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June 29, 2016

Test Drive: The New C-Class Cabriolet | Mercedes-Benz Gallery

Quiet cabin even with the top down
C 300 Cabriolet dimensions: 4,686mm length, 1,810mm width, 1,409mm height (European spec)
Aerodynamic Cd value of 0.28 is quite good
Optional AirCap automatically deploys spoiler and screen to reduce wind buffeting
Interior design largely follows the C-Class Coupe
Ride height is 15mm lower than the sedan
C 300 Cabriolet accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds
Rear seats are bucket-style with a 50/50 split-folding backrest
Roll-over protection stows behind the rear seats
Five drive modes selectable via Dynamic Select
Trunk capacity: 360 liters with soft top up, 285 liters with soft top down
Trunk capacity: 360 liters with soft top up, 285 liters with soft top down
C 300 Cabriolet's 1,991cc inline-4 engine: 180 kW (245 hp) at 5,500 rpm, 370 Nm of torque at 1,300-4,000 rpm
C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds
Soft top is a three-layer construction
Soft top opens or closes in 20 seconds at speeds up to 50 km/h
C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet dimensions: 4,696mm length, 1,810mm width, 1,408mm height (European spec)
Soft top available in four colors
Suspension features adaptive dampers with metal springs as standard; optional 'AIRMATIC' air suspension
AirCap, activated by a single switch on the center console, is highly effective
C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet's 2,996cc V6 engine: 270 kW (367 hp) at 5,500-6,000 rpm, 520 Nm of torque at 2,000-4,200 rpm
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet adds a 'Race' mode to Dynamic Select
C 63 S Cabriolet accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds
C 63 S Cabriolet's 3,982cc V8 engine: 375 kW (510 hp) at 5,500-6,250 rpm, 700 Nm of torque at 1,750-4,500 rpm
C 63 S Cabriolet features 'Dynamic Engine Mounts' to absorb engine vibrations while withstanding track use
C 63 S Cabriolet dimensions: 4,750mm length, 1,877mm width, 1,405mm height (European spec)
Standard 'Adaptive Adjustable Damping' electronically controls front/rear and left/right dampers for optimal cornering and ride comfort
Climate control is highly responsive to cabin temperature changes, ensuring passenger comfort even with the top down
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