For a long time now, Mercedes-Benz continues practicing its proficiency within this department and inevitably has grown to become among the best, or even at the top of convertible auto-making.

Whether the big ol’ SL-Class or the CLK type, each display a level of refinement many other manufactures will be jealous of, having its roof off or on. The E-Class cabriolet is no different. Classy, quiet and costly, it caters to the person who is looking to get sophisticated appearance. And unsurprisingly, owners of the drop top E-Class cars like to display its convertible abilities.

In place of getting a foldable hard-top, Mercedes-Benz E350 resolved to go with a fabric ceiling and for you to own this convertible; you have to pay an additional $12,450 more than the coupe. And the same as the coupe, it reveals much of its attribute with the C-Class rather than the E-Class.

The C-Class is definitely an impressive series and so the E-Class cabriolet borrowing its DNA with the C-Class is certainly a good point. The prices are wide varying from $100,000 for the four cylinder petrol into a enormous $186,950 for a V8. The E350 is within the mid-range with a price tag of $140,000 pretty much.

The E350 cabriolet includes a extraordinary cabin feel despite having the fabric roof and although the road noise is not suppressed as that of the sedan or coupe, it isn’t really far off either. It is because of the high quality insulating material of its soft top which is very much impressive, especially when it’s overtaking cars in the freeway or inside of tunnels. Using this model, Mercedes-Benz adopted a “four season, four passengers” strategy as well as two essential pieces of technology for comfort and ease development.

An all-new Aircap strategy is unveiled and together with the Airscarf concept, helps to keep the passengers heated no matter if motoring during the winter. The Aircap produces a simulated roof using a directed flow of air over the passenger cockpit on the top of the windscreen at the same time that the Airscarf gives off warm air through air outlets which are positioned on top of the car seats.

After hitting a button, a small 6cm wing will rise in the top of the windscreen pushing external air up and over occupant compartment. The space inside is good, particularly in the front as taller passengers will easily occupy legroom space at the back. Adults can still enter the rear though that beats most of the competition. Nonetheless, any person taller than 180 cm will find it challenging to get comfy.