Engine-wise, no one will be surprised to fin the same mills that power the Coupe. True to tradition, a V6 (E350) and V8 (E550) are both on offer. The V6 and its 268 ponies is impressive, turning out great performances for the average driver and proving hyper flexible yet surprisingly fuel efficient: I didn’t exceed 6.5 litres per 100 km during my test.
Though the sublime purring of the 382-hp V8 is thoroughly enchanting, ah, when you hit that gas pedal, it’s pure ecstasy. For those of you hoping for AMG versions, the automaker has confirmed that it has no plans for them for the E-Class Coupe and Cabrio – a shame.
Both engines are coupled with an automatic 7G-Tronic transmission perfectly suited to the car. The steering perfectly directs the Cabrio, creating superb dynamics. The suspension virtually thinks for you, flawlessly absorbing the road’s irregularities while stepping up to the plate when cornering. As a Mercedes, the car features a myriad of driving assist systems that, while remaining discreet, actively protect occupants.
Outstanding
In short, the E-Class Cabriolet is the very definition of exceptional. During my road test I was utterly unable to find anything wrong with the car, this veritable marvel of German engineering. I don’t want to say it too loudly, but Mercedes-Benz may just have found the recipe for automotive perfection. We’ll find out when the sales prices are revealed.
photo:Bertrand Godin, Mercedes-Benz
Though the sublime purring of the 382-hp V8 is thoroughly enchanting, ah, when you hit that gas pedal, it’s pure ecstasy. For those of you hoping for AMG versions, the automaker has confirmed that it has no plans for them for the E-Class Coupe and Cabrio – a shame.
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| You have to be blind not to appreciate the new, angular lines of the E-Class. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz) |
Both engines are coupled with an automatic 7G-Tronic transmission perfectly suited to the car. The steering perfectly directs the Cabrio, creating superb dynamics. The suspension virtually thinks for you, flawlessly absorbing the road’s irregularities while stepping up to the plate when cornering. As a Mercedes, the car features a myriad of driving assist systems that, while remaining discreet, actively protect occupants.
Outstanding
In short, the E-Class Cabriolet is the very definition of exceptional. During my road test I was utterly unable to find anything wrong with the car, this veritable marvel of German engineering. I don’t want to say it too loudly, but Mercedes-Benz may just have found the recipe for automotive perfection. We’ll find out when the sales prices are revealed.
photo:Bertrand Godin, Mercedes-Benz
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