Mercedes E-Class Coupe: The Bargain Luxury Grand Tourer (Full review C207)
2023 ж. 26 Мам.
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The 2009 - 2015 Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe is a luxury grand tourer designed to take 4 adults long distance in quiet comfort. A good few years on from its original release, what's it like today?
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Wow, what a car. Clearly someone sophisticated owns such a beautiful machine 😊 In all seriousness, I have to thank JJ for his professionalism and for being a decent chap. If anyone has a car that they’re tempted to lend him for review, I can highly recommend him.
Thanks John, much appreciated! Was great to meet you.
Surely this has to be one of the best looking coupes of all time? The aggressive front and elegant lines to the rear are just timeless.
It's definitely a great looking car.
It’s known as the baby Bentley due to those haunches.
I've had both the CLK models and the C207 is by far the best looking
This era of e coupe has the best looking design
Those twin slim headlights really do it! And the rear arch! Getting one soon
I used to own one of these. Mine was silver too. It was a real head turner. Underrated car. Most people don’t know about this car, it started a lot of conversations
I have one of these, a 2016 E350d AMG Line Edition. Apart from the stupid 19” wheels with 30 profile tyres that ruin the ride on the terrible country roads in the UK and crack if you go over any potholes bigger than a thimble, it’s fantastic. After 3 welds and a buckled wheel, I’ve swapped for 17s. The car is transformed. 2016 was the final year of production but you also get Apple CarPlay which is brilliant. 50+ mpg on motorway journeys is useful too.
Just bought a 2014 E350d AMG sport... It is B E A U T I F U L!
JJ, a brief update to let the channel know I've just purchased a 2016 E400 coupe. A beautiful example, only 33km on it, fully loaded with all option packages. A solid deal $ wise for a car with this low mileage and well optioned! This really is a great era of car - very solid build and the materials inside are fantastic (especially when compared with the newer E coupes). The size of the car is nice too, being built on the C chassis. Your video was helpful during my research process.
That's great Dave, thanks for coming back and letting me know! The E400 is a sweet, sweet car, wouldn't mind one myself.
Another great review, thanks JJ.
Thanks Simon!
A fantastic review. Thank you JJ. Agreed, this car is spot on and now in it's sweet spot age. I tend to find myself on my third car from the ~2015 era and that has to do with the interaction with the infotainment. Enough technology there to provide all the functionality required, without a massive screen dominating the dashboard. And that pillar-less side profile...can't be beat!
Thanks Dave, well said :)
Great vid. 2009-2014 was peak Mercedes across the range. Interior on this era of mercs have aged really well and are very well built. Prefer this type.of interior to the stuff Merc are churning out now.
Facts the interior and exterior as of this era are amazing. The new ones look so gross.
The centre placed speedo was a unique Mercedes touch giving a sports car feel. I was lent a new one years ago for a day and would have loved to have bought it. Lovely driving position within a capacious luxury cabin. My only bugbear, too much aluminium finishers.
Actually no, the interiors of this particular Mercedes are shocking . The leather ( fake leather ) splits . The seats are terribly uncomfortable. The dash is functional but ever so dull. The beauty of this car lies in the exterior and the drive. As long as it’s a petrol. The diesels are awful unless you opt for a 6 pot and can put up with the noise. But if it’s fuel economy you’re after then the diesel has to be the choice. I love these to look at but would not be able to live with the interior.
Back Seat JJ hanging his head out the car window, like a happy dog! I wouldn't encourage it though, he could get grit/dust in his eyes! And then it's a trip to the vets!
Hahah yes, he's a liability. Btw, I remember you asked about wind deflectors - I tried them out in the Saab last time around, they completely stop your hair blowing around with the windows down, but they don't make any difference to noise levels. Great for smokers I imagine.
@@JJonCars Hey, thanks for taking the time to check, much appreciated! 👍
They look very nice in convertible form
Sometimes, the best part of my day is going to work and going home from work because I'm driving a 2016 E400 4matic coupe with black pack (or whatever it's designated?!) I must say that it is my favorite automobile thus far.
