What does it cost?
For The 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, standard seven-speed automatic gearbox and comfort-oriented suspension that come with SE trim make for a fine touring Coupe. It's even reasonably economical.
Against Although there's nothing desperately wrong with the engine, it's not one to get excited about, either – it doesn't feel particularly strong or flexible. It's a bit of a squeeze for anyone in the back, and getting in and out isn't the most elegant of manoeuvres.
What Car? says
A reasonable car, but nowhere near as good as the V6 diesel – for driveability, smoothness or running costs. If you want a petrol engine, the four-cylinder 1.8 turbo in the E250 CGI is a better bet.
What Car? readers say
5
Calculate equipment options
| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric steering adjust | Pack Only |
| Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Not Available |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Electric windows front | Standard |
| Electric windows rear | Standard |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Climate Control | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard |
| Steering adjustment reach | Standard |
| Steering adjustment rake | Standard |
| Power Seats | Standard |
| Heated Seats | Standard |
| Panoramic sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Panoramic Sunroof | £1,370 |
| Power Folding Mirror | Standard |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | Standard |
| CVT | Not Available |
| Tiptronic | Not Available |
| Particulate filter | Not Available |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Standard |
| Multi CD | £455 |
| MP3/iPod Connection | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not Available |
| MP3 CD Player | Standard |
| RDS CD | Standard |
| Hard Drive | Pack Only |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | £645 |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front Foglights | Standard |
| Powered sliding doors | Not Available |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | £290 |
| Satellite navigation | £1,210 |
| Leather Seats | Standard |
| Split/fold seats | Standard |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| 7 seat pack | Not Available |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
| 3 Point centre belt | Not Available |
| Driver's airbag | Standard |
| Belt pretensioners | Standard |
| Isofix | Standard |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Curtain Airbag | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensor | Standard |
| Electronic stability programme | Standard |
| On/Off Passenger Airbag | Standard |
| Driver's knee airbag | Standard |
| Reversing Camera | £390 |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Pack Only |
| Lane Departure Warning | £735 |
| Front Parking Sensor | Standard |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Not Available |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Remote locking | Standard |
| Unique fit stereo | Standard |
| Marked Parts | Not Available |
| Etched Windows | Not Available |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Standard |
| Visible VIN | Standard |
| Secure spare wheel | Standard |
| Satellite tracking | Not Available |
| Laminated Glass | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | 29.1 |
| Out of town mpg | 52.3 |
| Average mpg | 40.1 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 74 |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 164 |
| Carbon offset cost | £24 |
| Green rating | G |
| Insurance group | 40 |
| Typical insurance | £1,002.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 39% |
| Typical contract hire | £0.00 |
| Pence per mile | 0 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £0.00 |
| Service intervals | Variable |
| Warranty period | 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 30yr Perforation + 30yr Breakdown |
| Three-year cost | £30,133 |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 23 |
| Benefit in kind | £8,925.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £1,785.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £3,570.00 |
Performance and measurements
| Body type | Coupe |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 3498/V6 |
| Number of Valves | 24 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 288/6400 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 269 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Rear |
| Length (mm) | 4698 |
| Width (mm) | 1786 |
| Height (mm) | 1393 |
| Front headroom (mm) | 1021 |
| Boot space (min ltr) | 450 |
| Boot space (max ltr) | 450 |
| Turning circle (m) | 10.95 |
| Towing weight (kg) | 1800 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1670 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 6.2 |
| Max speed (mph) | 155 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
View the whole Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe range
Cheaper
- Coupe E200 CGI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £31,720
- Coupe E220 CDI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £32,225
- Coupe E200 CGI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £33,860
- Coupe E250 CDI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £33,965
- Coupe E250 CGI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £34,370
- Coupe E220 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £34,380
- Coupe E250 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £36,000
- Coupe E250 CGI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £36,405
- Coupe E350 CDI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £37,100
- Coupe E350 CGI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £39,030
- Coupe E350 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £39,135
- Coupe E350 CGI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £41,170
- Coupe E500 CGI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £52,975
More expensive
- Coupe E200 CGI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £31,720
- Coupe E220 CDI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £32,225
- Coupe E200 CGI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £33,860
- Coupe E250 CDI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £33,965
- Coupe E250 CGI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £34,370
- Coupe E220 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £34,380
- Coupe E250 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £36,000
- Coupe E250 CGI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £36,405
- Coupe E350 CDI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £37,100
- Coupe E350 CGI BlueEFF. SE 2dr - £39,030
- Coupe E350 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £39,135
- Coupe E350 CGI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £41,170
- Coupe E500 CGI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr - £52,975
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Our pick of the range
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe E350 CDI BlueEFF. Sport 2dr
Fine if you want to have the E-Class Coupe at its sharpest (there's even an optional dynamic handling pack that makes it even sharper), but you'll pay for it with a sometimes harsh ride. The engine and spec are great, though.
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