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The powerplants for the new E-ClassThe new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet: Four seasons, four personalities
The highly appealing and emotionally charged Cabriolet is the latest addition to the successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up. The open-top two-door model, which goes on sale on 11 January 2010, features a classic fabric soft top, making for a stylistically pure cabriolet feeling. Viewed from the side, the new model is an intriguing proposition – with its clear proportions and a flawless cabriolet silhouette.
In keeping with the motto "four seasons, four personalities", all-year-round suitability was right at the top of the developers' list of priorities. With the new E‑Class Cabriolet, the cabriolet season lasts the whole year because, while many cabriolets tend to disappear from the roads of Western Europe in the autumn, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet (length/breadth/height: 4698/1786/1402 mm) provides driving pleasure and comfort whether the roof is open or closed.
New features include:
*The AIRCAP® automatic draught-stop: always on board and easily controllable at the push of a button, it reduces turbulence substantially for all four seat occupants
*The modified AIRSCARF® neck-level heating system
*The acoustic soft top fitted as standard
The soft top can be opened and closed fully automatically within 20 seconds – even when driving at speeds of up to 40 km/h. The cabriolet roof is stowed in a special compartment behind the rear panel. A retractable cover separates the soft top compartment from the boot area; it must be closed in order to close the soft top. If the roof is to remain closed, the cover can be slid rearwards, in which case the boot capacity is increased by 90 litres to 390 litres. A through-loading feature is included as standard for the new Cabriolet, as is EASY-ENTRY – a manually
operated entry and exit aid for the rear passengers. Cabriolet are equally innovative: the new direct-injection diesel and petrol models combine efficiency with effortlessly superior power delivery. The exemplary, low fuel consumption has not only been achieved because of the new engines, but also with a number of practical measures. These include on-demand activation of the steering and fuel pumps, the use of tyres with low rolling resistance and an alternator control system which takes account of the current driving situation and the vehicle's electrical power requirements, plus the crucial factor of outstanding aerodynamics. The Cabriolet's cd figure of 0.28 is the best in its class, marking a continuation of the E-Class success story in the field of aerodynamics.
An overview of the engines:
*E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 125 kW (170 hp)
*E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 150 kW (204 hp)
*E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 170 kW (231 hp)
*E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 135 kW (184 hp)
*E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 150 kW (204 hp)
*E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet: 215 kW (292 hp)
*E 500 Cabriolet: 285 kW (388 hp)
[ 本帖最後由 selwyn 於 2010-1-12 10:24 編輯 ] |
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