Review
Just trade in my 2009 E200 (W212 - 5 Speed) with the new 2012 E200 7G-tronic after comparing with the new 520i.

Immediately I can feel the difference especially in fuel economy (15% improvement) as well as performance.

I am getting now 13.8KM/L (60% City 40% highway) 0-100 KPH is now 7.8s

Handling seemed better than the new 520i especially at cornering and 0-100 KPH pickup.

What I like
Improved Handling
Improved Fuel Economy
0-100KPH faster than the 5-speeder model
ECO Start-Stop works beautifully when compared with 520i (Can feel the engine judder) and very smooth.
Spacious Rear seats
Very Reliable Car
High Overtrade by C&C

What I do not like
No Paddle Shifters
Looks may not appeal to all

Review
20 months driving, hard accelerations at times and reaching 60K in 2 weeks - time for the 2-3 days major service....E250....not as efficient as claimed even though i do 80% highway (maybe 'cos of the hard drives) but hey, it, borrowing from the texts of auto authors, been punching above its engine specs. Most importantly, i've not had those nagging vibrations, mechanical faults, even engine controller failures (1.5l) which i used to have from the same Japs brand across a no of models including the tongyam 2.4; minus sticky accelerator though.

Not sure how the other German equivalents would match up, or not, in those areas but i'm not too bothered and could just recall the sales guy told me this marque would only get better with age...for now a big yes, but will see how's that at 120K:)...in 40 months' time:)....

What I like
Most of what they had spec'd for....

What I do not like
This early model came with no gps and an amateurish rear cam....

Review
Driven the car for 1 year and it seemed to get better each day.

Fitted with 18"AMG rims with 245 @ front and 265 at rear, I am able to make corner turns at 90 KPH w/o losing any grip.

The turbo lag in thsi new CGI seemed to improve after 20000KM of use. Looks like the turbine needed some time to run in.

Now I am able to rabbit start w/o any delays of teh power I needed to push the tacho to 5000 RPM.

What I like
Pickup Improved after some tweaks - 0-100KPH now at 8 seconds flat.

After using SHELL 98 RON I am getting around 12KM/L city driving and 16KM/L on long highway crusing around 110KPH.

Improved Sound System. Integrated Central Rear Reverse Camera and GPS (fitted with Garmin unit) and Multimedia unit.

Superb Built Quality second to none.

An extremely efficient engine

What I do not like
Nothing much so far.

Perhaps a 8-Speeder Auto will make the beamers think twice. Frankly, I do not find any advantage for 7 or 8 speed autos as the current 5 gear ratios are well tuned to the engine. The distinct advantage for the 8 speeder is probably fuel efficiency. may be maximum savings of 10% only.

Review
Tested the E200 today...Impressive I must say in terms of the accessories given in comparison to Audi A5..

The ELEGANCE and feel in the Merz is definately better than those commons out there like Beemers or Audis now...

The drive is responsive despite a 1.8L and cornering has no body roll too...went on a straight road with uneven surfaces and it felt nothing at all.

Overtaking is smooth and easy and comfort is definately there for passengers and driver.

Reverse parking sensor is unique as it tells you from the lights seen from your rear mirror whether you are closer to the left or right and there is a camera on the front console too.

The ability to do own programming like security features, door locking, etc...think now is norm to most out there than to go back always to agent.

Overall drive is comfortable, relax and worth considering the E class as the price diff is not much in comparison to other models like C class or below...

What I like
The reverse camera on the console itself
Push button boot close (think only can only find in Audi A8 or BMW 7 Series)
Responsive drive
Electric Seats on both driver and front passenger
Ability to do programming on your own (I think its norm for most out there)

What I do not like
Pricing on the high side but still considerable
Accessories need to pay, even the smallest one

Review
I have tested this car against BMW 523i, Saab 9-5, & Jaguar. It has the poorest engine package and the turbo really kicks in after a few second you hit the accelerator. I am talking about E200.

I would say that E300 would probably be better choice but the price does not make sense. At 300k, i will go for 535i then. Comfort wise, BMW is on par now, something BMW enthusiasts is complaining cause some handling feel is missing.

All in all, it is one overpriced car! Of cause, it is still better than Accord or Camry, but nothing more.

What I like
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