2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet News

A very interesting and emotional Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet is the latest addition to the E-Class-up success. The open top two-door model, which follows the sale on January 11, 2010, the classic characteristics of a soft cloth, so to force the feeling of pure rental car. Viewed from the side, the new model an attractive proposition – a proportion that is clear and perfect silhouette taxi.

Under the motto “four seasons, four of personality, all in compliance throughout the year right at the top of the list of priority developers. With the new E-Class convertible, the season lasted all year due to a taxi, while many convertibles tend to disappear from the streets of Western Europe in the autumn, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet (length / width / height: 4698 / 1786/1402 mm) to give pleasure and comfort that the roof is open or closed.

New features include:

• The AIRCAP® automatic draught-stop: always on board and easily controllable at the push of a button, it reduces turbulence substantially for all four seat occupants
• The modified AIRSCARF® neck-level heating system
• The acoustic soft top fitted as standard

Soft top can be opened and closed fully automatically in 20 seconds – even when driving at speeds up to 40 km / hour to rent a car roof is stored in a special compartment behind the rear panel. A paperback cover developed compartment separates the boot area, but must be closed to close the hood. If you close the roof, the roof can slide back, in terms of increased baggage capacity of 90 liters to 390 liters. Through the upload feature is included as standard for the new Cabriolet, like the EASY-ENTRY – operated manually enter and exit the rear passenger assistance.

Power plants for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet are equally innovative: a new direct-injection diesel and petrol models combine efficiency with difficulty in power delivery. Example, fuel consumption is low and not only achieved because the new machines but also with a series of practical measures. This includes the activation of demand management and fuel pumps, the use of tires with low rolling resistance and the alternator control system that takes into account the current driving situation and needs power the vehicle, aerodynamics and a prominent factor. The figure of 0.28 Cabriolet CD is the best in its class, is the continuation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class success story in the field of aerodynamics.

Less turbulence, more easy to use: AirCap ® is the first in the world

In 1989, Mercedes-Benz presented a world premiere in the form of impact-stop for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, followed in 2004 by AIRSCARF neck ® heating system to improve the comfort level of an open-top model. Now comes another world first: the AirCap ® Auto-stop dams, which can be activated by pressing a button, reduces turbulence inside the new Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet, creating a sea of hot air. Also much easier to deploy and use than a conventional dam-stop: no complicated setup, the individual rear seats remain free and flowing lines Cabriolet remain part unchanged. Therefore AirCap ® is a classic Mercedes innovations: functional, improving comfort, elegant and safe.

AirCap ® consists of two components: the wind deflector, which can be extended by about six inches with a network under the windscreen and impact non-stop between the back seat.

The functions of the two components:

• Elevation of the free flow above the interior
• Net at the front increases the basic pressure in the interior
• Draught-stop at the rear reduces the backflow

And improve passenger comfort and welfare, the reduction of the dam when activated AirCap ® (this can be activated at speeds up to 160 km / h, and remained in use until the car a maximum speed) to reduce noise levels inside – so that passengers in every seat was much easier to communicate.

Comfort package includes Cabriolet AirCap ® with AIRSCARF ®. This works as a patented invisible scarf that warms the occupants head and neck region. AIRSCARF ® is integrated into the front seat backs and provides warm air through outlets in the headrests.

Mercedes engineers have modified this unique innovation exclusively for Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet: In this model, the wheels pivot outlet nozzle adjustment upward and downward by a total of 36 degrees above and height adjustment head, which means that the driver and front passenger can enjoy a unique neck-level heating regardless of how high or low they are.

Quiet, warm, wind resistant: acoustic soft top fitted as standard

Thanks to the acoustic hood, fitted as standard, even covered with Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet is one of the quietest interiors in the premium segment of four-seat convertible with a canvas roof. Quality insulation The soft top is very high with a clearly visible decrease in the levels of interior noise compared with conventional soft top. External noise caused by other vehicles and therefore wind noise more effectively absorbed. On the road, came from the speed difference is only 80 km / hour, for example when driving through a tunnel or a truck convoy to pass. At higher speeds, the benefits of the soft top is even more realistic sound. For example, you can have a normal phone conversation in handsfree mode, even when traveling at speeds exceeding 200 kmh

Soft Top, of course, waterproof and windproof. Plus can be inserted through the automatic car wash, without hesitation. With a total thickness of 23.5 mm, soft tissue superior thermal insulation, excellent, meaning that the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet is also suitable for use in the winter.

Safety: a solid structure, protection and welfare windowbags

New Cabriolet offers a number of safety innovations that are expected of a Mercedes model. Highlights of the open top two-door model rollover protective cover, A pillars are reinforced by two additional tubes and plug-in B-pillar. This new model is also a rental car the first Mercedes to introduce headbags.

