I love the E class Mercedes. The C is a bit small, the S is too expensive, the E is just right. This coupé is beautiful. Excellent review Tom.
@HiddenWen
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, E class coupe is the sweet spot.
@Sanpedranoazul
3 жыл бұрын
True!
@itguru2037
2 жыл бұрын
S is too large. More like a limousine
@MoneyOverFame
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! E is the sweet spot!
@16jocko
3 жыл бұрын
This would never be “my” automobile, but the review presentation is always worth a LIKE.
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
A CORRECTION- The base price for a rear drive E 450 Coupe is $66,000 with delivery, not 70K as stated in the video. I took a figure from a 4MATIC AMG Line mistakenly. Thanks @UCby_EKFjabVVokmD4AnyL6w
@lwstallsmith
3 жыл бұрын
Adaptive Cruise and Lane keep assist not being standard is pretty crazy, at this point.
@SN-hn9zi
3 жыл бұрын
And fog lights
@vitalyromas6752
3 жыл бұрын
just perfect that these two options are not standard. For some people (like me) these options are a burden. Mercedes kept some traces of a premium brand - freedome to choose.
@Anonymous-pm7jf
3 жыл бұрын
@@vitalyromas6752 Seatbelts are a burden for me. Too bad MB couldn't apply your "Premium brand freedom" logic to that.
@Therango32
3 жыл бұрын
If you need lane keep assist you shouldn't be behind the wheel of a vehicle
@lwstallsmith
3 жыл бұрын
@@Therango32 don’t need it, but it’s a great help.
@quantum_entangled_tardigrade
3 жыл бұрын
YES, Tom! A coupe has 2-doors. Period. Calling a sedan or SUV a "coupe" is apparently totally fine in the automotive industry, now. Maybe I'll start calling my VW Sportwagen a "Sportcoupe"?
@reanetsemoleleki8219
2 жыл бұрын
If we're going to let people mispronounce coupe so willy nilly might as well make the definition optional too.
@tommihelich2613
3 жыл бұрын
I like how you fit in comments about the lack of “b” pillars and the long doors to fill out your review. Good job. If you ever need a fun fact about Mercedes bring up the Unimog.
@turbulence8638
Жыл бұрын
best looking interior than any other car I have seen
@QJHKI
3 жыл бұрын
This is so refreshing! It's rare to see coupes review nowadays. Especially the new e class coupe. Great reviews and footage old dude
@mojojojo911
3 жыл бұрын
Ugh Tom. You made me want to buy an e450 coupe. Lol. Solid review as always.
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
You'd look good in one
@brianmogle1121
3 жыл бұрын
Wife and I just ordered our 2022 E450 4MATIC Cabriolet fully loaded. Cant wait! Great video. We live on Whidbey Island.
@martinkleinman2522
3 жыл бұрын
What a great car. As soon as the ink on my 3-year, no-cut, $50MM contract with the Yankees dries, I'm going to get one. In other words, I'll stay pat with my '14 X3. But, wow, nice car and great review -- as always.
@steelgray330
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the spare tire comments. Cuts down on the appeal of the E Class as a road trip vehicle.
@darrell9616
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Being forced to buy one aftermarket is just stupid.
@ToddLloyd
3 жыл бұрын
When was the last time you had to change a tire, though? It’s been about 4-5 years for me.
@darrell9616
3 жыл бұрын
@@ToddLloyd About 4 years ago, though I happen to be in Canada on a Sunday. No tire repair stores open. With the spare installed, I will able to still get around a do local trips. With no spare, I would have been done until I had the new tire installed or the old one fixed. Not good.
@andrekleyn727
3 жыл бұрын
Love the instrument panel. It's so much better than the S-Class and yes, this lady is built for a relaxed driving style. The power is there, no need to trash this car like a hot hatchback. The persona of this luxury cruiser suits me like a glove.
@tom_hoots
3 жыл бұрын
Very well done, Tom. As usual. Excellent commentary, complemented by your high-quality videography.
