For The 3.5-litre V6 engine and standard seven-speed automatic gearbox make for a harmonious combination and the car is even reasonably economical. Here they are paired with firmer suspension that sharpens up the car's handling.

Against That firm suspension is fine on smooth roads, but you don't find many of those in the UK, and on bumpy surfaces the car feels and sounds too unforgiving. Although there's nothing desperately wrong with the engine, but it's not one to get excited about, either.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

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3 out of 5 stars

Fine if you want to own the E-Class coupé 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. If you want a petrol engine, the four-cylinder 1.8 turbo in the E250 CGI is a better bet.

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5
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Key facts

0–60mph
6.2 secs
Top speed
155 mph
Average mpg
40.1
Tank range
654 miles
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The E-Class Coupe is more than just a two-door version of the saloon, though. It has a 115mm shorter wheelbase, trading some interior space for greater agility, and it has the option of individual electronic suspension control with the AMG-tuned suspension that is standard on Sport models.

The E-Class genes are plain to see in other areas, though, from the edgy, deliberately disharmonious styling to the up-to-the-minute safety features, including a driver drowsiness detection system. Its five engines – four-cylinder and V6 petrols and diesels and a V8 petrol – are all taken from the E-Class, too. All bar the V8 have Merc's Blue Efficiency measures to trim fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, aided by excellent aerodynamics that, at launch, made the car the most streamlined model in production.

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