Mercedes E 220 Coupé d: a test car with class

Comfort, dynamism and efficiency are the keys even this sophisticated E Coupé 220 D equipped with all the technology that premiered last Mercedes Class E.

Mercedes E Coupé 220 D, elegant, luxurious and sophisticated

Mercedes E Coupé 220 D, elegant, luxurious and sophisticated

Mercedes E Coupé 220 D, elegant, luxurious and sophisticated

Mercedes E Coupé 220 D, elegant, luxurious and sophisticated

Both aesthetics and balanced proportions, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe It is a model that catches the eye as you see it. Compared to its predecessor has grown 12 cm in length, 7 wide and 3 high, so now, although its design features are quite similar to the current Mercedes C Class Coupe, It is distance dimensions and a more luxurious approach to philosophy. And not just because presence is "more car"But also because it offers many extras wishlist cutting-edge equipment, so numerous and varied that you can end up overwhelmed with so much technology. Parking distance -you controlled from the smartphone to be located up to 4 meters from the car to maneuver-monitor, lane change and automatic overtaking highway, possibility to follow the car in front and stay in the lane but the road lines are not well painted, automatic braking evolved … are just some of his assistants, in this case focused towards a increasingly automated driving.

Mercedes E Coupe 220dOur unit, however, settled for a ‘terrestrial’ configuration, and was even provided with any of the various proposals available suspension optionally, ie air, recessed height, or dampers controlled. Except flashy wheels, the undercarriage of the car tested was the standard, which is still superb.

BENEFITS Mercedes-Benz E 220 Coupe d
Acel. 0-100 km / h 7.83 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters 29 s
Loudness 100 km / h 64 dBA
Loudness 120 km / h 67.1 dBA
Braking from 140 km / h 71.1 m
Weight scale 1,824 kg

Mercedes E Coupé 220 dMercedes E Coupé 220 d, moving

aplomada tread, ride quality and comfort Marching come to light from the first meters you travel to controls Mercedes E Coupé 220 d. SUV after all, we thank good coupé old-fashioned, with a better center of gravity and the feeling of going crouching to the asphalt at all times. Without being distinctly sporty and despite its long wheelbase, the Mercedes E Coupé 220 d defends very well on any road, just bends and sways its stability is imperturbable. Their ways are always progressive and affordable, returning mild reactions even when forcing the situation deliberately try to provoke him. Electronic aids, not fully disconnectable, are responsible for the drawn whatever it dictates the direction and prevent exceed certain limits which may result in any little reassuring bluntness, even knowing that the chassis could hold a little longer (which tell that to future versions AMG…). It shows very neutral, balanced and fluid in strong support, with an obedient and quiet front end that it is governed by a successful address progressive radio. If necessary, the calculated rounding hindlimb is responsible for providing an extra agility, without any excess and in its proper place, monitored and dosed with dropper electronics.

CONSUMPTION Mercedes-Benz E 220 Coupe d
Consumption city 6.2 l / 100 km
Consumption Highway 5.3 l / 100 km
average consumption 5.7 l / 100 km

Despite its good qualities, Mercedes E Coupe 220d is not a car to go racing -at least this version-but to enjoy driving easy, although you can maintain without any problems very high rates. Not surprisingly, the faster you circulate, more accurate and more virtues becomes discover in its elaborate frame. Its ideal terrain are motorways, where You can devour kilometers and kilometers spending very little fuel, with a very good soundproofing that lets you enjoy the sound equipment without having to turn up the volume and with comfortable seating fluffy firm in which it seems impossible to fatigue. is also on highways where less accused the reduced visibility front side caused by the A-pillars, which in its lower part are very wide (even hosting a small speaker), and overlap with some very close to the body exterior mirrors also hinder vision in tight corners and when turning corners in city .

Mercedes E Coupé 220 dMercedes E 220 Coupé d: engine and gearbox

Engine and automatic transmission form a magnificent set in the Mercedes E Coupé 220 d. It is the version of access to the range and so far, the only Diesel available. Although it is refined and a solvent nice response from very few laps, It does not have the smooth running of a six-cylinder or with its pleasant sound, but is very well insulated and 9 automatic relations advantage to the last bit of strength, thus achieving a more than respectable performance. Action laws vary depending on the driving mode selected and are in any case very appropriate, making the change almost go unnoticed. is also possible to use the steering wheel paddles for manual handling, in which case it is equally satisfactory, although on occasion can make their own decisions designed to make things easier for the driver. For example, if you’re accelerating generously and the engine going a few laps, will not let you insert a higher ratio, at least until you do not demand less acceleration or the engine has reached a rate higher spin for your push does not diminish once inserted the next speed.

SPACE Mercedes-Benz E 220 Coupe d
front width 142 cm
rear width 126 cm
front height 93/100 cm
rear height 89 cm
Legroom 75 cm
Trunk 435 liters

But if there is something to praise are his Multibeam headlights matrix, each with 84 ledes which are individually controlled based on the data obtained from the front camera. Like the change, its operation is discreet and impeccable. Not notice anything unusual, just, circulating with the ‘long’ not dazzle other drivers because very precise shadows are generated at specific points, adapting the light to the needs of each moment beam. A treat in every way.

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