2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe ready for face-off

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07-15-12, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ice350

I read somewhere that Benz was doing a refresh on the E coupe and sedan so soon because public opinion showed the current styling was not attractive enough. I don't remember if I read this on the net or a forum site.

I disagree that it is unattractive. I like the current styling but it is what it is.

I'm sure that's not the case, they are content with it. Mercedes-Benz is simply following their

7-year model lifecycle. For the past 14 years they've always followed this template.

Example: new E-Class for 1996, facelifted for 2000, new for '03, facelifted for '07, new for

2010, facelifted for '14. Unlike Lexus, they freeze the design of their facelifted models

2 years before production 'starts. That's why we are seeing them testing already, as the

facelifted E-Class design was finished in mid-2011 and debuts next year. Mine is probably the

only MB vehicle that doesn't follow that template, since the Gelandewagen(G-Class) is a

legendary vehicle and has used the same W163 chassis since 1990.

07-15-12, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GiantsFan

To me the belt line looks real curvy/droopy. I prefer the straighter belt line of the C Coupe ( I don't like how the window line is not straight). And also, that the window comes to a point in the rear, something I normally associate with cheaper cars.... Other than that, not bad