Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe (C207) replaces the CLK-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe replaces the now discontinued CLK-Class in the Mercedes-Benz line-up, but carries over traditional CLK features such as a side window profile that lacks the distraction of a B-pillar with both front and rear retractable windows, as well as styling derived mostly from the E-Class Sedan.
At launch time, 5 engine variants have been announced – the E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe, the E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe, the E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe, the E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe, and finally the E500 Coupe. That’s alot of caps in one sentence, thanks to Mercedes-Benz’s tendency to capitalise alot of the brands that it gives its cars’ technical features. All of the engines meet Euro 5 emissions standards.
One of the more popular engines in Europe will undoubtedly be the E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. It’s powered by a twin-turbodiesel engine producing 204hp and 500Nm of torque between 1,600 to 1,800rpm. Combined NFDC fuel consumption is rated at a fuel-sipping 5.3 liters per 100km. A more powerful turbodiesel is the E 350 CDI, producing 231hp and 540Nm of torque between 1,600 to 2,400rpm.
The petrol models include a baseline 1.8 liter turbocharged E 250 CGI model, producing 204hp and 310Nm of torque between 2,000 to 4,3000rpm. The V6-powered E 350 CGI produces 292hp and 365Nm of torque between 3,000 to 5,1000rpm, while the top of the range most powerful E Coupe (save for AMG models) will be the V8-powered E 500 with its 388hp and 530Nm of torque between 2,800 to 4,800rpm.
Mercedes-Benz has equipped the E-Class Coupe with ATTENTION ASSIST. This system evaluates more than 70 different parameters to determine driver drowsiness and kicks in a warning before the microsleep phase begins. One of the parameters are steering behaviour. Mercedes-Benz engineers found that drowsy drivers make very minor steering errors that they often correct very rapidly in a certain characteristic way. A steering angle sensor can sense this.
An Active Bonnet feature improves pedestrian crash safety performance by using a spring to raise the rear section of a bonnet by 50mm within a fraction of as second to increase the amount of deformation space for the pedestrian. Active Bonnet has a driver-reversible mechanism which allows the driver to reset the system and retract the bonnet without visiting a workshop.
Three trim levels are available – ELEGANCE, AVANTGARDE and AMG Sports. The AMG Sports package builds on the AVANTGARDE level by adding a black interior on the inside and AMG bodystyling on the outside including new bumpers, side skirts and 18 inch AMG wheels in a 6 twin-spoke design, wrapped with 235/40R18 tyres at the front and 255/35R18 tyres at the rear.
The following are the launch prices for the E Coupe in Germany:
Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé – 44,684.50 Euro
Mercedes-Benz E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé – 48,671.00 Euro
Mercedes-Benz E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé – 44,684.50 Euro
Mercedes-Benz E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé – 51,408.00 Euro
Mercedes-Benz E 500 Coupé – 66,045.00 Euro
Look after the jump for a hi-res photo gallery of the E Coupe.
February 18, 2009 @ 4:46 am
The price made me feel this model is “Mat Salleh’s Satria Neo”… Cheers.
February 18, 2009 @ 4:55 am
yeah..the price in euro makes this car looks cheap..
when arrive here will cost a bomb.
btw i like the interior..sporty especially the steering wheel.
exterior design also not bad..nowadays bmws design make me sick..
February 18, 2009 @ 6:09 am
Wow, looks wild….I like it. Thumbs up!
February 18, 2009 @ 6:43 am
nice to see~
February 18, 2009 @ 7:36 am
this has the merc clc or c-class coupe rear end. it actually looks nicer on the car than the e-class sedan. gotta save money for one of these then
February 18, 2009 @ 8:11 am
The following are the launch prices for the E Coupe in Germany:
Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé – 44,684.50 Euro
Mercedes-Benz E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé – 48,671.00 Euro
Mercedes-Benz E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé – 44,684.50 Euro
Mercedes-Benz E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé – 51,408.00 Euro
Mercedes-Benz E 500 Coupé – 66,045.00 Euro
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nice…never dream to buy a merc before…how much should it be if landed in m’sia……if the price in were in RM, it should be interesting…hehehe..sure i get 1……
February 18, 2009 @ 8:15 am
nice benz..
February 18, 2009 @ 8:40 am
Oh my! Such an elegant yet sporty, luxury coupe
February 18, 2009 @ 9:37 am
terencelhl said,
February 18, 2009 @ 4:46 am
The price made me feel this model is “Mat Salleh’s Satria Neo”… Cheers.
