This video features the Mercedes-Benz C-Class range.

Ten Second Review

Mercedes completes its C-Class model line-up with this attractive fabric drop-top version. There's 4MATIC 4WD for the first time in a Cabriolet Mercedes of this kind and this time round, two different sporting Mercedes-AMG versions. You'd like one.

Background

Think of a Mercedes cabriolet and you tend to think in terms of needing a lottery win. You'll be picturing cars like the SL roadster or maybe the smaller SLC. If luxury is more your thing, then perhaps the models you have in mind are Cabriolet versions of the brand's E-Class and S-Class models. All are expensive. Slightly more accessible though, is the car we look at here, the C-Class Cabriolet. It's based on the C-Class Coupe and returns Mercedes to a segment it hasn't really been represented in since the days of the CLK Cabriolet. Key rivals include drop-top versions of Audi's A5 and BMW's 4 Series.

Driving Experience

Six engines are available for this Cabriolet model, starting with a 184bhp 2.0-litre petrol turbo unit in the C200 variant. The C300 variant uses the same powerplant but ups the tune to 245bhp. Next up is the 367bhp Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC. At the top of the range, the potent Mercedes-AMG C63 uses a 4.0-litre V6 biturbo engine, putting out either 476bhp - or 510bhp in top 'S' guise. If you want a diesel, the options start with the 2.1-litre 170bhp C220d, which can be ordered with 4MATIC 4WD. Or you can stretch to the C250d, which uses the same engine in a 204bhp state of tune. 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission can be ordered for all engine variants - and is standard with many of them. The suspension on the Cabriolet is 15 millimetres lower in comparison with the C-Class Saloon and this set-up can be ordered in former 'Sports' guise paired with the Sports Direct-Steer system for more agile handling. AIRMATIC air suspension is another option and if you go for this, you get as standard the 'DYNAMIC SELECT' driving modes system that's option with steel-sprung variants.

Design and Build

With its top up, the profile of this two-door cabriolet resembles that of the CClass Coupe, with virtually identical basic dimensions. That means you get the same striking front end featuring a diamond radiator grille, LED High Performance headlamps and a long bonnet flowing into a high beltline. The tightly stretched soft top with its glass window transitions harmoniously into the distinctly styled rear end, which has a highly sporty look with its wide shoulders and flat LED tail lights. The fully automatic fabric soft top can be opened and closed using a matt chrome curved switch on the centre console. The process takes less than 20seconds up to a speed of up to 31mph. After opening, it folds down quietly and is stored in the soft-top compartment in the boot. Inside, the high-grade materials and build quality are everything you would expect from a Mercedes cabriolet. The sport seats use heat-reflecting leather and feature muscular side bolsters and organically integrated head restraints as well as optional AIRSCARF neck-level heating. Automatic belt extenders as standard help the occupants with buckling up. The rear pews are in the form of individual seats. Their backrests offer a through-loading feature, can be split 50:50 for high everyday practicality and can be completely folded down. This extends boot capacity which is 360-litres - or 285-litres with the roof open.

Market and Model

Think in terms of needing around at least £36,000 for your C-Class Cabriolet, or a little more, once you've allowed for a few well-chosen extras. That's just a starting point of course. Most models will be sold in the £40,000 to £50,000 bracket. Below the top 'Mercedes-AMG' models, there are two main trim levels - 'Sport' and 'AMG Line'. Both derivatives are well equipped. We particularly like the sensitive climate control system that adapts itself whether the car is being driven with the roof up or the roof down. A key option you really have to have on this car is the 'Cabriolet Comfort package'. This gives you two key features; the electric AIRCAP draught stop system that reduces the interior turbulence for rear passengers at the press of a button. And the AIRSCARF neck-level heating set-up for the driver and front passenger. Alternatively, there's also the option of a retrofitted manual folding draught stop behind the front seats. This noticeably stops draughts in the front seats. We'd also want to make sure that our car came fitted with the 'DYNAMIC SELECT' driving modes system that allows the driver to choose their desired setting: sporty, comfortable or fuel-efficient.

Cost of Ownership

The powerful and efficient Euro6 four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines used across the Cabriolet line-up get an ECO start/stop function and look to be an efficient bunch. All units feature ecofriendly SCR technology (Selective Catalytic Reduction) for exhaust gas after-treatment. As a result, you can expect very low running costs for a car of this kind. Take the C220d variant. Its CO2 return is 116g/km in 2WD form, while a light right foot could see you recording over 60mpg on a regular basis. The C200 2.0-litre turbo petrol variant doesn't do too badly either. It manages 47.1mpg on the combined cycle. Even the top C63 AMG model doesn't do too badly considering its fearsome performance. It returns up to 31.7mpg on the combined cycle and between 208 and 218g/km of CO2. What else? Well maintenance costs will be kept down thanks to an ASSYST Plus service indicator on the dash that'll calculates precisely when a dealer visit might be needed. And residual values will be as high if not higher than anything else in the class.

