Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet makes Geneva 2016 debut

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show to complete the C-Clas lineup.

Mercedes-Benz has pulled the wraps off the C-Class Cabriolet at the Geneva Motor Show.

Moers explained the reasoning behind offering the Mercedes-AMG C43 in a convertible. Basically a draft deflector that pushes the air over the heads of the occupants, the AIRCAP allows the C-Class Cabriolet to drop its roof during a lot more days of the year than it would normally be possible. The cabrio variants sport power-folding fabric roofs which can deploy or collapse in less than 20 seconds at speeds up to 31 miles per hour.

At the market launch, an Edition 1 C-Class Cabriolet will be available in limited supply on rear-wheel-drive and 4MATIC versions of the C300. The range extends from the 1.6-litre four-cylinder unit in the C 180 rated at 156 hp to the 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine in the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet with 367 hp.

Standard kit on all C-Class cabriolets includes attention alert and collision prevention assist with adaptive brake assist, options include the radar-based Driving Assistance package, as well as parking assist, a 360 degree camera, and adaptive high-beams. Despite the inherent extra weight of the convertible (exact curb weights have not yet been released), the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 sprints from 0-60 miles per hour in just 4.7 seconds, compared to 4.6 seconds for the coupe.

The third engine in the petrol range is 3.0-litre V6 found in the C400 which pushes 328bhp and 480Nm of torque and returns a mileage 12.5km/l. The C400 can hit 100km/h in 5.2 seconds.

"Our new C-Class Cabriolet is the entry into the world of premium cabriolets from Mercedes-Benz", said Prof. Both cars have a top speed of 155mph.

The four-seat interior is based on the C-Class Coupe, adding standard automatic belt extenders as well as the option of heat reflecting leather seats in five different shades plus Merc's AIRSCARF neck-level heating. There's the so-called "semi-autonomous driving" feature that lifts some weight off the driver's shoulders when cruising on freeways, with automatic braking occurring at speeds up to 200 km/h (124 mph).

The AMG Line is available offers exterior features such as special bumpers and sills with AMG body-styling, a diamond radiator grille with pins in chrome and 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels. The C300 is also available with Airmatic air suspension.

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