A Deliberate Choice: The Soft Top

The exterior's defining feature is the deliberate adoption of a powered soft top, rather than a powered metal roof. This soft top boasts a thickness of 23mm, designed to handle various weather conditions and temperature fluctuations. Acoustic comfort has also been a priority, with external noise and wind noise thoroughly reduced at speeds above 80 km/h. The cabin remains so quiet that hands-free phone calls are possible even at 200 km/h (with the top closed).

A notable addition is the "AIRCAP," a world-first system comprising a spoiler above the windshield and a deflector behind the rear headrests. With a simple press of a button on the center console, the front spoiler rises by 60mm, ensuring that virtually no wind enters the cabin even when driving with the top down at speeds up to 160 km/h.

Official Debut at the Detroit Auto Show on January 11

The "AIRSCARF" system, also featured in the SL, has been refined and will be introduced. This system, which incorporates a compact ceramic heater in the seatback and blows warm air from vents in the headrest, is an essential feature for open-air driving in winter.

The new E-Class Cabriolet is scheduled for its official unveiling at the Detroit Motor Show on January 11, 2010, with sales set to commence in Europe in January 2010.

BRAND HISTORY
When tracing the history of the automobile, we arrive at two German pioneers: Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz. It is widely known that these two men independently developed gasoline-powered automobiles between 1885 and 1886, laying the foundation for the automotive society we know today. Their respective automotive companies were once rivals, but to overcome the post-World War I recession, they joined forces, leading to the merger and establishment of Daimler-Benz AG in 1926.

The name "Mercedes" given to the products originated when Emil Jellinek, a Daimler customer, arranged for his eldest daughter's name to be used in exchange for taking on sales outside of Germany. The trademark was officially registered by Daimler in 1902.

Thus, Mercedes, and subsequently Mercedes-Benz, has consistently led the way in automotive development, actively introducing cutting-edge technologies such as the safety passenger cell, airbags, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), and Night View.