E coupe V C coupe... - MBClub UK

bpsorrel · 30-06-2012, 11:42 AM

For various reasons I'm not going to continue with my CLS for much longer (will move it on when I get back from Russia in September) and have decided to go down the 2 door coupe route for the next car.

I've been reading a thread on the MBWorld US site today comparing the C and E coupes (which as we all know are on the same platform) and I was wondering what you guys thought about the differences..

E Coupe or C Coupe - MBWorld.org Forums

Personally, I think I prefer the styling of the E.....

The Boss · 30-06-2012, 12:20 PM

look at the bmw 6 series

grober · 30-06-2012, 01:04 PM

MERCEDES gave the E COUPE a considerable price hike when the C class coupe came in without really changing the spec so it could be argued it's now overpriced? If however you want a V8 petrol ??? [ AMG excepted ] Both cars look good on the road with the E shading it for "presence". However I find the C class interior "more of a piece" than the E class which feels slightly clumsy for some reason- think its that more vertical dash?? The E class does have the pillarless side opening windows + frameless glass compared to the conventional [ and some would say more reliable in winter!!] B pillar'd framed C class doors. Unless you specifically want a V8 I think I would go for Class coupe with a "bit of designo" paint and / or interior to individualise your "engine of choice" {= V6 petrol?? } car for what you might pay for an E class.

st4 · 30-06-2012, 01:10 PM

Not a bad choice to make Barry. Whats wrong with a lightly used E250cdi coupe?. C coupe has a nicer interior, but is less spacious.

Nice choice to make, but the C coupe isn't as a well resolved a design as the 3 series coupe and the C class wagon/saloon is the better styled car.

SportsCoupeRich · 30-06-2012, 02:37 PM

Interesting one.

I imagine, coming from the CLS the E will be a more normal transition. It seems to be more focused on elegance and style than the C which is more sporty and driver-orientated? At least to my eyes. That said, presumably you fancy a switch from a coupe-like 4 door because you fancy something more sporty, so maybe the C is the way to go?

I imagine there will be a wallet benefit too.

SportsCoupeRich · 30-06-2012, 02:38 PM

Just to add, in the E that I have been in it was clear that there was a bit more money spent here and there on the interior and I love the pillar less look like my old 209 had.

The C class interior is still good though, and very cosseting.

developer215 · 30-06-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bpsorrel

Personally, I think I prefer the styling of the E.....

Agreed.

st4 · 30-06-2012, 02:44 PM

Barry, my E320cdi could be up for grabs. Not new, but most of it is....

mattc · 30-06-2012, 03:29 PM

I prefer the E coupe, of the c124 variety

Magoo · 30-06-2012, 06:09 PM

I tried both the C & E Coupe's back to back before making my selection.

As mentioned above, the C Coupe does without the pillarless doors (which I thought I'd miss when I got the car, but I'd truly forgotten about it completely until writing this post). They make a proper Coupe 'statement' for me and make every entrance & exit more of an event.

Little things like the non-digital heating controls in the C are a personal choice as to whether you like them or not, whilst engine choice, the majority of the spec list and colours etc seem to overlap both ranges significantly - unless you want a cabrio (E) or a V8 (C).

The main difference between the two cars for me were the size & image. The E is a much bigger car and has a great road pressence, especially in white, red or silver with a Panoramic or Canvas roof.

Perhaps its because the E does without an AMG 'halo' car, or maybe it's because the only people I've seen driving an E Coupe seem to be people 'of a certain age', but it doesn't have a very youthful image to me?

I'd say, both cars are excellent but have slightly different characters, so you'd best go and try them for yourself, then decide which suits your needs, personality and taste. The good thing is that you can't go wrong with either!

st4 · 30-06-2012, 06:18 PM

Driven the E500 coupe, its great but more of a sporting luxury car if you see what I mean.

Voyager · 30-06-2012, 06:38 PM

I like the look of the cls saloon - I had one for a while and i enjoyed driving it - the only downside for me was getting in and out of it and the pointlessness of the rear doors and poor rear aspect. Expect the e class coupe does all the above much better (and it doesnt look bad either) - think you'll be happy with either choice but the e might have the edge.

st4 · 30-06-2012, 06:39 PM

I've missed your threads Voyager....

bpsorrel · 30-06-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by st4

Not a bad choice to make Barry. Whats wrong with a lightly used E250cdi coupe?. .

Yup! A 2010 E250 is the likely route if it's an E.

I still love the shape of the CLS and the E coupe does remind me of it a lot (roof line, window shape etc).

Boss, BMW 6 is lovely, but way too much dosh! (we'll discuss this idea next week over sheesha!)

Saw a lovely E coupe today at a village fete near where I live (I kid you not, there was a classic car show as well and the E was in the car park along with 3 E saloons!) in thr same grey as my Saab and I thought it looked excellent. I do slightly agree with some of the guys on the US site who thought the C coupe looks a bit like a Honda Accord.... but I bet it drives well....

Hopefully I'll get to drive both when I get back from Russia and choose, but on style alone the E wins for me... so far....

st4 · 30-06-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bpsorrel

Yup! A 2010 E250 is the likely route if it's an E.

I still love the shape of the CLS and the E coupe does remind me of it a lot (roof line, window shape etc).

Boss, BMW 6 is lovely, but way too much dosh! (we'll discuss this idea next week over sheesha!)

