The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé

Mercedes-Benz is set to launch the new E-Class Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show.

The new two-door is a sporty interpretation of the E-Class, achieving the title of world's most aerodynamically efficient series-production car.

The model programme includes two new four-cylinder engines, which consume up to 17 per cent less fuel, while offering a significant increase in performance and torque.

The new Coupé's standard-fit agility control suspension adjusts automatically to the current driving situation, with the E-Class in UK showrooms from June 2009. Prices yet to be confirmed.

The design of the new two-door model includes traditional styling elements such as the side windows, which are not interrupted by a B-pillar and are fully retractable.

The seats of the E-Class Coupé are new developments; electrically adjustable for seat height and backrest angle as standard.

The safety systems newly developed for the E-Class are based on accident research, with highly sensitive sensors, cameras and radar systems; they turn this two-door model into an "intelligent partner" able to see, feel and react reflexively in critical situations and, if necessary, act independently if the danger of an accident is acute.

Drowsiness is one of the most common causes of accidents on motorways. This is why Mercedes experts have developed the attention assist system which forms part of the standard equipment of the new E-Class Coupé.

As the vehicle is being driven, the system continuously evaluates more than 70 different parameters in order to identify driver drowsiness and provide a warning. Observing the driver's steering behaviour has proved to be a particularly strong indicator.

The Audio 20-CD radio with eight loudspeakers, a CD-player and a Bluetooth interface for a mobile phone is fitted as standard.

With a line-up of five engines in the UK, three suspension variants, a wide choice of colours, five different wheel/tyre combinations and many optional extras, the new E-Class Coupé offers plenty of scope for customer individuality.