Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 2009–2013 car dimensions: 4698 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1398 mm high. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin seats four in contoured leather sport seats with power adjustment and memory on the fronts. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, along with a 7-inch COMAND display controlled by a central knob, Bluetooth, and basic cruise control. AIRCAP wind deflector is standard to cut drafts with the top down. ATTENTION ASSIST and PRE-SAFE are standard. PARKTRONIC sensors, rearview camera, DISTRONIC PLUS adaptive cruise with PRE-SAFE Brake, Blind Spot Assist, and Lane Keeping Assist come only in option packages.
Boot space measures 300 to 390 litres depending on soft-top position. With the top up you get the larger figure. top down reduces it. A through-loading feature sits behind the rear armrest. Everyday bags fit fine but large luggage is limited for a four-seater convertible.
Braked towing capacity is 1800 kg and unbraked is 750 kg across models. Payload sits near 470 kg. The car handles light trailers or bike racks with the optional tow hitch but is not built for heavy work use. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the specs.
The cabin seats four adults in individual leather seats with strong side support. Front seats adjust electrically for height and backrest as standard, with multi-contour air chambers for bolsters, lumbar and cushion length available on some grades. Heated front seats are common, while active ventilation joins heating on optional climatised seats. The standard multi-layer acoustic soft top keeps the closed cabin quiet like a coupe. AIRCAP wind deflector is standard or optional by market and cuts drafts for all seats with the top down. Optional AIRSCARF blows warm air at the neck from the front head restraints. Dual-zone climate control is standard, with three-zone luxury climate optional on higher models. The result is a refined, composed space that works year-round open or closed.
Fuel use varies by engine. combined figures range across petrol and diesel options from roughly 6 l/100 km on efficient diesels to 11 l/100 km on V8 petrol.
Service interval is every 15,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Standard safety includes PRE-SAFE, ATTENTION ASSIST, Neck-Pro crash-responsive front head restraints, Active Bonnet, multi-stage front airbags, side and pelvic airbags, knee bag, and front head airbags plus automatic roll-over bars.
Fuel consumption depends on the chosen engine. Efficient four-cylinder diesels return the lowest combined figures while larger petrol V6 and V8 units use more. BlueEFFICIENCY measures and good aerodynamics (Cd 0.28) help keep use reasonable for a four-seat cabriolet.
Servicing follows a fixed schedule of 15,500 miles or one year. A full Mercedes dealer history is advised to maintain any remaining cover and keep the car reliable.
Safety kit is extensive for an open car. The bodyshell uses high-strength steel with extra reinforcement. Standard PRE-SAFE prepares the cabin if a crash looks likely. ATTENTION ASSIST watches for drowsiness. Seven to nine airbags protect occupants, with automatic roll-over bars that deploy in 0.3 seconds. The Active Bonnet lifts to ease pedestrian impact. Adaptive brake lights and ESP are standard.
Keeping the car means watching the soft-top mechanism, checking for injector issues on some diesels, and ensuring all electronic aids still function. The acoustic top and AIRCAP system make year-round open driving practical if the car is well maintained.
Length 4698 mm, Width 1786 mm, Height 1398 mm, Wheelbase 2760 mm (E-Class Cabriolet 2009–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz UK 2011 E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet brochure, Mercedes-Benz A207 owner's manual, MBUSA 2012 E-Class Cabriolet technical data.