Dhe demand for new convertibles has been falling for a long time. No wonder when there is less and less choice. Mercedes-Benz has also removed the open-top S-Class from its range and is giving the SL a break. But convertibles have a long tradition for Benz, the E-Class has been open-top for almost 30 years, about as long as the name has been used. The fifth series of the E-Class has recently been revised. In addition to a few retouches on the front, the most important thing is the new in-line six-cylinder that replaced the V6. However, it remained at three liters of displacement and 367 hp, but in the boost there are still 22 hp from the starter generator, which also assists when starting to reduce fuel consumption.
This technology makes a 48-volt electrical system necessary in the E 450 4matic. In a convertible, the engine may not have top priority; four cylinders, two liters of displacement and 197 hp may also be sufficient in the E 200. Another variant of the four-cylinder has 258 hp and is called the E 300, there are also two diesels, which we are still strangling with in the convertible. But six pots and three liters are good in the E 400d 4matic for a tight 700 Newton meters of torque. All attention. The petrol engine in the E 450 4matic has only 500 Nm, but that is certainly not a small amount.