2011 Mercedes E-Class

The 2011 Mercedes E-Class is different for a number of reasons, chief among them being that the German automaker decided to complete the whole line-up by introducing the E-Class Cabriolet.
The 2011 E-Class Cabriolet’s soft top can be opened and closed fully automatically within 20 seconds – even when driving at speeds of up to 25 mph. The roof is then stowed in a special compartment just behind the rear panel with a retractable cover separating the soft top compartment from the trunk area.
Even if the car’s going 100 mph with the top down, this space allows for a turbulent-free zone inside the cabin. Apart from the AIRCAP system, the E-Class Cabriolet also comes with ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection, PRE-SAFE anticipatory occupant protection, Adaptive Highbeam Assist and DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control.

Interior features include 14-way power heated front seats with 4-way lumbar support, leather sport front seats with integrated NECK-PRO active head restraints, and 4-place seating. Dual-zone digital automatic climate control, a premium leather multifunction 3-spoke steering wheel, and Burl Walnut wood trim is also available, as are an in-dash 6-disc DVD/CD changer, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Harman/kardon LOGIC7 audio system with Dolby Digital 5.1, HD Radio, an iPod/MP3 media interface, enhanced voice control, an ATTENTION ASSIST driver drowsiness monitor, COMAND with SIRIUS Real Time Traffic, and Bluetooth.

Performance

The 2009 E-Class was powered by four-cylinder engines with the horsepower rating beginning at 175 power. V6 and V8 engine variants were made available, with the output reaching all the way up to 514 horsepower for the top-of-the-line model. All these models were mated with a six-speed manual transmission while a seven-speed automatic transmission came as an optional feature. The performance numbers may vary, but the 2009 E-Class nevertheless came with an electronically limited speed of 155 mph with a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds.
As with the 2010 model, the E-Class came with a number of engine options, including a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a range-topping 6.2-liter V8 engine. Output numbers of the V6 version came at 268 horsepower at 6,000 and 258 lb/ft of torque at 2,400 rpm. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line 6.2-liter V8 variant came with an output of 518 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 465 lb/ft of torque at 5,200 rpm.


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