Geneva 2009: Mercedes E-Class Coupe
  
Mercedes-Benz' new E-Class Coupe, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, has been touted as 'sports-oriented' luxury two-door that will replace the current CLK-Class. It will come in two-door form and includes traditional styling elements from Mercedes-Benz Coupes, such as an absence of a B-pillar and a radiator grille with the large central star, while at the same time reflecting the design of the forthcoming E-Class Saloon. Inside, the newly developed seats are electrically adjustable for seat height and backrest angle, have an Easy-Entry function to help rear-seat passengers, and are fitted with electro-pneumatically-adjustable four-way lumbar supports. Two individual seats are available for the rear passengers, featuring
backrests that can be folded down individually or together to increase
boot capacity. The V6 petrol engine in the E 350 CGI BlueEfficiency Coupe develops 287bhp (an extra 18bhp) and, with combined fuel economy of 32.5mpg, consumes 14% less fuel than the previous V6: CO2 emissions are 203g/km. The V8 in the E 500 Coupe generates 382bhp and 390lb-ft of torque, returning 25.9mpg. There are also numerous new safety features in the E-Class Coupe, mirroring the technical developments in the E-Class Saloon: Attention Assist monitors the driver's drowsiness levels and provides warnings to prevent them falling asleep; Adaptive Main Beam Assist, the latest lighting technology from Mercedes, uses a camera fitted inside the windscreen to provide the driver with the best possible road illumination at all times; and an active bonnet will help pedestrian protection in the case of accidents. The E-class Coupe will come in two trim levels, SE and Sport Read more....
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