EXTERIOR
With signature bright-eyed circular headlights, the E350 coupe appears alert and ready for the day. The low window height added to the E350's sleek appearance. Not to be mistaken for any other brand, the Mercedes emblem in the grille was astonishingly large — in fact, it was larger than my 6-year-old's head.
As with most coupes, the E350's doors were large, but not cumbersome. When we opened the doors and pulled the front seats forward, my boys had plenty of room to enter the second row. However, child-safety seats aren't as agile as children and it was awkward getting them through this same opening. Not impossible, just awkward.
A world of possibility really opened up when we took a look at the trunk. It was huge. This car could make Costco trips and family vacations easy for everyone. Golf clubs? No problem! Strollers? Bring 'em on!
The E350 coupe has a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine that's paired with a standard seven-speed automatic transmission. It gets an EPA-estimated 17/26 mpg city/highway. Don't even think about serving it regular gasoline. Premium gas is all the E350 is able to digest.
SENSE AND STYLE
Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Not Really
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): None
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Overview of interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
1 Switches the rear interior
lighting on/off
2 Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
3 Switches the right-hand ...
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
To start the engine using the SmartKey
instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button out of the ignition lock.
To start a gasoline engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lo ...
Checking tire pressure electronically
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
Press the
or
button on the
steering wheel to select the Service
menu.
Press the
or
button to sel ...