2016 MERCEDES BENZ E-Class Coupe (C238) 300 9AT RWD (245 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Mercedes-Benz continued the tradition of building personal luxury coupes for the mid-size segment. After various other famous vehicles such as the W123 Coupe, the CE (W124), or the two generations of the CLK (C208 and C209), it introduced a new model in 2017, the E-Coupe C238 model.

Technically speaking, not all E-Class coupes models were based on the same platform as their sedan siblings that sported similar nameplates but without the coupe addition. The C208, C209, or C207 (in that order) shared their underpinnings with their smaller siblings, the C-Class W202, W203, and W204, respectively. But the 2017 model shared its parts with the proper E-Class, internally named W213.

Despite looking like an E-Class from the front, it didn’t share its body panels or parts. Its black grille with the three-pointed star badge in the middle was different. Also, the lower apron was available in two options. With the AMG package included, the side-scoops that fed fresh air to the front brakes were connected via a narrow horizontal gap in the bumper, while the regular, non-AMG didn’t. Just like its predecessor, the 2017 E-Class coupe featured a raked windshield that was continued, as an option, with a panoramic glass roof. The long, sloped rear windscreen was followed by a short deck for the trunk.

Inside, Mercedes-Benz installed bucket seats at the front designed for comfortable long rides, while a pair of sport seats with high-bolstered areas was on the options list. At the back, the E-Coupe offered a bench profiled for two occupants, separated by an area that featured two cupholders.

Under the hood, the carmaker installed a wide choice of engines. All versions were exclusively available with a nine-speed automatic transmission, developed and built in-house.