We have always made automotive dreams come true, and the E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet facelift take this to the next level.
– Johannes Fritz, Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Executive Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars
Back in 1991, Mercedes-Benz debuted an elegant cabriolet at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. A four-seater with a fabric top, it was initially known as the 300 CE-24, and revived a long tradition of four-door open-top vehicles in company’s brand history. It was renamed the E-Class in 1993, launching a range that has become amongst the most emotionally appealing in the Mercedes-Benz stable.
Fast forward to 2021, and Mercedes-Benz has just launched a comprehensive facelift for its already stunning E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet. Upgrades include a healthy facelift, with the front sections, in particular, being given a fresh look; a good dose of new technology, including the next generation of driving assistance systems and the MBUX infotainment system; and a range of electrified, more efficient, petrol and diesel engines.
“We have always made automotive dreams come true, and the E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet facelift take this to the next level. We have resharpened the brand identity and we are continuing to drive forward the revision of our entire E-Class family successively,” says Johannes Fritz, Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Executive Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars.
The emotive appeal of these two dream cars has been further reinforced by the model upgrade
– Johannes Fritz, Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Executive Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars.
“The emotive appeal of these two dream cars has been further reinforced by the model upgrade. The E-Class Cabriolet with the classic fabric top offers spaciousness and comfort on long journeys for up to four people, while the new E-Class Coupé combines the beauty and classic virtues of a grand tourer with state-of-the-art technology.”
South African customers will initially have two models available at launch. The E200 offers a 2 litre four-cylinder engine that delivers 145 kW and 320 Nm of torque. This results in a 0-100 time of 7.5. The E300 has the same engine, which is tweaked to deliver 190 kW and 370 Nm, with a 0-100 time of 6.4 seconds.
The E-Class Coupé models at a glance:
| E 200 | E 300 | ||
| Transmission | automatic | ||
| Engine | 4/in-line | 4/in-line | |
| Displacement | cc | 1991 | 1991 |
| Output | kW | 145 | 190 |
| at | rpm | 5500-6100 | 5800-6100 |
| Peak torque | Nm | 320 | 370 |
| at | rpm | 1650-4000 | 1800-4000 |
| Fuel consumption, combined[1] | l/100 km | 6.6-7.0 | 6.6-7.1 |
| CO2 emissions1, combined | g/km | 151-161 | 151-161 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | s | 7.5 | 6.4 |
| Top speed | km/h | 237 | 250 |
| Retail Price | R1 036 000 | R1 131 000 |
The E-Class Cabriolet at a glance:
| E 200 | E 300 | ||
| Transmission | automatic | ||
| Engine | 4/in-line | 4/in-line | |
| Displacement | cc | 1991 | 1991 |
| Output | kW | 145 | 190 |
| at | rpm | 5500-6100 | 5800-6100 |
| Peak torque | Nm | 320 | 370 |
| at | rpm | 1650-4000 | 1800-4000 |
| Fuel consumption, combined1 | l/100 km | 6.8-7.2 | 6.9-7.4 |
| CO2 emissions1, combined | g/km | 155-165 | 158-168 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | s | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| Topspeed | km/h | 234 | 250 |
| Retail Price | R1 164 000 | R1 268 000 |
The Mercedes-AMG E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet at a glance:
| Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupé | Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet | |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G |
| Engine | 3.0-litre 6-cylinder in-line enginewith exhaust gas turbocharger andelectric additional compressor | 3.0-litre 6-cylinder in-line enginewith exhaust gas turbocharger andelectric additional compressor |
| Displacement | 2999 cc | 2999 cc |
| Output | 320 kW at 6100 rpm | 320 kW at 6100 rpm |
| Add. output with EQ Boost | 16 kW | 16 kW |
| Peak torque | 520 Nm at 1800 – 5800 rpm | 520 Nm at 1800 – 5800 rpm |
| Add. torque with EQ Boost | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution |
| Fuel consumption, combined | 8.9-8.6 l/100 km* | 9.2-8.8 l/100 km* |
| Combined CO2 emissions | 204-198 g/km | 209-202 g/km |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h** | 250 km/h** |
| Retail Price | R1 618 000 | R1 756 000 |
