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Powertrains
Dont actually change too much
There are 2 options and BOTH get a little hybrid help to the tune of 23 extra hp
2.0T 4 cylinder
255 hp
3.0T I6
375 hp
31 mpg…supposedly the 2.0 gets the same
Other markets get a smattering of hybrids and PHEVs
Drivetrain
9 speed auto..classic Merc
AWD standard for 2024…quite nice
Rear steer option
Looks
Looks better than last year - more character
Unique new grille
AMG line gets star inlays
Exclusive trim gets S-Class bars
Illuminated surround…cuz 5 series
Running light design is new
Wheels 17-21 in
Pop-out door handles (don’t love)
Rear design looks smooth and sleek
Full width tailbar
Nuclear hazard taillights
Merc stars
VW-esque fake exhaust
Overall quite handsome
Trunk
Kick gesture open
Power close and lock
Great size
Hybrids in Europe dont have load lip
Due to hybrid batteries
Rear seats
Bigger than last year
Seats are comfy
Legroom is great
Headroom not so much
2 rear climate zones
Heated rear seats
Shades? Massage?
Pano roof
Split
Sun shades meet in the middle
Front seats
Heated and cooled
Seat kinetics
Massage option
Auto seat adjustment
Interior Design/build
Visually stunning
We’ll talk screens soon
Great materials
Better build quality than lately
Aside from the plastics
Say what yo want about MB they know how to design a handsome steering wheel
Tech
Not hyperscreen but SUPERscreen
Just means the cluster is in its own housing
Passenger screenonly works if passenger in seat
Cameras watch drivers eyes and polarize
Standard screen is tablet from the S, SL, etc
Still latest MBUX
So comprehensive HUD
Infinitely customizable cluster
Featuring everyone’s favorite ecoball
Also 3D
Wireless ACP
3rd party apps
Tiktok, Angry Birds, Zoom (talk later)
Wireless charger
360 cameras are the usual awesome
Ambient light is still the best in the biz
Phone as a key
AR navigation
Zoom
Can do calls only while parked
Cabin facing camera
Safety
Distronic is epic
Will change lanes for you
Odds & Ends
Fragrance diffuser
Super screen gets lots of reflection and prints
Burmester and Dolby Atmos 21 speaker
Speakers in seats like BMW Bowers
Automated vent placement
Can still manually move them
Price
Starts 64850
EQE starts 10k more