2018 C-Class Cabriolet Quick Reference Guide

Models & MSRP

  • Mercedes-Benz C 300 (RWD) Cabrio                         $51,200
  • Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC Cabrio                        $53,200
  • Mercedes-AMG C 43 Cabrio                                    $60,800
  • Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabrio                                    $73,500
  • Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabrio                                  $81,500

*Above prices excludes $995 destination and delivery charge

Model Year Changes

  • 18" 5-spoke split wheel now standard (C 300/C 300 4MATIC)
  • New 19" 10-Spoke Wheels optionally available (C 300/C 300 4MATIC)
  • Wood trim and extendable sun visors now standard
  • Smartphone Integration Package now available
  • Heated steering wheel now optionally available (n/a on AMG variants)
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno now available (n/a on C 63 Cabrio)
  • Introduction of AMG Track Pace App (C 43 / C 63 / C 63 S)
  • Introduction of AMG Performance Studio Package (C 43 only)
  • Introduction of AMG Ocean Blue Edition (C 63 S only)
  • New 19" front / 20" rear AMG black twin 5-spoke forged wheel now available (C 63 S)

C 300 Standard Feature Highlights

  • Power-folding acoustic soft top available in 4 colors
  • 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)

C 43 Standard Feature Highlights - includes all above features, plus

  • AMG RIDE CONTROL Sport Suspension
  • AMG Performance 4MATIC (31:69)
  • AMG-Enhanced 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
  • AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
  • 3-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)

C 63 Standard Feature Highlights - includes all above features, plus

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

Optional  Feature Highlights

  • 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 (Nappa/DINAMICA AMG Performance Steering Wheel standard on C63 S)
    • AMG Carbon Ceramic Front Brakes (C63 S only)

Model Positioning

  • The Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabriolet is the first-ever entry into the world of premium compact cabriolets from Mercedes-Benz.
  • The Mercedes-AMG C 43 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 Mercedes-AMG C 63 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

 

C 300 (RWD) Cabrio /
C 300 4MATIC Cabrio

AMG C 43 Cabrio

AMG C 63 Cabrio

AMG C 63 S Cabrio

MSRP

$51,200 / $53,200

$60,800

$73,500

$81,500

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: 3,979

4,220

4,206

4,226

Fuel Economy

22 / 29 / 25
4MATIC: 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 /
4MATIC All-Wheel Drive

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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