Mercedes E-Class Coupe Spy Video

By Thami Masemola
December 9, 2008 10:06 PM
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz, Spy Photos

Spy photographers have come even closer to the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe, to the extent that voices of its testers are quite audible on this video.

Pleasing to the eye is how little camouflage remains on the body, with a few strips of black tape covering its sharpest lines, almost as if to say "this is where the line goes, just follow the tape".

Expected to be unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the car is currently going through its normal deep winter testing paces. Still based on the C-Class platform, the E-Class coupe replaces the CLK. It will carry a number of engines associated with this type of vehicle, including a 3.5-litre V6, 5.4-litre V8 and an uprated 6.2-litre AMG V8.

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Comments

Tuner_Mad

December 9, 2008 10:21 PM

If the front looks like the E-class one, this car is screwed already.

pups

December 9, 2008 10:24 PM

they took back lights from lexus is? 0o

Motor_Yakuza

December 9, 2008 10:53 PM

Yep the whole care will be Lexus inspired, the front from the GS and the back the IS.

Motor_Yakuza

December 9, 2008 10:55 PM

car* *tired to ask for an edit button*

wjaprep

December 9, 2008 11:11 PM

Yes, Im weird, but I like this car, I'll take one plz.

alessandro

December 10, 2008 6:50 PM

Agree, you are weird but you not alone. I like this car too.

politz

December 9, 2008 11:13 PM

Okay, there's some Lexus in it... but will still strongly consider buying myself one of those.

BabyMilo

December 9, 2008 11:18 PM

i think it looks ok, it isnt too bad

evo2

December 9, 2008 11:21 PM

If i observed correctly in the past Lexus was always the one conforming to Mercede's designs....

afterace2

December 10, 2008 12:19 PM

so now MB strikes back ! :P

Motor_Yakuza

December 10, 2008 5:57 PM

LoL

wjaprep

December 11, 2008 12:41 AM

Yes I love how everyone on here ignores the fact that in theory Lexus is kind of a rip off of a Mercedes AND that Lexus took the headlamp desgin of the GS from the W210 E class.

jpm

December 9, 2008 11:57 PM

This just looks like a BMW 3 Series Coupe without the traditional Hoffmeister 'kink' in the C Pillar.

Audi_fan

December 10, 2008 12:25 AM

A5 all the way :P

Indykat

December 10, 2008 1:16 AM

The only think more boring then the car is the video, I cant believe I have enough free time to waste on that...and in true boring style it will only have a "womanual ie paddleshift" transmission at best.

AmazingJerry

December 10, 2008 11:57 AM

Whadya expect, a hollywood thriller? irritating complainers...

I agree with rcw, lose the tape and this things has a pretty sleek stance.

ck314

December 10, 2008 8:54 PM

yeah, prety sick of immature stupid non constructive critics, this car is gorgeous and will get a manual stick with some engines

bernardo

December 10, 2008 2:10 AM

Damn..the fact that this cars looks so much like a CLS with 2 doors bothers me so much...I wish It didn't because I could really like this car.

bernardo

December 10, 2008 2:13 AM

*CAR

Damn why we can't have the fking edit button.

Tuner_Mad

December 10, 2008 9:41 PM

Wiki stole all the edit buttons on the i-net.

AOS

December 10, 2008 3:53 AM

Lexus IS-F coupe? hahahh... new E class front, CLS side, Lexus IS back, not so bad... I guess, just what I been looking for frankinstein

wisp

December 10, 2008 9:18 AM

Whilst the 2 rivals to Merc Audi and BMW are investing in Turbos and super charged engines for their next high performance cars, Merc instead is still holding onto large CC n/a engines. In performance terms,fuel consumption as well as carbon emissions these Merc guys are definately holding he short end of the stick. Maybe they still want to hold onto the 'American dream' of muscle cars.

wisp

December 10, 2008 9:19 AM

Whilst the 2 rivals to Merc (Audi and BMW) are investing in Turbos and super charged engines for their next high performance cars, Merc instead is still holding onto large CC n/a engines. In performance terms,fuel consumption as well as carbon emissions these Merc guys are definately holding he short end of the stick. Maybe they still want to hold onto the 'American dream' of muscle cars.

catchmyshadow

December 10, 2008 9:57 AM

i think it looks fresher and sportier than the new e-class.

rcw

December 10, 2008 10:05 AM

Looking beyond the camouflage and black taping, I truly believe that this will be a very good looking car in person. It's not too far off from the current CLK but I think the proportions and overall execution will be much better and neater. Not that I'm psychic or something, but I have a sense that this model will actually do really well and catch some of the panache, exclusiveness and aura that have been missing from Mercedes for a little while. I think this will have a bit of what Mercedes used to be about 25 years ago. We'll only know once it's on the road and available to see in person, but this is what I see when I look beyond the mule shots.

btt1

December 10, 2008 6:50 PM

RCW, I couldn't agree with you more. I'm dead set on getting an Audi A5 with S-Line package fully loaded with auto transmission in about 18 months. However, after watching the mules and unfolding of the forthcoming E-class coupe, I may have some reservation about the Audi. As an owner of a CLS, It's obvious that I have a weakness for gorgeous grand touring coupes. The new E-class coupe I believe will be nothing less than striking in appearance and form. With careful attention to proportions and detail, a well executed 18" wheel design or 19" wheel option would certainly bring this car full circle in terms of desirablity. To me this image is one of the most telling:

http://www.motorauthority.com/gallery/mercedes-benz-clk-spy-shots/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe-spy-shots-october-003.html

giga_games

December 10, 2008 10:48 AM

it's so BEAUTIFUL!!!

peterjames7

December 10, 2008 5:03 PM

yeah its very asian looking at the rear, i have haigh hopes for it as i think that the e class has just missed the mark by letting its self down in the detailing but we'll have to wait and see wont we... i just read a test drive of the fascination and autoexpress gave it 5 of of 5 saying it was a trult remarkable machine, if this drives as well it will stand a good chance, still think an a5 looks better though

evo2

December 10, 2008 6:56 PM

Apparently...

TRDartz

December 10, 2008 8:36 PM

first thing that comes to mind is that the tail lights look a lot like the lexus ES350 ones. and the window arch resembles a CLS which isn't a bad thing. nice car overall. justsomething about the tail lights.... seems to be sitting a bit too low for my liking

ck314

December 10, 2008 8:57 PM

Current 3-series Coupé and A5 are certainly handsome but this is going to beat em up in terms of style.

lucifa

December 14, 2008 11:18 AM

i reckon this will have something of a first - three equally good-looking competitors from the german trio, so it's purely down to personal opinion. that's the way it should be. (btw, prefer the 3 series coupe!)

kumbze

December 12, 2008 6:39 AM

this could be the best looking benz ever, i like

miller

December 30, 2008 9:53 PM

E klasse coupe wat

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