Following several teasers, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the C-Class Cabriolet for this year's Geneva Motor Show, in time for the European summer.

Based on the C-Class coupe, the Cabriolet features a chrome shoulder line and LED taillights. Most notably is the soft top which is available in four different colours, and according to Mercedes-Benz can be lowered or raised in 20 seconds, at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

The C-Class Cabriolet will be a competitor for BMW's 4 Series Convertible and Audi's upcoming A4 Convertible. As with previous models, the Cabriolet will feature the Airscarf heating system while the heat-reflecting leather seats will be optional.

Below is the range on offer for overseas' markets. It is unlikely that we will receive any of the all-wheel-drive derivatives, but definitely the top-of-range petrol units.

Cylinders/
arrangement		 Displacement
(cm3)		 Output
(kW)		 N.m Combined Fuel cons.
(l)*		 CO2
emis.
(g/km)*		 0-100
km/h
(s)		 Top speed
(km/h)
C 220 d
(4MATIC)		 4/in-line 2 143 125 400 4,5
(5,0)		 116
(130)		 8,3
(8,1)		 231
(225)
C 250 d 4/in-line 2 143 150 500 4,6 121 7,2 243
C 180 4/in-line 1 595 115 250 6,0 135 8,9 222
C 200
(4MATIC)		 4/in-line 1 991 135 300 6,0
(7,1)		 136
(163)		 8,2
(8,0)		 235
(227)
C 250 4/in-line 1 991 155 350 6,2 140 6,9 244
C 300 4/in-line 1 991 180 370 6,7 151 6,4 250
C 400 4MATIC 6/V 2 996 245 480 8,0 181 5,2 250
C 43 4MATIC 6/V 2 996 270 520 8,3 190 4,8 250

The C-Class Cabriolet will go on sale in Europe this (SA) winter, so expect local introduction during the third quarter of this year.

 

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