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Mercedes C- and E-Class Coupes Will Get AWD

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It almost looks like German automakers are making each other’s cars these days. BMW has already added all-wheel drive to its 6-Series, which was already very Audi-like, with its automatic gearbox and turbocharged engine range.
Now, Mercedes has decided it also wants to frolic in the snow, since a report from CarAndDrive suggest the three-pointed car brand will add 4Matic all-wheel drive to both the C-Class and E-Class coupes. This will only be offered on the 3.5-liter versions, capable of delivering 302 horsepower in NA spec. However, that won’t make them a match for either the 650i, which has over 400 hp, not even for the V6 turbo-powered Audi S5.

However, the move might also be implemented on the C-Class sedan, which only comes with AWD in the C300 form. However, the more powerful E550 and the AMG models will be left untouched.
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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