New features include:
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AIRCAP® automatic draught-stop: always on board and easily
controllable
at the push of a button, it reduces turbulence substantially for all four
seat occupants
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Modified AIRSCARF® neck-level heating system
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Acoustic soft top fitted as standard
 The soft top can be opened and closed
fully automatically within 20 seconds – even when driving at speeds
of up to 40 km/h. The cabriolet roof is stowed in a special compartment behind
the rear panel. A retractable cover separates the soft-top compartment from
the boot area; it must be closed in order to close the soft top. If the roof
is to remain closed, the cover can be slid rearwards, in which case the boot
capacity is increased by 90 litres to 390 litres. A through-loading feature
is included as standard for the new Cabriolet, as is EASY-ENTRY – a
manually operated entry and exit aid for the rear passengers. The powerplants
for the new E-Class Cabriolet are equally innovative: the new direct-injection
diesel and petrol models combine efficiency with effortlessly superior power
delivery. The exemplary, low fuel consumption is not only down to the new
engines, but also thanks to a number of practical measures. These include
on-demand activation of the steering and fuel pumps, the use of tyres with
low rolling resistance, and an alternator control system which takes account
of the current driving situation and the vehicle's electrical power requirements,
plus the crucial factor of outstanding aerodynamics. The Cabriolet's
cd figure of 0.28 is the best in its class, marking a continuation
of the E-Class success story in the field of aerodynamics.
An overview of the engines:
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E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 125 kW (170 hp)
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E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 150 kW (204 hp)
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E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 170 kW (231 hp)
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E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 135 kW (184 hp)
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E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 150 kW (204 hp)
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E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 215 kW (292 hp)
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E 500 Cabriolet: 285 kW (388 hp)
Less turbulence, easier to use:
AIRCAP® is a world-first
In 1989, Mercedes-Benz introduced a world premiere in the shape of a draught-stop
for the SL model series, followed in 2004 by the AIRSCARF®
neck-level heating system to further enhance comfort in open-top models.
Now comes another world-first: the AIRCAP® automatic draught-stop,
which can be activated at the push of a button, greatly reduces turbulence
in the interior of the new Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet, creating a "sea of
warm air". It is also much easier to implement and use than conventional
draught-stops: there is no tricky installation, the two individual rear seats
are easily accessible and the Cabriolet's flowing side lines remain
uninterrupted. AIRCAP® is therefore a classic Mercedes innovation:
functional, comfort-enhancing, elegant and safe. AIRCAP® consists
of two components: a wind deflector that can be extended by around six
centimetres with a net in the windscreen frame and a draught-stop between
the rear seats.
The functions of the two components:
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Elevation of the free flow above the interior
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Net at the front reduces the annoying vacuum in the interior
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Draught-stop at the rear reduces the backflow
As well as enhancing occupant comfort and wellbeing, the reduction in draught
when AIRCAP® is activated (it can be activated at speeds of
up to 160 km/h and can remain in use right up to the car's top speed) reduces
the interior noise level – so passengers in all seats find it much easier
to communicate with each other. The Cabriolet Comfort package includes
AIRCAP® with AIRSCARF®. This patented system
functions like an invisible scarf, which warms the occupants' head and neck
areas. AIRSCARF® is integrated into the backrests of the front
seats and provides warm air through outlets in the head restraints. The Mercedes
engineers have modified this unique innovation specifically for the E-Class
Cabriolet: in this model, an adjustment wheel pivots the outlet nozzle upwards
and downwards by a total of 36 degrees over and above the head restraint
height-adjustment range, meaning that the driver and front passenger can
enjoy the unique neck-level heating regardless of how short or tall they
are.
Quiet, warm and windproof: acoustic soft top
fitted as standard
Thanks to its acoustic soft top fitted as standard, when closed the E-Class
Cabriolet has one of the quietest interiors in the segment for four-seater
premium cabriolets with a fabric roof. The soft top's exceptionally high-quality
insulation brings about a clearly noticeable reduction in the interior noise
level compared to conventional fabric soft tops. Exterior noise caused by
other vehicles and wind noise are therefore absorbed more effectively. On
the road, the difference is audible from speeds of just 80 km/h, for example
when driving through a tunnel or overtaking a convoy of trucks. At higher
speeds, the benefits of the acoustic soft top are even more tangible. For
instance, it is possible to have a perfectly normal phone conversation in
hands-free mode even when travelling at a speed
of over 200 km/h. The soft top is of course waterproof and windproof. Plus
it can be put through an automatic carwash without any hesitation. With a
total thickness of 23.5 mm, the fabric soft top offers excellent thermal
insulation, meaning that the E-Class Cabriolet is also ideal for use in winter.
Safety: robust structure, anticipatory protection
and windowbags
The new Cabriolet offers the wealth of safety innovations one would expect
from a Mercedes model. Highlights of the open-top two-door model include
roll-over protection, the A-pillars reinforced by two additional tubes and
the plug-in B-pillars. This new model is also the first Mercedes cabriolet
to feature headbags. The roll-over protection consists of two robust bars,
each with a diameter of 35 mm, which are housed in the rear head restraints
in modules behind the rear seat backrests. A tilting cone sensor detects
imminent danger to the occupants based on extreme skidding movements or
acceleration caused by impact. If this sensor then sends a corresponding
signal, pretensioned pressure springs are activated by pyrotechnic means,
i.e. extremely quickly. Consequently, both roll-over bars in the rear head
restraints are extended. They reach their highest point and are locked
automatically within a fraction of a second. In combination with the robust
A-pillars, the steel bars provide highly effective roll-over protection.
The plug-in B-pillars are extremely robustly connected as they engage in
the side skirts, thus offering highly effective protection in the event of
a crash. A shoe made from ultra-high-strength steel braces the inside of
the B-pillar against the rear seat crossmember. With seven airbags fitted
as standard, belt tensioners and belt force limiters for all seats, not to
mention crash-responsive head restraints for the driver and front passenger,
the new E-Class Cabriolet offers the most extensive safety equipment package
in this vehicle category. The airbags, which can deploy in milliseconds in
the event of an accident, include front airbags and sidebags for the driver
and front passenger, a kneebag on the driver's side, and headbags. The latter,
which appear in a Mercedes cabriolet for the first time, are housed in the
door panelling in the beltline area. Covering a wide area – around 0.7
x 0.5 metres, with a volume of 17 litres when deployed – the airbags
provide extremely effective protection for large and small occupants in the
event of a crash. The side protection system – comprising headbag and
thoraxbag – optimises the level of protection afforded to individual
parts of the body. Rear sidebags are available as an option.
Further exemplary safety equipment available for the E-Class Cabriolet includes
ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection, PRE-SAFE® anticipatory
occupant protection, the sophisticated Intelligent Light System, the Active
Bonnet and DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control.. |
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The open-top two-door model features
a classic fabric soft top, making for a stylistically pure cabriolet feeling.
Viewed from the side, the new model is an intriguing proposition – with
clear proportions and a flawless cabriolet silhouette. In keeping with the
motto "four seasons, four passengers", all-year-round suitability was right
at the top of the developers' list of priorities. With the new E-Class Cabriolet,
the open-top season lasts the whole year because, while many cabriolets tend
to disappear from the roads of Western Europe in the autumn, the Mercedes-Benz
E-Class Cabriolet (length/width/height: 4698/1786/1402 mm) continues to provide
driving pleasure and comfort at this time of year.