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Luxury coupe

When I say E-class coupe, the movie "The movie released in 1993"The Firm Law FirmI remember the 300CE on which the main character Tom Cruise was riding. Although this is a cabriolet, it was a high-end coupe of the Mercedes medium class (W124 generation) at that time, and I remember having a strong admiration when I was a student.

From the movie "The Firm"

Then Honda'sLegend Coupe (KA8)Riding on, or recentlySL500 of R129, ,AMG S63I also ride. Originally I loved luxury luxury coupe, and it is a car in the category driven by the urge to want it regularly.

E200 Coupe (C238)

This time, the test drive was the current E-class coupe, and the grade was the E200 coupe sport.

As a matter of fact, thisI was considering purchasing the predecessor C207 type, E250 Blue EfficiencyThere were times, and I had a test drive, but the impression at that time was not very good. I remember that the very thin and hard sheet did not suit my taste because of the lack of torque at low speeds. So, this time I dared to test drive without raising expectations.

When you actually see it, it is a very elegant coupe body. Like a Mercedes luxury coupe, there is no B-pillar. When the window is fully opened, the harmony between the flowing roofline and the open part of the window is very beautiful.

There is no B-pillar, so there is a feeling of openness.

The back seats are also large enough

If you open the long and heavy door and get in, the seat will be comfortable to sit on.It looks like a slightly thin sports seat, but it has a seat thickness suitable for a luxury coupe.However, compared to the S-class coupe, it's really bad. It's thicker there, and it still has a lot of volume, but it's not that much.

Since it is an E class, I think that a looser seat that is a little more luxurious, including the seat shape and design, may be acceptable. There is no ventilation in terms of functionality,There are many electrically movable parts, and there is no complaint about its practicality.

In addition, it is equipped with an indoor ambient light that can be selected from 64 colors, and a perfume atomizer that creates the scent of the car, which can be made into a scent space of your choice by replacing the fragrance cartridge in the glove box. It is a function.

engine

The engine starts very quietly. The engine of this car is a 2-liter straight-four turbo, which produces 184ps. At first I thought it was a very well-made diesel engine because of the engine noise heard outside and the slight rough vibration transmitted to the steering, but this is a gasoline engine.

However, if such an impression starts to run, it will be blown away.Above idle revs, the engine revs smoothly and there is torque from below.Lightly put a body over 1700 kg on the cruising speed. This feeling is very good and I like it. Even in a city with many stop and go, it will be easier to drive if there is torque from below.

The engine sound is "usually]. But this is the best tribute to Mercedes.To the last, the engine is devoted to the power source and does not make the driver pay extra consciousness.You can think of it as one of the engines that faithfully adheres to the Mercedes philosophy.

The driver only needs to look at the speedometer, and the engine speed and gear ratio do not matter. The drive train is an engine that focuses on Kuroko and does the job of reliably carrying the occupants.

The engine feels very powerful at low speeds, but you shouldn't expect much power of intermediate acceleration from a certain speed. Of course, there is no problem with running normally, but if you expect power performance as a sporty coupe, we recommend E300, E400, and even E450.

one's feeling while riding

As for the ride quality, it always gives you a certain quality of ride quality. Starting, accelerating, and there is not much difference in riding comfort in areas with clean pavement and areas with many irregularities.

It's a bit harsh to compare because the car is different, but when it comes to the BMW 440i coupe I recently rode,I think the ride quality is better than the E200 when you start running or on a well-equipped road.However, the vibrations and sounds in the uneven parts gave the impression that they were a little conspicuous because the ride quality was excellent on a well-paved road surface.

In other words, it is BMW that has a large difference in ride quality depending on the situation, and Mercedes is not a particularly wonderful ride, butMaintains a certain level of quality in any situationI felt as if I had been there.

In addition, this vehicle has been changed from genuine run-flat tires to normal tires (Nankang NS-25), but when asked by the owner, the ride quality has improved, and the grip and quietness are perfect. was.

When you turn a curve in comfort mode, it behaves like a Mercedes no matter how you look at it. There is a lot of play in the steering, so it would be scary to enter the curve as it is. I think for a moment,Once you get into the curve, that's not the case at all.The four wheels catch the asphalt and bend as expected due to their straightforward handling characteristics.

Even if you speed up a little, it won't be a big deal. It can only be said that the seasoning around here, where anyone can hold the steering with peace of mind, is truly true. really wonderful.

Every time a new domestic car comes out, "It may have surpassed European cars!There will be a test drive article, but I would like to say that there is still a considerable difference in running. And, the comfortable feeling seemed to be felt even in the passenger seat, and the owner was sitting sideways, but he said that he was comfortable without shaking his body even at a slightly high pace.

This sport mode is exquisite

Next, try running in sports and sports plus mode. Then, the feeling up to now changes like a lie.Don't be afraid to misunderstand, I would like to say, "Mercedes will become a BMW."

Of course, it doesn't handle like Porsche, it doesn't dramatically improve engine response, and it doesn't make the exhaust noise explosive. Probably, the time measurement doesn't make much difference.

However, the steering characteristics change drastically. When starting to turn the steering in comfort mode,It feels a little dull like Mercedes, but it's crispy so that it can be mistaken.When you turn the steering, the front moves by the amount you turn, and the time from the steering operation to the start of movement of the car body becomes very short.

."that? Was this suspension electronically controlled?I confirm with the owner, but he said, "It should be a normal suspension." As I confirmed later, this E200 is a standard "E200" that has neither air suspension nor electronic control function.AGILITY CONTROL suspensionWas equipped.

However, when it comes to sports and sports plus, the steering characteristics obviously change. Since the suspension is not electronically controlled, I think that this movement is made by changing the parameters of the steering assist, but the control is wonderful. It is true that the steering assist control can be expressed well so far.

And, combined with the light nose of the four-cylinder engine, it runs through the winding comfortably and comfortably. Of course, it's not as vivid as a sports car,For many, it's "just right" response speed and turnability.It can be said that the biggest attraction of this car that I feel is here.

Sohyo (General Council of Trade Unions of Japan)

Easy-to-understand luxury, ride quality and handling that will not disappoint anyone. There are no special points, but it is a car with the highest performance as a utility vehicle. Compared to the high-end model S Coupe, there is a difference in the profound feeling of riding, butA level that is fully satisfactory in terms of comfort, quietness, and ride qualityThe first is.

Also, compared to BMW, the 440i coupe is sportier, but I think the E200 is better in terms of the overall balance of ride quality. but,840iIs it really a place to lose overall?

Perhaps when it comes to this E200,Ideal for applications where you can easily ride in the city, use it as a date car on weekends, and enjoy a light feeling even in winding.is not it. On the other hand, if you want more high-speed growth and power than the fun of winding, or if you want a more profound ride, I think that it will be E300 or higher, or S coupe.

I also want a luxury coupe these days. At the moment, I was thinking about whether there is a good ball around BMW's 4 coupe or R231's SL, but this time I would like to add this E class coupe as a candidate.