Saw a lovely E coupe today at a village fete near where I live (I kid you not, there was a classic car show as well and the E was in the car park along with 3 E saloons!) in thr same grey as my Saab and I thought it looked excellent. I do slightly agree with some of the guys on the US site who thought the C coupe looks a bit like a Honda Accord.... but I bet it drives well....

Hopefully I'll get to drive both when I get back from Russia and choose, but on style alone the E wins for me... so far....

You might as well get the car you want, I feel the E coupe will impress you a lot. And those seats are the best in the business. Brilliant and worth it alone. Bags of space, stylish, its a real grand tourer without being a bloated barge....

Great cars.

PS, good to see more shisha smokers on here, I love shisha....

30-06-2012, 11:42 AM	#1
bpsorrel Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: England and Russia Car: '13 SLK, '12 Toyota Hybrid and a JDM Nissan in Russia Posts: 5,148	E coupe V C coupe... For various reasons I'm not going to continue with my CLS for much longer (will move it on when I get back from Russia in September) and have decided to go down the 2 door coupe route for the next car. I've been reading a thread on the MBWorld US site today comparing the C and E coupes (which as we all know are on the same platform) and I was wondering what you guys thought about the differences.. E Coupe or C Coupe - MBWorld.org Forums Personally, I think I prefer the styling of the E.....

30-06-2012, 01:04 PM	#3
grober Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth, Scotland Car: W204 C200CDI Estate Posts: 14,624	MERCEDES gave the E COUPE a considerable price hike when the C class coupe came in without really changing the spec so it could be argued it's now overpriced? If however you want a V8 petrol ??? [ AMG excepted ] Both cars look good on the road with the E shading it for "presence". However I find the C class interior "more of a piece" than the E class which feels slightly clumsy for some reason- think its that more vertical dash?? The E class does have the pillarless side opening windows + frameless glass compared to the conventional [ and some would say more reliable in winter!!] B pillar'd framed C class doors. Unless you specifically want a V8 I think I would go for Class coupe with a "bit of designo" paint and / or interior to individualise your "engine of choice" {= V6 petrol?? } car for what you might pay for an E class. __________________ Cheers Graeme W204 C200CDI Estate

30-06-2012, 12:20 PM	#2
The Boss Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: private! Car: private! Posts: 3,258	look at the bmw 6 series

30-06-2012, 01:10 PM	#4
st4 Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	Not a bad choice to make Barry. Whats wrong with a lightly used E250cdi coupe?. C coupe has a nicer interior, but is less spacious. Nice choice to make, but the C coupe isn't as a well resolved a design as the 3 series coupe and the C class wagon/saloon is the better styled car.

30-06-2012, 02:37 PM	#5
SportsCoupeRich Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulham, London. Riyadh, KSA Car: C63 Wagonstein. Posts: 1,612	Interesting one. I imagine, coming from the CLS the E will be a more normal transition. It seems to be more focused on elegance and style than the C which is more sporty and driver-orientated? At least to my eyes. That said, presumably you fancy a switch from a coupe-like 4 door because you fancy something more sporty, so maybe the C is the way to go? I imagine there will be a wallet benefit too.

30-06-2012, 02:38 PM	#6
SportsCoupeRich Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulham, London. Riyadh, KSA Car: C63 Wagonstein. Posts: 1,612	Just to add, in the E that I have been in it was clear that there was a bit more money spent here and there on the interior and I love the pillar less look like my old 209 had. The C class interior is still good though, and very cosseting.

30-06-2012, 02:44 PM	#8
st4 Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	Barry, my E320cdi could be up for grabs. Not new, but most of it is....

30-06-2012, 03:29 PM	#9
mattc Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Midlands Car: 1994 E320 Coupe, 2011 Golf bluemotion 2.0tdi GT Tech(could they put any more letters on the boot?) Posts: 2,161	I prefer the E coupe, of the c124 variety

30-06-2012, 06:09 PM	#10
Magoo Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2012 Location: Edinburgh Car: ML280 Ed10 & C350 Coupe Posts: 260	I tried both the C & E Coupe's back to back before making my selection. As mentioned above, the C Coupe does without the pillarless doors (which I thought I'd miss when I got the car, but I'd truly forgotten about it completely until writing this post). They make a proper Coupe 'statement' for me and make every entrance & exit more of an event. Little things like the non-digital heating controls in the C are a personal choice as to whether you like them or not, whilst engine choice, the majority of the spec list and colours etc seem to overlap both ranges significantly - unless you want a cabrio (E) or a V8 (C). The main difference between the two cars for me were the size & image. The E is a much bigger car and has a great road pressence, especially in white, red or silver with a Panoramic or Canvas roof. Perhaps its because the E does without an AMG 'halo' car, or maybe it's because the only people I've seen driving an E Coupe seem to be people 'of a certain age', but it doesn't have a very youthful image to me? I'd say, both cars are excellent but have slightly different characters, so you'd best go and try them for yourself, then decide which suits your needs, personality and taste. The good thing is that you can't go wrong with either!

30-06-2012, 06:18 PM	#11
st4 Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	Driven the E500 coupe, its great but more of a sporting luxury car if you see what I mean.

30-06-2012, 06:38 PM	#12
Voyager Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 96	I like the look of the cls saloon - I had one for a while and i enjoyed driving it - the only downside for me was getting in and out of it and the pointlessness of the rear doors and poor rear aspect. Expect the e class coupe does all the above much better (and it doesnt look bad either) - think you'll be happy with either choice but the e might have the edge.

30-06-2012, 06:39 PM	#13
st4 Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	I've missed your threads Voyager....

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