1 May 2009

E-Class Coupe here in September

The emphasis in the Irish market for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe will be on the E250 CDI. The car is set to launch here in September.

E 350 CDI

The car replaces the CLK model and is longer, wider and generally larger than that car.

It features fully retractable side windows has no B-pillars. With an aerodynamic efficiency rating of 0.24, the new E-Class Coupe will be the best production car in the world in this aspect.

Safety items include a system to detect driver drowsiness and a distance control and braking mechanism that reduces the risk of rear-end collisions.

Overall, the range will consist of two diesel and three direct-injection petrol engines. Within this are two new four-cylinder models that consume up to 17 percent less fuel whilst delivering significantly more power and torque.

The 250 CDI's 2,143 cc engine has a fuel consumption figure of 5.6 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres in manual version and CO2 emissions from 135 g/km.

No prices have yet been announced.

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