00:00what if i told you that you could get an interior that feels like it just rolled off a 2024 showroom
00:14floor but for the price of a used camry this is the 2017 mercedes-benz e-class and from the moment
00:21you step inside something feels different it's not just good for its age it's so advanced it
00:28will make you question the definition of a modern car.so how did a seven-year-old sedan get almost
00:33everything so right and is this timeless cabin still a smart buy today we're about to break it
00:39all down starting with the feature that will absolutely blow you away so what exactly are we
00:46looking at this is the w213 generation mercedes-benz e-class a car that landed in the u.s for the 2017
00:54model year in the world of luxury sedans the e-class has always been the sweet spot the perfect balance
01:01of the s-class's opulence and the c-class's accessibility it was designed for a very specific
01:07person the successful professional who demands serious comfort and technology without the flashy
01:12price tag of its bigger brother but this launch was a bigger deal than usual mercedes didn't just
01:18give this e-class a facelift they completely reinvented it as a mini s-class borrowing the
01:24flagship's most jaw-dropping technology and design philosophy this was a direct shot across the bow of
01:30the bmw 5 series and audi a6 and it changed the game for the entire midsize luxury segment.in this
01:37review we're going to focus on the part that made the biggest splash the interior we'll see if the
01:43materials feel cheap seven years later if the groundbreaking tech still holds up today and
01:48will answer the most important question does this cabin deliver an experience that makes it a genius
01:53used car buy or is it all just a dated gimmick but first let's break down exactly what you get for your
01:59money all right let's get into the meat of why this car caused such a stir we have to start with the
02:06exterior mercedes played it safe but in the best way possible it's elegant sophisticated and has a
02:14presence that still turns heads today but let's be real you don't buy this e-class for the outside
02:20you buy it for the revolution that happens the second you open the door and that revolution has a name
02:26the widescreen cockpit two massive 12.3 inch high resolution screen stretch across the dashboard
02:34one replaces your traditional gauge cluster and the other is your infotainment hub in 2017 this was
02:42science fiction in a showroom even now it feels incredibly modern the graphics are sharp and the
02:49way they're housed in a single seamless piece of glass is just premium but a big screen is nothing
02:56without the brains to back it up and that's where this interior truly shines we're talking about the
03:03absolute game changer available semi-autonomous driving that's right on the highway this seven
03:10year old car can essentially drive itself it steers accelerates and brakes automatically keeping you
03:17centered in your lane it's not just a simple lane keep assist it's a comprehensive system that
03:23makes long road trips an absolute breeze now let's talk about the part you physically feel
03:30the materials slide inside and you're greeted with rich soft touch leather real open pore wood and
03:37satin finish metal switches everything you touch from the weighty feel of the window switches to the
03:43precise click of the steering wheel buttons screams quality and then there's the ambient lighting
03:4964 colors to choose from at night it transforms the cabin into a five-star lounge
03:56but it's not all perfect let's talk about the first crack in the armor the command infotainment system
04:04while the screen is brilliant the controller is a touchpad and dial combo that can feel a bit slow and
04:10clunky compared to the latest touchscreens from bmw or even newer mercedes models it's not a deal breaker
04:17but you feel its age under the hood the most common engine is the turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder
04:24putting out a very healthy 241 horsepower it's not a tire shredding monster that's what the e63 is
04:32for this is about refined smooth power it gets you up to speed effortlessly and quietly exactly what
04:40you want in a luxury cruiser the ride quality is where the e-class truly earns its badge it soaks up
04:47bumps and imperfections with a magic carpet like composure especially if you have the optional air
04:52suspension that's so you've got a stunning tech-filled cabin and a cloud-like ride it sounds
04:58almost perfect right but this is where we have to get real about the compromises because once you get
05:05past the initial wow factor there are a few significant drawbacks you absolutely need to
05:10know about before you even think about buying one and they might just change your entire perspective
05:14so we've established that this e-class is a tech-filled sanctuary but a car has to drive
05:22and this is where we separate the hype from reality and where this car delivers its biggest surprise
05:28get it out on a long open highway and it's in its absolute element this is what it was built for
05:35you engage the distronic plus system and it's like magic the car locks onto the lane keeps a perfect
05:43distance from traffic ahead and the world just becomes calm the cabin is whisper quiet the ride
05:49is unshakably smooth and you arrive feeling more relaxed than when you left in this scenario it doesn't
05:56feel seven years old it feels more advanced than many brand new forty thousand dollar cars
06:02but take it on your favorite back road and the story completely flips this is the turning point
06:10you turn the wheel and the response is soft there's a noticeable delay between your input and the car
06:18actually changing direction the body leans in corners and you're always aware that this is a
06:24heavy machine built for comfort not for carving canyons the steering is light and numb it gives you
06:31almost no feedback from the road and that's the shocking revelation the 2017 e-class isn't one car
06:37it's two it's a staggering technological marvel on the highway that makes driving easier
06:43but it's also a surprisingly disconnected and frankly dull companion on a fun road
06:49it prioritizes isolating you from the journey over making you a part of it so after experiencing this
06:56jekyll and hyde personality the big question isn't just about the specs anymore the real question is
07:02with these two completely different souls living inside one car can you actually live with that
07:07compromise because the answer is about to dictate whether this is a brilliant used car buy or a
07:13massive letdown.so after all that what's the final verdict on the 2017 mercedes e-class here it is
07:21this is not a car for the enthusiastic driver if you live for back road carving and tactile feedback
07:28you need to look at a bmw 5 series from the same era but if you are a commuter a road tripper or simply
07:36someone who views driving as a task to be made more comfortable and serene then the 2017 e-class isn't
07:42just a good used car it's a phenomenal one it's a rolling sanctuary the pros are massive that jaw-dropping
07:50timeless interior the incredibly effective highway assist tech and its cloud-like ride the cons are real
07:57the numb steering and dated infotainment controller but for its target buyer they are easy compromises
08:03to make.in today's u.s market where a well-optioned new camry can push 40 000 a clean used e-class for
08:10around 25 000 represents a staggering value for luxury and technology it proves that you don't have
08:17to sacrifice a premium experience on a sensible budget this car's legacy is its democratization of
08:22flagship technology it brought the s-class's most desirable features to the masses a trend that has
08:29now defined the entire luxury segment what do you think is the promise of a seven-year-old luxury cabin
08:36worth the potential trade-offs let me know your thoughts in the comments below i read every single
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