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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C180 (A) Facelift Review
11 Feb 2019|10,799 views
Facelift (What's New)
Fully digital instrument display
New steering wheel with Touch Control buttons
9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
New infotainment system is better organised and much more intuitive to operate
64-colour interior ambient lighting
Yes, convertibles are decidedly divisive - people who like them will swear by them, but people who don't appreciate convertibles will endlessly lament about the inherent impracticality and foolishness of a car like this.
Cars like this one, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet, try to bridge that gap by combining the practicality and comfort of a typical compact executive saloon with the carefree joy of an open-top convertible.
The C-Class Cabriolet cuts a musuclar yet elegant figure on the road
Easy satisfaction
Visually, the C-Class Cabriolet cuts a muscular and handsome figure. The soft-top roof, drawn taut over the frame of the car, has a sloped silhouette that lends it a coupe-like appearance. In our opinion, it strikes the perfect visual balance between the Saloon and the Coupe.
Touch Control buttons allow you to operate the infotainment system without taking your hands off the wheel
Inside, the updates include a new steering wheel with Touch Control buttons, an updated 10.25-inch infotainment screen running Mercedes' latest generation media interface (a very welcome update), a fully-digital dashboard, and Anthracite open pore wood trim.
The updated technology, in particular, helps elevate the quality of life inside the car, making operating car functions a lot easier and smoother.
The updated infotainment system is significantly better organised and more intuitive to operate than before
Beyond that, the rest of the car is functionally the same as the Coupe, with the exception of additional buttons to operate the roof and the AIRCAP wind deflector. It's a 2+2, with decent space in the back.
One notable compromise is that in two-door guise (like the Coupe), the aperture of the door opening is notably wider than in the four-door Saloon, so you have to be a little more selective when parking near walls.
Cars like this one, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet, try to bridge that gap by combining the practicality and comfort of a typical compact executive saloon with the carefree joy of an open-top convertible.
Easy satisfaction
Visually, the C-Class Cabriolet cuts a muscular and handsome figure. The soft-top roof, drawn taut over the frame of the car, has a sloped silhouette that lends it a coupe-like appearance. In our opinion, it strikes the perfect visual balance between the Saloon and the Coupe.
Inside, the updates include a new steering wheel with Touch Control buttons, an updated 10.25-inch infotainment screen running Mercedes' latest generation media interface (a very welcome update), a fully-digital dashboard, and Anthracite open pore wood trim.
The updated technology, in particular, helps elevate the quality of life inside the car, making operating car functions a lot easier and smoother.
Beyond that, the rest of the car is functionally the same as the Coupe, with the exception of additional buttons to operate the roof and the AIRCAP wind deflector. It's a 2+2, with decent space in the back.
One notable compromise is that in two-door guise (like the Coupe), the aperture of the door opening is notably wider than in the four-door Saloon, so you have to be a little more selective when parking near walls.
Soft relaxation
On the road, the Cabriolet sheds any of the usual compromises you might expect from a soft-top. The taut frame and sure-footed suspension make the car feel extremely solid, without any unsteady shaking of the wheel. The suspension is also cushy enough to provide a very comfortable and pleasant ride.
Hold the rocker switch and the soft-top opens and closes in 20 seconds, and can also be operated while driving up to 50km/h
Wind buffeting is also well managed - with the roof open and wind deflector up, you can hold a conversation with your passengers without having to shout. However, we must concede that the wind deflector can be quite an eye sore, jutting out unnaturally against the rest of the car's organic form. With the roof closed, wind noise only begins to creep in once you exceed highway speed limits.
Power is wrought from a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. It's not massively powerful, with just 154bhp and 250Nm of torque, but it will suffice across a majority of situations. And truth be told, there's no need to drive fast to enjoy the open-top experience this car is capable of delivering.
154bhp and 250Nm of torque from the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine will more than suffice for most driving situations
Keep rolling on
Much like the Saloon and Coupe variants that we recently reviewed, the facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet brings a number of updates to the model to deliver a more comfortable, premium and refined experience.
The C-Class Cabriolet delivers a refined and relaxing open-top experience that puts a smile on your face
As far as an 'alternative' C-Class is concerned, we reckon the Cabriolet trumps the Coupe, simply because it delivers exactly what it advertises. This is supposed to be a relaxing and cheerful sort of car, and the C-Class Cabriolet fully delivers on this front.
On the road, the Cabriolet sheds any of the usual compromises you might expect from a soft-top. The taut frame and sure-footed suspension make the car feel extremely solid, without any unsteady shaking of the wheel. The suspension is also cushy enough to provide a very comfortable and pleasant ride.
Wind buffeting is also well managed - with the roof open and wind deflector up, you can hold a conversation with your passengers without having to shout. However, we must concede that the wind deflector can be quite an eye sore, jutting out unnaturally against the rest of the car's organic form. With the roof closed, wind noise only begins to creep in once you exceed highway speed limits.
Power is wrought from a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. It's not massively powerful, with just 154bhp and 250Nm of torque, but it will suffice across a majority of situations. And truth be told, there's no need to drive fast to enjoy the open-top experience this car is capable of delivering.
