The C43 Cabriolet packs a serious 385-horsepower punch under its sleek hood and sends its power to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission and Mercedes-AMG’s 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. This is a car that exudes class from the outside in, and we’ve fallen in love with its beautifully crafted interior. The C43 Cabriolet is relatively practical and safe too.

The exterior design of this German cabrio is stunning and turns necks wherever it goes, which is the whole point of driving an AMG soft-top Merc. The AMG C43 Convertible offers exterior design features such as 18-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels, a power soft top, and AMG body styling parts such as flared side sills, a deep front air dam, and a satin chrome splitter.

It has an overall length of 184.8 inches, a height of 55.3 inches, a width (including the mirrors) of 79.4 inches, and a wheelbase of 111.8 inches. With a total curb weight of 4,231 pounds, the C43 Cabriolet is not a featherweight.

This sleek drop-top is powered by a muscular 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, which delivers 385 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque, and sends its power to all four wheels via Merc’s 4Matic AWD system and an AMG Speedshift nine-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain offers seemingly endless grunt throughout the rev range and is equally as happy darting through city traffic as it is cruising the highway. Plant your foot, and the 0-100sprint will be over in only 4.6 seconds.

The C43 Convertible may weigh a fair bit, and without the rigidity of a fixed roof, you might think it would turn into a wobbly mess, but in fact, this two-door ragtop handles with poise and precision. Around town, the C43 Cabriolet will feel rather stiff, but not overbearingly so, and feels right at home cruising the highways . Steering is well-weighted and responsive . Still, with a capable AWD system onboard, traction becomes your greatest weapon: attack any corner at speed, and the C43 Convertible will hold on for dear life and spit you out the other end. Rapidly. With four driving modes on offer – Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus, and Slippery – we would recommend keeping it in comfort and only reverting to the sportier options on a smooth road surface or racing track.

Two turbos, a big V6 engine, all-wheel drive, and a curb weight of well over 4,000 pounds don’t sound like a recipe for low gas mileage, but the Mercedes-AMG C43 Convertible is not that heavy on the juice. The EPA estimates that this German bomber will manage a respectable 19/27/22 mpg city/highway/combined. The C43 Convertible’s 17.4-gallon fuel tank allows it to travel around 383 miles on a single fill-up.

The 2-door C43 Convertible will seat you and three of your adult buddies in relative comfort. Those in the front are hugged by MB-Tex and Dinamica sport bucket seats that offer heating, 14-way power-adjustability, power lumbar support, and a memory system.

With only one trim level on offer, Mercedes-AMG has been generous with the number of standard features on board, but a quick review of the options list reveals that it is still a long one. Standard features for include 14-way power-adjustable heated front seats with power lumbar control, an Airscarf neck heating system, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, a 64-color LED ambient lighting system, keyless-go, an illuminated entry system, and a universal garage door opener. Standard driver assistance features include automatic adaptive high beams, active brake assist, a rearview camera, attention assist, crosswind assist, and blind-spot assist with vehicle exit warning.

This Merc doesn’t only know how to bang gears; it also loves to bang beats, thanks to a capable infotainment system that features a 10.25-inch high-resolution center display and a standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. This infotainment system features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Bluetooth audio streaming, dual USB audio ports, HD Radio, and a six-month all-access trial to SiriusXM radio. These features can be controlled via steering wheel controls or a touchpad controller, and sound is pumped out of a 13-speaker Burmester sound system.

can be considered one of the safest cars in its class with a perfect five-star rating from the NHTSA, and a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS. The C43 Convertible features standard safety systems such as ten airbags, LED headlights with automatic high beams, a reverse camera, and driver assistance features such as active brake assist, attention assist, blind-spot assist, pop-up roll bars, and active distance assist. active speed limit assist, and lane-keeping assist.