Mercedes-benz E-class Coupé and Cabriolet
Facelifted coupé and droptop get mild hybrid power and advanced driver aids On sale Autumn Price from £45,000 (est)
ALTHOUGH THE MERCEDES-BENZ E-class saloon makes a ne luxury car, it doesn’t exactly scream “exciting weekend on the Amal Coast”, does it? No, if you want to mix grand-touring luxury with the kind of stylish looks that will get you noticed on the Riviera, you’ll want this updated E-class Coupé or its convertible sibling instead.
Along with a facelift that brings a newlook front end with atter, all-led headlights, the engine line-up has been revised, with all options now being mild hybrids, including our recommended E220d diesel. With a 48-volt electrical system and a small electric motor, this EQ Boost system can allow for periods of ‘coasting’ with the engine off under light loads to save fuel, or it can boost power under acceleration by recovering otherwise lost energy.
Inside both cars, you’ll nd two 10.25in screens as standard: one for the digital instruments and the other for infotainment. As with the saloon, both screens can be optionally upgraded to 12.3in.
The E-class’s semi-autonomous driving aids have been improved, too.there’s now a ‘capacitive’ touch system to detect whether your hands are on the steering wheel when the car is partially steering itself. In plain English, that means you just need to rest your hands on the wheel, rather than having to provide a steering input to tell the car you’re still in control.
Mercedes’ Urban Guard anti-theft system is also available; this can send noti cations to your phone if your car is moved or even knocked when you’re away from it.
As with the E-class saloon, we’d expect a modest price increase for the revised E-class Coupé and Cabriolet, starting at around £45,000 and £50,000 respectively. It’s worth noting, too, that savvy buyers can nab a hefty discount on current versions of both models through our New Car Buying Service, with savings of up to £7507.