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"It is not until you get behind the wheel of the new E-Class that much of what has been spruiked about the new car begins to ring true. The interior styling is richer, closer to an S-Class than a C-Class as had been the case in the previous generation. The lines are straighter, the surfaces flatter and more functional yet the ambiance retains a richness from the quality of materials used and precision of the layout. The seats are comfortable - spacious and supportive and with the extra padding of the restyled contruction evident immediately.

All very nice, but fire up the new 3.0-litre V6 diesel and the experience takes on a different level of appreciation. This is an engine that Mercedes can be justly proud of. Its strength is that the 540Nm - or a greater proportion of it - is ready for instant action from anything above idle. Tap the accelerator and go, jump on it and go harder - and all without the least hint of harshness. The balance between the engine, the seven-speed automatic gearbox and the active dynamics of the car's suspension and steering is a treat.

The direct-steer variable ratio steering never descends into vagueness, something that can not be said of all such systems and whether punting through twisting mountain roads or sruising along an open motorway the feeling is one of directness and precision.

Ride quality is what you would expect from this level of automobile - no more, no less. The active damping works well, seamlessly adjusting from comfort on a gentle cruise to a more sporting stiffness when pushed. A unexpected delight is how little drive enjoyment is given away by dropping from the hero engine to either of the new-generation four-cylinder offerings.

While the 2.1-litre direct injection turbocharged E250 CGI is an absolute sweetie with its 150kW and 310Nm it is the equivalent diesel, the E250 CDI, that will have you out of the car and counting the cylinders. With 150kW and a thumping 500Nm of torque squeezed out of the four cylinders by the twin-stage turbocharger this one is destined to be a star. Delivery is a little more peaky than the V6 with the torque dropping away around 600rpm earlier at 1800rpm, but you would be really hard to please if it didn't bring a smile to your face. And if there is any need to seal the deal, a combined fuel efficiency rating of 5.3L/100km should be just the ticket."

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The entire new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class range is slowly being unveiled to the public both through legitimate and unofficial means. The latest variant to be caught in the public eye has been a deceptively camouflaged prototype of the E-Class Cabriolet, so far called the CLK. While features such as the headlights and tail lamps have been covered over, their design is no real mystery, having already been unveiled on the sedan variant at the Detroit Auto Show.

Although the most crucial feature is the seemingly soft-top convertible roof, which is actually a clever way of hiding the retractable hard-top design. Clearly visible in these images is the joint between the windshield and front edge of the roof, along with the wider disguise of the c-post and matching wider boot deck lid.

Still officially baring the CLK namesake, the new E-Class coupe and cabriolet are based on the C-Class sedan to meet the more ambitious driving demands of prospective buyers.The engine line-up will also come from the current C-Class range, including a flagship V8 unit for an E 500.
2009 Mercede E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet are expected to arrive in showrooms overseas by mid to late 2009.

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This is the latest footage of the coupe out performing winter testing. Although the testers have no intention of rolling down the windows, hopefully Mercedes will take a page from the CLK’s book and delete the B-pillar to get the stylish hardtop convertible look of its smaller sibling. We expect Mercedes to offer a wide variety of V6 and V8 engines, including a 525 hp 6.3-liter V8 for the E63 AMG model. Judging by the taped over AMG badging on the cars in the video, this is latter playing in the snow.



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