2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet first drive review - Motor Authority
With the arrival of the small CLA sedan three years ago as its entry vehicle, Mercedes-Benz has moved the latest version of its C-Class range up in size, style, and features. Now the C-Class Cabrio soft-top convertible has been unveiled as the last of the four C-Class variants, following the C-Class sedan and coupe that are already on sale. The standard Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabrio is powered by a 241-horspower turbocharged 2. 0-liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 273 lb-ft of torque, paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and 4Matic all-wheel drive can be added as an option. The middle of the three-car Cabrio range is the Mercedes-AMG C43, the lower of two AMG performance variants. 0-liter twin-turbo V-6 is rated at 362 hp and 384 lb-ft, with the 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive as standard. It gets a number of the AMG design add-ons, though not as many as the C63. At the top of the range are the Mercedes-AMG C63 and C63S, whose 4. 0-liter twin-turbo V-8 engines put out 469 or 503 hp and 479 or 516 lb-ft respectively. This year, the C63 comes with a 7-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, though a beefier version of the 9-speed plus all-wheel drive will be swapped in eventually. Source: www.motorauthority.com
