2017 C-Class Cabriolet Quick Reference Guide

Models & MSRP

  • C300 (RWD) Cabriolet - $50,900; On-sale now
  • C300 4MATIC Cabriolet - $52,900; On-sale now
  • Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet - $60,400; On-sale now
  • Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet - $72,850; On-sale now
  • Mercedes-AMG C63 S Cabriolet - $80,850; On-sale now

*Above prices excludes $925 destination and delivery charge

C300 Standard Feature Highlights:

  • Power-folding acoustic soft top
  • AIRSCARF®
  • Removable wind blocker
  • Automatic Seatbelt Presenter
  • Central Controller with touchpad and 7" high-mounted tablet-style color display
  • Pre-wiring for GARMIN® Map Pilot
  • Rearview camera
  • 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
  • DYNAMIC SELECT
  • Blind Spot Assist
  • KEYLESS-GO
  • LED Headlamps and taillamps
  • COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
  • PRE-SAFE®
  • Power and Heated Front Seats
  • 18" wheels
  • mbrace Services with app-based Remote Start via smartphone (5 years of service included)

C43 Standard Feature Highlights - includes all above features, plus:

  • AMG RIDE CONTROL Sport Suspension
  • AMG Performance 4MATIC (31:69)
  • 3-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)

C63 Standard Feature Highlights - includes all above features, plus:

  • Rear-wheel drive
  • AMG Mechanical limited-slip differential – C63
  • AMG Electronic limited-slip differential – C63 S
  • 18" wheels – C63 / 19" Wheels – C63 S
  • 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT transmission – C63 / C 63 S
  • Dynamic engine mounts - C 63 S

Optional Feature Highlights

  • Premium 1 Package featuring:
    • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
    • Burmester® Premium Sound System (also available as stand-alone option)
    • AIRCAP
  • Premium 2 Package features all Premium 1 features plus:
    • COMAND® navigation & Voice Control and Touchpad
    • SiriusXM Weather and Traffic Services (5 years of service included)
    • 8.4" High-Resolution Display
    • Hands-Free Access
    • Electronic Trunk Closer
    • Power folding mirrors
    • Ambient Lighting
  • Premium 3 Package features all Premium 1 and 2 features plus:
    • DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist
    • Active Blind Spot Assist
    • Active Lane Keeping Assist
    • PRE-SAFE Plus
    • Dynamic LED Headlights
    • Adaptive Highbeam Assist
    • AIR BALANCE
  • AIRMATIC air suspension (not available on the AMG C43 / AMG C63 / AMG C63 S Cabriolet)
  • Ventilated Front Seats (when equipped with leather seats)
  • 360° Camera with PARKTRONIC and Advance Parking Assist
  • Head-up display
  • 19" wheels
  • AMG-specific options include:
    • Head-up Display with AMG-specific content
    • AMG Exterior Carbon-Fiber Package
    • AMG Performance Exhaust
    • AMG Performance Steering Wheel (Standard on AMG C63 S)
    • AMG Carbon Ceramic Front Brakes (C63 S only)

Model Summary / Positioning

  • The new Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet is the first-ever entry into the world of premium compact cabriolets from Mercedes-Benz.
  • The new Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet makes sports car technology and motor racing flair more attainable and appealing to a broader customer base with unique steering, braking, handling and an attractive design.
  • The new MY2017 C63 Cabriolet combines an intensive open-air ambience with the AMG V8 engine to create an exhilarating performance experience. The Biturbo engine developed in Affalterbach by AMG is available in two output ratings, with 469 hp or 503 hp.

At a Glance

 

C300 (RWD) Cabrio / C300 4MATIC Cabrio

AMG C43 Cabrio

AMG C63 Cabrio

AMG C63 S Cabrio

MSRP

$50,900
($52,900 4MATIC)

$60,400

$72,850

$80,850

Length

184.5"

184.9’’

187"

187"

Width

71.3"

71.3"

73.9"

73.9"

Height

55.5"

55.4"

55.2"

55.3"

Wheelbase

111.8

111.8

111.8

111.8

Curb Weight (lbs)

3,836 (4MATIC: 3,957)

4,145

4,206

4,226

Fuel Economy

23/31/26
4M: 22/29/25

19 / 26 / 22

17/22/19

17/22/19

Engine

2.0L inline-4 turbo

AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo

Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo

Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo

Displacement

1,991 cc

2,996 cc

3,982 cc

3,982 cc

Drive Config.

 

Rear-Wheel Drive and 4MATIC

AMG Performance 4MATIC (31:69)

Rear-Wheel Drive

 

Rear-Wheel Drive

 

Performance

241 hp @ 5,500
273 lb-ft @ 1,300–4,000

362 hp @ 5,500
384 lb-ft @ 2,000–4,200

469 hp @ 5,500-6,250
479 lb-ft @
1,750–4,500

503 hp @ 5,500–6,250
516 lb-ft @
1,750–4,500

Transmission

9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission

AMG-enhanced
9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission

AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
7-speed sport Transmission

AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
7-speed sport Transmission

0-60 mph (sec)

6.3

4.7

4.1

4.0

Top speed (mph)

130 (electronically limited)

130 (electronically limited)

155 (electronically limited)

174 (electronically limited)

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