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Pricing for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet range has been announced before it hits showrooms in October.
Starting at $85,900 for the base C200 and topping out at $179,900 for the twin-turbo V8 Mercedes-AMG C63 variant plus on-road costs, commanding a premium of between $14,000 and $20,000 over the equivalent C-Class Coupe, depending on the model.
A four-model ‘soft-top’ range will be offered in Australia, starting with the 135kW/300Nm C 200 Cabriolet which will arrive with AMG styling, 18-inch AMG alloy wheels, sports suspension, LED intelligent headlights, DAB+ digital radio, satellite navigation, heat reflecting leather trim, head-up display, and powered front seats with memory.
The next step in the range, the C 300 Cabriolet is powered by a 180kW/370Nm 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and adds Keyless Go, heated front seats with ‘Airscarf’ neck-level heating, Burmester premium audio, 19-inch AMG alloy wheels, and a sports exhaust.
From early 2017, Mercedes-Benz will introduce a pair of AMG variants; the C 43 powered by a 270kW/520Nm twin-turbo 3.0 litre V6 and featuring all-wheel-drive, and the range-topping C 63 S with a stomping 375kW/700Nm 4.0 twin-turbo V8, rear-wheel-drive, locking rear differential, composite brakes, AMG exhaust and the potential to sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.1 seconds.
The roof frame is constructed from a mixture of extruded aluminium, magnesium, and steel, saving around 8 kilograms compared to normal steel frame construction.
Safety equipment covers nine airbags, blind spot assist, attention assist, and semi-autonomous emergency braking on the C 200, with the C 300 and above adding Distronic cruise control with steering assist, lane keeping assist, active blind spot assist, and rear cross traffic alert.
Roll over protection comes via a pair of pyrotechnically actuated cartridges mounted behind the rear seats. These activate if the vehicle detects an imminent rollover to provide a “survival space” in conjunction with the windscreen pillars.
Agencies/Canadajournal
