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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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C Coupe has a bigger V-6

I was just on the MB website looking at the C Coupe. The C350 is rated a 302HP and the E350 (both coupes) is rated at 268HP. That doesnt make much sense. How would you like to buy an E350 and have its little brother blow your doors off. I know you can get an E550, but what gives here??
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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It's the new engine with the direct injection V6. It will be used in the 2012 E350. Yes, it's a bummer.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 10:22 PM
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I wouldn't be happy if I just bought a 2011 E coupe.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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do you guys think that there will be a tweak or something that MB will offer to push the power from 268 to 302? in essence the engine is the same no?
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by kefking87
do you guys think that there will be a tweak or something that MB will offer to push the power from 268 to 302? in essence the engine is the same no?
The engine in the C350 is a newer unit, more powerful, more efficient but won't be in the E-Coupe/Cabrio until around August 2011
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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The engine in the C350 is a newer unit, more powerful, more efficient but won't be in the E-Coupe/Cabrio until around August 2011
****. My build date was 2 weeks ago. I guess i got screwed.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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No, I'm sure that MB will not offer a tweak. The engine will appear in the 2012 model year. The only avenue for we 2010, 2011 owners would be a chip tune.

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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****. My build date was 2 weeks ago. I guess i got screwed.
You could cancel your order......quick!!! Reorder when the 2012's go into production.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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****. My build date was 2 weeks ago. I guess i got screwed.
If you want the bigger Hp, I would make a stink about it. I don't imagine that they told you about the increase in the 2112 model did they? Cancel the order and Perhaps let them hold your deposit to show good faith that you would take the 2112 car.
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jeez i just noticed that too....

Anyone know when you can start to order the 2012's?

I was looking to grab one this summer may have to wait longer.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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If i'm not mistaken I believe around September. I feel it would be a worth while wait. The current 268hp performs very well especially in sports mode but you can never be too rich or have too much horsepower.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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one of the salesmen found out for me that in Aug-Sept they will start getting the new v6's in the e coupe
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Originally Posted by ragazzi_07
jeez i just noticed that too....

Anyone know when you can start to order the 2012's?

I was looking to grab one this summer may have to wait longer.
Yea or I bet you could save TONS of money once the new engines arrive.
I am sure no one will buy a 268 E Coupe when they can get 305 in the C coupe or the 2012 E coupe, expect big discounts.
And when I say big I am talking HUGE discounts. I am talking 2011 E coupes selling for the same price as the C coupe.
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You could cancel your order......quick!!! Reorder when the 2012's go into production.
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If you want the bigger Hp, I would make a stink about it. I don't imagine that they told you about the increase in the 2112 model did they? Cancel the order and Perhaps let them hold your deposit to show good faith that you would take the 2112 car.
I would but the lease is up on my C300 in a month. They are short leases anyways...not the biggest deal.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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It's only a 34 HP difference; hardly enough to make the car with the old engine undesirable or worth substantially less. I don't think they'll discount the late 2011's substantially. I'd say stay with the order and enjoy the car for the additional 7 months. I doubt it will hurt your resale.

Did you consider the current 550?

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