And if it's not exclusive or exciting enough out of the box, there's always the Perfomance Package. But the gearbox remains — somehow — a disaster. If you have to ask how much this costs. You're ahead of me here. Although the E-Class has a superior boot volume and rear seats that could allow it some executive private-hire work,. All the fun in this car though is under your right foot.
Left-foot braking helps ease the transition into challenging corners, but this in turn heats up the stoppers, precipitating fade. . Running costs won't be cheap though — that 19. The car floats on pneumatic spring-struts and variable rate shocks. And thank goodness we did.
The optional carbonfibre trim serves no discernible weight-saving purpose but looks the part. WheelSystemFilter selectedWheelSystemList, null ; wheelSystemFilter. This also allows the car to operate within respectable efficiency numbers for a V8-powered performance car, although both engines incur a gas-guzzler tax. Narrow but completely lacking in any obstructive traffic. Not much negotiating mostly because had another buyer in dealership waiting So far so good.
The 0-62mph sprint takes just 4. But it still isn't good enough — failing to react with suitable speed, and sometimes ignoring downshift requests altogether. ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter. Instead, as driving environments go, it takes some beating. Also included is Mercedes-Benz' Keyless Go system. It feels and sounds awe-inspiring — accelerative shock swiftly stuns your passengers into total quiet.
Climate control keeps no fewer than four zones comfortable. Which can be exciting when you're steaming headlong into a corner. TransmissionFilter selectedTransmissionList, transmissionTemplate ; } listingsSearchManager. Most significant, though, are some exceptionally adjustable and supportive front seats in which all of our testers found a top-notch driving position and the migration of the gear selector from behind the steering wheel to its rightful place on the centre console. Paul ran it through shop and had it ready to pick up in 48 hours.
This means the car always can find the optimum gear for any situation. The result is a very comfortable performance coupe. You quickly learn to anticipate its foibles — it's either that or crash. The selector is neatly designed and. On the right road at the right time, that engine and chassis coalition is capable of genuinely mind-blowing athleticism. FuelTypeFilter selectedFuelTypeList, null ; fuelTypeFilter.
The 18-inch wheels sport a new seven-spoke design, and Sirius satellite radio is now standard. Well, you would have thought so. The driver can select both suspension sport mode and ride height. With the chassis so surprisingly good, you might even overlook the engine. TruckCabinFilter selectedCabinList, null ; truckCabinFilter.
The key word here is Plus — denoting the new double-declutching downshift function, which adds a delicious throttle-blip to your paddleshift downchanges. It was one of those moments when you just put your right foot all the way to the floor. All registered in England and Wales. Mercedes-Benz' adaptive Distronic cruise control system is an available option, as is the brand's Parktronic parking assist system. A boot volume of 520 litres is unlikely to be a deal-breaker, either, especially given that the rear seats split and fold, although 520-litres available on the Shooting Brake would no doubt quash that issue. When mentioned to the dealer they stated they forgot to update the listing but I checked back several times weeks after and it was still posted the same.