The 2017 MY Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe dropped its C-Class W204 underpinnings and is now based on the up to date E-Class Sedan.
The new coupe retains the classic proportions of the previous model and its unmistakable rear quarter windows, while adopting Mercedes-Benz’ latest design language. The car is also longer, wider and more spacious thanks to a bigger wheelbase. A new range of engines can be fit under that long hood along with advanced technology such as Direct Control suspension, Dynamic Body Control adjustable damping, Air Body Control, Active Brake Assist and more.

Like the rest of the E-Klasse family, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe comes with revised looks as well as new “intelligent drive” assistance systems and BlueDIRECT efficient injection technology for the four-cylinder engines.The looks have been enhanced by a redesigned front end, with a more pronounced V-shape nose and larger air vents. The redesigned headlamps got LED technology as standard while still conserving the “four-eyed” look. The rest of the body has the classic proportions given by the long bonnet, elongated side line and a powerful rear end. The interior got revised too, where stylish materials dominate alongside clean-cut surfaces and a two-part trim which stretches across the dashboard. The rear console was redesigned and the gear selector was moved on the three-spoked multifunctional steering wheel that has shifting paddles for the automatic transmission. Other options include the Distronic Plus with Steering Assist, Pre-Safe Break system, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus.

After two-generation skipped for the E-Class Coupe, the Mercedes-Benz made a comeback for its medium size coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009.
The German car-manufacturer had a long history of building coupe vehicles since before WWII. The huge success recorded by the W124 Coupe (Mercedes-Benz CE) was followed by two generations of the CLK, a model that was sold well but it wasn’t the E-Coupe the market expected.

Even though it was based on an older W204 C-Class platform, the E-Class coupe showed nothing about that. Its look with sharp, angled headlights and big badge on the grille was different. To make things better, the 2009 E-Class coupe didn’t have a B-pillar, so it gave the vehicle a faux-cabriolet look.

Luxury seats with leather upholstery were standard on the SE, and active ventilation was available as an optional extra. The newly developed “multicontour” seats with inflatable air chambers in the front seat cushions as well as in the center and side bolsters of the backrests were standard on the Sport model. Two comfortable individual seats were available for the rear passengers. With seven standard-fit airbags, belt tensioners and belt force limiters on all seats, as well as crash-responsive head restraints for the driver and front passenger, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe offered the most comprehensive array of safety features in its category.

A wide choice of diesel and gasoline units was offered for the premium coupe, with new technologies that included direct injection and intelligent turbocharging. The 5-speed automatic transmission was offered as standard on selected models.

After three years on the market, the CLK had to be changed due to new Euro 4 emission regulations.
Along with the new engines, the car received some design updates.

Mercedes-Benz didn’t have a proper E-Class Coupe after the retirement of the W124 generation. It didn’t have anything to oppose to the 3-Series Coupe as well. So, it decided to build a mix of a coupe based on the W203 C-Class platform with some styling inspired by the W212 E-Class.

The 2005 model kept a similar shape for the headlights, with twin rounded lamps on each side. Compared with the 2002 version, they had clear lenses. The grille received three slats instead of four as on the non-facelifted version. The taillights were redesigned as well. Both bumpers received a new design.

The interior was enhanced by introducing the new COMMAND 2.0 infotainment system, which featured a DVD-based navigation system. It also allowed an iPod integration via an external port installed in the glove compartment. The center stack design was modified, and the former commands carried over from the C-Class were replaced with newer ones.

Under the hood, the CLK was offered with a choice of gasoline and diesel engines ranged between 150 hp and 388 hp. Apart from the base engines (150 hp diesel, 163 hp, and 184 hp gasoline units), all the other versions received the new 7G-Tronic gearbox.

Based on the W203 C-Class series, the second generation of the elegant coupe CLK from Mercedes-Benz was launched in March 2002 in Geneva Motor Show, with the production and sales starting in June the same year.
The coupe came with a lot of standard features, both for comfort and safety. Another improvement over the previous generation, the C208, was the removal of the B-pillar, giving the car more of a convertible look.

Compared to its predecessor, the C209 CLK is 71 mm longer, reaching a length of 4,652 mm (183.1in), 18 mm wider to a width of 1,740 mm (68.5 in), and 42 mm higher up to 1,413 mm (55.6 in) to provide more interior room.

Under the hood, at the launch, there were seven engines available with power outputs ranging from 163 hp to 367 hp. New chassis and ultimate Mercedes-Benz technology were added to offer a driving experience unique in its class. Six of the engines are new developments or improvements, providing more power and torque than their predecessors.

A new generation of four-cylinder engines celebrated the debut in the model: the CGI engines, with gasoline direct injection. The TWINPULSE system combines numerous technologies to ensure low fuel consumption and the refinement of a six-cylinder unit in a four-pot. The CLK 200 CGI had 170 hp. Three diesel engines were offered with a displacement ranging between 2.1 and 3.0 liters and powers between 150 and 224 hp.

The 1999 facelift brought forth a series of changes and line-up additions for both body coupe and cabriolet body styles.
The first received a new model powered by a 4.3 L V8 unit while it also received numerous upgrades comprising an ESP system as well as a retuned suspension and large brakes. The slightly physically redesigned CLK rolled on bigger, 17” wheels while its drag coefficient was lowered for an even more aggressive ride. Several features seen on pre-facelift versions were retained, such as the antilock brakes mated to a brake assist system as well an optional key-less antitheft ignition system.

