Detroit 2010: Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet unveiled

E-Klasse Cabriolet

We tend to forget some world debuts at motor shows because we’ve seen the cars before, in pictures that is. It’s because the trend these days is to release info and photos of a car ahead of its official unveiling – case in point being the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet which was shown off in the metal for the first time in Detroit.

The four-seater folding metal roofed (open/close in 20 sec, up to 40 km/h) cabriolet completes the E-Class family and presents a world first in the shape of the Aircap wind deflector, which Mercedes says considerably reduces air turbulence when the top is down. Aircap replaces conventional wind deflectors, which are quite unsightly. The topless E also comes with the latest gen Airscarf neck-level heating system integrated into the back rests of the front seats. It blows warm air from adjustable air vents in the head restraints to warm necks, hence the “scarf” in the name.

A big range of engines are available, from the E 220 CDI BlueEfficiency (170 bhp) to the E 500 with 388 bhp. Safety gadgets such as Attention Assist drowsiness detection system, Pre-Safe predictive occupant protection, intelligent light system and Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control are available.

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Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Rizal_shah on Jan 12, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    I could only dream….

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  • If E-class have coupe and Cabrios.. what about BMW's 5 series? So far the GT.. Any chance of it in Coupe and Cabrios also?

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  • AMG_Soh on Jan 12, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    I always love Mercedes-Benz!!! THis is a nice car expecially with AMG bodykit. I drove the new e-class.. It's awesome!!!

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  • wan_knox on Jan 12, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    personally I prefer Merc rather than BMW. But I dont mind also to drive BMW :p

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  • balloon on Jan 12, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    i love this …… now i got to start saving money to buy a second hand one in 10 years time ! hehe

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  • Dont bother buying a used unit especially MB's. I had a week use of E 200K 2002 with a mileage of 120k on the dash. Condition was good since all the electric work but the engine and suspension was making weird noises. If u insist.. get ready to fork out thounds to replace wear and tear parts.

    To make things much better.. go get yourself a BMW

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  • chew ban (Member) on Jan 12, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    yeah if u feel like selling u r house and use that money to repair u r car, get BMW. hehe. well any european car for that matter. unless u have a bungalow and rich u dont have too hehe.

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  • Mazda 3 MPS on Jan 12, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    i like this car. but i prefer the audi s5 cabrio

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  • Hakim on Jan 13, 2010 at 2:19 am

    "The four-seater folding metal roofed"?? I thought the new CLK uses a fabric roof??

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  • narrowband on Jan 13, 2010 at 5:32 am

    looks like a folding canvas roof to me… is it a folding hard top like the new Z4, SL-class and BMW E93?

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  • the airscarf technology is absolutely useless says jeremy clarkson.

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  • Merc JB on Jan 13, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    1999 – W124

    2004 – W210

    2005 – A170 (WXX model???…..) utk bini larr…….(bought brand new from NAZA Hj Eddy)

    2010 – W211 (tengah fening… mau beli E240 or E270 cdi…… both offcourse recond, mau UK punyer yang ada panoramic roof dan low mileage……)

    2015 – W212 ( kalau hidup lagi maa……)

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