The soft-top of the C-Class Cabriolet comes with a choice of four colours.
Mercedes-Benz has introduced the first convertible based on the C-Class (saloon reviewed here), thereby rounding off its range of cabriolets with a classic fabric soft-top.
As the new entry-level model in the open-air world of Mercedes-Benz, the C-Class Cabriolet is a consistent embodiment of the automaker’s design philosophy, while exhibiting an independence of character with its visibly sporty expression and youthfully fresh appeal.
With its roof up, the profile of the new two-door cabriolet resembles that of the C-Class Coupe with virtually identical basic dimensions: striking front end featuring a diamond radiator grill, standard LED headlamps, long hood and high beltline. Its tightly stretched soft-top with glass window transitions harmoniously into the distinctly styled rear end.
With the roof down/open, the meticulously coordinated harmony between exterior and interior design becomes apparent. High-grade details include chrome trim on the A-pillars and windscreen as well as a beltline molding, which extends as far as the soft-top compartment where it borders with a broad chrome trim.
The fully automatic multi-layer fabric acoustic soft top comes standard in black and is additionally available in dark brown, dark blue and dark red. The multi-layer acoustic soft top noticeably improves speech intelligibility, including at high speeds, and provides better insulation from disruptive ambient noise. The acoustic soft top thus offers optimal climate comfort and quiet-running characteristics.
Like the canopy of the S-Class Cabriolet (mentioned here), the C-Class soft-top also meets high quality standards in terms of durability and function. It can be opened and closed in less than 20 seconds up to a speed of 50km/h. After opening, it folds down quietly and carefully, and is stored in its compartment in the trunk. In terms of shape and color, the cover of the soft-top compartment is an integral part of the interior and is made of the same material as the beltline.
The occupants enjoy an ambience that, while based on the interior of the C-Class saloon, offers a fresh interpretation with iconic cabriolet features, high-grade materials and sporty build quality.
The equipment includes heat-reflecting leather in a total of five color shades (optional), as well as a curved switch in matte silver chrome in the center console for opening and closing the fully automatic soft-top. Based on those in the C-Class Coupe, the sport seats feature muscular side bolsters and organically integrated head restraints as well as standard AIRSCARF neck-level heating. Automatic belt extenders help the occupants with buckling up.
Inconspicuously integrated into the roof frame, the optional electric AIRCAP system was specially developed for Mercedes-Benz cabriolets and is coupled to an electric wind blocker behind the rear seats, which reduces the interior turbulence for the rear passengers at the press of a button. In combination with standard AIRSCARF, these systems extend the open-top driving season to the entire year.
It’s easy to “C” the sky and scenery with the C-Class cabrio.