@tdelgado01
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos go straight to the information and details about the car. I like that. Nice video and what a great car!
@rlstrad2059
2 жыл бұрын
Tom, your reviews are as good as it gets. And your camera work is beautiful. Much appreciated.
@DrivenCarReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@ezdee1473
3 жыл бұрын
Another great review, thanks Tom... and thanks Rob. I'm sure this was well worth the day off. Keep 'em coming!
@Ex-mn2oq
3 жыл бұрын
Great review Tom. Good going!
@5433D
3 жыл бұрын
4:18 "You're not feeling sorry for me, are you?" No Tom, I feel more proud of than sorry for you!
@24bergman
3 жыл бұрын
That Mercedes looks fantastic on you.
@MrBoultoninAZ
3 жыл бұрын
You always do a good job Tom!
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
I try
@growlkitty
2 жыл бұрын
I found a 2018 Porsche Panamera on the Internet for sale at one of the local MB dealerships. It was my color and had very low miles on it so I went as soon as I could to check it out. The power was totally gone and the salesman couldn't even open the door (red flag; I took it as an omen). Shortly after, we found out from the lot boy that the Panamera (coupe?!) had already been sold anyway. So, long story short, I ended up trading in my 2016 E400 coupe for a 2021 E450 coupe. This will be my fourth coupe in a row, but not on purpose!
@roadhouseguy
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, top narration and details. I like that you speak about things that many others overlook. Good b roll. Subscribed.
@sanjayparekh71
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your reviews Tom. You always do a splendid job!
@neeko.b
3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more about passenger space. My dog is my most frequent backseat passenger and even that's nowhere close to an everyday thing, so a coupe is a thought for my next car.
@benartee9493
3 жыл бұрын
It’s tragic, that they stopped the S-coupe production.
@NoPavementNoProblem
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely review, just like always! Cheers from Switzerland
@golfbuddy1969
3 жыл бұрын
That sport steering wheel is so much better than the new base steering wheel.
@djseconds7488
3 жыл бұрын
You always pick the best colors, right on
@HoodrichShinobi
2 жыл бұрын
Good video. You sound and look very similar to my physician. I tried to convince him to buy his SL that he always dreamed about. And his wife made him buy a Suburu. It's really sad man.
@clairekennedy8767
3 жыл бұрын
Is this the only coupe with rear windows that go down?
@absolutium
3 жыл бұрын
S Class coupe did too but it can get way more expensive..
@clairekennedy8767
3 жыл бұрын
@@absolutium that’s right, but it’s way higher price point
@philipc239
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful interior classy styling.. only wish i have the money 😅
@hlk5887
3 жыл бұрын
Nice coupe but do the rear windows come down to have that hardtop styling or are they fixed?
@timalma
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@RF3seeker
2 жыл бұрын
I love this car but if I could afford it I would stretch a little more to the E53... but I drive an Acura right now so what do I know.
@edmaluf
3 жыл бұрын
Beauty ⬆️ Reliability ⬇️ Price ⬆️
@adriancooper78
3 жыл бұрын
Amen @edmaluf!! Amen!!
@pianopeach
3 жыл бұрын
So that's Rob completely blowing a stop sign at 3:33? :)
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
Nope. That's someone else. Nothing to see here...
@okan702
3 жыл бұрын
next s coupe, please !!!
@eazy529
3 жыл бұрын
On the gle the 450 has better gas mileage numbers than the 350.
@Thatdude305
3 жыл бұрын
what color is this?
@teddyfield9829
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob!
@shopwithaaron
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for yet another great review!! MB seems to getting more and more generic in the exterior styling...Where's their flair or leadership?? Even with the new S Class?
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know, in person it looks awful good. I'm of the "less is more" school of design.
@ericmotion4488
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rob!!!!
@jereslavica2618
3 жыл бұрын
Colors?
@SN-hn9zi
3 жыл бұрын
Seriously no fog lights for $80k?
