It seems as though Mr Merc has gone a little cosmopolitan on us. Glam enough to be spawn of Hollywood and none the less desirable, the new E-Class Cabriolet is beauty incarnate. For once in your life you can choose a ‘sensible’ car without shedding a stash of macho tears.

The sparkling new E-Class steers away from that exclusive Benz look and edges into the lines of something, dare we say, trendy. Classy as always, this convertible makes no losses when it comes to supreme presentation. Mercedes get fresher with a younger looking car that utilises all the same gadgets and tech as the luxury saloons, but the difference is you’ll feel sexy without also feeling like you should be retired. The E-Class diverts from the ritzy look of other Mercs - more notably the CL or S Class - and raises the bar for a new Benz genre altogether.

Ready and robust, this car challenges the myth that convertible can’t do constructive. Tackling the practical head on, Merc have given us four roomy seats and a boot Clarkson himself couldn’t sniff at. One of the rarer cars that will fit a baby seat and not look like Noddy’s van, you won’t mind taking a spin with the family, as its safety features gain some of the highest ratings around. It’s even savvy enough to shield its passengers from a blustery day with an intelligent windscreen spoiler.

Unarguably a sensible car, you’ll get brownie points at home for making the rational choice without feeling like you’ve given up the dream to a boring run-around. Having said that, you’ll need some serious savings if you want to make a purchase, as this beauty will set you back around £33,270. Your insurance might well be a little pricey, but no more than other shiny competition out there. On the bright side, it’ll be some time before this gem is in small demand, so expect only a minor loss when you say goodbye. One look at this car and your perspective buyer will ditch the used Audi in seconds.

Like all other beautiful cars, there are bound to be some implications on the greenery. A hefty donation towards the cure for global warming should ease your guilt, but we’ll leave that moral dilemma in your hands. Aside from some eager emissions, the Cabriolet doesn’t seem to have many red crosses at all. As a variety of the models come in diesel, it’s surprisingly reasonable to run for such a chunk of metal. Blissful silence for such a racy engine, and a drive smoother than Belgian chocolate - we’re lusting like crazy.

Wondrous in every way, it’s a shame this motor doesn’t come in human form. The only problem is, it won’t hit your dealers until May. A thousand times better than that glossy used Audi, now’s the time to start hoarding your pennies for a superbly splendid ride. Money more than well spent, the E-class is tip top class.

See the E-Class and other vehicles at Car Dealers such as Motorparks.