In this price class, there should be few compromises, and the Benz makes none. In profile with the top down, the body is modern yet timeless. The chrome-finished fittings gleam in the sunlight and operate with absolute precision.
Sure, there are techno-breakthroughs like the Aircap, an aerodynamic wing that deflects air over the passengers, but the real appeal of the E350 is its maturity and confidence. On a drive this spring on Pacific Coast Highway, I held my own against some cars even higher up on the food chain.
