Filed under: Convertible , Mercedes-Benz , First Drive , Luxury 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet – Click above for high-res image gallery Convertibles have long been something of an acquired taste. Devotees steadfastly defend the unique sensation of elemental motoring that can only come when plugged in to one’s surrounding breezes, noises and smells. Conversely, detractors have traditionally lambasted droptops for their lackluster foul weather performance, added weight, vulnerability, and creaky, ill-handling platforms.

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