Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet A238 facelift (2020)

78% Neofiliac73% External
Keywords: awdconvertibledohcdouble-wishboneexecutive-carmercedes-benzmild-hybridmulti-linkrwdturbocharged

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Product Overview

The facelifted 5th-gen E-class C238 Coupe and A238 Cabriolet share design, mechanical, and technology updates with the facelifted E-class W213 Sedan and S213 Wagon. AWD is standard on the six-cylinder models, while RWD is standard with I4 variants. V8 (E63 AMG) found in the sedan & wagon is not available in the coupe or cabriolet.
Design-wise, all-LED headlamps now feature flatter housings, while the interior of the LED tail lights are revamped. Inside, the AMG models feature a new AMG Performance steering wheel that creates an even closer link between human and machine.
The facelifted 5h-gen E-class are electrified with integrated starter-generator. The DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL suspension with adjustable damping is available as optional equipment.
The updated infotainment system MBUX is standard on all vehicles. Thanks to artificial intelligence, MBUX recognises and understands nearly all sentences from the fields of infotainment and vehicle operation, even if they are expressed indirectly.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Mature styling
  • Good I6 engine
  • Decent build quality
Cons
  • Obsession with AWD
  • No V8

What external reviewers found***

External score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment tech
  • Superb cabin tech
  • Decent infotainment
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lack of agility
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Lack of fun to drive
  • Ride quality could be better
  • A little coarse at higher speeds
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Specifications

AMG E 53 4MATIC+E 200E 200 4MATICE 220dE 220d 4MATICE 300E 300d 4MATICE 400d 4MATICE 450 4MATIC

Capacity

Cargo Capacity310 L / 10.9 cu-ft ~ 385 L / 13.6 cu-ft285 L / 10.1 cu-ft ~ 360 L / 12.7 cu-ft285 L / 10.1 cu-ft ~ 360 L / 12.7 cu-ft310 L / 10.9 cu-ft ~ 385 L / 13.6 cu-ft310 L / 10.9 cu-ft ~ 385 L / 13.6 cu-ft285 L / 10.1 cu-ft ~ 360 L / 12.7 cu-ft285 L / 10.1 cu-ft ~ 360 L / 12.7 cu-ft310 L / 10.9 cu-ft ~ 385 L / 13.6 cu-ft285 L / 10.1 cu-ft ~ 360 L / 12.7 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 L / 9.0 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity66.0 L / 17.4 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal66.0 L / 17.4 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal66.0 L / 17.4 gal
Passengers4
Payload495 kg / 1091 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle12.8 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle9.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle14.4 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size225/55 R17 Y225/55 R17 Y225/55 R17 Y245/45 R18 Y245/45 R18 Y
Turning Circle11.6 m / 38.1 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door mild-hybrid Convertible2-door mild-hybrid Convertible2-door mild-hybrid Convertible2-door Convertible2-door Convertible2-door mild-hybrid Convertible2-door mild-hybrid Convertible2-door Convertible2-door mild-hybrid Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance98 mm / 3.9 in
Size | Height1430 mm / 56.3 in
Size | Length4835 mm / 190.4 in
Size | Width1860 mm / 73.2 in | 2055 mm / 80.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1605.0 mm / 63.2 in
Track Width | Rear1609.0 mm / 63.3 in
Weight1980.0 kg / 4365.2 lbs1755.0 kg / 3869.1 lbs1815.0 kg / 4001.4 lbs1795.0 kg / 3957.3 lbs1850.0 kg / 4078.6 lbs1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs1970.0 kg / 4343.1 lbs1960.0 kg / 4321.1 lbs1965.0 kg / 4332.1 lbs
Wheel Size17 inch17 inch17 inch18 inch18 inch
Wheelbase2873 mm / 113.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.5 sec7.9 sec8.0 sec7.7 sec7.9 sec6.6 sec6.6 sec5.4 sec5.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.3 sec7.5 sec7.6 sec7.3 sec7.5 sec6.3 sec6.3 sec5.1 sec4.9 sec
CO2 Emission201 ~ 210 g/km157 ~ 167 g/km166 ~ 176 g/km129 ~ 137 g/km140 ~ 150 g/km160 ~ 169 g/km148 ~ 156 g/km166 ~ 166 g/km187 ~ 199 g/km
Fuel Economy8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (combined) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway)7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph234.0 km/h / 145.4 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph237.0 km/h / 147.3 mph234.0 km/h / 145.4 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEURO 6d-ISC-FCMEURO 6d-ISC-FCMEURO 6d-ISC-FCMEURO 6d-ISC-FCMEURO 6d-ISC-FCMEURO 6d-ISC-FCMEuro 6D-ISC-FCMEURO 6d-ISC-FCMEURO 6d-ISC-FCM
EngineM 256 E30 DEH LA GM 264 DE 20 LAM 264 DE 20 LAOM 654 DE 20 LAOM 654 DE 20 LAM 264 DE 20 LAOM 654 MOM 656 D 29 SCRM 276 DEH 30 LA
Engine | Compression Ratio10.510.515.515.5
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 183.0 cu-in / 2999.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc1.9 L / 119.0 cu-in / 1950.0 cc1.9 L / 119.0 cu-in / 1950.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc2.0 L / 121.6 cu-in / 1992.0 cc2.9 L / 178.5 cu-in / 2925.0 cc3.0 L / 183.0 cu-in / 2999.0 cc
Engine | Power435.0 hp / 324.4 kW + 22.0 hp / 16.4 kW (electric motor)197.0 hp / 146.9 kW + 14.0 hp / 10.4 kW (electric motor)197.0 hp / 146.9 kW + 14.0 hp / 10.4 kW (electric motor)194.0 hp / 144.7 kW194.0 hp / 144.7 kW258.0 hp / 192.4 kW + 14.0 hp / 10.4 kW (electric motor)265.0 hp / 197.6 kW + 20.0 hp / 14.9 kW (electric motor)330.0 hp / 246.1 kW367.0 hp / 273.7 kW + 22.0 hp / 16.4 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Specific Output145.0 hp/L / 2.4 hp/cu-in98.9 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in98.9 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in99.5 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in99.5 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in129.6 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in133.0 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in112.8 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in122.4 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 1800-5800 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1650-4000 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1650-4000 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 1650-4000 rpm550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft + 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Final Drive3.07
Fuel Capacity50 L
Transmission | Gears9-speed
Transmission | Type9G-TRONIC automatic

