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Stud Or Dud? 2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe Gets Caught In The Nude

Agent009 submitted on 12/23/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:47:01 PM

47 user comments | Category: Spy Shots | Source: | SOURCE: www.worldcarfans.com

Caught by reader "Nikolaus", these are the best shots yet of the new 2010 Mercedes E Class Coupe with nearly all its camouflage removed.

A rear diffuser and what seems to be a taped up AMG logo on the boot hood suggest this prototype could be the E63 AMG Coupe.

But Mercedes' models from the AMG division all feature a quad exhaust layout whereas this prototype has the rectanglular twin exhausts mimicking the style seen on the recent leaked official photos of the regular E Class Sedan.

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Stud Or Dud? 2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe Gets Caught In The Nude

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The silhouette looks good...very similar to the CL Class (soon to be called the S Class coupe). But those tail lights are not so great. Their shape is very close to those of the new E Class sedan and they look oversized and a bit down-market.
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 3:58:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

i agree, looks good, can't wait to see what the E-Class Coupe look like... the AMG model.
— njsidekick3 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 4:22:44 PM | | Votes: 0

Definite STUD I guess the CLK is gone after this drops or BMW will have to match them and make a 5 series coupe ???????????....but enough dreaming for me I like it its going to bring a different feel to the market. I guess the BIG 3 IN GERMANY will be going at it with this
— B7FAN (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 7:29:09 AM | | Votes: 0

I don't think BMW has to match anything with this class since they have the perfect 3 series coupe style and size. Then they have the 6 Series. Not to mention this looks ugly in the back and boring everywhere else.
— SHOWTIME (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 10:01:45 AM | | Votes: -2

I agree. It looks more upmarket than the current car. I think it looks great.
— sizquik (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 11:28:29 AM | | Votes: 1

I always thought the CLK was based on the E class anyway, confusing!!
— TimmyG (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 4:57:02 PM | | Votes: 0

I do like the styling that MB is doing of late. The only one I dont like is the C class and thats only due to the fact that the overall styling looks blunted or abbreviated. Unlike the S class which the C has similar styling too.
— NItePhire (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 3:59:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

009, if this E-Class Coupe was truly "NUDE" it wouldn't have the coverings on the headlights and taillights, now would it?
— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 4:05:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

The article should be named "...Caught in its Skivvies."

:)
— TehShibbs (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 6:27:46 PM | | Votes: 8

what's with the sudden switch to rectangular exhaust pipes of lately? The Audi W12, LS, 7-series and now this...if this is the next CLK, I wonder if they'll go hardtop conv.??
— StarSearch (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 4:06:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

There is no "next CLK." Mercedes Benz is dropping that name when this new coupe is introduced. It will be called the E Class coupe. Similarly, the CL Class will become the S Class coupe as of the 2010 model year. Model designations will be directly comparable to their sedan counterparts, e.g., E350, E550 and S550, S63 AMG, etc.
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 6:44:20 PM | | Votes: 1

Front and sides stud and the back end dud. It looks too much like a Lexus.
— veyron1001 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 4:33:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

or hyundai. to me the rear looks the the current hyundai sonata's rear.
— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 10:21:01 AM | | Votes: 3

Yes, 1dott8.... the back end looks very Hyundai-like. I'm surprised more people don't see that similarity. It's not a good visual connection.
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 10:59:38 AM | | Votes: 2

To me, all they need to do is get the taillights off the trunk...other then that, it looks great...
— lakerfan213 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 4:39:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

I like your idea because I to think the tail lights are to big and sort of classless, at least for a MB. I do like the diffuser styled bottom of the rear bumper as well as the intigrated exhaust ports. The rest of the car seems just a little sedate.
— golfer38 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 5:38:06 PM | | Votes: -1

Agreed, LakerFan. It's a mistake that the tail lights extend into the trunk lid. That, to my eye, cheapens the effect.
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 6:45:33 PM | | Votes: 1

front looks great
— pchera01 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 4:58:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Not a fan. Rear side windows are way too long.
— Corsis (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 5:18:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