Great video many thanks
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I have a liked because of the edit he did with himself in the back seat. Amazing!
Haha, glad you enjoyed it!
Nice car and great review as usual. When I bought my clk, got introduced to your video. Now I bought a 2012 C207 and I found you here :) Wish there was a clk and 350e coupe comparison video done. Thumbs up 👍 for great video.
Thank you! Maybe I need to do a comparison video at some point.... :)
nice car very great review jj on cars loved watching
Thanks Craig!
Good video. I am lucky to own a 350 bluetec v6. A true delight in performance and consumption. The last Mercedes coupe not 100% digitalized with that touch of elegance and sportiness.
Just put a deposit down for that model picking it up Friday 😁
Thank you. The 350 is a nice car for sure :)
I got one of these 3 years ago. 2015 e250 with 82k on the clock. Hands down the best car I've ever owned! It now has 118k on the clock and runs like a dream! Intelligent lighting system is amazing! Around 50MPG and still enough power when I want it. I did have the rear light go out which are LEDs, not bulbs. Merc want you to get a new rear cluster but I cut the back of it open, re-soldered the resistors and it all works! Happy days!
Awesome, sounds very reliable. And nice work on the lights :) I bet Merc wanted a fortune for a new cluster.
@@JJonCars I dread to think, didn't even ask!
I have the pre-facelift E250 petrol, incredibly smooth classy and beautifully built car. Great video, nice to see somebody else appreciate them
Any problems with the car/ engine? I'm thinking a out one off these with that engine, to replace my w208 clk 200 kompressor
I have the convertible version, hugely underrated cars.
4:53 that is where the convertible controls are housed. There are a few controls here - rooftop up/down, all 4 windows up/down at once, aircap and rear diffuser up/down. Since this is a coupe, that empty space feels weird.
Ah, that makes sense!
I really enjoyed the review. You are a native crowd speaker. Thank you for the video. One question - as I do have the CLK model just the same as in this video - how does the backspace of the E class coupe feel compared to the back seats of the CLK? Is it pretty much the same or a bit bigger or smaller? Thank you.
Thank you! I would say that the CLK is actually slightly more spacious, it's got a little bit more headroom. If (or backseat JJ) sit up straight in the back of the E-Class, my head is just touching the roof. Don't think that's the case in the CLK.
@@JJonCars Thank you for the answer, mate!
Because of your excellent video I decided to buy my E200 and I am thrilled..thanks again
That's great, glad to help! :) Enjoy the car
The best looking mercedes coupe
I have to drive one of these cars for a new job I got and I wanted to visually familiarize myself with it beforehand, this review is fantastic! Thank youuuu 🙏🏽
Awesome, glad to help. I'm interested to know what job has you driving this car? 🤔
@@JJonCars I’m going to start as a caretaker with an older couple, and the gentleman wants me to use his car to take him to appointments since he can no longer drive. My personal car is much bigger, I’m not used to driving “smaller” cars so I wanted to see what I was getting myself into lol
@@kellyanastacio9780 oh wow, that's not something I'd ever have considered. Guess it's nice for the guy to still see his car in use and be driven in it. Should be easier to get to grips with a smaller car, and that strange emergency brake/handbrake, you probably won't have to use it unless parking on a steep hill :)
@@JJonCars I’ll keep that in mind, thanks for the tip! 😃
Ive a 207 Convertible 220cdi in the same spec as you have just reviewed fantastic cars been round the ring in mine nice video JJ
Nice! How was it around the 'ring, did you push it or cruise around?
@@JJonCars we had a go ill send pics if you wish
I just got one of this e250 2015 it’s a beautiful car
Yeah they're a looker aren't they
Nice review JJ, I’ve been fortunate to own the pre facelift E500 for a couple of years now the NA V8 actually the first Mercedes I’ve ever bought and had no idea what an awesome vehicle I was getting. My Mercedes AD tell me it’s rarer than hens teeth in the coupe form and haven’t had one in. I actually thought they were blowing smoke up my proverbial but when it goes in they repeat what a fantastic car it is ie compared to that era of E63 saloons which by comparison are two a penny. Mine is not straight piped or molested in any way whatsoever saving an upgrade to factory 19” AMG alloys. I realise you may not wish to review another E class so soon but the offer is there regardless kind regards Kev
Thank you Kev. That is an awesome and as you say, rare car. It's the E Coupe that I would go for if I could find one, the 5.0 V8. Thank you for the kind offer, perhaps drop me an email at hello@jjoncars.com and in the future there might be a time for a review covering the V8 engine!
