Mercedes car rental fans may be interested to hear that a different grill may be used to help differentiate the new Mercedes E-class coupe from the E-class saloon, a motoring website has claimed.

According to Autocar.co.uk, which has published photos of the model apparently being road tested in Wales, the new E-class coupe's front end "is closely based on the Concept Fascination model seen at this year's Paris motor show.

"Much of the rest of the E-class coupe's styling is derived from the saloon," says the website. "Designers have used the shape of the rear wheel arch and the crease below the window line to create a link between the two cars.

"The rear lights are a variation of the E-class saloon's, although they're slimmer and the tailpipes are oval rather than rectangular."

Also featured on the photographed model are side windows without pillars, which give it "a much more dramatic, sleek outline", which may bode well with sports car hire enthusiasts.

Meant to replace the CLK, the new model is expected to go on sale next year.

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