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Used buyer's guide: Mercedes E-Class Coupe

The classy, two-door Mercedes E-Class Coupe is more affordable than ever

How much?

Most E-Class Coupes are diesel-powered; the few petrol cars on the market have usually covered less than 20,000 miles, and tend to start at higher prices than the diesels. A budget of about £18,000 buys a four-cylinder CGI, with most over 20,000.

High-mileage diesel Coupés start from £16,000, but you’ll need to pay at least £19,000 for a car with under 60,000 miles. Where an automatic gearbox is optional, it adds around £1,000 to the value of an E-Class, but cars with a manual transmission are few and far between.

Running costs

ModelInsurance groupFuel economyCO2 emissionsAnnual road tax
E220 CGI3539mpg164g/km£170
E250 CGI3942mpg156g/km£170
E350 CGI4040mpg164g/km£170
E500 CGI4431mpg209g/km£270
E220 CDI3557mpg128g/km£100
E250 CDI4055mpg134g/km£120
E350 CDI4147mpg154g/km£170

Whatever engine is fitted, the E-Class Coupé needs servicing every 15,500 miles or 12 months. Check-ups alternate between minor and major, with prices at £263 and £391 respectively. On top of this, the automatic transmission needs extra attention every four years or 31,000 miles, with this work totalling around £300.

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All engines are chain-driven, so there are no cambelts to replace, but the air-con needs checking every service, with a regas costing £149. Brake fluid is needed every two years (£80) and coolant every 15 years/150,000 miles (£75). To help drivers cut their running costs, dealers offer packages for two, three or four services.

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