The timeless, classic shape of the side profile with the classic roadster proportions embodies aesthetics of the highest caliber and is a visual cue to the vehicle's sportiness and driving pleasure. The open-top two-door model went on sale in May 2010. The two-door, four-seat Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet features a classic fabric soft top that can be opened or closed in 20 seconds, even at speeds up to 25 mph. With a large star emblem in the center of its sporty two-lamella grille, the overall body shape of the two-door E-Class line features a sophisticated interplay between lines and surfaces. The two-door Mercedes-Benz E-Class family is available with the choice of a V6 or V8 engine. When the van goes hybrid, a control computer manages the drive, letting the internal combustion engine alternate with the electric motor in operating the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz views the development of electric cars with battery and fuel cell drives for local zero-emission driving as a means of supplementing vehicles with high-tech internal combustion engines.
Mercedes-Benz sold 168,940 vehicles overall in China (including Hong Kong) from January through November 2011, an increase of 29.9 percent compared to the same time-frame in 2010. Year-to-date sales in October 2011 already exceeded the total number of cars sold in 2010. The next few years are also certain to see further sales growth: in 2015, the company aims to sell more than 300,000 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in China. When the roof is up, the panel between the top stowage area and the trunk can slide to the rear, increasing the trunk capacity by 30 percent. Using a console-mounted controller, the central display can be operated by either the driver or front passenger. Night View Assist PLUS can now enable a driver to see pedestrians up to 300 feet earlier than before. Among the many standard life-saving features on the Mercedes E-Class is the innovative ATTENTION ASSIST system that can alert the driver to the first signs of drowsiness, a factor that causes more than 100,000 accidents a year in the U.S.
Among the many standard life-saving features on the new E-Class is the innovative ATTENTION ASSIST system that can alert the driver to the first signs of drowsiness, a factor that causes more than 100,000 accidents a year in the U.S. Extending the driver's ability to see ahead to nearly 500 feet, Night View Assist PLUS uses an infra-red camera in the windshield and displays the reflected images as highly detailed black & white video images in the COMAND display. The E350 uses the latest four-valve-per-cylinder V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. However, the North American engine will use the same block but with a longer stroke. 131 Starting at prices represent gas engine models. All Luxury models come with a comfort suspension and can be identified by a four-lamella front grille, contemporary yet elegant body styling and an interior featuring burl walnut trim. Sport models have a three-lamella grille, expressive sport body styling and are fitted with sport suspension that includes a slightly lower ride height.
An optional Appearance package for the Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet includes a number of features for the sport-minded driver - perforated brake discs with painted calipers, 18-inch AMG alloy wheels, multicontour seats, stainless steel pedals with rubber studs, black gearshift paddles and the AGILITY CONTROL Sport suspension. 14-way adjustable power front seats feature stylish divided seat cushions that cover steel seat frames featuring their own suspension. The latest Mercedes-Benz 4Matic system is cleanly integrated into the automatic transmission so it fits right into the standard body and utilizes the existing front suspension. The E550 models also have standard perforated brake discs, painted calipers and Dynamic Handling suspension. At the rear, sharply angled LED taillights and a center brake light integrated in the trunk lid complete its sporty look. When PRE-SAFE Brake senses an impending rear collision, the system sounds three warning tones. When the E-Class is equipped with the optional Distronic Plus system, another revolutionary Mercedes-Benz safety feature - PRE-SAFE brake - can now apply full braking automatically in emergencies, to reduce accident severity. Fit and finish is up to typical Mercedes-Benz standards, and its new dashboard and steering wheel angle have been greatly improved over its predecessor. Carrying the Sport concept yet a step further, the Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet is equipped with 18-inch AMG twin 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, shift paddles mounted to the three-spoke sport steering wheel and sport body styling that includes a deeper front air dam, side skirts and rear apron.
