For a long time now, Mercedes-Benz has been practicing its skills within this division and ultimately has grown to become among the best, or even at the top of convertible driving.
Be it the big ol’ SL Class series or maybe the CLK variation, each present a level of refinement different makes will envy, with its roof off or on. The E-Class cabriolet is both spectacular. Classy, quiet and costly, it ensembles the one who is looking for sophisticated originality. And unsurprisingly, owners of the drop-top E-Class models want to showcase its convertible abilities.
As an alternative for getting a foldable hard top, Mercedes-Benz E350 decided to go with a fabric roof structure and for one to have this convertible; you have to pay an additional $12,450 more compared to the coupe. And exactly like the coupe, it conveys a lot of its feature with the C-Class rather than the E-Class.
The C-Class is undoubtedly an remarkable series and so the E-Class cabriolet borrowing its DNA together with the C-Class is definitely a good thing. The costs are wide starting from $100,000 in the four cylinder petrol to a tremendous $186,950 for the V8. The E350 operate in the mid-range with a price tag of $140,000 pretty much.
The E350 cabriolet includes a outstanding cabin feel despite the fabric roofing and although road sound isn’t suppressed as compared to the coupe or sedan, it’s not far off either. Simply because of the high-quality insulating material of its soft top that’s really impressive, specially when it is overtaking cars in the highway or within tunnels. With this model, Mercedes-Benz followed a “four season-four passenger” strategy in addition to two key bits of technology for comfort improvement.
An all-new Aircap device is introduced and together with the Airscarf concept, helps to keep the passengers cozy regardless if motoring in the winter. The Aircap makes a simulated roof using a directed movement of air above the passenger cockpit on the top of the windscreen simultaneously that the Airscarf emits heated air from air outlets which are installed on top of the car seats.
Upon hitting a button, a tiny 6cm wing will go up in the top of the windscreen driving external air up and over occupant compartment. The space inside is great, specifically in the front as taller passengers will easily occupy legroom space in the rear. Adults can easily enter the rear though and this beats a lot of the competitors. However, any person taller than 180 cm may find it hard to get comfy.