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please be realistic dude. at that price.. the large majority of people living in europe cannot afford it as well.
February 18, 2009 @ 9:39 am
Good to know that they have finally used a proper E-Class chassis to build the new CLK as the previous ones were based on the C-Class platform.
Looks great thus far, but the price will as always, be a far distance for me to cover.
February 18, 2009 @ 9:45 am
BanyakMasukWorkshop said,
February 18, 2009 @ 9:37 am
terencelhl said,
February 18, 2009 @ 4:46 am
The price made me feel this model is “Mat Salleh’s Satria Neo”… Cheers.
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please be realistic dude. at that price.. the large majority of people living in europe cannot afford it as well.
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Yeah you’re right. I remembered reading a mag which put an i10 supermini price for less than 7k euro. By the price range of 45-50k Euro, this can be considered as premium expensive.
February 18, 2009 @ 10:35 am
terencelhl, good comment! it may not be Satria, but Camry instead. so now u know, our gov “buy one pay two” policy.
terencelhl said,
February 18, 2009 @ 4:46 am
The price made me feel this model is “Mat Salleh’s Satria Neo”… Cheers.
February 18, 2009 @ 11:40 am
It looks a little ungainly. Very much like most large coupes. Perhaps coupes just look better smaller and lower.
Somehow it needs bigger wheels and tyres to look balanced.
I remember one car that it looks like in profile. The previous Accord coupe that we dont get here (2004).
And perhaps like the Accord Coupe, it will look better in person than in pictures.
February 18, 2009 @ 11:44 am
A lot of ppl can afford, but you most remember in Europe their currency is strong and others car like Japanese fleet is cheap around Euro20k. That why for a 40k above car is consider as expensive for them, just like in UK.
Car is consider as a burden for a lot of citizen overseas, although the car is affordable but they must also consider for fuel, workmanship and also emission tax. Besides that, their loan also are not like us.. Usually around 3-5years to finish.. But for Malaysia… 9 years.. Wow.. That why the bankers & G so happy.. more % & Tax..
February 18, 2009 @ 12:34 pm
And also depends on the emission, safety ratings and such, they even have different insurance groups which make it harder.
Back to topic, this car looks really sleek! I love it!
February 18, 2009 @ 1:33 pm
Nice. Wonder how much in ringgit?
February 18, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
The rear reminds me of a Lexus…i still prefer a Lexus though..
February 18, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
RM 300,000 FOR A MERC E500…WOW….
February 18, 2009 @ 2:57 pm
Hot Merz. You may say the look lexus-ish, but i think its way better than lexus.
February 18, 2009 @ 3:28 pm
mercedes are really doing well in the looks department nowadays. personally, their interiors today even look sportier than the current crop of bmws.
February 18, 2009 @ 4:25 pm
ugly
February 18, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
compare apple to apple la…
February 18, 2009 @ 6:55 pm
not as good as i thought ..
i still love the old CLK .. especially the CLK Black ..
February 18, 2009 @ 7:06 pm
Nice n elegant!
German-made. My type of 4-wheelers!
February 18, 2009 @ 8:16 pm
I don’t really like mercs but that merc is really quite nice.
February 18, 2009 @ 10:09 pm
not bad, but i can’t find a reason why i would but this over a bmw 335i or audi s5
February 19, 2009 @ 1:31 am
The rear seats are a compromise to luxury and comfort when considering it has same wheel base with the sedan. Otherwise, it would be PERFECT!
February 19, 2009 @ 3:12 am
say if i were to get a merc over a lexus (which would be cheaper and equally well equiped with equal build quality and better looks), whats the advantage i would have? a big snobbish three point star badge? nothing special here..same ol boring merc
February 19, 2009 @ 2:48 pm
it looks elegant.
THIS is what a Merc should look like.
October 25, 2009 @ 4:36 pm
i saw the malaysia (estimated) price list already.
E200 cgi 370k
E250 cgi 420k
E300 cgi 470k
E class coupe CBU 520k
November 11, 2009 @ 7:14 pm
i saw the malaysia (estimated) price list already.
E200 cgi 370k
E250 cgi 420k
E300 cgi 470k
E class coupe CBU 520k
Dear David,
Are you sure the price is final? And 520k for the CBU coupe, may i know the modeline for that price? What are the available model lines in Malaysia? Thanks