2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe spied during testing

While the 2017 E-Class has yet to make it to India, the new E-Class sedan has been launched elsewhere. And as with every new E-Class model, there are a whole bunch of variants. This time, thanks to the modular rear-wheel-drive (MRA) platform, we can expect better variety of cars globally. After the E-Class L which was a long-body version of the E-Class launched for China, there is now another coupe version which was spied upon during testing. [caption id=“attachment_340900” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] Image: Motor Authority[/caption] This would be what Motor Authority calls the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. Considering that Mercedes is testing a coupe version of the E-Class, an open top convertible and high-performance options are also expected. However, it does not look too different from what we have already on the 2017 E-Class sedan. It features a design that builds on the new E-Class but is expected to be lighter and faster than the previous model that is currently on sale in India. [caption id=“attachment_340898” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] Image: Motor Authority[/caption] This is once again thanks to the MRA platform that should let it shed some weight. What this also means is that it may also get the 9-speed automatic and could also offer an all-wheel drive option. Other goodies coming from the same platform also include some autonomous driving capabilities and of course that classy interior. [caption id=“attachment_340897” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] Image: Motor Authority[/caption] Motor Authority states that the coupe version should be available in a 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder (in-line) engine options. Both should be available in petrol and diesel offerings as well. Also a high-performance AMG version with 600hp is also expected.