Overturning the protection consists of two strong bars, each with a diameter of 35 mm, which is stored in the back of the head restraints in the module behind the rear seat backs. A cone tilt sensors detect danger to occupants under extreme drag movement or acceleration caused by the impact. If this sensor sends an appropriate signal, pre-tensioned spring pressure activated by pyrotechnics, which is very fast.

As a result, both roll-bar behind the headrest extended. They reached the highest point and is automatically locked in a split second. In combination with a strong pillars, each reinforced with two steel pipes of high strength steel bars are very effective for rollover protection.

Plug-in B-pillars are very robust online when they are involved in the skirt, which offers highly effective protection in an accident. Shoes made of steel ultra-high-strength keys in section B of the pillar against the crossbar back seat.

With seven airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters seat belts on all seats, not to mention the drop in head resistance response for the driver and front passenger, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet offers the most Full safety equipment on this vehicle categories. Air bags, which can spread in milliseconds in case of accidents, including air bags front and side for driver and front passenger, a kneebag in the driver’s side, and headbags. The latter, who appeared in a Mercedes taxi for the first time, stored in the panel on the area of door belt line. It covers a large area – approximately 0.7 x 0.5 meters with a volume of 17 liters when you use – that airbags much more effective protection for occupants of large and small in a crash. Three side systems of protection – including headbag and thoraxbag – optimize the level of protection given to each body part. Back side is available as an option.

Also exemplary safety equipment is available for Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet include drowsiness detection ASSIST CARE, PRE-SAFE ® protection for passengers in advance, Advanced Intelligent Light System, active bonnet and proximity control Distronic Plus.

Innovative brand in the heart of the family

In March 2009 Mercedes-Benz launched the updated family model E-Class – a year later, with the Cabriolet to market, the portfolio is complete. A series of technical innovations have been incorporated in the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is no other car in this class are able to offer – from detecting sleepiness during emergency braking automatically recognized as an accident nearby, and from HighBeam Assist Adaptive active attitude. E-Class is one of the safest vehicles in its segment, a fact that has also been recognized by independent crash tests and specialist press.

Moreover, many options are strong and efficient machines, having a systematic arrangement lasted for the next few months. Depending on model, ranging from an innovative E 200 CDI BlueEfficiency producing 100 kW (136 hp) to produce 500 E 285 kW (388 hp). AMG versions are also available generates 386 kW (525 hp) and all-wheel drive 4MATIC system. Aerodynamic model is another feature of the range model: the coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.25, the sedan is the most aerodynamically efficient four-door car in the world, while the Coupe model range was the best way to get the entire series – the production car with a Cd figure only 0.24.

“Updating the model E-class family in the heart of the Mercedes brand has come just at the right time. The success of the new E-Class shows that even in what is now economically turbulent times, the value of the Mercedes as safety and efficiency, combined with an attractive design, enjoy the special effects of customers ‘Sharp’, explains Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz.

Therefore, E-Class is the clear leader in market segments: the German E-Class sedans enjoyed a market share of around 60 percent in their respective segments, while in Western Europe (excluding Germany) The shares more than 40 percent.

The four models in the current Mercedes luxury class series:

• The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon: the benchmark in the luxury class. Market launch: March 2009
• The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé: excitement can be this efficient. Market launch: May 2009
• The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate: intelligent (E)state-of-the-art. Market launch: November 2009
• The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet: the 4-seater for all 4 seasons. Market launch: March 2010

In addition to all models of innovation that shares the family, the individual has a number of product variants and new features to enhance comfort, safety and a special attraction for this model. AirCap ® offers a new, improved and also AIRSCARF ® acoustic standard soft top, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet offers all the comforts, like last year in the only vehicle open segment above. “The development of AirCap ® is an example of perseverance and tenacity of our engineers and technicians: customers said would benefit the effects of automatic stops, we finally found the solution to a Mercedes specialist, with the push of a button helps significantly reduce the turbulence inside the car for all passengers – very easy to use and always there. In this way, allow our guests to enjoy a comfortable, open top driving throughout the year, “says Dr. Thomas Weber, Daimler board member of Corporate Head of Research and Development of Mercedes-Benz.

For his part, other than the air suspension self-leveling in the rear as standard, the model also provides a single compartment of the new property from the characteristics of load management.

“Never before have we as an effective presence of the E-Class as the model we have with the current range. Sedan, Estate, Coupe Cabriolet and all winners share the same genes, but appeals to our customers in a very personal . It’s a very good mixture has been accepted by our customers. Cabriolet With our new addition to our successful family of class E with other emotional especially interesting model in which our customers can continue to enjoy the season and Cabriolet unique thanks to the automatic shutdown of prey, “emphasized Dr. Joachim Schmidt, head of sales and marketing for Mercedes-Benz.