Car reviews

The stunning looks of the cabriolet are classic Mercedes-Benz, with sweeping lines and sparkly grille; the four-seater soft-top has the practicalities of an executive saloon with the pizzazz of a convertible for sunny days. It's certainly not cheap but then potential owners wouldn't want it any other way. If anyone says they didn't buy one for posing in, ask them what the remote controlled roof mechanism is for. Updates in 2005 included two new six-cylinder engines and seven-speed autos for some models.