First Look: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

• Competes with: BMW 6 Series, Audi S5
• Looks like: Mercedes is expanding its lineup at BMW pace
• Drivetrain: 268-hp V-6 or 382-hp V-8
• Hits dealerships: June 2009

The next-generation E-Class sedan was revealed on the eve of the 2009 Detroit auto show, and now, a few weeks before the Geneva Motor Show, the company has revealed plans for its first-ever E-Class coupe, which will go on sale stateside in June.

The new model will slot below the $107,900 CL coupe and above the $48,100 CLK coupe, which might not be built much longer now that the E-Class two-door is on the scene.

While Mercedes announced a number of trim levels for the European market, the U.S. will get the same two power plants found in the current E-Class sedan. The E350 will feature a 262-hp V-6 engine, and the more powerful E550 will feature a 382-hp V-8. The new, more powerful, more efficient direct-injection gasoline engines that will be offered in Europe will likely take another year or two to make it to the U.S.

Features will most likely mirror the new E-Class sedan, which you can read about here. We’ll have more information on pricing closer to the on-sale date. For now, check out the photos below. 

Comments

I've read that Mercedes is offering a softtop convertible version of this car. Dave T, is that true?

Yeha, it'll be another year for that though.

Booooooooooooooring, like all new Mercs. Funny, but they age well, after 15 years,I often start to like their looks. Those boxy old ones from the 70 look cool now.

Were they trying to stretch the back end so far that the EPA would classify it a large coupe?

I see some Continental GT in the rear quarter panel where the wheel arches. The coupe, like most coupes, looks better than the sedan.

E Coupe, huh?

Don't they already have the CL and CLK?

e class coupe the best coupe