Australian pricing and initial details for the
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet range have been announced this week, ahead of
the drop-top’s local launch in October. Just two variants will be offered here,
the E300 and E400 4Matic, with prices kicking off at AUD 123,500 plus on-road
costs for the entry-level model.
Like other Mercedes-Benz models with the ‘300’
designation, the E300 Cabriolet is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged
four-cylinder petrol engine developing 245 Hp of power and 370 Nm of torque.
Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Standard features include leather-appointed sports
seats, heated front seats, LED headlights, the Comand Online infotainment
system, air suspension, Aircap draught-stop system and Airscarf neck-level
heating, the driving assistance package, a sports exhaust system (E300 only),
AMG Line styling, along with 20-inch AMG multispoke alloy wheels.
Headlining the E-Class Cabriolet range is the E400
4Matic (AUD 157,500), powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder petrol engine
producing 333 Hp of power and 480 Nm of torque. Unlike the E300, drive is sent to
all four wheels, via the same nine-speed automatic.
Additional specification over the E300 includes
a 13-speaker Burmester surround sound system, a head-up display (HUD) with
virtual image windscreen projection, and metallic paint. Full specifications
and options details will be released closer to the range’s October launch, so
stay tuned to CarAdvice for our coverage.
