Compared to its sedan sibling, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe takes a less austere and more daring approach to its design. For the 2018 model year, Mercedes has completely revamped its midsize coupe, and most of the changes are easy to see. Before we ask you whether the new model is refreshing or revolting, let's examine the some of the style updates.
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Up front, the E-Class coupe receives a new diamond-block grille that gives its face a three-dimensional look. Mercedes says the new coupe "exhibits a puristic, surface-accentuated design with reduced lines." It didn't take long before we noticed those "reduced lines;" the creases running across the front end are much softer than before. On many new E-Class coupes, no longer is the lower vent area divided into three sections, providing for a more fluid look. Look closely, and you'll also notice the headlights take on a rounder shape.
The E-Class coupe has grown 4.8 inches in length, but we think it still looks as sleek and taut as ever. It's quite hard to tell the old model and the new model apart from looking at their side profiles, unless you take a second look at those door handles. Once again, the coupe features a dramatically raked roofline and expressive body lines.
In the rear, the E-Class dons narrower taillights. The roof drops off more smoothly into the rear deck, and rounded edges prevail. The new E-Class coupe also loses a lot of the silver trim that it once had.
