2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabrio (US-Spec)

Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabrio (US-Spec)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet is all-new for 2017 and is offered with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive systems. Power comes from 2.0-liter inline-4 turbocharged engine, producing 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. That's enough for C300 Cabrio to reach 60 mph from zero in 6.3 seconds. C300 Cabrio Rear-wheel drive is priced from $50,900, and for $2,000 more you'll get the all-wheel drive C300 4MATIC Cabrio.

2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet and C300 4MATIC Cabriolet

Vehicle Type	Two-door, four passenger cabriolet
Chassis	Steel unibody, aluminum outer sheet metal
Drive Configuration	Rear Wheel Drive / 4MATIC

Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions (in)
Wheelbase	111.8
Length	184.5
Width (w/o mirrors)	71.3
Height	55.5
Track (front / rear)	61.53 / 60.86 (4MATIC: 61.61 / 60.75)
Ground Clearance (max load)	3.5
Curb Weight (lbs)	3,836 (4MATIC: 3,957)
Interior Dimensions (in)
Head room (front / rear)	38.7 / TBA
Leg room (front / rear)	42.0 / TBA
Shoulder room (front / rear)	54.8 / TBA

Cabin and Cargo Capacities

Capacities
Cabin Volume (cu-ft)	81.3
Cargo Volume (seats up / down)	8.8 / TBA
Trunk Size (top up / down)	8.8 / TBA

Suspension

Front	Independent multi-link suspension with coil spring, single-tube shock absorber tubular torsion bar
Rear	Independent multi-link suspension with coil spring, single-tube shock absorber tubular torsion bar

Steering

Type	Speed-dependent, electro-mechanical rack-and-pinion
Ratio	15.5 : 1
Turning Circle (ft)	36.8

Brake, Tires, and Wheels

Brake Disc Diameter / Thickness (in)
Front	13.0 / 1.3
Rear	11.8 / 0.5

Standard Wheels
Front	7.5 x 18 (Cast)
Rear	8.5 x 18 (Cast)
Standard Tires
Front	225 / 45 R18
Rear	245 / 40 R18

Engine

Engine Type	2.0L inline-4 turbo
Engine Material	Aluminum-Alloy
Valvetrain / Arrangement	DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Displacement (cc)	1,991
Bore (in / mm)	3.27 / 83.0
Stroke (in / mm)	3.62 / 92.0
Compression Ratio	9.8 : 1
Horsepower @ rpm	241 @ 5,500
Torque @ rpm	273 @ 1,300–4,000
Redline (rpm)	6,500

 

Transmission
Transmission Type	9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic
Shift Controls	Wheel-mounted shift paddles
Gear Ratios:
1st	5.35 : 1
2nd	3.24 : 1
3rd	2.25 : 1
4th	1.64 : 1
5th	1.21 : 1
6th	1.00 : 1
7th	0.86 : 1
8th	0.72 : 1
9th	0.60 : 1
Reverse	4.80 : 1
Final Drive	3.07 : 1

Performance

0-60 mph (sec)	6.3
Top Speed (mph)	130 (electronically limited)

Fuel Economy

City / Highway / Combined (mpg)	TBA
Fuel Tank (gallons)	17.4

Pricing

MSRP*
C300 Cabriolet (RWD)	$50,900
C300 4MATIC Cabriolet	$52,900

_{*does not include $925 destination & delivery charge}

2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabrio (US-Spec)