MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE / CABRIOLET (1986-95)

CAR MODEL:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE / CABRIOLET (1986-95)
TYPE:
2-Door Coupe, 2-Door Cabriolet
SIZE:
(Cabriolet) 4775 x 1879, (Coupe) 4648 x 1879
RELIABILITY:
Unrivalled build quality, very dependable. Should have full Mercedes-Benz history in this class/price range.
VERDICT:µµµµm
HISTORY:
OCT 1989 300 CE-24 (230 bhp) launched with 5-speed automatic gearbox. OCT 1992 220/320 CE Coupes and 320 CE Cabriolet launched. AUG 1993 E220 Cabriolet launched. All versions now known as E-Class Coupes and Cabriolets (e.g. old 220 CE Coupe becomes E220 Coupe; 320 CE Cabriolet becomes E320 Cabriolet). JUL 1994 AMG E36 Coupe and Cabriolet (both 272 bhp) launched in limited numbers. JAN 1995 Revisions include standard 15-hole alloy wheels (on E220), walnut veneer trim, metallic paintwork and door exit lights. E320 has 8-hole alloy wheels and headlamp wash/wipe. JUN 1996 E320 Cabriolet now has 5-speed automatic gearbox, cruise control and acceleration skid control (ASR).
COMMENTS:
End of a distinguished line, now looking middle-aged next to the SLK and CLK but seats four in genuine style and comfort. Still manages to turn heads - very desirable especially the cleverly designed Cabriolet.



P e r f o r m a n c e       D e t a i l s
Engine
BHP
MPG
Fuel
Ins
Service
0-60
Top Speed
2.2i 16v/4
150
31
UL
13-15
6/9
10.6 Secs
131 m.p.h
2.3i/4
132
33
4-Star/UL
14
6000 Miles
10.2 Secs
126 m.p.h
3.0i/6
180-231
29
4-Star/UL
16
6000 Miles
8.1-7.5
139-146
3.2i 24v/6
220
24
UL
17-18
6/9
7.6 Secs
147 m.p.h
3.6i 24v/6
269
23
UL
19
9000 Miles
N/A
N/A

 
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