Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213 Cabrio
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
408–455 PS
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The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213 Cabrio is available with 7 engine variants — from 116 to 455 hp.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-top tension cables snap A serial design defect: the tension cables in the soft-top headliner fray and snap after approximately 200–300 roof cycles. Mercedes revised the design from May 2020. Symptoms: Sagging headliner, soft-top does not close fully, visibly broken cables | High | |
| Fabric Roof Tension Cords Snap The soft-top tension cords fray after just a few hundred opening cycles. A design fault that led Mercedes to carry out goodwill repairs. Symptoms: Roof headliner sags. Visibly frayed black cables when the roof is in the raised position. from 30,000 km | Medium | |
| Roof Tension Cords: Headliner Threads Snap After 200–300 Cycles The headliner tension cords fray and snap after approximately 200–300 roof cycles. Design fault present until the facelift in 05/2020. Mercedes repair approx. 1,200 EUR, upholstery shop approx. 300 EUR. Symptoms: Headliner visibly sagging. Black sheathing dissolved, white core fibre visible. Roof does not close completely. from 30,000 km | Medium | |
| Roof Seal Drainage: Water Runs onto Seat When Door Opens Hollow-section seals at the side window frame collect rainwater. When the door is opened the collected water runs onto the seat. Particularly with the Easy Entry function. Symptoms: Flood of water onto the driver's seat when opening the door after rain. Wet seat surface despite closed roof. from 40,000 km | Low |
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee