BMW beware, Merc is coming (finally)

ATSR · 10-17-2008, 09:17 AM

It looks like Mercedes-Benz is finally taking the fight to BMW against the E92. The next CLK (or E class Coupe as it seems it's going to be called) is going to be released next year. By looking at the pictures below, this looks like something that might get some of us looking into MB showrooms.

These are the engines that are going to be available:

• E200k, 184bhp
• E280, 231bhp
• E350, 300bhp
• E450, 354bhp
• E550, 428bhp
• E63 AMG, 481bhp (with future Black Series tipped for 525bhp)

• E250 CDI, 201bhp
• E320 CDI, 252bhp

What do you think? I don't know about you, but IMO this thing looks AWESOME

Here are the pics:

BMWI6 · 10-17-2008, 09:21 AM

i think this is the ugliest car i have ever seen. i hate the separated front lights and would throw up on the rear wheel arches. i love the rims though.

noro · 10-17-2008, 09:21 AM

The rear looks stuuuupid

F32Fleet · 10-17-2008, 09:35 AM

I like the MB design. It's a little edgier than the prevs gen coupe (really just bringing the coupe inline with their new C-class (sedan).

What I've found most surprising is that the new MB C-class is priced under the 3 series, and I wonder if the coupe will be as well. The 3-ers were cheaper than the C-class during the E46 yrs.

e90fanatic · 10-17-2008, 09:37 AM

the front is hot but the rear....just like the new C class.....fugly

good attempt though. the new E class will look like that too

xsb00st · 10-17-2008, 09:38 AM

It looks like it stole the tailights from the Lexus ES... no bueno.

shahils12 · 10-17-2008, 09:39 AM

I don't think they're going to offer so many of those engine variations...

my theory... we may or may not get one diesel.. but other than that, we'll get the 350 and 550 for sure, and maybe the 200k / 280

EDIT: car isn't bad at all,... i would consider it given the specs

ATSR · 10-17-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shahils12

I don't think they're going to offer so many of those engine variations...

my theory... we may or may not get one diesel.. but other than that, we'll get the 350 and 550 for sure, and maybe the 200k / 280

EDIT: car isn't bad at all,... i would consider it given the specs

For sure the US will only get just a few of those engines. All of them will be available in Europe.

BK · 10-17-2008, 09:54 AM

FWIW, I like the look of the E-class. But I seriously, seriously doubt a 300HP E350 is going to drive anything like a 300HP 335i.

montreal red · 10-17-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

FWIW, I like the look of the E-class. But I seriously, seriously doubt a 300HP E350 is going to drive anything like a 300HP 335i.

+1
mercedes always had weight problems.. they usually make their cars top heavy.

Phelipcopter · 10-17-2008, 10:11 AM

This will be a job for the 5 series if it is an E classs.

carboy465 · 10-17-2008, 10:21 AM

That rear is FUGLY.

Staszek · 10-17-2008, 10:22 AM

If its a CLK it doesnt really compete with the 3 series. The CLK was always at a higher price point it kind of sits between the 3 and the 6 in a class that BMW doesnt really offer.

Now the 3 coupe has gone a little up market lately so it does begin to touch the CLK slightly but a Base (low end of the CLK line) CLK350 with no options already starts at $48k compared to a base 335 (top end of the 3 not including M) starts at $42k.

Unless they decide to go down market a little with the CLK its still kind of in its own class.

As for the E that is a 5 series problem.

addy85 · 10-17-2008, 10:28 AM

HAHA failed thread

jaserion · 10-17-2008, 10:31 AM

is it me or it sits so high, almost like an x6's stance.

O_o

quiksilver1029 · 10-17-2008, 10:32 AM

mb is trying to make that car look too futuristic. i think its pretty ugly

ragingclue · 10-17-2008, 10:32 AM

I own an E90, so I have no right to say any other car is ugly... But that one is not at all easy on the eyes. The A5 styling is much better than the Merc and I would consider the Audi over it any day. Of course, both of those marques are far behind BMW.... Generally, bimmers have a better feel and balance about them. Merc has been putting out cars with great HP figures for a while now... That's nothing new... The question is, can they make a car that can "perform" with that power in anything but a straight line?

techforge · 10-17-2008, 10:34 AM

I give them a B- for effort, but it's not that great looking. Too many hard angles on this one. Are they trying to compete with cadillac for that stealth fighter look? As usual you have to go way up the price scale to get a half decent powertrain option.

josephr25 · 10-17-2008, 11:06 AM

Profile reminds me of the current Accord coupe. Lights, both front and rear, from Lexus. Would have to see it in person to make a definite opinion.

GreenThree · 10-17-2008, 11:09 AM

I think it looks really clean. Although the back is very similar to a Lexus.

Year's_End · 10-17-2008, 11:10 AM

It's a rendering people. Seriously.

Oh, and are they gonna really make the 550 with 428bhp? I thought the horsepower war was over?

BMCoupe_782 · 10-17-2008, 11:42 AM

That's quite possibly the ugliest car I've ever seen. Mercedes (in general) suck. Thread fail.

