Mercedes-Benz presents new E-Class Coupe

The new E-Class Coupé offers a very special combination of two attributes for which the Mercedes brand is known: fascination and efficiency. With its classic coupé side aspect - no B-pillars and fully retractable side windows - the new two-door car is a particularly sporty interpretation of the E-Class's dynamic design. At the same time the most aerodynamic variant of the Coupés achieves a new world best in terms of drag coefficient: with a Cd-figure of just 0.24, this model is the world's most aerodynamically efficient series-production car.

The model programme includes two new 4-cylinder engines, which consume up to 17 percent less fuel whilst offering a significant increase in performance and torque. The new E-Class Coupé's standard-fit AGILITY CONTROL suspension adjusts automatically to the current driving situation. It combines driving enjoyment and excellent handling with the maximum comfort.

The new Coupé offers all the technical innovations of the new E-Class series that one might expect to find in a sports-oriented luxury coupé. These include selective damper control, drowsiness detection, preventive occupant protection and the Active Bonnet.

As a feature specific to the Coupé, the Dynamic Driving package allows different suspension setups at the touch of a button. Adaptive Main Beam Assist, road sign recognition and an automatic emergency braking system are other features with which the new series sets standards in this vehicle category.

The E-Class also takes on a pioneering role in the drive sector. The new diesels and direct-injection petrol engines combine efficiency with an effortless power delivery. The engine line-up includes two new four-cylinder models which deliver significantly more power and torque while consuming up to 17 percent less fuel. The best example is the E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé, which consumes 5.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres and emits 139 grams of CO2 per kilometre, making it one of the most economical vehicles in its class.

The exemplary, low fuel consumption has not only been achieved because of the new engines, but also with a number of practical measures. These include on-demand activation of the steering and fuel pumps, the use of tyres with low rolling resistance and an alternator control system which takes account of the current driving situation and the vehicle's electrical power requirements, plus the very decisive factor of outstanding aerodynamics.

The new E-Class Coupé will most likely hit local shores in 2009. Prices have yet to be confirmed.
Overview of the engines:

Model designation	Output (kW/hp)	Max. torque (Nm at rpm)	Combined NFDC fuel consumption (l/100 km)
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé	150/204	500 at 1,600-1,800 rpm	5.3
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé	170/231	540 at 1,600-2,400 rpm	6.8
E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé	150/204	310 at 2,000-4,300 rpm	7.0
E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé	215/292	365 at 3,000-5,100 rpm	8.5
E 500 Coupé	285/388	530 at 2,800-4,800 rpm	10.9