Price and equipment
There are four E-Class cabrios, starting with the E250 CGI we're testing here, from $105,950 (plus on-road and dealer costs). This engine is a new 1.8-litre four-cylinder and
however has direct injection and low-blow turbo.
That earns it Mercedes-Benz's enviro-speak BlueEfficiency tag. Other fuel-saving contributors are on-demand activation of the steering and fuel pump, low rolling-resistance tyres and an alternator that responds to power requirements.
A new wind-deflector system called AirCap is standard, while an updated version of Benz's Airscarf neck warmer is optional. However, the roof is cloth rather than a new-fangled folding hardtop.
Compared with the CLK 200 Kompressor, pricing rises only about $2000, while the old 280 V6 is undercut by more than $8000. Benz claims $10,500 in new features is added, including the "Comand" controller (bundling sat-nav, Bluetooth, voice control and more) and sporty Avantgarde trim.
Other standard kit includes 17-inch alloys, dual-zone climate control, leather trim, bi-xenon headlights and sports seats.
Shearing off the roof adds to the already complex challenge of keeping occupants safe in an impact. So rollover protection has been reinforced by
however strengthened A-pillars, plug-in B-pillars and pop-up hoops.
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