Meet The 2018 E-Class Cabriolet

The cabriolet version of the tenth-generation E-Class has a significantly larger footprint compared to its predecessor and gets Mercedes-Benz’s 4MATIC all-wheel drive for the first time. 

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new E-Class Cabriolet on the Internet, which will have its public debut at the upcoming 2017 Geneva Motor Show this week. The tenth-generation E-Class saloon version made its debut at the 2016 North American International Motor Show in January and was launched in India on February 28. However, it is the long-wheelbase version, which was China-exclusive till now, that made its way to the country. 

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Speaking of the Cabriolet's launch, it is expected to make its Indian debut later this year or early 2018, and will replace the ninth generation-based model that is presently on sale.  

Like the current cabriolet versions of the S-Class and the C-Class, the 2018 E-Class Cabriolet looks distinct from the saloon, courtesy its redesigned rear profile, with subtle overall differences. Mercedes-Benz claims it to be a proper four seater since the new Cabriolet has a significantly larger footprint compared to the outgoing model. 

Speaking of the numbers, the overall length of the 2018 E-Class Cabriolet is nearly 123mm more than the previous model, while the width and height are up by 74mm and 30mm, respectively. The significant increase in length has resulted in a 113mm-longer wheelbase.  

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 

• Length: 4826 mm    
• Width: 1860 mm    
• Height: 1428 mm    
• Wheelbase: 2873 mm     

The newly developed soft top of the 2018 model, which is available in dark brown, dark blue, dark red and black colours, can be fully opened and closed in 20 seconds when travelling at a speed of up to 50 kmph. Like the S-Class Cabriolet, Merc affirmed that the soft top’s multi-layered structure with insulation reduces wind and driving noise, and is equally effective when it comes to climate comfort. It offers a boot capacity of 38 litres (310 litres with the roof open). 

The 2018 E-Class Cabriolet carries over the features of the saloon model including the dashboard. Features such as all-LED headlamps (optional high-resolution Multibeam LED headlamps), twin 12.3-inch displays with one single seamless glass for the instrument cluster and infotainment system (not offered in India with the new saloon; might be offered with the Cabriolet), Air Body Control (air suspension), aluminium hybrid construction, and others.

Besides these, it also receives Mercedes-Benz Cabriolets-exclusive AirScarf and AirCap draught-stop system. The former is a neck-level heating system, while the latter is a wind deflector system, which reduces in-cabin turbulence. 

Mechanically, the new Cabriolet will be available globally with a choice of petrol and diesel engines. However, in India, it is likely to continue with the turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol (E 400 guise), which puts out 333PS of power and 480Nm of torque. The seven-speed automatic gearbox will be replaced by the new nine-speed unit like the saloon.

Recommended Read: 2017 Mercedes E-Class LWB First Drive

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