Following several teasers, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the C-Class Cabriolet for this year’s Geneva Motor Show, in time for the European summer.
Based on the C-Class coupe, the Cabriolet features a chrome shoulder line and LED taillights. Most notably is the soft top which is available in four different colours, and according to Mercedes-Benz can be lowered or raised in 20 seconds, at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
The C-Class Cabriolet will be a competitor for BMW’s 4 Series Convertible and Audi’s upcoming A4 Convertible. As with previous models, the Cabriolet will feature the Airscarf heating system while the heat-reflecting leather seats will be optional.
Below is the range on offer for overseas’ markets. It is unlikely that we will receive any of the all-wheel-drive derivatives, but definitely the top-of-range petrol units.
| Cylinders/ arrangement |
Displacement (cm3) |
Output (kW) |
N.m | Combined Fuel cons. (l)* |
CO2 emis. (g/km)* |
0-100 km/h (s) |
Top speed (km/h) |
|
| C 220 d (4MATIC) |
4/in-line | 2 143 | 125 | 400 | 4,5 (5,0) |
116 (130) |
8,3 (8,1) |
231 (225) |
| C 250 d | 4/in-line | 2 143 | 150 | 500 | 4,6 | 121 | 7,2 | 243 |
| C 180 | 4/in-line | 1 595 | 115 | 250 | 6,0 | 135 | 8,9 | 222 |
| C 200 (4MATIC) |
4/in-line | 1 991 | 135 | 300 | 6,0 (7,1) |
136 (163) |
8,2 (8,0) |
235 (227) |
| C 250 | 4/in-line | 1 991 | 155 | 350 | 6,2 | 140 | 6,9 | 244 |
| C 300 | 4/in-line | 1 991 | 180 | 370 | 6,7 | 151 | 6,4 | 250 |
| C 400 4MATIC | 6/V | 2 996 | 245 | 480 | 8,0 | 181 | 5,2 | 250 |
| C 43 4MATIC | 6/V | 2 996 | 270 | 520 | 8,3 | 190 | 4,8 | 250 |
The C-Class Cabriolet will go on sale in Europe this (SA) winter, so expect local introduction during the third quarter of this year.