@relitio
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am driving my second E53 coupé in *fogging* Germany.😁 The front fog light is an integrated feature and will work below 70 km/h (~ 43 mph) IF the rear fog light has been manually activated by the driver. There is no fully automated front fog light because it has been optimized to work in foggy weather only and the view would be significantly limited at both higher speeds and normal conditions.
@adriancooper78
3 жыл бұрын
Yep!! Another excellent review. Covid-19 has changed things quite a bit and the sanctuary of a coupe is cool indeed.👍🏻 Hey Tom, Mercedes started this 4 door coupes trend (so don't knock it)!!!!!😃 I would prefer that for 80 grand. Also, I love the way car reviews hype you up saying: 'oh this car is pure driving pleasures' but don't focus on the long term cost and maintenance of that lovely beast!! THESE CARS ARE STRICTLY MADE FOR LEASING ONLY!! On Hillside Avenue in Queens, New York there are a plethora of USED CAR dealerships and all you see in their lots are: BMW's and Mercedes Benz's!!!
@patmoitry4397
3 жыл бұрын
Is it alreaday spring in WA, Tom?
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
This was shot in Dec
@aijayden7792
2 жыл бұрын
Do you charge these with the Tesla charger plugs off the freeways 🛣 and do you pay to have one installed in a home???
@alliejr
3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car, but _WHY_ the AMG treatment? The stiffer springs and hard tires ruin a great GT car. It’s never going to be a track car, so lose the “AMG”. It’s just dumb.
@StephenFogarty2023
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. A great GT car... but if u want something more sporty and quicker, the AMG E53 Coupe is perfect. This 450 looks very plain to me. I’d def pick a more vibrant colour. Each to their own...
@adriancooper78
3 жыл бұрын
@@StephenFogarty2023 Respect on that comment, much respect!
@elonmusk8667
Жыл бұрын
Get the e53 at least this is slow
@Vanguardkl
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just can't get this cars styling.. Usually Merc gets it right but the proportions are weird on this one
@theenhancer
3 жыл бұрын
I think it was when they softened the front. When it was the sharp ended C207 version it looked better.
@Jorge_Magallon
3 жыл бұрын
Any car enthusiast that’s married probably has to have a very patient spouse. Ask me how I know.
@Ex-mn2oq
3 жыл бұрын
First let me guess. 1) I think you are sir Tom's wife ? 2) You are some other autojournalist's wife ? 3)You are a car enthusiast and your wife lacks patience. 4) You are a patient wife and realise how great you are. 5) You simply have great foresight and you just somehow know things. Am I right ?
@LorryMLewis
3 жыл бұрын
Just bummed theres no panoramic sunroof
@TheKacper2001
3 жыл бұрын
Black interior, Black appearance pack Awful
@dsjacobsen
3 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing, except for the paintjob. Shouldve been the graphite grey.
@TheKacper2001
3 жыл бұрын
@@dsjacobsen disagree
@jonshepard85
3 жыл бұрын
@@dsjacobsen I started oput thinking that but it's all so smoothly and gracefully done.
@jonshepard85
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe not the forum for blunt unpleasantness, just. possibly. Aside from your lack of taste.
@DavidDLee
3 жыл бұрын
The external design is meh for so much money. I still prefer 4 doors, wagons even better.
@Lionsheartification
3 жыл бұрын
Too expensive. For this price I'd just get a used LC500
@alexmobil7463
3 жыл бұрын
Awfully missing is the....Sport++ mode! This is the greatest argument to don't buy this Benz!
@acchaladka
3 жыл бұрын
He mentioned that you can get the AMG for $10k more.. Which makes me wonder why you'd want this at that price.
@alexmobil7463
3 жыл бұрын
@@acchaladka I was just watching the many different drive modes and i saw that there are 2 sport modes a normal one and the sport+! Thats why i ve left this comment. Is it actually necessary a luxury oriented coupe to offer 2 sport modes?? If yes why they do not offer the sport++!! lol
@denault3985
3 жыл бұрын
A great cockpit, one of the best I've seen.
