SeanL...you nailed it. Took the words out of my mouth. That's why many people lease a BMW, MB or Audi. Jag etc.

 

I can't believe MB markets a 4,100lbs car with a 4-banger. If it were diesel or hybrid it would get my attention. A gas turbo 4 is sport compact territory imho. But they build all kinds of cars to suit all tastes. I'm sure it's pretty and sophisticated. Whoa, BMW builds the 528 with a 4 cylinder too

 

Lexus sells the GS with a 2.0T 4 cyl too.

Issue with MB right now is that the E is only available with the 4cyl in the US. There are no other engine options.

 

ok but the GS is 300 lbs lighter...I once thought a v6 was too small for a 3500 lbs car; 4100 with a 4 banger that retails + $50k is shameful. New Technology must weigh a lot. Maybe four r2d2's are in that thing

 

Still though, I wouldn't buy any car of that caliber with a 4cyl

 

Agreed, if it doesn't come in hybrid or diesel flavor I'll pass on a 4cyl.