Open-top fun in a Mercedes C-Class

June 10, 2016

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet is now available to order, priced from £36,200 with first deliveries expected in September.

C-Class-cabriolet

The stunning model comes in two trim lines, Sport and AMG Line, and with a choice of six engines. The range starts with the C 200 which has a 2.0-litre 184bhp petrol engine and delivers 47.1mpg on the combined cycle. It is available with either a six-speed manual or 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission. The C 300 features the same 2.0-litre engine with a higher output of 245bhp, and offers up to 42.2mpg on the combined cycle. It is available only with the 9G-TRONIC gearbox.

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet is powered by a 3.0-litre bi-turbo V6 petrol engine producing 367bhp. It can sprint from standstill to 62mph in 4.8 seconds. The C 43 comes with a 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic gearbox as standard, with an adapted shift programme.

Two diesel engines are available: the 170bhp C 220 d (available in both rear-wheel and four-wheel drive), with a six-speed manual (rear-drive only) or 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic gearbox; and the C 250 d, which produces 204bhp and comes with a 9G-TRONIC gearbox.

There is a choice of four colours for the electrically-operated multi-layer acoustic soft-top which can be raised or lowered up to 31mph. These are black, dark blue, dark red, and dark brown. Each is available as a no-cost option.

Standard equipment includes Airscarf, Aircap, Memory Package, reversing camera, keyless start and entry (auto only), Garmin Map Pilot navigation system, heated seats; Active Parking Assist, Agility Control comfort suspension, LED headlights, ambient lighting (auto only) DAB radio and sports seats.

The Sport model comes with a gloss black interior trim with brushed aluminium, 17-inch alloy wheels and a diamond grille with black-painted pins.

For a £1,495 price increase over Sport, AMG Line includes black ash wood trim with brushed aluminium, an AMG sports steering wheel with flat bottom, brushed steel sports pedals and a black roof lining. The exterior features an AMG bodystyling kit, 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, a diamond grille with chrome pins and 15mm lowered sports suspension.

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 adds as standard 18-inch alloys with five-spoke design, AMG performance exhaust system, brake pads with ‘AMG’ lettering, Artico and Dinamica upholstery, black mirror housings and ‘BITURBO 4MATIC’ lettering on the front wings.

Premium Plus package is available as an option on the the C-Class Cabriolet for £1,395. This includes the COMAND Online infotainment system and Burmester surround sound system consisting of 13 speakers.

The range-topping Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabriolet costs £65,685. With a 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 engine and AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed automatic gearbox, the C 63 produces 476bhp and 650Nm, and can accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 4.2 seconds. The £72,245 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S produces 510bhp and 700Nm, with zero to 62mph taking 4.1 seconds.

As with the C-Class Coupé, a limited-edition C63 S Edition 1 is available from launch. It features unique details including diamond-stitched nappa leather upholstery in black and brown, matt carbon fibre interior trim, bespoke 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels, and is available for £78,295.

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