Mercedes-Benz to launch E-Class convertible

The last generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class cabriolet was one of the best cars in the German manufacturers stable, bringing together everything that was classically good about a Mercedes. With its conventional soft top combined with a state of the art air scarf system that ensures negligible wind noise and buffering inside the cabin when the roof is down, the E-Class cabriolet was one of the best convertible cars on the market till Mercedes-Benz discontinued it in India in 2013. Now though, Mercedes-Benz India will relaunch the E-Class convertible with the facelifted exteriors and interiors like on the sedan.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible will come with the E400 nomenclature, one that has never been used in India before. The 2014 E400 comes with a 3.0-litre, V6 engine, which produces peak power of 333PS at 5500rpm and 480Nm of peak torque between 1400-4000rpm. The powerful engine propels the E400 convertible from 0-100 in a brisk 5.3 seconds on to a limited top speed of 250kmph. The engine is mated to the 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed, dual clutch automatic gearbox that offers seamless shifts.

On the exterior front, the E400 is most likely to offer the same styling package that is available on the E63 AMG with a set of sportier front and rear bumpers. The large 18-inch wheels with 235/35 R18 tyres up front and 255/30 R18 tyres on the rear will accentuate the sporty potential of this large executive cabriolet. On the interior front, we can expect the same dashboard that does duty in the E-Class sedan to feature in the E-Class cabriolet. Expect a host of wooden and leather trims available to future owners as a part of Mercedes-Benz’s customisation program.

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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class cabriolet will be available by the end of the year and will be priced at about Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom). The E-Class cabriolet, although not a volume product is one of the best Mercedes-Benz cars today as it brings together a sense of luxury, driving pleasure and a million miles of sky together paying homage to some of the most legendary Mercedes-Benz cars of the 20’s and 30’s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class cabriolet will go up against the likes of the BMW 6 Series Cabriolet.