Keep rolling on
Much like the Saloon and Coupe variants that we recently reviewed, the facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet brings a number of updates to the model to deliver a more comfortable, premium and refined experience.
As far as an 'alternative' C-Class is concerned, we reckon the Cabriolet trumps the Coupe, simply because it delivers exactly what it advertises. This is supposed to be a relaxing and cheerful sort of car, and the C-Class Cabriolet fully delivers on this front.
Facelift (What's New)
Fully digital instrument display
New steering wheel with Touch Control buttons
9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
New infotainment system is better organised and much more intuitive to operate
64-colour interior ambient lighting
Yes, convertibles are decidedly divisive - people who like them will swear by them, but people who don't appreciate convertibles will endlessly lament about the inherent impracticality and foolishness of a car like this.
Cars like this one, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet, try to bridge that gap by combining the practicality and comfort of a typical compact executive saloon with the carefree joy of an open-top convertible.
The C-Class Cabriolet cuts a musuclar yet elegant figure on the roadEasy satisfaction
Visually, the C-Class Cabriolet cuts a muscular and handsome figure. The soft-top roof, drawn taut over the frame of the car, has a sloped silhouette that lends it a coupe-like appearance. In our opinion, it strikes the perfect visual balance between the Saloon and the Coupe.
Touch Control buttons allow you to operate the infotainment system without taking your hands off the wheelInside, the updates include a new steering wheel with Touch Control buttons, an updated 10.25-inch infotainment screen running Mercedes' latest generation media interface (a very welcome update), a fully-digital dashboard, and Anthracite open pore wood trim.
The updated technology, in particular, helps elevate the quality of life inside the car, making operating car functions a lot easier and smoother.
The updated infotainment system is significantly better organised and more intuitive to operate than beforeBeyond that, the rest of the car is functionally the same as the Coupe, with the exception of additional buttons to operate the roof and the AIRCAP wind deflector. It's a 2+2, with decent space in the back.
One notable compromise is that in two-door guise (like the Coupe), the aperture of the door opening is notably wider than in the four-door Saloon, so you have to be a little more selective when parking near walls.
Cars like this one, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet, try to bridge that gap by combining the practicality and comfort of a typical compact executive saloon with the carefree joy of an open-top convertible.
Visually, the C-Class Cabriolet cuts a muscular and handsome figure. The soft-top roof, drawn taut over the frame of the car, has a sloped silhouette that lends it a coupe-like appearance. In our opinion, it strikes the perfect visual balance between the Saloon and the Coupe.
The updated technology, in particular, helps elevate the quality of life inside the car, making operating car functions a lot easier and smoother.
One notable compromise is that in two-door guise (like the Coupe), the aperture of the door opening is notably wider than in the four-door Saloon, so you have to be a little more selective when parking near walls.
Soft relaxation
On the road, the Cabriolet sheds any of the usual compromises you might expect from a soft-top. The taut frame and sure-footed suspension make the car feel extremely solid, without any unsteady shaking of the wheel. The suspension is also cushy enough to provide a very comfortable and pleasant ride.
Hold the rocker switch and the soft-top opens and closes in 20 seconds, and can also be operated while driving up to 50km/hWind buffeting is also well managed - with the roof open and wind deflector up, you can hold a conversation with your passengers without having to shout. However, we must concede that the wind deflector can be quite an eye sore, jutting out unnaturally against the rest of the car's organic form. With the roof closed, wind noise only begins to creep in once you exceed highway speed limits.
Power is wrought from a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. It's not massively powerful, with just 154bhp and 250Nm of torque, but it will suffice across a majority of situations. And truth be told, there's no need to drive fast to enjoy the open-top experience this car is capable of delivering.
154bhp and 250Nm of torque from the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine will more than suffice for most driving situations
Keep rolling on
Much like the Saloon and Coupe variants that we recently reviewed, the facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet brings a number of updates to the model to deliver a more comfortable, premium and refined experience.
The C-Class Cabriolet delivers a refined and relaxing open-top experience that puts a smile on your faceAs far as an 'alternative' C-Class is concerned, we reckon the Cabriolet trumps the Coupe, simply because it delivers exactly what it advertises. This is supposed to be a relaxing and cheerful sort of car, and the C-Class Cabriolet fully delivers on this front.
On the road, the Cabriolet sheds any of the usual compromises you might expect from a soft-top. The taut frame and sure-footed suspension make the car feel extremely solid, without any unsteady shaking of the wheel. The suspension is also cushy enough to provide a very comfortable and pleasant ride.
Power is wrought from a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. It's not massively powerful, with just 154bhp and 250Nm of torque, but it will suffice across a majority of situations. And truth be told, there's no need to drive fast to enjoy the open-top experience this car is capable of delivering.
Keep rolling on
Much like the Saloon and Coupe variants that we recently reviewed, the facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet brings a number of updates to the model to deliver a more comfortable, premium and refined experience.
Car Information
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C180 (A)
CAT B|Petrol|14.2km/L
Horsepower
115kW (154 bhp)
Torque
250 Nm
Acceleration
8.9sec (0-100km /hr)
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