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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
December 10, 2009 By Alison Lakin, Associate Editor
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
DriverSide Overview
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The coupe segment is a broad one, ranging from clunky looking, reasonably-priced compacts to leather-swathed luxury barges. Naturally, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe falls decidedly on the elegant side of the spectrum. But looks only take a car so far, and it’s what is underneath that really makes you want to bring it home to mom. Replacing the CLK in order to streamline the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the new E coupe features a V-6 or V-8 engine, both providing more than enough horses and torque for swinging around corners. Everything about the interior exudes luxury, with moderately sporty cues coming from the chrome gauge cluster and the shift knob planted on the center console. The standard feature list runs as long as the bathroom line during the Superbowl halftime show, and safety systems stay behind the scenes in case you get a bit too comfortable taking turns at 80 mph. Bring on the long-term relationship.
What's to Like
Whoa, the E550 can move. With 300 lbs shed from the sedan, the same 382 hp helps the coupe blow by slow-moving trucks. Sport seats and a tilting/telescoping steering wheel provide comfort for every size driver. New safety features are top of the line.
What's Not to Like
Coupe body styles – this one is no exception – don’t ever have enough room in the rear for tall adults. A shocking insight, we’re sure, though a standard panorama glass roof does open up the space considerably. The V-6 has a good amount of power, but it can’t hold a candle to the V-8. If you’re test-driving them, hop in the 350 first. No plans for an E63 AMG coupe makes us a little sad.
The Drive:
DriverSide Driving Impressions
Much more so than the sedan, the coupe’s two engine varieties provide largely different drives. The E350 establishes a good baseline in the coupe lineup by delivering strong passing power and quick acceleration, but it ultimately delivers a more subdued ride. The E350 is so polished, it can round hairpins and swoop down mountain gullies while yawning and asking whether it’s time for tea. Naturally, the E550 improves upon the E350’s already stellar capabilities, and the 5.5-liter V-8 roars down the road – not that you can truly hear it through all the sound deadening within the cabin. The sport button brings much-needed edge to the drive, quickening shifts, enhancing throttle response and tightening suspension control. 382 horses try their best to push the car to its limits, but its seven gears seem truly limitless. With the stroke dependency suspension system, hitting the speed limiter wouldn...