Test Drive: E400 Coupe AMG

I loved it. It is elegant to look at both inside and out. Several people remarked on it on my travels.

Inside it is proof that beauty is not only skin deep. The seats are comfortable, everything has a button and the digital infotainment screens are high tech with great high definition surround cameras.

Space-wise in the front there is plenty, and you don’t feel at all claustrophobic with the big windscreen although the back window is a little small, but you soon get used to it.

The back seats can house two adults so long as they are not too much bigger than 6ft because of the sloping shape of the roof. And there is storage in the middle seat if needed.

The boot is a little shallow and there is a lip but that being said it is a reasonable size for this type of car.

The driving experience, I have to say, is great especially for cruising up a motorway. It feels luxurious and you feel cuddled in the front in peace and quiet.

There is a nice punchy acceleration away from a standstill so you can pull ahead quickly when needed in town. This is not to say it’s the ultimate sporty car as there is a bit of a roll going through corners if driving in the countryside.

One thing that is noticeable wherever you drive which unfortunately is testament to the state of our roads is the suspension drifts and rumbled over postholes and bumps with ease giving the car a lovely feel to it. It’s actually almost quite therapeutic.

This doesn’t feel unsafe at all as the car is incredibly solid, but again this roll you soon get used to.

All in all, it’s a great car. It looks good, its comfortable and has a bit of fire in its belly but doesn’t depend on it to make it a recommended buy.