As expected based on a previous teaser, the C-Class Cabriolet will arrive in showrooms with a traditional soft top rather than a hefty retractable hard top. At the other end of the scale sits the new Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet 4MATIC, the model replacing the short-lived C450 AMG.
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Mercedes-Benz promises that, thanks to an intelligent lightweight construction, the C-Class Cabriole doesn’t suffer from the usual illness of this type of body structure: reduced stiffness.
The C Class Cabriolet will go on sale in the United States this summer and it will be joined by the Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet this fall.
The smooth surfaces and sweeping bodyside lines that are showing up on the majority of Mercedes’ newly redesigned cars are visible on the C-Class Cabriolet. Of course, the biggest difference is a power retractable soft top that is available in four different colors and can be opened or closed in less than 20 seconds at speeds up to 31 miles per hour.
There are two versions of the roof available, a basic version or a more expensive sound-proofed one that’s available in brown, blue, red or black. The dimensions of the coupe and Cabriolet are almost identical.
The two convertibles come standard with Mercedes’ wonderful AirScarf, a clever neck-level heating system that helps you enjoy open-air motoring even when it starts to get chilly.
The C300 is powered by a 241-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine while the C43 AMG gets a 362-hp, twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6. The infotainment system can be upgraded to an 8.4-inch non-touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. All models regardless of fuel type or power can be ordered with the new nine-speed automatic 9G-TRONIC transmission for improved performances and better fuel efficiency.
The Mercedes-AMG C43 is a new variant that’s also available on the C-Class Coupe, and the brand says it offers younger buyers the chance to buy into the AMG brand.
The Cabriolet’s suspension is 15mm lower than the saloon’s, and an adaptive gaming system is standard – with an optional sports suspension pack an optional extra.
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Standard features include Mercedes’ Attention Assist driver-drowsiness monitor, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, a backup camera, pop-up roll bars behind the rear seats and upward-deploying side curtain airbags in the front doors.
