610 — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:19:00 +0000

@jdasch1

interesting… why dont they have to pay a gas guzzler tax?

By: Mutant@DCX

Mutant@DCX — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:05:25 +0000

For 50G she’s pretty bland. Hopefully what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

By: jdasch1

jdasch1 — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:04:38 +0000

Good looking car. See here is a car that gets a mere 16 city MPG and has no gas guzzler tax. If a segment that should and could afford a tax, this would be it.