DUD!
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 5:18:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

They took styling cues from Honda on this one. I smell big time sales failure here.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 5:21:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

how could you smell sales failure? The e-class = mercedes benz, you really think they're going to mess it up? The thing looks great.
— MBKing (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 6:58:56 PM | | Votes: 2

Barf
— Autoegr525 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 5:53:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Ugly just like the 4 door sedan. Look at that, everyone is taking LS460's tail pipes. lol
— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 6:11:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

nice fenders from the BMW cs concept, lol, and i can hear now if BMW decides to make an 8 series with those same fenders people will say they copied the CLK...otherwise not bad, if not a little bland and looking bit like a Honda Accord coupe
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 6:29:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I can see my stripper girlfriend rolling around in such non-Infiniti luxury.
— ChuckG20 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 6:41:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

You now I have to say it...its STUD-ly...Im not too sure about the C pillar or the rear lights but what I see so far I like. I hope they don't ruin the interior like the current car. The first gen CLKs' interior was nicer too me. I think that if they straighten the interior out they'll have another winner on their hands.
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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2008 10:25:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Love the car, but tail lights look too similar to those from the lexus IS. Maybe it's not a bad thing tho...
— brammer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 12:56:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Looks like just another car :-( The current E-class is amongst the most beautiful cars ever made.
— Steve (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 1:25:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Well, the target market is geriatric dudes with shrivelled nuts, so if they like it, hey....
— dhkss2002 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 2:21:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

beautiful looking car. the front of the next generation mercs are looking very very good now!
— Harrimantutu (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 2:27:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

same with lexus models... u know it... Lexus made for old people...deboost me all you want. it shows you guys are in denial.
— Hubert_Wang (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 5:39:06 AM | | Votes: 1

Definite stud. The lines are better than the current car, which IMO is a little too feminine looking to me. All I ever see driving the CLK are ladies. Everyone here keeps saying the rear lights are weird, but I think they are ok. The only thing that bothers me is that strange piece of C-Pillar glass, why not just one whole rear quarter window? Otherwise I like the over all look so far.
— atomicbri (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 7:54:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

at first I didn't know what you were talking about "that strange piece of C-Pillar glass"... then I looked closer. Maybe it's just a temporary piece of tape or plastic or something because there's no way that would fly!
— brammer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 8:36:02 AM | | Votes: 2

solara anyone?
— vman1013 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 10:13:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

this new "E-Class" coupe or sedan just doesn't scream Mercedes. I've always been a fan of Mercedes but not this one.
— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 10:27:46 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Front and sides look good...those tail lights I'm going to have to wait to see in person or see better shots. In regards to the "taped up AMG logo". Its definitely not a taped up AMG under there. It looks more like its E350 or something along those lines. There are absolutely no AMG telltale signs on this particular car.
— Drerx8 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 4:00:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

i am skeptical about the new e-class sedan, but this coupe looks great. it's a cl with a more reasonable size and price tag. all it needs is a clutch.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 8:06:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

i must also say, mercedes knows how to make one damn good honda accord.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2008 8:08:34 PM | | Votes: 0

I see a Lexus 250 here, Why are Mercedes cars starting to look very commercial?
— Jeffnfun631 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2008 4:50:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Looks nicer now.
— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/26/2008 8:25:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

I wouldn't consider it nude...just topless....MERCEDES Gone wild videos...
— Type707 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/26/2008 2:39:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

So, is a larger CLK an ELK?
Shape is nice.
Hate the lights (front and rear) stretched into the sides ... looks totally riced up.
Since when does Germany need to copy bad Japanese styling trends?
— DieselRules (View Profile)

Posted on 12/27/2008 1:42:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Looks like its from Japan.
— truthpursuit (View Profile)

Posted on 12/27/2008 5:18:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Hyundai Sonata Coupe.
— PintoRacer (View Profile)

Posted on 1/8/2009 1:32:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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