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Vs Autobild: E-class Coupé vs Audi A5
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Both such beautiful cars!
But standard a5 against a E500 AMg coupe?
Should of used a s-line A5 in white like this
But standard a5 against a E500 AMg coupe?
Should of used a s-line A5 in white like this
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I'm not sold on the E-Coupe. Looks heavy from some angles, even with these 18".
And that third window is totally ruining the car for me. Such a compromised solution... I only see that detail from the side, painful.
Why not integrating it in the design, like my SLC, or making the rear windows fixed like the W208?
BTW, in the article, they basically say that the car looks better than the Audi who looks old next to it, that it is an aerodynamic-record holder, that its interior is not on-par with the Audi's in terms of design, that it lacks a rear armrest, and that it's roomier in the back than the Audi.
And that it is derived from the E-Class, which is not true AFAIK (but not completely false as many elements are shared between C and E-Class).
I feel the exact contrary than AB: The Audi looks better, but its interior is just poor...
And that third window is totally ruining the car for me. Such a compromised solution... I only see that detail from the side, painful.
Why not integrating it in the design, like my SLC, or making the rear windows fixed like the W208?
BTW, in the article, they basically say that the car looks better than the Audi who looks old next to it, that it is an aerodynamic-record holder, that its interior is not on-par with the Audi's in terms of design, that it lacks a rear armrest, and that it's roomier in the back than the Audi.
And that it is derived from the E-Class, which is not true AFAIK (but not completely false as many elements are shared between C and E-Class).
I feel the exact contrary than AB: The Audi looks better, but its interior is just poor...
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I'm not sold on the E-Coupe. Looks heavy from some angles, even with these 18".
And that third window is totally ruining the car for me. Such a compromised solution... I only see that detail from the side, painful.
Why not integrating it in the design, like my SLC, or making the rear windows fixed like the W208?
I saw one in Stuttgart on Sunday, it was a Wekswagen, and I didn't notice the third window
. IRL the car looks much better than in pics.
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I saw one in Stuttgart on Sunday, it was a Wekswagen, and I didn't notice the third window
Yeah. But I, as a perfectionist, will only look at it, and hence only see it.
I can be very nitpicking. And those solutions don't fit with my image of what a Mercedes-Benz should be (but isn't any more since ages, I know).I still can't get over it. That and the double-fogs. Just silly.
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Yeah. But I, as a perfectionist, will only look at it, and hence only see it.
I still can't get over it. That and the double-fogs. Just silly.
Especially when the windows are down - it looks wrong!! A fixed "rear" window, like the E92 or the A5 is much better and don't destroy the harmonise design…well…but mercifully there are different car maker and so everyone can purchase the car, he really likes and loves…! 
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The Audi is more design than decoration while the Merc is an insecure woman compensating for her lack in beauty by wearing way too much make-up. AMG kit always enhance the visual appearance of the car but with the E-Coupe the effect is the opposite. I'm not saying the car is ugly, the profile is gorgeous but the designer did make some critical mistakes in designing the tail lights and the front end. When spotted on the road I always look twice at the S5, it's such a stunning design. It's the Bentley Brooklands of Germany but about ten times cheaper. The car is soooooooooooooooo my taste it's unbelievable, I see myself in it. Possessing grace and simplicity, the Audi has what the Merc is missing.
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BTW they said something funny in the article:
the interior of the E-Coupe is supposed to remind of an airplane: the center heater is the "motor", and the alu decoration going from it to the side of the car are the wings... That ain't false in a sense... Weird isn't it?
the interior of the E-Coupe is supposed to remind of an airplane: the center heater is the "motor", and the alu decoration going from it to the side of the car are the wings...
That ain't false in a sense... Weird isn't it?
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I must say that I can't honestly answer this. When the A5 first came out, I thought it sucked donkey balls, but over time I have come to love the design. Actually, that's an understatement. Now, every time I see this car on the road (which isn't much around here) I get all giddy inside. I want an A5 with S-line package so bad it's not even funny. There is a SICK ass black one at my school. It's lowered and is sitting on dark RS4 rims.
On the other hand, I love this new E-coupe. I didn't like the old one as much because it was too rounded, too mild. This new one is exactly what the old one wasn't, this is angular, loud and more man-ish. Although, this red color on the car sucks, and dare I say that red looks bad on ALL MB models except the Black series.
I'll save my Final judgment until I see the E-coupe in person, but until then I'll have to vote for my lust right now and that is the A5.
On the other hand, I love this new E-coupe. I didn't like the old one as much because it was too rounded, too mild. This new one is exactly what the old one wasn't, this is angular, loud and more man-ish. Although, this red color on the car sucks, and dare I say that red looks bad on ALL MB models except the Black series.
I'll save my Final judgment until I see the E-coupe in person, but until then I'll have to vote for my lust right now and that is the A5.
The E-coupe is exactly the the opposite of the a5 : it looks really good on first sight, then it becomes normal. The a5 is a design that grows on you. Right?
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While I agree that A5 is a design that grows on you, I cannot yet answer if the E has the opposite effect. I would have to see it in real life and take a good look at it from all angles before I can finally judge.
I had to do the same thing with the A5 the first time I saw it in person. I walked all around the car, looking at it from all different angles. The receptionist at the dealer was looking at me weird while I was walking around the car, LOL.
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I think they both great looking cars what i like is the new E coupe it it seems much more agressive then the clk.Also i really like the interior.The a5 i love the exterior but the interior i find a bit dissapointing i cant wait to see the E coupe .E sedan and S facelift in real...
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