@NoPavementNoProblem
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely review, just like always! Cheers from Switzerland
@MercOne
3 жыл бұрын
I just hate Mercedes took the V8 away from this model and the CLS. It's just not right.
@mayormccheese761
3 жыл бұрын
Yup,I used to have a 2003 E500 in 2015, it was a nice engine.
@aaron-fauth
3 жыл бұрын
i know but the gt63s has a v8
@cv97035
3 жыл бұрын
Thank God someone still makes coupes! I am not a fan of this SUV trend!
@67tomcat
3 жыл бұрын
Thinking and feeling the exact thing. Sick of SUV's.
@adriancooper78
3 жыл бұрын
@@67tomcat @cv97035 Nobody makes cars for fun anymore. The bottom line is they want to make a dollar.
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@adriancooper78 That's always been the case. No dollars, no cars.
@adriancooper78
3 жыл бұрын
@@DrivenCarReviews Indeed Tom, indeed. I was looking at the new Corvette online as a Halo car for my retirement. I know my wife would kill me. Hopefully if things work out I'll get myself a nice used luxury Sedan.
@cv97035
3 жыл бұрын
@@adriancooper78 agree, I just don’t like it. Perhaps I am getting old and I am stuck in the past. But I assure you that no SUV can corner like a well-balanced coupé! :)
@stephenhendricks103
3 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous automobile! I share a distaste for referring to 4 door vehicles as "coupes." True coupes are the high maintenance girlfriends of the automotive world. So what if they're inconvenient. Their beauty compensates for all the effort required. And the E450 is the supermodel of the genre. Your wife doesn't like the large heavy door of the Mercedes? Obviously, she should never have to open or close her own door. That's your job or that of a valet. As I've noted in other videos I watch this channel in part to see the familiar roads east of Seattle that I miss after moving away. That "Road Closed" sign at the beginning of the video has been in place for years. As I recall the road was initially blocked after one of the "500 year floods" in the area that come along every five years, or so. I wonder if it will ever be reopened. As always, a great review. With a daughter soon to be off to college I won't be visiting my local MB dealer to buy one but the eye candy alone is worth the thumb up. :)
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
It could be any 2-door for her (other than my Miata with very small light doors). My ELR has long heavy doors.
@stephenhendricks103
3 жыл бұрын
@@DrivenCarReviews It's obvious that your wife has many compensating qualities. :)
@old_lion
3 жыл бұрын
I've already driven the new E-Class Coupé 15,000 kilometers. The quality is outstanding. And it's driving fun too. Also on the autobahn here in Germany. 😎 - I would get this car again in a heartbeat. ☺️
@Greg29
3 жыл бұрын
MB make beautiful cars, but can be a nightmare to own if you're not leasing and want to keep beyond warranty like I always do.
@alliejr
3 жыл бұрын
FACTS (since the late 1990s).
@kristians2704
3 жыл бұрын
Well just don't keep them for more than 7 years and you will be fine
@adriancooper78
3 жыл бұрын
Amen @Greg Egan!!! Amen!!!
@austingregory9118
3 жыл бұрын
I love the E coupe, but those wheels are awful..
@acchaladka
3 жыл бұрын
This and the discussion of space makes me wish and hope for the Tom V annual 'best wagon and best hatch' video. This reviewer gets it.
@Alviniscute
3 жыл бұрын
The pillar-less design makes this car worth it, classy and a nod to the old days of Benz coupe. I think people need to give real-world mpg numbers on these mild hybrid cars. I'm interested in how the hybrid thing actually helps!
@joachimbelz9921
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom! I really liked your review. I always loved coupés. To me, they are just so much more elegant and luxurious than sedans - not to mention Station wagons and 4*4s. Hence, after thoughtful consideration I treated myself with an E 450 AMG 4 matic coupé yesterday. Do opt for the panoramic roof, the large displays and the air suspension. Here in Europe we love the AMG line mainly due to the design. They make up the bulk of the sales. Your comments helped me digesting the negative attitude of my female friend ... she just loves SUVs and 4*4s.Keep up the great work! Greetings from Switzerland.