Production

Availability202020202020202020202020202120202020
Debut2020-05

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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 71%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
With the roof down you get a better taste of the straight-six motor’s sonorous, tuneful soundtrack. Acceleration is wonderfully creamy and consistent, and the engine pulls strongly right the way through its rev range. As a long-distance, open-top cruiser there really isn’t much that competes with the E450 Cabriolet save the BMW 840i.
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Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • No automatic gearbox
  • Lack of fun to drive

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 65%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The E 53 Cabriolet is the toughest-looking E-Class available to buyers. Features a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight six engine, boosted by a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Despite that AMG badge, it doesn't take long to realise that the E 53 is very much a car set up for cruising. Comfort and stability at motorway speeds are excellent, even the roof down.
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Pros
  • Gorgeous, open top cabin
  • Excellent infotainment tech
Cons
  • Not the most fun to drive
  • Lack of agility

autoexpress[3]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The E-Class Cabriolet is a big, elegant soft-top that offers bags of style, enough quality and some great tech. The updates have helped further boost its appeal, and this more affordable E 300 model has just enough power given that it focuses on a relaxed drive. Factor in infotainment at the sharp end of the class, enough practicality, and more-than-respectable refinement with the roof up or down.
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Pros
  • Stylish looks
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent infotainment
Cons
  • A little coarse at higher speeds

cnet[4]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet starts at $83,845 including a $995 destination fee. Accelerating to 60 mph takes a scant 4.4 seconds, which is pretty good for a 4,566-pound convertible. The E53's suspension does an excellent job of smoothing out rough roads.
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Pros
  • Fantastic infotainment tech
  • Superb cabin tech
  • Comfortable AMG seats
Cons
  • Expensive compared to rivals

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References

  1. ^ Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450 Cabriolet 2020 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/e-class/first-drives/mercedes-benz-e-class-e450-cabriolet-2020-review. 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ New Mercedes-AMG E 53 Cabriolet 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/e-class/353249/new-mercedes-amg-e-53-cabriolet-2020-review. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  3. ^ New Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/e-class/355223/new-mercedes-e-class-cabriolet-2021-review. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  4. ^ 2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet review: High-tech and handsome. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-mercedes-benz-e-class-amg-e-53-4matic-plus-cabriolet-review/. 2021-04-08. Retrieved 2021-04-09.

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