The C43 AMG coupe/cabriolet packs a biturbo V6 engine with 385 horsepower and 384 lb.ft. The standard features include a 9-speed automatic transmission and 4-Matic all-wheel driving.
Mercedes-Benz debuts the new Coupe and Cabriolet versions of its refreshed C-Class sedan at New York Auto Show. This follows the Geneva Motor Show’s launch of the C-Class sedan. These four-door versions get the same upgrades as the four-door, but they show off the improvements with a little bit more style.
The four-door C-Class is styled in the same way. Standard models have a single-bar grille. The C43 trim has a two-bar piece. AMG models have a prominent diffuser at the rear and circular exhaust tips.
The main changes made for the new coupe and convertible are functional rather than aesthetic. For example, while the headlights look the same, they have full LED illumination. All models come standard with a 10.25-inch touchscreen for infotainment, and all models have smartphone integration. Upgrades are possible to the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. A multi-function steering wheel is also available, which supports swipes for control.
The S Class offers Intelligent Drive assistance technology that improves driver safety. This system features adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, active steering assistance, automatic emergency brake, and automatic evasive driving. These models also support car-tox communications, which allows drivers to send and receive warning messages about driving conditions.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder of the C300 Coupe and Cabriolet produces 255 horsepower (190 Kilowatts), 14 hp (10kW) more than ever before, and 273 pound feet (370 Newton-meters). The output is sent to the rear via a nine-speed automatic or the optional 4Matic all-wheel drive system. Mercedes claims that the Coupe can reach 60 mph (96 km/h) in 5.9 seconds. It also has an electronically limited top speed at 130 mph (209 Kph). The convertible can reach 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds. It also has the same top speed.
C43 AMG models have a biturbo V6 of 385 horsepower (287 kW) – an increase of 23 hp and 384 lb/ft (520Nm). The standard 4Matic is also included in the C43 AMG models, which come with a nine-speed auto. Mercedes claims that the C43 Coupe can reach 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, while the Cabrio takes 4.6 seconds. Both cars have a top speed of 130 mph.
The C-Class Coupe, Cabriolet and sedan will both be available in the U.S. by late 2018. Prices will be closer to the time of introduction.