2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The 2017 Mercedes C Class Cabriolet starts at a price of $45,000 for the base Mercedes C Class C300 model and goes up to $83,000 for the Mercedes AMG C63 S model.

The C Class base variant uses a 241 HP, 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with 370Nm of torque. The car is available in manual or 7-speed automatic gearboxes with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive options.

The top-end model Mercedes AMG C63 S uses a 4.0L, 469 HP, twin-turbo V8 engine with 479Nm of torque. The car is available in 7-speed automatic gearboxes with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive options.

Mercedes Benz C Class Cabriolet features surround sound system by Burmester and an HD radio. In addition, the C Class also feature Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Moreover, the car has ventilated seats with massage functions.

Trim	C 300	C 300 4MATIC
MSRP	$50,900	$52,900
Key Features	Rear view camera	Same as C 300 except it is AWD
	17-inch wheels
	Automatic wipers and climate control
	Power-adjustable steering
	Power front seats (with four-way lumbar)
	Driver-seat memory settings
	Synthetic leather upholstery (the smart good MB-Tex)
	40/20/40-split folding rear seatbacks
	7-inch central display entertainment system
	Bluetooth and an audio system with a CD player
	Dual USB ports
	An SD card reader and HD radio

Powering the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. A seven-speed automatic is the only available transmission, and sends power to the rear wheels. -edmunds

Engine and Transmission

The base variant engine in the C Class is a 2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine with 241 HP and 340 Nm torque at 4,200 rpm. There are two engine options with the 2017 Mercedes C Class Convertible. The C300 variant is available with either a six-speed manual gearbox or with a seven-speed automatic gearbox.

The top variant engine in the C Class Convertible AMG C63 S is a 4.0L V8 turbocharged engine which generates 503 HP, 516 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. The engine is available with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. The AMG C63 also offers a 4.0L turbocharged engine which generates 469 HP and 479Nm of torque. The engine on the AMG C63 S is slightly louder than the engine on C300.

Models	Mercedes benz c cabriolet	Audi TT convertible	BMW 230i convertible	Porsche 718 boxster roadster
MSRP	$50,900	$47,000	$38,950	$56,000
Engine	2.0L Turbo I4 -inc: ECO stop/start technology	2.0 TFSI 4 Cylinder -direct-injection	2.0L TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-Cylinder 16V	2.0L Turbocharged Boxer 4-Cylinder -inc: direct fuel injection
Transmission	9-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Horsepower	241 hp @ 5550 rpm	220 hp @ 4500 rpm	248 hp @ 5200 rpm	300 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque	273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm	258 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm	258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm	280 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm

Acceleration

2017 Mercedes Benz C Class C300 claims to have an awesome 0-60 MPH acceleration time of 6.3 seconds. On the other hand, Audi TT Convertible beats the 2017 C Class by 1.0 second. The BMW 280i Convertible finished 0-60 MPH in 5.6 seconds. Whereas the Porsche Boaster Roadster finished 0-60 MPH in just 4.9 seconds.

Models	Mercedes benz c 300 cabriolet	Audi TT convertible	BMW 230i convertible	Porsche 718 boxster roadster
0-60 MPH	6.3 sec	5.3 sec	5.6 sec	4.9 sec
Quarter mile	14.6 sec	13.7	14.6 sec	12.0 sec
Engine	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L
Emission   (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	7.1	6.8	6.6	7.3

Ride and Handling

The AMG C63 S is noticeably sturdier over the tough road than the other C Class Cabriolets. The steering on the new C Class series is butter smooth and steady while driving. The 2017 Mercedes C Class offers two driving modes - Normal Drive Mode and Sports Mode.

The steering is light and accurate. The brakes are strong to handle all power that C Class engines offer. The reverse parking sensors and the reverse camera with parktronic active parking system are very good. The visibility and the viewing angles while driving are very good. The handling experience with the C Class Convertible is much better than the last years C Class.

Braking

The car packs Mercedes Standard Torque Vectoring Brake technology with front disk brakes which provides additional control on rear wheel braking. The 2017 C Class Convertible offer 13.0-inch brakes and is much bigger than what competitors offer.

Whereas the Audi TT convertible and the BMW 280i convertible offer 12.3-inch brakes. Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster 13.0 inch brakes same as the C Class.