10-17-2008, 09:17 AM	#1
ATSR Captain 45 Rep 852 Posts Drives: 1977 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wellington, FL iTrader: (0)	BMW beware, Merc is coming (finally) It looks like Mercedes-Benz is finally taking the fight to BMW against the E92. The next CLK (or E class Coupe as it seems it's going to be called) is going to be released next year. By looking at the pictures below, this looks like something that might get some of us looking into MB showrooms. These are the engines that are going to be available: • E200k, 184bhp • E280, 231bhp • E350, 300bhp • E450, 354bhp • E550, 428bhp • E63 AMG, 481bhp (with future Black Series tipped for 525bhp) • E250 CDI, 201bhp • E320 CDI, 252bhp What do you think? I don't know about you, but IMO this thing looks AWESOME Here are the pics: Attached Images
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10-17-2008, 09:21 AM	#2
BMWI6 Major 105 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (2)	i think this is the ugliest car i have ever seen. i hate the separated front lights and would throw up on the rear wheel arches. i love the rims though. __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"
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noro Colonel 92 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: '91 M3, '04 E46 ZHP, '72 2002 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	The rear looks stuuuupid __________________ zhpregistry.net - ZHP stats and free classifieds.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3943 Rep 10,650 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	I like the MB design. It's a little edgier than the prevs gen coupe (really just bringing the coupe inline with their new C-class (sedan). What I've found most surprising is that the new MB C-class is priced under the 3 series, and I wonder if the coupe will be as well. The 3-ers were cheaper than the C-class during the E46 yrs.
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e90fanatic Absolute0 176 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	the front is hot but the rear....just like the new C class.....fugly good attempt though. the new E class will look like that too __________________ To procede or not to procede......
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xsb00st Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,647 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (21)	It looks like it stole the tailights from the Lexus ES... no bueno.
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10-17-2008, 09:39 AM	#7
shahils12 BALLER 19 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 2K8 E93, 2K8 E60. N54s Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	I don't think they're going to offer so many of those engine variations... my theory... we may or may not get one diesel.. but other than that, we'll get the 350 and 550 for sure, and maybe the 200k / 280 EDIT: car isn't bad at all,... i would consider it given the specs __________________ 08 335cic Space Grey Saddle Brown Light Poplar Premium Sport Navi CA Cold HDrad Ipod Paddle PDC, L7, Auto 35%Ceramic 08 535i Space Grey Black Dakota, Premium, Sport, Navi, Cold, Sat, Auto, Ipod, PDC, AS, L7, 35% Ceramic 08 S65 AMG P3. Black on Black. Enough Said
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BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	FWIW, I like the look of the E-class. But I seriously, seriously doubt a 300HP E350 is going to drive anything like a 300HP 335i. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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Phelipcopter New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: E93 335 Cabrio Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	This will be a job for the 5 series if it is an E classs.
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carboy465 Private First Class 14 Rep 153 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	That rear is FUGLY.
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Staszek Schumacher 801 Rep 2,299 Posts Drives: E30 325is,E93 M3,X7M50,F06 M6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lake Forest, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [9.20] 1990 BMW 325is [9.00] 2022 BMW X7 M50 [10.00] 2018 BMW M6 Gran Coupe [9.93]	If its a CLK it doesnt really compete with the 3 series. The CLK was always at a higher price point it kind of sits between the 3 and the 6 in a class that BMW doesnt really offer. Now the 3 coupe has gone a little up market lately so it does begin to touch the CLK slightly but a Base (low end of the CLK line) CLK350 with no options already starts at $48k compared to a base 335 (top end of the 3 not including M) starts at $42k. Unless they decide to go down market a little with the CLK its still kind of in its own class. As for the E that is a 5 series problem. __________________
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jaserion Captain 125 Rep 973 Posts Drives: BMW Onsh'mo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	is it me or it sits so high, almost like an x6's stance. O_o __________________ 2015 F31 Sport Wagon 2014 Tesla Model S 2011 E93 M3 - Gone 2008 E92 M3 - Gone 2006 E90 325i - Gone
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ragingclue One cam is enough 138 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	I own an E90, so I have no right to say any other car is ugly... But that one is not at all easy on the eyes. The A5 styling is much better than the Merc and I would consider the Audi over it any day. Of course, both of those marques are far behind BMW.... Generally, bimmers have a better feel and balance about them. Merc has been putting out cars with great HP figures for a while now... That's nothing new... The question is, can they make a car that can "perform" with that power in anything but a straight line?
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techforge Lieutenant 29 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (2)	I give them a B- for effort, but it's not that great looking. Too many hard angles on this one. Are they trying to compete with cadillac for that stealth fighter look? As usual you have to go way up the price scale to get a half decent powertrain option.
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GreenThree Colonel 226 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I think it looks really clean. Although the back is very similar to a Lexus. __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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BMCoupe_782 Bavarian Fever 37 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 08' e92 328xi TiAg Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queens, NY / North NJ iTrader: (4)	That's quite possibly the ugliest car I've ever seen. Mercedes (in general) suck. Thread fail. __________________ \| ESS n52 Tune \| BMW Performance Intake/Exhaust \| LUX H8 v3 AE \| GP Thunder 8500K fogs/corners \| LED: signals/interior \| V1 hardwired \| debadge \| AC pedals \| Performance shift knob/boot \| CF e-brake \| Aero lip \| m3 side skirts/spoiler \| MB kidneys \| Strut brace \| Painted reflectors \| Painted Calipers/Hubs \| 35% 3M tint \| Smoked tails \| CF Roundels \| 19" Miro 942 \| Conti DWS \| H&R Springs for xi \| Bilstein Shocks\| Nxt: Alpine Subs/Amps
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