E-Class Coupe: sales start in July

New Mercedes E-Class Coupe

Shahzad Sheikh
16 June 2009

The all-new Mercedes E-Class coupe which, confusingly, is actually based on the new C-Class platform, but is longer, is set to go on sale in the region from next month.

Better looking than the E-Class saloon with a muscular rear wheel arch inspired by the S220 ‘Ponton’ Coupe of 1955, the new car will build on the critical success received by both the new C-Class and the E-Class.

Initial prices for the new coupe start at $63,000 for the E350 with the E500 priced at $80,500. A cheaper entry-level E250 CGI will arrive in September with prices from $55,000.

It not only shares its front end with the new E-Class saloon, but will feature that car’s damper control and drowsiness detection system. Additionally the coupe gets the ‘Dynamic Driving’ pack enabling drivers to tweak the suspension.

The E350 produces 272bhp from its V6 giving the car a 0-100kph time of 6.5 seconds with the 388bhp V8 E500 getting there in 5.3 seconds. The more economy-focussed E250 CGI will be joined in March next year by the E200 CGI.

The AMG Sports pack includes a bodykit with front apron, large air intakes, side skirts and 18-inch alloys. An ‘Agility Control’ sports suspension offers a stiffer spring, shock absorber and stabiliser setup along with uprated brakes.

Let us know what you think of the new E-Coupe below.

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