What are the differences between imported and domestically produced Mercedes-Benz E300?
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The differences between imported and domestically produced Mercedes-Benz E300 are as follows: 1. Acceleration: Imported Mercedes-Benz: 0-100 acceleration is 7.2 seconds; Domestically produced Mercedes-Benz: 0-100 acceleration is 8.7 seconds. 2. Body design: Imported Mercedes-Benz: Wheelbase 2874, height 1470, width 1854, length 4872, weight 1650kg, displacement 1.8t, maximum horsepower 204, 5-speed automatic. Domestically produced Mercedes-Benz: Wheelbase 3014, height 1477, width 1854, length 5024, weight 1769kg, displacement 2.0t, maximum horsepower 211, 7-speed automatic with manual mode. 3. Interior design: Imported Mercedes-Benz: No panoramic camera, single sunroof, rear and side sunshades, xenon headlights, interior reading lights; Domestically produced Mercedes-Benz: Equipped with panoramic camera, active braking system and blind spot monitoring, panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, relatively larger interior space. 4. Production location: Imported Mercedes-Benz: Germany; Domestically produced Mercedes-Benz: China
When I last changed cars, I specifically compared the imported and domestically produced versions of the Mercedes-Benz E300. The biggest takeaway was the price difference of over 100,000 yuan. Import tariffs directly drove up the price, but the authentic German tuning was truly exhilarating to drive—tight chassis and precise steering. The domestically produced Beijing Benz has a lengthened wheelbase, offering ample legroom in the back seats, but it feels somewhat sluggish when cornering. In terms of features, the domestic version comes with an air purification system and standard seat ventilation and heating, which are optional in the imported version. Once on a rainy day on the highway, the imported version's four-wheel drive provided noticeably better grip and stability, but when it came to repairs, I had to wait a full three weeks for imported parts.
