When it unveiled the new E-Class at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz confirmed what we already knew: that the midsize sedan looks like a smaller S-Class (or a larger C-Class if you prefer). But while styling is a matter of taste, the E-Class is arguably the most advanced vehicle on the midsize market thanks to its state-of-the-art features, and this feat has extended other versions that followed. Having already launched a coupe, wagon, and the All-Terrain models, Mercedes-Benz introduced the E-Class Cabriolet at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
Set to arrive in U.S. dealerships for the 2018 model year, the E-Class Cabriolet shares styling cues with its Coupe sibling. However,a big change compared to its predecessor has occurred under the skin. Unlike the previous model, the new E-Class Cabriolet shares underpinnings with the brand-new E-Class sedan, which rides on a rear-wheel drive architecture, dubbed MRA, that’s lighter and extremely flexible. This is a big deal for the midsize drop-top, which previously sat on the same platform as the C-Class, making it rather short and cramped compared to its competitors.
Roomier than ever, equipped with the company’s latest tech, and sporting a fresh design, the E-Class Cabriolet is finally ready to give BMW one more reason to redesign the dated 6 Series as quick as possible.
Continue reading to learn more about the 2018 Mercedes E-Class Convertible.
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