I'm actually considered buying one of these, this review is sooooo helpful, thanks. Let me subscribe to this channel
Glad to have helped, thanks for subscribing :)
Great review JJ. How do you compare it with your CLK ? Which one is more comfortable, is there any significant differenc in material quality, do you like feeling of driving CLK more ? I
Thank you. Compared to my own CLK, with the sports suspension and 18" wheels (which to be fair, is the same specification as this E-Class), I'd give the E-Class a win on ride comfort. It's much less firm. It's also quieter/ more refined at speed, though the seats are not any more comfortable than the CLK. The E-Class is more modern, it has electric power steering which is light, though a bit heavier at higher speeds. It's a heavier car than the CLK. I prefer the 'old school' feel of the CLK to drive, you feel a little bit more like you're in charge of a real machine, but then the E-Class does a great job of shielding you from the outside world. Material-wise, they both feel high quality. I think perhaps the newer Merc feels a bit better. I still love my old CLK though!
@@JJonCars Thank you for ypur answer. I didn't drive e-class coupe, but I also drive CLK. I love my car and sleek design of it. Thank you for your insight. CLK seats are great, design of seats is great, more cool than e-class coupe I would say
@@zdravkomamic8505 No problem. Yep I agree, the CLK is sleeker, more pretty and elegant. I also prefer the look and design of the CLK seats :)
I've done nearly 150,000 miles in my E200 coupe and its still faultless. Just 4 sets of tyres and I'm about to do the second replacement set of discs & pads. Only one breakage, be careful with the levers for the seat incliners, they snap!
Wow, that is really impressive!
I'm the same as yourself, I've had a CLK200 for the last 10 years and REALLLLY want one of these for my next car
A worthy upgrade for sure!
I'm hopefully collecting a e350cdi tomorrow afternoon. As an Italian car fan, this is one of the best looking coupes ever. I hope the one I've chosen is as good as it looks. Wish me luck!
Good luck!
@@JJonCars I have it! Its lovely- exactly as you described. Such elegance, power, serenity and economy. What a package! My first Merc. Thank you for influencing my choice.
@@oris247 Awesome, glad to hear it 😁
Also, this is a heavily optioned car. Make sure you buy a used heavily optioned E Class. It could originally add 30K/25£. This C Class, I mean E Class coupe is more expensive used and the reliability isn't great/cheap. There is a reason they are affordable. All the crap you have to do. Transmission, brakes, sparkplugs on most versions and wait until the seals and the airbag module fails. About 8K to maintain just that in a 12K car.
Is that Steve Kilbey from the Church? ty 4 vid
Ha! That's a new one on me
Got this car in white and black interior, no silver !have been lucky finding it , previous owner made it on a special order! MPG is better than my hybrid Lexus lol
Oh nice, special order from Merc themselves? Can you send me a pic? hello@jjoncars.com
The piano black lacquer interior was special order or I believe standard on the SE specification. Agreed. Aesthetically more pleasing on the eye.
Any thoughts on the E class convertible if this vintage?
I haven't driven one yet, but the previous CLK Cabrio was great, as is this E Class. I'd hazard a guess that it's a rather nice car :)
Quite welcome to come and film my Landrover freelancer 2 2011 HSE or my wicked little Fiat 500 CULT in white with all the windows tinted.
Thank you, perhaps you could message me on Instagram @jjoncars or email me at hello@jjoncars.com
I've got a 2009 E350 cdi with just over 80k miles. Bought it 5 years ago with 51k miles for just £11,990. It's a great car. Had it remapped to nearly 300 horses. The torque is insane. It sounds ok for a diesel, but I'd love the petrol V8 - well any petrol V8 for that matter. The only criticism is that the diamond cut alloys have corroded terribly. They look nice when new, but I'd prefer proper paint.
