In what seems to be an ever expanding E Class range, Mercedes Benz have now launched the new E Class Cabrio in the Indian market. This is company’s seventh E Class based offering in India which also includes the recently launched E Class Coupe.
Speaking at the launch, Mercedes Benz India Managing Director Wilfried Aulbur said. “With its launch, the versatility of the E-Class range is further reinforced. The E-Class now offers the Cabriolet in addition to the already present E-Class Saloon and the E- Class Coupe”
The newest member of the E Class family is powered by the same engine which powers the E Class coupe in our market. The 3498 cc direct injected V6 engine under the hood develops 272 bhp of maximum power @ 6000 rpm and a maximum 355 nm of torque between 2400-5000 rpm and is mated to Mercedes’s 7G-Tronic seven speed automatic transmission. The car is capable of hitting 0-100 kph in just 6.9 seconds and a top speed which is limited to 250 kmph.
Other unique features of the new E Class Cabrio include a fully retractable electric fabric top with three layers of weather resistant material which can be opened or closed at the touch of a button at speed upto 40 kmph in 20 seconds and a AIRCAP feature doesn’t let the wind come into the cabin even when driving with the roof completely down and can be activated at the press of guess what?… a button!
More details and pricing details after the jump.
Standard Mercedes features also find a mention include speed sensitive power steering, PARKTRONIC with advanced parking guidance, ATTENTION ASSIST, THERMATIC 2-zone automatic climate control with digital display and Tyre pressure monitoring system. Saving the best for the last, an advanced Harman Kardon Logic 7 5.1 channel 450 watt surround sound system consisting of a whopping 12 speakers including a sub-woofer is also standard!
The new E Class Cabriolet has been priced at Rs 64.5 Lakhs, Ex-Showroom, New Delhi.


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