Driving Mercedes-Benz’ All-new E Coupé: Darth Vader on Wheels
It’s Roomy for a Merc Coupé
The seats are adjustable. In every direction. So, in spite of a lower driving position visibility is great. Add a panoramic roof and splendid 13-speaker Burmester stereo. And even a Driving Assistance pack for semi-autonomous motorway driving. It had a Lane Tracking pack, which I’d never have. I stopped to turn it off post haste. But if that floats your boat…
That cabin really looks great and has high quality, rigid components. Typical merc. Most of all, this E 300 Coupé is sensibly roomy and without much compromise. Which is good for a Merc coupé. Four adults fit inside. All their baggage in the cavernous trunk. And those pillarless windows bring a bit of Subaru-esque je ne sais quoi, mind you.
So, if looking good and driving cool is high on your agenda, this Vader-like E-Class Coupe defines Mercedes at its imperious best. Not quite the boy racer, it’s more of a sporty posh luxury sled. It away takes that driving stress, rather than piling it on.
E300 Coupé is basically a Mini Me S Coupé
And it’s half the price of its S-Class Coupe big bro, so maybe best without the badge. It is a serenely relaxing experience, all the same.
ROAD TESTED: Mercedes-Benz E 300 Coupé AMG Line Engine: 255 hp 277 lb-ft 2-litre turbo petrol I4 Drive: 9-speed automatic RWD TESTED: 0-40 mph: 2.81 sec 0-60 mph: 5.89 sec 0-100 mph: 14.16 sec ¼-mile: 14.3 sec @ 98 mph 50-75 mph: 4.14 sec 75-100 mph: 6.12 sec CLAIMED: VMax: 155 mph Fuel: 38.7 mpg
Photos: Giordano Lupini