Mercedes-Benz says it has officially started series production of the new E-Class Cabriolet in Bremen.
Set to arrive in South Africa in September 2017, the open-top four-seater is produced on the same line as the E-Class Coupé, C-Class Coupé and C-Class Cabriolet. The Sindelfingen plant, meanwhile, produces the sedan and estate versions of the E-Class.
“The new E-Class Cabriolet with its wide variety of equipment choices is an outstanding example of the high level of variance that we implement today in our plants,” said Markus Schäfer, member of the divisional board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, production and supply chain.
“Maximum flexibility is a central success factor in the production strategy of Mercedes-Benz Cars. With its strong team and start-up experience over recent years, the Bremen plant sets standards in the global production network,” he added.
The start of production of the new cabriolet means that within a period of three years, the plant has completely renewed its product range. The facility also builds the GLC, GLC Coupé, SLC and SL.
“With the production start of the E-Class Cabriolet we have successfully managed the latest in a whole series of start-ups,” said plant manager, Peter Theurer.
“This means that the team in Bremen has maximum production flexibility across the whole range of models, variants and drive systems. Thus, we are very well positioned for the future, and can respond rapidly to customer demand.”
