Mercedes-Benz E-Class C238 Coupe
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Product Overview
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe C238 is an executive coupe in production from 2016 to 2020, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4, inline-6, and V6 engines that displaced 1.9 to 3.0 liters.
Compared to the C207 that preceded it, the C238 lost all V8 engines, even though the E-Class sedan continued to feature V8s. This is likely because the C238 is built on the same platform of the C-Class Coupe rather than E-Class sedan.
Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.27 coefficient of drag to show for it. Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the C238 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 73%
Pros
- Improve front-end styling
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Cons
- Poor rear-end styling
- Downsized engines
- Too complex for no tangible benefits
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Specifications
Variants shown:
AMG E 53 4MATIC+
E 200 4MATIC
E 200
E 200 4MATIC
E 200 Euro6d
E 220d 4MATIC
E 220d
E 300
E 300 Euro6d
E 300d
E 350
E 350d
E 350d 4MATIC
E 400 4MATIC
E 400d 4MATIC
E 450 Euro6d 4MATIC
E 450 4MATIC
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