Even by offering bigger 13.0-inch brakes the C Class convertible stops last when compared with competitors with a distance of 109 feet. Whereas the Audi TT stops at 105 feet, BMW 280i stops at 106 feet. On the other hand, the Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster beats other competitors at 99.8 feet.

Model	Mercedes benz c 300 cabriolet	Audi TT convertible	BMW 230i convertible	Porsche 718 boxster roadster
Brake Front (in.)	13.0	12.3	12.3	13.0
Brake Rear (in.)	11.8	11.8	11.4	11.8
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3957	3373	3680	2944
60-0 MPH (ft.)	109	105	106	99.8

Mercedes Benz C Class convertible C300 delivers 22 mpg in the city and an impressive 29 mpg on the highways. Overall, the luxury convertible offers an impressive 25 mpg of combined fuel economy.

The BMW 280i convertible is the most fuel economy car on the highway with 23 mpg whereas Audi TT and BMW 280i are most efficient in the city with 23 mpg.

Model	Mercedes benz c 300 cabriolet	Audi TT convertible	BMW 230i convertible	Porsche 718 boxster roadster
MPG (city)	22	23	23	21
MPG (highway)	29	30	34	28
MPG (combined)	25	26	27	24

Lovely. Few other words suffice when it comes to describing the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan and coupe interiors, especially on the heels of the former generation, which had a cold, clinical demeanor. -kbb

Seating and Comfort

Model	Mercedes benz c 300 cabriolet	Audi TT convertible	BMW 230i convertible	Porsche 718 boxster roadster
Passenger capacity	4	2	4	2
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	38.8/54.8/42.0	36.6/53.6/41.1	40.5/54.4/41.5	38.3/51.5/41.6
Second   (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	35.6/51.7/32.0	33.8/47.9/28.9	37.0/42.2/31.8	N/A

2017 Mercedes C Class 300 and the BMW 280i allows up to 4 people to be seated at once. The C Class is designed with the carved interior that makes it a masterpiece. The cabin is designed with the best in class high-quality premium materials. On the other hand, the Audi TT convertible and the Porsche 718 Boxster allows up to 2 people to be seated at once.

Available front headroom, shoulder room, and legroom are 38.8, 54.8 and 42.0 inches, respectively. BMW 280i convertible beats the C Class in front headroom, shoulder room, and legroom with 40.5, 54.4, 41.5 respectively.

Infotainment System

The latest model of Mercedes C Class features a 7-inch centre stacked infotainment display. Additionally, controls on the steering wheel and a touchpad controller can be used to interact with the infotainment system. The system comes with a Burmester Surround System, HD Radio and 2 USB Ports in addition to Bluetooth connectivity.

The Burmester speakers provide delighting music experience. Additional features such as USB, CD, DVD are also available. The GPS Navigation system, Voice Controls, Steering Mounted Controls are catchy features in the 2017 Mercedes C Class. In addition, the C Class also feature Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Cargo Capacity

The 2017 Mercedes C Class Convertible features 8.8 cubic feet of cargo space. The BMW 280i convertible offers more cargo space than competitors with 11.8 cubic feet followed by Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster at 9.7 cubic feet. The Audi TT convertible offer least cargo space with 7.8 cubic feet.

Model	Mercedes benz c 300 cabriolet	Audi TT convertible	BMW 230i convertible	Porsche 728 boxster roadster
Cargo Volume (ft.3)	8.8	7.5	11.8	9.7

At first glance, the Mercedes C-Class for 2017 bears a strong resemblance to the E-Class and S-Class -- and yes, it does borrow the aggressive front grilles, sweeping character lines, and taut rear ends. However, the C’s compact proportions give it a more purposeful appearance. -kbb

Dimension and Weight

The Mercedes C Class convertible weighs about 3957 lbs and weighs the most among Audi TT, BMW 280i, and the Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster. The 2017 Mercedes C Class Convertible is the bulkiest and the lengthy car with a total curb weight of 3957 and 184.5 in length. Curb weights for Audi TT convertible, BMW 280i convertible, and the Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster are 373, 3680 and 2944 respectively. 2017 C Class Convertible C300 measures about 184.5, 71.3 and 55.5 inches in length, width and height, respectively.

