2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 – Automotive Review
With over 14 million cars sold globally since 1946, the E-Class represents the best-selling model series in the history of Mercedes-Benz.
Overview/Summary
The Mercedes E-Class is available in Coupe, Sedan, Convertible, and Wagon… you want it; they got it! While this car does sit on the higher end of the price tag with a starting MSRP of $72,300 CND if you are in the market for a high-end luxury sedan, the E 450 is certainly worth checking out.
(+) – When one wants comfort, style, speed and luxury the E 450 Sedan easily fits the bill
(-) – Jack of all trades often means the master of none
Highlights
Only slight modifications from the last years refresh. Maintaining the 2019 name change from the E 400 sedan to the E 450, accounting for the larger V6
Comparisons
- 2020 BMW 540i xDrive Sedan – $74,499.26 CND
- 335 hp
- 9.5 l/100 km.
- 4.7 s 0-100km/hr
- 2020 A6 Sedan – 55 TFSI Quattro Technik S Tronic – $ 76,750.00 CND
- 335 hp
- 9.7 l/100 km.
- 5.2 s 0-100km/hr
- 2020 Genesis – G80 3.3T SPORT AWD – $62,000 CND
- 365 hp
- 11.9 l/100 km.
Options
- Technology Package ($2700) – HUD, 360 Camera, Active LED system
- Premium Package ($5000) – Panoramic Sunroof, Burmester Surround Sound system, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Added Comforts and Conveniences
- Comfort Package ($3900) – Climate Comfort/Drive-Dynamic multi-contour front seats, ENERGIZING Comfort, Air Balance cabin air purification and fragrance system
Driving
The 3.0L V6 Biturbo engine generates 362 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, which in the larger E 450 sedan allows you to still feel the acceleration when hammering it to pass someone on the freeway. The drive feel on this car is exceptional with minimal negative feedback like noise, bumps, and over/understeer, providing you the ability to entirely focus on the pleasures of driving a luxury automobile. For example, technologies like the Electromechanical Direct-steer feature automatically varies the ratio based on how aggressive you are on the wheel, providing tight, responsive feedback at higher speeds and minimal effort in low-speed activities like parking.
Styling
The Mercedes E-Class Sedan features the standard wide grille with the iconic logo front and centre. While style is always something of a personal taste, I like the direction Mercedes has taken in recent years. Even without the dinner plate-sized logos manufacturers are using these days, the car looks like a Mercedes from every angle. Even better is the changes to the grille in the Luxury Package, as remove the logo cleaning up the lines, and add the famous Three-Pointed Star on the crown of the hood, where it rightfully belongs
Tech & Safety
As expected at this price point, the Mercedes E 450 comes loaded with options and tech features. Starting front and centre with a standard 12.3-inch central display, and an available second 12.3-inch screen as a customizable instrument cluster. The available Head-Up Display projects a 21x7cm full-colour graphical display showing information like navigation, driving speed, cruise-control settings, and more. Upgrade to the Burmester® 3D system for a 1,450-watt amp powering 23 speakers, including a trunk-mounted subwoofer with its own 400-watt amp. The E 450 is fully equipped with a slew of safety technology and features noteworthy available options like Route-based Speed Adaptation. This feature automatically adjusts the car’s speed in anticipation of curves, traffic circles, and highway interchanges, then resume up to the posted speed limit afterward.
Key Features
- Starting at $72,300 CND
- 3.0L V6 Biturbo with 9-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
- 362 hp and 369 lb-ft torque
- TBD l/100 km.
- 5.0 s 0-100km/hr
- 4MATIC all-wheel drive
- 5 Passenger capacity
- 530 L Cargo capacity
- 3-inch high-resolution central display
- Apple CarPlay / Andriod Auto
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