I'm in the market for my first Mercedes (currently driving the same beat up old Toyota I've been in since College) and I think I've narrowed it down to either a 2016 E350 or E400 sedan. I want something fun to drive with good safety and reasonable reliability. I'm 32, no kids yet but likely some soon and plan on paying cash for a CPO. I've driven the e350 and enjoyed it but haven't had the opportunity to drive an E400 (they're tough to find) though from everything I've read it is basically the same car with better horsepower and torque. Would you suggest picking one over the other? Anything about either model generally that I should be concerned about? And, I suppose, any other models I should consider?

Thanks for any input!!

Two specific cars I'm looking at (both CPO) are:

2016 E400 Sedan

• $33,982 (pre-tax)
• 19,400 miles, good service history
• Lighting package (adaptive LEDs)
• Keyless Go
• Driver Assist package
• Parking package

2016 E350 Sedan

• $28,981 (pre-tax)
• 31,600 miles, good service history
• Premium package / Sport package
• Lighting package
• Keyless Go
• Lane tracking package

I don't love the color on the E400 (white vs grey for the E350) and I am getting a bit of sticker shock. I can afford both but I am not typically a big spender and this has me nervous to pull the trigger.

 

Wife drives a '16 E350....My decision would be made on what model offers the most safety/driver convenience features..
Personally would prefer the engine in the 350...