Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe E250 Coupe CGI BlueEfficiency Review: Amazing grace

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe E250 Coupe CGI BlueEfficiency Review: Amazing grace

As requested by you, the readers of oneshift, we pit the base E-Class coupe against the entry level Audi A5. Which coupe will come up tops then? Read on.

OneShift Editorial Team
OneShift Editorial Team
12 Aug 2010
What we like:
pros
Audi: Lightning fast gear change
pros
the traction and stability of quattro
pros
muscular looks
pros
refined engineMercedes-Benz: Elegant looks
pros
more space at the rear than the Audi
pros
well judged ride and steering
What we dislike:
cons
Audi: Lifeless helm
cons
tight rear legroomMercedes-Benz: Slow witted five-speed gearbox
cons
slightly gruff motor
cons
expensive

Both cars are suitably equipped to reflect their premium positioning. They come with standard kit like electric adjustments for the front seats, factory stereo, cruise control, alloy wheels (19s on the Audi), leather and so on.

The E-Class coupe models are priced higher than their closest competitors and the E250 CGI here is no different. The Merc is roughly $24k more than the Audi. The three-pointed star does feel like the more sophisticated model but 24k is certainly a lot of money, especially when one considers that the Audi is so competent in many areas.

It's a tough choice between these two but price difference aside, the more matured side of me will take the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe while the younger and sportier side of my character will want to take home and live with the Audi A5.

Credits: Story and Photos by Raymond Lai

New Cars
Similar Category Cars
get quote bg
Sell your car at the highest price in Singapore
  • pros
    Convenient and Hassle-Free
  • pros
    Consumer Protection
  • pros

    Transparent Process
    With No Obligation

Other Articles
Explore moreright arrow
Porsche 911 GT3 And GT3 Touring Launched
MINI Cooper Electric 3-Door Review: All Zapped Up
F80 Is Ferrari’s New 1,200hp Missile