@jazzjokesjalopies
3 жыл бұрын
The sweeping curve of the dash - handsome interior. You could win bets with that trunk hook.
@porkepik32
2 жыл бұрын
Love my E350 coupe (2014) when time comes i ll be more than happy to get the E450.
@StephenFogarty2023
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review Tom. I love coupes, and Benz do them well. E class coupe is a stunner, and there is decent room in the back seat area, for the occasional passengers. The AMG E53 Coupe is a great car. Much more sporty.. 🚗 💥 💨
@NdzTube
3 жыл бұрын
thank you Rob and thanks as always Tom great review.... I do like coupes my first car was a civic coupe not a mercedes but it's what i could afford 😏 my dream coupe is a 911 with a manual 😍
@jamies.9290
3 жыл бұрын
The E-class is the best looking of the C/E/S, to my eye, and the coupe version is even better. But I've always had a soft spot for coupes--I've owned a few and my best friend used to own a two-door GTI that I loved. I think that some of coupes' issues are often overstated (although they're obviously off-limits for those moving car seats in and out). For example, I've found the back seats are often better on coupes than the equivalent sedans because they're frequently bucket seats. You lose the middle seat (which is rarely used) and instead get two comfier outboard seats. Similar to Tom's wife though, my wife absolutely hates coupes and how long the doors are. Always has trouble getting them to "notch" into a position to stay open. One more note about this Merc -- I wish it didn't have a power sliding seat to access the back. That thing takes forever. A mechanical action would take one second to slide all the way forward, while these seats take (by the video's count) a staggering TEN seconds to slide fully up. Much like a power liftgate, it's something that's not as convenient in practice as in theory.
@ned8249
3 жыл бұрын
❤️coupe
@limpunsing224
3 жыл бұрын
A perfect coupe for today's Casanova, it's a lover not a fighter Great review
@charliemontero5217
3 жыл бұрын
Great video of the Mercedes-Benz coupe thanks to both
@bit1564
3 жыл бұрын
100% Benz are the kings of coupes. Seeing as they are the only manufacturers of a proper hardtop aside from Bentley and Rolls Royce! Wish you'd shot some footage with all 4 windows down! Just crank the airscarf and enjoy the heated armrests!
@joegondo7985
3 жыл бұрын
Clearly a refined muscle car..inline 6..gobs of torque..yay Tom
@67tomcat
3 жыл бұрын
Great review, and thanks for reviewing a coupe. Absolutely right, most land yachts only have 1 or 2 people in them. Do people buy "too much" car these days?
@strangerdanger8462
9 ай бұрын
Heck yeah. Including myself😂
@richardlo683
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic looking car! Apple CarPlay is still wired, which is a little disappointing.
@luxurreview
3 жыл бұрын
If you can afford that coupé then you could certainly afford a CPO SUV on the side.
@pete6705
3 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about buying a used 2018 E400 coupe for a while now. I'm very close to pulling the trigger. The only thing holding me back is that I'm working from home, and really not driving much at all, so I really don't NEED to spend 50k on a car right now, but.... would be sweet. There's actually some with low miles around 45K
@McSMACKthe1st
3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I still like coupes. I’ve got a four door car now but the rear doors only get used when I put groceries back there. This video makes me want to get this car so now I just need to find a job that’ll pay me enough to afford it. 😆
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
Right? Back doors don't used that much.
@rationallion9438
3 жыл бұрын
A coupé is a passenger car with a sloping or truncated rear roofline and two doors and was first applied to horse-drawn carriages for two passengers without rear-facing seats. Coupé is French for "to cut" and thus indicates a car which has been "cut shorter" than standard. The German car makers obviously have a different translation...
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
I could have used that French definition as a Fun Fact. Missed opportunity Mr. Lion.
