In contrast to the previous one, this E-Class Coupé really is a E-Class Coupé again,
instead of a very fancy C-Class with a nice roofline.
That means this car has grown quite a bit. It now is over 4,8 metres long and it weighs more than 1500 kg.
Under the hood of this particular E-Class Coupé, we find the base engine.
This is the E200 Coupé. Fancy, or cheap?
At first sight, it isn't all too bad.
Even though the E200 is the base model, it still comes with a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine.
Thanks to that turbo, you get 184 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque.
The latter is already available at 1,200 RPM.
So it's an incredibly smooth engine, which offers a lot of power, especially in the lower RPM's.
That way, it feels more powerful than it actually is.
Also, it's connected to Mercedes' 9-speed automatic gearbox,
which is working in the background to keep the engine in its optimal range, which is between 1,500 and 3,000 RPM.
That gives you the impression you've got a lot of power left.
as if you were underway with a much bigger engine.
If you put your foot down however...
And that illusion will fall apart. I mean, it isn't slow,
but the engine just starts to make more noise. You won't go a lot quicker.
So it's sufficient, but based on what you feel in the lower RPM's,
you could expect more when you put your foot down.
But that's something which fits the chassis very well.
The E-Class is a car which primarily focuses on comfort, and this Coupé isn't an exception.
It's a car which has a big spring rate, which is relaxed,
the steering is indirect, and if you corner a little too quickly,
it will start to lean. It's not like there isn't any grip,
because there is. You won't get this car to slide easily.
There's enough traction available, but it just isn't made for that.
It's way too distanced and too light for a driving style like that, even when it's got an AMG-package.
An easy driving style, driving to your destination in a very relaxed way.
You're surrounded by all kinds of luxury, and that's when this car is at its best.
Optionally, you can equip this car with the most modern features.
You've got a huge flatscreen in front of you, with an amazing resolution.
You can equip it with a Burmester Sound System, a beautiful panoramic roof,
leather everywhere, beautiful stitching,
and the finishing... It's almost obsessively good.
It's all so beautiful. That way this car does not only distinguish itself from a BMW 6-series,
or a future Audi A7, but also from a C-Class Coupé.
That's also a Mercedes two-door, but that doesn't even come close to the interior looks of the E-Class Coupé.
Also, this E-Class is a fully-fledged four-seater.
There are two seats in the back of the C-Class, which do fit two people,
but you probably hate those people, because they will be stuck with their legs and heads.
In this E-Class Coupé however, getting in requires some agility,
but when you get in, you're quite alright back there.
I'm 1,80 m, and when I get behind myself,
there's enough legroom. The headroom is just enough,
but I don't touch the roof of the car, so it's pretty good.
You can really transport four people every day with this car.
On the other hand, that's something you might expect from the investment...
This trim with all the leather, that flatscreen and the Burmester Sound System,
will set you back €77.000, And that's an incredible amount of money,
especially for a car with a base engine.
On the other hand, you'll have a Coupé which is incredibly fancy,
and doesn't feel cheap at all.