E350 CDI Coupe, G-Wagen or an SL55?

[KillerHERTZ]

As some of you know, I have been thinking about selling my CLS55 AMG as I am looking for a change.

I have currently narrowed its replacement to the following:

G Wagen - Will be slow, thirsty and acient
SL55 AMG - Dated interior, possible ABC issues - but will have a V8...!
E350 CDI + Brabus Chip.

What are peoples general concensus on the C207 E350 cdi's? - after looking at the specs available should I fit a Brabus D6S chip they are around 310Bhp + 700nm - which is around the same torque as my CLS and around 3 times the MPG...!

I do like the slightly understated look of them and I would want either black or sliver with a panoramic roof.

Looking over on the American forums, there are lot of mods you can do to their apperance - mostly tasteful.

Before the AMG crowd kicks off at me, I will miss the V8 burble alot aswell as the power, but the CLS is a bit overkill for what I use my car for, in central Cambridge its virtually impossible to get above 30mph anyway.

50mpg+, 300bhp+, 700nm+ modern design and interior - E350 is looking very appealing, opinions?

 

[harvin1975]

You won't get that mpg if you're planning on city driving. (I've assume short distances).
However, if you open it up so engine gets warm (15 mile+ trips) you should be ok.
Otherwise you risk all the usual diesel problems with not getting it to optimal temps.(DRP, glow plugs etc).
I had a e350 on order until I reconsidered whether it would match my driving habits. Ended up buying a petrol.

 

[C240Sport97]

drive one first .. it's on the 204 C class chassis

not a patch on CLS Airmatic DC ...

 

[merc85]

Id love a s212 e350 cdi cracking looking car and go well to when mapped.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

drive one first .. it's on the 204 C class chassis

not a patch on CLS Airmatic DC ...

Yep, will do. The interior although alot more modern wont be as good as the CLS's I know - harder plastics etc.


Thanks both for replies


For example: (there are cheaper ones)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-...338?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d34a94542

Alot of modding potental aswell

 

[Giantvanman]

Just to mix things up a little; I have seen one G-Wagen twice in eighteen months so still quite rare and they are eminently modifiable…slow compared to a car for outright speed but that is no bad thing. The nine years (and 120,000 miles) I had a Defender were the most relaxing driving years I have had. Still fun but in a different way….and nobody pulls out on you or cuts you up.

 

[m2287]

Got to be the SL55 out of that list... You don't use it everyday and the e350 will just be another diesel, not special enough for an occasion car?

Edit: don't be scared of ABC, I can help you out!!

 

[kam09]

As some of you know, I have been thinking about selling my CLS55 AMG as I am looking for a change. I have currently narrowed its replacement to the following: G Wagen - Will be slow, thirsty and acient SL55 AMG - Dated interior, possible ABC issues - but will have a V8...! E350 CDI + Brabus Chip. What are peoples general concensus on the C207 E350 cdi's? - after looking at the specs available should I fit a Brabus D6S chip they are around 310Bhp + 700nm - which is around the same torque as my CLS and around 3 times the MPG...! I do like the slightly understated look of them and I would want either black or sliver with a panoramic roof. Looking over on the American forums, there are lot of mods you can do to their apperance - mostly tasteful. Before the AMG crowd kicks off at me, I will miss the V8 burble alot aswell as the power, but the CLS is a bit overkill for what I use my car for, in central Cambridge its virtually impossible to get above 30mph anyway. 50mpg+, 300bhp+, 700nm+ modern design and interior - E350 is looking very appealing, opinions?

Hi, how much would the Brabus chip cost approx?

 

[gIzzE]

231bhp e350cdi will get around 26mpg round town and 36 on a run I found, the coupe may be slightly better.

E400 makes far more sense.

 

[alzieboy]

My E350 CDI Coupe 265 bhp Blueeffiency can see middle 30s in town and high 40s on a run, even better if I keep away from the sport button .

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Just to mix things up a little; I have seen one G-Wagen twice in eighteen months so still quite rare and they are eminently modifiable…slow compared to a car for outright speed but that is no bad thing. The nine years (and 120,000 miles) I had a Defender were the most relaxing driving years I have had. Still fun but in a different way….and nobody pulls out on you or cuts you up.

I am also tempted by this G:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151734535505?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Id love to get it looking upto date (tastefully) with 2010 lights (non-LED) grill, bumpers, mirrors etc etc.

Hi, how much would the Brabus chip cost approx?

2nd hand around £300-£400 it seems and approved by MB

E400 makes far more sense.

It doesnt, there are non under £30k...!

 

[gIzzE]

My E350 CDI Coupe 265 bhp Blueeffiency can see middle 30s in town and high 40s on a run, even better if I keep away from the sport button .

I think if you're gong to go for a 350 try and find a 265bhp one on budget.

 

[gIzzE]

It doesnt, there are non under £30k...!

Haha, financially not, I agree. However, if you are swapping to get better MPG the 231bhp 350cdi is not the greatest.

 

[grober]

The current E coupe is one of the classiest looking cars MB currently produce and lots of tasteful body mods exist for it. My views on the G-wagon = "expensive mutton dressed as lamb" are already well known. The [strictly two seater] R230 SL is begining to look a bit "Rod Stewart" now- if I can put it that way.

 

[Palfrem]

I am still hankering after a nice G

The RR SC is fine but every time I see a G out on the roads I get a twinge.

There was a lovely petrol one on Pistonheads a short while back that I went to see (it's sold now) and it was superb. Top money, but spot on.

If WBAC et al had offered me a reasonable price for the RR I would have bought it.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

R230 SL is begining to look a bit "Rod Stewart" now- if I can put it that way.

Thats exactly what im worried about

I am still hankering after a nice G

The RR SC is fine but every time I see a G out on the roads I get a twinge.

There was a lovely petrol one on Pistonheads a short while back that I went to see (it's sold now) and it was superb. Top money, but spot on.

Getting on for 10 years now I have wanted a G, its an itch I need to scratch, not sure if I could live with 170bhp (I think) from the 300 diesel + slow performance.

But for modding, there is so much I can do. :bannana:

 

[Palfrem]

There is a lady of a certain age around my way with a 12 plate blue (cavansite maybe)one.

I see it when I am out on my walk in the morning.

I can't put my finger on the actual reason for the attraction but...

 

[BenzedUP]

“but the CLS is a bit overkill for what I use my car for, in central Cambridge its virtually impossible to get above 30mph anyway.”

You’ve already answered your own question – both SL55 and the G won’t get near 30mpg, so it has to be the E350 CDi for you.

 

[V12]

E350 is too boring, SL55 is too "middle aged", G wagon prices seem to be going 1 way.

 

[alzieboy]

E350 is too boring, SL55 is too "middle aged", G wagon prices seem to be going 1 way.