New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet Shows Passion, Sportiness, Intelligence

Mercedes-Benz has completely revised the Coupé and Cabriolet members of the E-Class family with new additions like powerful and efficient BlueDIRECT four-cylinder engines featuring pioneering injection technology and trend-setting assistance systems. These systems which come under the heading "Intelligent Drive", can help prevent accidents with crossing vehicles or pedestrians, active-lane keeping assist or anti-glare, for example. The classic Coupé and Cabriolet of the E-Class are amongst the most desirable vehicles at the higher end of the mid-class segment. That is why the design of the exterior and the interior alike is fresh and sharp, as befits many of the stand-out new technical aspects.

OneShift Editorial Team

05 Jul 2013

The main feature of the new look E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet is the revised front with new headlamps comprising a single headlamp lens over all functional elements. The headlamps are fitted with LED lights as standard, with full LED technology now available for the first time in this class as an option. Flowing light elements within the headlamps reinforce the "twin-headlamp" look which is typical of the E-Class. New front bumpers with a more pronounced V-shape and large air intakes considerably accentuate the dynamism of these agile vehicles. All together, the front with sports car radiator has an independent, sporty face, while at the same time emphasizing the close affinity between the Coupé and Cabriolet and the new E-Class Saloon. As a visible sign of this sporty car's rear-wheel drive, the muscular-looking rear wing has been retained. New tail lamps and a wide-effect rear bumper with "wing design" and chrome-look trim serve to discreetly underline the athletic appearance of these model series.

Mercedes-Benz has updated the interiors of the E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet, carefully coordinating them with the expressive exteriors. Inside the vehicles, stylish materials dominate alongside clean-cut surfaces and the two-part trim which stretches across the entire dashboard. It can be selected in a wood or aluminium look, thereby rounding off the high-quality overall impression made by each interior.

There is a wide choice of powerful petrol and diesel engines for the E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet. All are highly efficient and equipped with the ECO start/stop system. Six petrol engines are available ranging in output from 135 kW (184 hp) to 300 kW (408 hp) and there are also three diesel engines ranging from 125 kW (170 hp) to 195 kW (265 hp).

A new element is the BlueDIRECT four-cylinder petrol engine with spray-guided direct injection, based on the same trend-setting technology used in the latest generation of six and eight-cylinder engines from Mercedes- Benz. The BlueDIRECT four-cylinder engine also sees the world's first use of the stratified lean burn process in combination with exhaust-gas turbo charging and external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation. As a result the Coupé and Cabriolet achieve outstanding emission and consumption figures. In addition, the new BlueDIRECT four-cylinder petrol engines already meet the EU6 standard which will apply from 2015. Mercedes-Benz will also offer two transmissions for the E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet in the future: a six-speed manual transmission with high ease of shifting and short shift travel, and the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission with DIRECT SELECT lever and DIRECT SELECT shift paddles. This latest stage of evolution of the 7G-TRONIC PLUS provides significant advantages in terms of efficiency and ease of maintenance.

Take a closer look at the new Coupé and Cabriolet in our gallery.

Credits: Oneshift News Team