Mercedes-Benz E200 CGI Coupé/Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI Coupé/Mercedes-Benz E250 CGI Coupé/Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI Coupé/Mercedes-Benz E350 CGI Coupé/Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI Coupé/Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupé (C207/A207). 2009 to date (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/R, 1796 cm³ petrol, 2143 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. DOHC), 2987 cm³ diesel, 3498 cm³ petrol (V6 DOHC), 5461 cm³ (V8 DOHC). Coupé version of E-Klasse (W212) but in fact based on C-Klasse (W204) platform. More upscale than the C, with E-style interior and appointments; also far more refined. Not the sportiest handling but highly comfortable, with a well functioning adaptive cruise control. Styling not as restrained as predecessor and quite attractive in the metal. Cabriolet from 2010, with A207 code. Coupé the most aerodynamic car in production when launched, with C_d of 0,24.

Manufacturing location: Bremen, Germany

Marque: Mercedes-Benz | Model: Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse | Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209)

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