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Specification

Body Glass
Green tinted glass
Electric windows one touch open/close
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Heated windscreen washers
Side windows surround in polished aluminium
Brakes
ESP with ASR
Electronic parking brake
Hill start assist
Hill hold control
Brake callipers with Mercedes-Benz lettering + perforated brake discs
Adaptive brake system
ABS + BAS
Communication
Bluetooth interface for hands free telephone
Driver Aids
Speed sensitive steering
Attention assist
Active park assist with parktronic system
Collision prevention assist plus
Dynamic drive mode selector
Driver Convenience
Remote boot release
Driver Information
Outside temperature gauge
Multi function trip computer
Service indicator (ASSYST)
COMAND online nav with colour display, radio/CD/DVD/MP3, SD card, 10GB music, Emergency Call system, speed limit assist, linguatronic voice control
Mercedes connect me with remote online
Instrument cluster with 5.5-inch TFT multi-function display
Driving Mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto dimming driver's door mirror
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
Engine
Diesel particulate filter
Entertainment
Steering column mounted multifunction controls
DAB digital radio module
Media interface
Burmester surround sound system
Frontbass loudspeakers
2 USB ports
Exterior Body Features
Wind deflector
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome grille surround
Door sill plates with "Mercedes-Benz" lettering
Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes
AMG front, rear apron and side skirts
Radiator grille with integral star
Acoustic soft-top with enhanced climate and noise comfort
Exterior Lights
Adaptive brake lights
LED daytime running lights
LED tail lights
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Airscarf - neck level heating
Auto dual-zone climate control system
Interior Features
Illuminated glovebox
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Electric height/reach adjustable steering column
2 cupholders in front centre console
Sports pedals with stainless steel surfaces and rubber studs
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
3 spoke flat bottom multi-function leather AMG steering wheel
Interior Lights
Front footwell illumination
Door courtesy lamps
Illuminated front/rear door handle recesses
LED reading lights
Advanced multicolour ambient light and LED interior light
Packs
Memory pack - C Class
Storage pack - C Class
Safety
2 rear seatbelts
Front side airbags
Warning triangle and first aid kit
Dual stage Driver/Passenger Airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Drivers knee airbag
Window airbags
Active bonnet
Drivers pelvis airbag
Seats
Electric front seats
Heated front seats
2 rear head restraints
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Electric height adjustable front seats
Isofix rear child seat fastenings
40/20/40 split folding rear seats
Sports seats with integrated headrests
Security
Remote central locking
Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
Keyless entry and keyless start
Chrome surround electric key
Vanity Mirrors
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Wheels - Spare
Tyre inflation kit

Options

Packs
Lane Tracking Package - C Class	£595.00
Driving Assistance Package - C Class	£1,695.00
Air-balance pack - C Class	£150.00
Airmatic Dynamic handling pack - C Class	£895.00
Paint - Metallic
Metallic - Brilliant blue	£685.00
Metallic - Obsidian black	£685.00
Metallic - Diamond silver	£685.00
Metallic - Iridium silver	£685.00
Metallic - Cavansite Blue	£685.00
Metallic - Selenite Grey	£685.00
Paint - Solid
Solid - Black	Standard
Solid - Polar white	Standard
Exterior Body Features
Metallic paint	£685.00
Solid paint	Standard
Designo metallic paintwork	£895.00
Designo Magno Paint	£1,795.00
Chassis/Suspension
Agility control sports suspension with selective damping system	Standard
Hoods
Soft top - Black	Standard
Soft top - Red	Standard
Soft top - Brown	Standard
Soft top - Dark blue	Standard
Interior Features
Leather upholstery	£795.00
Artico leather upholstery	Standard
Artico leather dashboard and beltline with contrast stitching	£400.00
Engine
66 litre fuel tank	£45.00
Driver Information
Head up Display	£825.00
Driver Aids
Cruise control with speedtronic variable speed limiter	Standard
Reversing camera	Standard
Surround camera system	£335.00
Exterior Lights
LED headlights	Standard
Intelligent LED headlight system with active Light System, cornering light function, Adaptive High Beam Assist and blue LED locator lighting	£545.00
Paint - Special
Designo metallic - Diamond white	£895.00
Designo metallic - Hyacinth red	£895.00
Designo magno - Selenite grey	£1,795.00
Towing
Manually folding towbar	£750.00
Trim - Leather
Leather - Black	£795.00
Artico leather - Black	Standard
Leather - Saddle brown	£795.00
Leather - Crystal grey	£795.00
Artico leather - Crystal grey	Standard
Artico leather - Silk beige	Standard
Leather - Cranberry red	£795.00
Leather - Porcelain	£795.00
Artico leather - Saddle brown	Standard
Embellishment Trims
Black ash wood trim	Standard
High gloss black with aluminium trim	Standard
Dark brown ash wood trim	Standard
Wheels - Alloy
18" 5 spoke AMG alloy wheels in Titanium grey	Standard
19" AMG multi spoke alloy wheels titanium grey	£595.00

Performance

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.2
Engine Power - BHP	170
Engine Power - KW	125
Engine Power - PS
Engine Power - RPM	3000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT	295
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1400
Top Speed	144