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Mercedes is getting ready to tackle BMW's very successful new 3 Series with a whole bunch of new compact sedans, coupes and, for the first time, convertibles as well. Known internally as the W205, this new platform will first spawn the sedan, but our spy photographers have now snapped photos of the first-ever C-Class Cabriolet model.
This role used to be filled by the CLK until it was killed off, leaving the niche to be taken by the Audi A5 and BMW 3 Series Convertible, soon to become the 4 Series. Daimler's return to compact luxury drop-tops will take place some time next year, as this is a very early prototype with many non-production body elements.
Sources suggest the C-Class Cabrio will be the cheapest drop-top Merc, cheaper even than the SLK roadster.
Engine options remain a secret, but we believe the petrol models will be as follows:
Sources suggest the C-Class Cabrio will be the cheapest drop-top Merc, cheaper even than the SLK roadster.
Engine options remain a secret, but we believe the petrol models will be as follows:
- C180 with a 154 HP (113 kW) 1.6-liter turbo
- C200 with a 184 HP (135 kW) 2.0-liter turbo
- C250 with a 211 HP (155 kW) 2.0-liter turbo
- C300 with a 252 HP (185 kW) 2.0-liter turbo
- C400 with a 333 HP (245 kW) 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6
- C63 AMG with a 462 HP (340 kW) 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8
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