Mercedes-Benz introduced the first CLK in 1997 as a replacement for the C124 lineup, mixing the E-Class with the C-classes.
While its traditional competitor BMW offered a coupe version for the 3-Series but didn’t have a two-door model for the 5-Series, on the other hand, Mercedes-Benz had a Coupe for the E-Class but not for the C-Class. Then, the company’s management had the idea to mix a platform from the C-Class (W202) with the shapes from the E-Class (W210). Thus, it resulted in the first generation of the CLK built as a coupe and a convertible as well.

With a good platform underneath, the customers didn’t complain about the car’s handling or comfort. They were more concerned about the vehicle’s look. For that, Mercedes hired Michael Fink, who installed an E-Class-inspired front fascia with similar dual-headlamp headlights and a tilted, four-slats chromed grille between them. The bumper sported a smiling-shaped lower grille and a pair of fog lights. From its sides, the CLK featured an ascending beltline that resembled the one from the E-Class. In the back, the CLK even sported the same taillights as the Mercedes’ mid-size sedan.

Since the CLK featured a shorter wheelbase than the E-Class, there was less interior room. Still, it was more than in a regular C-Class and enough to host two passengers on the rear seats, despite its sloped rear windscreen. Its dashboard was different though than its four-door sibling, sporting a rounded instrument cluster, vents, and center stack. It was clearly more sports-oriented than the E-Class but still elegant enough to be considered a personal luxury vehicle.

Under the hood, Mercedes-Benz installed a choice of four gasoline engines and paired them with either a five-speed manual or a newly developed five-speed automatic, which was introduced in 1996.

The Mercedes line-up saw a mid-life facelift that brought plenty of upgrades, mostly aimed at engine performance and interior.
Even more luxurious, the coupes had a slightly elongated bonnet to accommodate larger engines while the bodyshell was otherwise slightly retouched. As a novely, Mercedes introduced the “Sportline” package, available for both North American and European markets. Available for some sedan and coupe body styles in the US, the package came with wider wheels, improved steering, stylish Sportline badges, lower and differently tuned suspension as well as sport seats.

Available with both Coupe and Cabrio bodies, the W124 (C124) mid-size platform i s regarded to be on of the few-top line built by Mercedes, regardless of the amount poured into testing and development.
Apart from having had a luxurious/sporty/executive looks of a strangely appealing hybrid car, the CE was also the carrier of various technological improvements such as its modified suspension comprising an altered front McPherson strut and a rear signature multi link axle that was different from that found on estate cars which were equipped with Citroen-like mechanisms.

The W123 E-Class was a huge success and, in 1977, a coupe version was introduced to replace the previous middle-size segment of the sporty-look vehicle.
Even though it wasn’t that sporty.

Unlike the previous generation, the W123 E-Class coupe had a shorter wheelbase than the four-door sedan with 85 mm (3.3”). This modification allowed a better design for the car. The removal of the C-pillar allowed the body to look like a convertible with the roof up. That type of bodywork had the “fake-cabriolet” name. It had a lot of parts in common with the four-door sedan and that ease the logistics and spare-parts department.

Inside, there was enough room for four adults, even if those in the rear couldn’t be very happy on a long journey. The instrument cluster had three big dials with an unusual layout. One dial had three gauges, in the middle it was the speedometer and on the right, it was a big regular analog clock, but no tachometer. The car featured either a 4-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Over the years it had different engines, starting with a 2.3-liter carburetor engine, but ended up with fuel-injected units only. A particular diesel version was made for the U.S. It was a 300 CD model that offered 80 hp. The bizarre model was built to help Mercedes-Benz to achieve “corporate average fuel economy”. By adjusting the injection system, the engine produced 88 hp. It was replaced in 1981 by a turbodiesel unit with the same 3.0-liter displacement, but it offered 125 hp.
By the end of production time in 1985, a total of 99884 units were produced, from which 15509 were diesel.

In November 1968, at Hockenheim, the international press was invited to the unveiling of the Mercedes-Benz “Stroke-Eight” coupe, Types 250 C, and 280 CE.
The basic technical concept, as well as the design of the new models, was mainly derived from the saloons. Concerning chassis, power unit, and framework, the coupés closely resembled the 250 Type saloon, and up to the A-pillar, even the body of the two versions was identical. It was somehow different than the four-door sedan on which the car was based. It had a lowered greenhouse, longer doors, and no B-pillar.

The design was signed by Paul Braq, who was responsible for more formidable Mercedes-Benz cars. For that model, the headlights were vertical and the taillights were horizontal. It featured a big, chromed grille in the middle. The engine bay was ready to receive the inline-six unit, in a rear-set position to enhance the road-holding and mass distribution.

In the beginning, the car was available with two versions of the 2.5-liter engine, one with carburetor and the other with the newly developed Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection system. It was the first electronic injection system installed on a Mercedes-Benz. Later on, the 2.5-liter unit was replaced with the more powerful 2.8-liter, which offered up to 185 hp, with the help of the injection system.