"Any petrol V8 for that matter"... you and me both 😄 At least you can enjoy that diesel economy and as you say, insane torque :)
Hi jj if im buying one of this around 2014-2015 in 2024 to use it as a daily drive is it still safe to buy? What do i need to eye on when buying?
It is still safe to buy. I can't give you the full list of things to look for as I'm not a specialist, but I would say as always be sure to look for service history and a car that looks like it has been cared for. Depending on what car you had before this, it could be a little more expensive to maintain and if it breaks the parts can cost a little bit more. But they are generally quite reliable, if looked after.
@@JJonCars tq i will sub !! 💪
Love the content. Purchased two separate E550 coupes back in the day. One with 382hp and then an upgrade to 402hp. I dreamt of an E63 version but never happened
Thank you. Yeah, shame there's no E63!
What is the rear seat like compared to clk
Very very similar in terms of space.
Had the clk 320cdi and miss it. Looking at an e250cdi probably with a re map...
It's a worthy successor to the CLK so I think you will like it!
Would you be interested in reviewing my 2008 CLS 320CDI ?
Yes definitely - drop me an email at hello@jjoncars.com :)
I replaced my 1999 CLK230 Cab with a 2012 E500 Cab. When the 207 first came out there was no V8 option; E400 was top of the line. But just before the 2013 facelift, they started fitting the M278 4.7TTV8 in the E500. Had mine for 3 years now, average 26mpg, can get 32 on a long run. 14mpg in London traffic! Drove to Siena and back last summer - the missus managed 203kph with the roof down on the autostrada! It's had a stage one remap to 510bhp and 800Nm torque at 1750rpm. And some exhaust fettling to release that glorious V8 burble. Anyways, very happy with it. Much cheaper to run than the more obvious V8 options.
Nice! I want one....
@@JJonCars it will be out of winter storage in April; which part of the country are you in?
@@johnosullivan2017 I'm in the Peak District, are you London based?
@@JJonCars London & Malvern. Know Buxton well. Maybe you'd like to use the E500 on your channel in April or May, when it's out of storage and freshly serviced?
@@johnosullivan2017 that would be great - maybe drop me an email at some point - hello@jjoncars.com and we can arrange it
Bought mine in 2020 for £5k with 150,000 motorway miles on the clock and in three years I've taken it to 220,000 miles. It drives likes its brand new. The only downside is I drive very 'spirited' which costs a lot more on fuel than if I pottered about in it. But you don't buy a car like this to pull away from the traffic lights like a snail.
Awesome - have you had many issues with the car during those miles? Interesting to hear how these are at high mileage.
@@JJonCars two biggish jobs but it's pretty common to the om642 engine and I did my research on the engine before buying - oil cooler leak £1000 and injector seal leak £300., that's the only main problems but that was between 180-190,000k miles. I can't fault the car at all.
The exact car i want. One plus is the natually aspirated 3.5 engine. Avoiding the AMG line along with the airmatic suspension and sticking with the base model is the best option in my opinion. I just wonder how problematic this car is.
Go and get one you won't be disappointed. Beautiful, fast smooth car, when you put all the windows down you get so many looks. Mine is 2011 so has the slightly different front and is now on 220,000 miles I've had two issues which are standard problems across all Mercedes models for the engine I have (om642) - leaking oil cooler and leaking injector seals. Oil cooler is quite a big job, cost £1000 but I drove around for about 9,000 miles with it leaking so it's not like it has to be done immediately. Injector started to leak around 180,000 miles. These are standard problems you'll get if you drive any mercedes from that era with that engine. It's not model specific.
The only thing that i have against this car is how common Mercedes and other german cars are in the UK. I would be interested in something different if there were alternatives from Italy, Japan, the UK or even france. Just something different.
Yes, you're totally right. Although my own car is a Mercedes, it's an older one that you don't see around so much. It's always a big part of how I choose a car - I want something unusual. We do seem to love a German car here don't we.
