Mercedes-Benz's extensive car line-up at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show includes the 2017 Mercedes E-Class Coupe and 2017 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet. The latter is celebrating its world premiere at the Swiss show.
2017 Mercedes E-Class Coupe
The 2017 Mercedes E-Class Coupe measures 4,826 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width and 1,430 mm in height, meaning that it's 123 mm longer, 74 mm wider and 33 mm taller than its predecessor. The coupe version has a wheelbase of 2,873 mm. The range will include four models at launch: E 220 d, E 200, E 300 and E 400 4MATIC. Their specifications for these engines are as follows:
- E 220 d - 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine producing 143 kW (194 hp) and 400 Nm of torque, 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
- E 200 - 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 135 kW (184 hp) and 300 Nm of torque, 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
- E 300 - 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 180 kW (245 hp) and 370 Nm of torque, 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
- E 400 4MATIC - 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine producing 245 kW (333 hp) and 480 Nm of torque, 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission, 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system
More engine models, along with option for 4MATIC all-wheel drive will follow. A base E 200 model with 6-speed manual transmission will arrive in mid-2017.
High-resolution MULTIBEAM LED headlamps with 84 individually activated high-performance LEDs each, 20-inch wheels, notably flat LED tail lamps, air suspension, Widescreen Cockpit consisting of two high-resolution 12.3-inch displays (one for instrument cluster and one for COMAND Online infotainment system), ambient lighting with 64 colours and Burmester sound system are the equipment highlights of the 2017 Mercedes E-Class Coupe.
The 2017 Mercedes E-Class Coupe will go on sale in March 2017.
2017 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet
The world premiere of the 2017 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet in Geneva completes the latest generation Mercedes E-Class family. The 2017 Mercedes E-Class measures 4,826 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width and 1,428 mm in height, and compared to the outgoing model, it is 123 mm longer, 74 mm wider and 30 mm lower. It shares the same 2,873 mm wheelbase with the coupe version.
The new generation Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet buyers can specify the fabric soft top in dark brown, dark blue, dark red or black. The roof fully opens and closes in 20 seconds, at speeds of up to 50 km/h. The driver doesn't need to stop the car to operate the boot separator manually, thanks to the fully electrical control included in the optional Cabriolet Comfort package. There's 385 litres of boot space available, but this figure reduces to 310 on dropping the top. The AIRCAP electric draught-stop system and the AIRSCARF neck-level heating system are available on request.
Mercedes-Benz will release complete technical specifications of the 2017 Mercedes E-Class at a later date, but expect the same engines from the coupe version to power the drop-top version. The 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission is standard, and for the first time, the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system is available.
Noteworthy features of the 2017 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet include high-resolution MULTIBEAM LED headlamps, 20-inch wheels, slim LED tail lamps, air suspension, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, COMAND Online infotainment system with 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting with 64 colours and Burmester sound system.