@rationallion9438
3 жыл бұрын
@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks Tom. I don't want to sound pedantic but words used to have, you know, meaning... Now? Porsche sells an electric car with Turbo in its name.
@baldheadlogic
3 жыл бұрын
Great Review Tom. Thank You Rob for the driving footage.
@StreakingTiger
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. I have a 2006 SLK350 that I've owned for 12 years, and have been looking for something that will replace it someday. The E450 might possibly be that car. Nothing else seems to come close IMO (unless I want to spend $120K or more). When he asked "What does it take to have a successful Marriage?" - I thought the computer might answer "Buy her this car".
@unlvqasl
3 жыл бұрын
I think that the fact that the coupe has a small and inaccessible back seat will not be a problem. Anyone who buys this car will have at least one or 2 more cars one of which can be a more practical auto with more back seat access.
@jonshepard85
3 жыл бұрын
Boy I love your commentaries. I also love savagegeese. Yours is very thoughtful and fundamentally appeals to the souls of people who love cars.
@clairekennedy8767
3 жыл бұрын
This coupe is stunning! My neighbors have the convertible and I am beyond jealous
@twotonepatek
9 ай бұрын
jealousy isn't something to brag about
@clairekennedy8767
9 ай бұрын
@@twotonepatek hi
@samuelmcgraw7927
3 жыл бұрын
Another great review (thank you Tom and Rob!), I'm sorry to see these elegant coupes pushed aside by hulking SUV's.
@munton5150
3 жыл бұрын
I have the 2018 E400 4matic version of this in black. It really is outstanding a little over one year into ownership.
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy Chris!
@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay
Ай бұрын
Coupes are illogically expensive compared to the sedan counterparts, only to squeeze more money from the consumers. FFS.
@emmo119
Жыл бұрын
Love the E class coupe. I'll wait a few years to get one of these though for the cheap :)
@johnshyer6287
3 жыл бұрын
thankfully they didn't put one of those tv screens in the front seat. I will actually look at this car.
@mikeymike1854
Жыл бұрын
The look and interior is fantastic, performance,handling and drivers fun is terrible,for the latter buy a Bmw m340i but if you prefer to have a drive to put you to sleep buy this.
@Kiss__Kiss
3 жыл бұрын
I love Tom Voelk.. A man who talks highly or praises his wife is alright with me.. PS: The video was awesome too, Tom... ALTHOUGH I missed the Fun Fact, and the Evil Twin(Was actually telling my wife about the "Evil Twin" just a few days ago). lol
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty easy to heap praise on Mariko. She's a gem and effortlessly cool. I won the spouse lottery.
@CZARAIR45
3 жыл бұрын
Just got mine I love it 💪🏾
@Jsah11
3 жыл бұрын
So sad that this is the last coupe and cabriolet E class. I love my 2019 E class Cab so much. Thanks for another great video.
@satyakammisra
3 жыл бұрын
You are mistaken. The S class will no longer be offered in coupe and cabriolet. E class is still being offered for 2021 and on. S class coupe specially s63 AMG was the best!!
@Rogue_2000
3 жыл бұрын
Why lost?
@Jsah11
3 жыл бұрын
@@Rogue_2000 Mercedes have announced they won’t replace the E class coupe and cabriolet when they launch the all new E class. Along with the S Class coupe and cabriolet. Goodbye to the SLC too actually.
@Rogue_2000
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jsah11 what then will be a coupe and a convertible?
@Jsah11
3 жыл бұрын
@@Rogue_2000 I think they will carry on with a C Class coupe. An all new SL and an AMG GT coupe and roadster still. I think...
@yuxilin336
3 жыл бұрын
Damn’ this channel definitely worths 1M subscribers
@DrivenCarReviews
3 жыл бұрын
In the meantime I get to have a lot of fun
@derekmorrison4239
Жыл бұрын
50 grand for a 2021 e 450 coupe. Thing looks incredible inside and out! I want one 😏
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