From around 2011 Mercedes decided it was going into the volume sales market which accounts for the numbers on the road. In 2012 the new A-Class redefined their market appeal taking on BMW’s 1 Series. It’s a shame that a once premium prestige brand has become so commonplace on our roads, but considering that in its home market, Germany, it was always as common as a Ford in the UK, that’s to be expected. For the UK market it’s one of three choices for a decent brand - Audi, BMW, or Mercedes. That’s marketing for you.
i have one. very nice car...
Yeah they sure are :)
A nice and classy car though you need at least an E300 in my opinion...
Yeah, it really suits a big V6, the four cylinders I'm sure they're... adequate. Same really goes for the CLK, though at least I get a supercharger :)
Hey jj, have you heard about people having issues with their subframes corroding in Mercs? I have been talking to multiple Mercedes franchises and none of them can give me a straight answer as to whether they would fix it for free. It's a shame as I want to buy one but don't want to fork out £3k 1 or 2 years down the line if they cover it 😂
Hey, no to be honest I haven't heard anything specific about corroded subframes. I don't think it would put me off buying one of these E Coupes if there was no mention of subframe on the MOT history.
@@JJonCars ok thanks for the reply 👍
I am saving up to Euro 20000 to get me a E350coupe . ❤
Excellent. You will love the car when you get it!
Now I am seriously considering this coupe for my long term plan...thank you for excellent reviews...😊 cheers from South Korea
Excellent, I don't think you will regret it if you buy one - very nice car. Thank you from the UK!
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I’m an Alfa Romeo fan and love all thing’s Italian. The lack of a modern 2 door coupe has me looking for non Italian alternatives and I’ve really taken to Mercedes, especially the C and E class. Lexus exterior looks great but interior feels dated, Audi look bland and BMW feel thuggish. Mercedes fit the aggressive but elegant look really well! Much like Alfa.
That's an interesting comparison, and I can see where you're coming from. I think Mercedes are the most 'flamboyant' of the three big posh German brands in a way, they have quite a different approach to designing interiors. Aggressive and elegant 👍
Love this car, but 640d beats this in every way tho, well maybe except the sun roof.
I need to review one :)
the previous model has much more class
Well, I didn't want to say it as I'm biased, but yeah 😄
The twin headlights does set it aside from the competition. But the facelift refreshed the look with a single headlight unit and new front which at the time depressed values of the older cars. Perhaps the twin model will gain a classic status in time.
The Mercedes you buy when you can’t afford a proper one!!
I dread to think what you think of the A-Class 😂
I decided to get the E550 coupe over the S550. Bc it's faster and looks more aggressive. What merc do you have?
A poser mobile. Unreliable, costly to run and noisy on the road. I was glad to get rid of mine.
Clearly you never had the m278!!! Unreliable? It’s literally one of the most reliable motors offered in the modern era!
@@mauisuzuki7857 I did,and mine wasn’t. I resent your inference that I’m lying. Why would I ? I would point out my opinion is formed after 3 years of ownership and many thousands of miles not a quick test drive in a car you’ve borrowed for the day ! Your opinion is just that and you need to accept that others can ,and will, disagree with it on occasions. So stop being a pompous ass.
@@derekwhyle1884 you can disagree all you want but calling the car poser when you never owned a proper e550 is just stupid! Get sidelined buddy!!! Get a job and drive some proper cars before commenting the way you do!!! These are some of the most reliable cars on the market and you with hardly any experience is gonna give incorrect information to potential car buyers! (Noisy on the road) wtf!!!!?
The AMG versions were always noisier and a harder ride due to the wheel circumference. As to costs, it’s a prestige car, initially £40k plus, so bills will equate to that. Service wise it’s not much different to a C-Class on their Service Plan. In its era it did gain the reputation of a posers car, especially white convertibles with red seats. But, having driven one on loan, it was hard to hand it back.
220,000 miles and drives like a dream. Maybe you were just unlucky.
I wish mine to have all the specs that this one have... Still love my c207 tho
It's a great car at any spec level, but yeah some of the features were pretty sweet on this model