2016 Mercedes-Benz C-class Cabriolet Release Date, Mercedes C-class should bring all-new to the market next year as 2015 models with the cabriolet following a year later as 2016. We expect the C-class price increased slightly across the board, and an additional premium of convertible droptop is likely to put the prices start very close C $ 45,000.
Mercedes - Benz C - class cabriolet will use the architecture of the rear-wheel - drive brand new , internally referred to as the W205 . The platform will host not only the C -class cabrio , but also a coupe , sedan , and , in Europe , the wagon . These foundations have been developed to accommodate hybridization and all-wheel drive . Previous iteration coupe E - class and conversion has been plucked from the C - class parts bin , but that will change moving forward . C - class open air will be Mercedes' most affordable convertible . ( At least until the CLA -based convertible , but the decision has not been made on the car . ) The new models will be determined by the lightweight technology , great powertrain portfolio , and a wealth of electronic assistance systems , the Mercedes is planning to use as a means of differentiation . Expect adaptive cruise control that works in stop-and - go traffic , a head - up display , and brake systems - helping the traffic monitor traffic .
Power will come from a wide choice of four , six , and eight- cylinder petrol and diesel engines . In the U.S. , expect a 205 - hp , 2.0 -liter four- cylinder M274 into basic powerplant , as well as the basis for an upcoming hybrid model , with a 330 - hp , turbocharged 3.5 - liter V - 6 servings as an uplevel option . The next C is very likely to receive Benz OM651 2.1 - liter diesel four- cylinder that produces 180 horsepower , but it is not known whether or not the plant will be available in the conversion . Droptop will get AMG - ified end , and the team in Affalterbach will match C with a twin - turbo 4.0 - liter V - 8 churning out 460 horsepower . Regardless of engine size or trim level , do not expect to see anything but a seven-speed automatic transmission , and we understand that non - Cs AMG is equipped with an automatic pistol selectors will have their equipment moved to the steering column .