The C Class has a ground clearance of 5.1-inches whereas the BMW 280i has 5.5 inches, Audi TT has a ground clearance of 4.4 inches, and the Porsche has the least ground clearance with 4.3 inches. Moreover, the C Class tops in wheelbase with 111.8 inches whereas the Porsche 718 Boxster has the lowest wheelbase of 97.4 inches.

Model	Mercedes benz c 300 cabriolet	Audi TT convertible	BMW 230i convertible	Porsche 718 boxster roadster
Curb weight (lbs.)	3957	3373	3680	2944
Length(in)	184.5	164.7	174.7	172.4
Width(in)	71.3	72.1	69.8	70.9
Height(in)	55.5	53.2	55.6	50.4
Ground clearance (in)	5.1	4.4	5.5	4.3
Wheelbase (in)	111.8	98.6	105.9	97.4
Track width (in) F/R	61.6/60.8	61.9/61.1	59.9/61.3	59.6/60.3

The 2017 Mercedes C Class convertible C300 is stylish than its four-door version. The rounded roof tidies down smoothly into the back lid with large tail lights wrapping onto the car's rear. The wide, horizontal LED taillights are the highlighting point of the new AMG. The newly designed grille features chrome texture which makes the ride modern.

Exterior Features

• Longer Wheelbase
• Convertible
• LED DRL Lights
• Use of Quality materials (steel, aluminium)

Wheels

The C Class has Big, grippy and beautiful wheels with 18-inch wheels as standard.

The latest revamp of the Mercedes Benz C Class features an impressive safety, robust performance and utmost comfort. The 2017 C Class comes with impressive safety and security achievements which includes ABS and Emergency SOS, Driveline Traction Control, Collision Prevention Assist Plus Forward Collision and Passenger Front Airbags.

The car has achieved an impressive 4-star rating with 93% in rollover section and a 5-star rating in the frontal crash, side wreck. In addition, the car features Attention Assist and Night Security Illumination technologies.

Safety Features

The Mercedes Benz C Class Convertible comes with advanced safety features like the 7-way airbag protection, Child Safety lock, more safety features that are listed below.

• COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS ATTENTION ASSIST
• PRE-SAFE Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Adaptive braking technology:
• Predictive Brake Priming
• Automatic Brake Drying
• Hill-Start Assist
• brake HOLD feature Emergency-sensing Brake Assist (BAS)
• Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Rearview camera
• Blind Spot Assist
• 8 airbags Automatic front seat-belt presenters
• Dual pop-up roll bars
• LED Daytime Running Lamps
• LED headlamps
• LED taillamps
• SmartKey remote locking with KEYLESS-START KEYLESS-GO
• Anti-theft alarm system with remote panic feature

NHTSA and IIHS has not yet rated.

Mercedes Benz C-Class Cabriolet vs Audi TT Convertible

The Audi TT Convertible is on of the best alternatives for the 2017 Mercedes C Class Convertible. The car offers a luxurious riding experience but still lacks behind the Mercedes C Class Convertible.

In Audi TT only two persons can sit at once while the C Class offers four people to be seated at once. However the C Class is slightly on the expensive side that he Audi TT but it offers more comfort and options and you get more for what you pay.

Mercedes Benz C-Class Cabriolet vs BMW 280i Convertible

The BMW 280i has some advantages over Mercedes C Class Convertible 2017 variant like less expensive, offers more comfort in seating, and has a large cargo capacity than the Mercedes. Moreover the BMW 280i delivers more mileage than the Mercedes.

The BMW 280i convertible is a best alternative to the Mercedes C Class Convertible but, it lacks the technology that Mercedes Benz use in their cars.

Mercedes Benz C-Class Cabriolet vs Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster

The Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster is more of a sports car when compared with the C Class Convertible 2017. However you get a sporty variant in the C Class with the AMG C 63 S with is more expensive than the Porsche 718 Roadster.

The main reason you can consider the Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster is because the Porsche 718 offers more power than the C Class. Even by offering more power than the competitors the car offers a more comfort riding and handling experience. There is no reason to not to buy this car but the only disadvantage is it offers only two seats and less mileage than the C Class.

The 2017 Mercedes C Class Cabriolet is everything you'd expect from the Mercedes. But it is more expensive when compared with the Audi TT convertible and the BMW 280i convertible.

The car has the best in class engine specifications, stunning exterior looks, stylish interior, spacious cabin and the most advanced infotainment system with excellent safety features. Like any other Mercedes car, the interiors are completely soundproof.