Can the Mercedes E-coupe stand its ground against the BMW 3-coupe and Audi A5?
Yes, definitely. Look at the facts and it’s not too hard to see that Mercedes has set itself quite a challenge. The base E-class is £5500 more than a BMW 235i/325d, or an Audi A5 2.0TFSI/2.7TDI. That’s quite a chunk of money, but you can be assured that once you sit down in the E-class you’ll be rewarded. If you’re looking for BMW 3-series-rivalling handling, you’re looking in the wrong place. The E-coupe offers a mechanical setup that matches the car’s refined appearance. It manages to offer a very comfortable ride without being spongy and dull. Here, Mercedes offers an emphasis on luxury and comfort rather than sportiness and dynamicity, and it’s done it well. While it handles well, don’t think you can treat it like an SL65 AMG. If you try to conquer the E-class’s gentlemanly image by being a hooligan, the ESP will quickly bring an end to your tomfoolery. Even if you switch it off and continue with your antics, it’ll kick back into action and nullify your attempt to swing the back ou
