2017 Buick Cascada vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2017 Buick Cascada

2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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2-Door Conv

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cascada 2-Door Conv	20	27	$32,899	$33,065
Cascada 2-Door Conv Premium	20	27	$34,622	$36,065
Cascada 2-Door Conv Sport Touring	20	27	$35,582	$37,065

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	19	26	$56,172	$60,400
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	20	28	$51,615	$55,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	20	28	$48,360	$52,000
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	22	$67,751	$72,850
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	23	$62,310	$67,000
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	22	$75,191	$80,850
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	23	$69,750	$75,000
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	24	$67,704	$72,800
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	25	$60,636	$65,200
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	22	29	$49,197	$52,900
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	23	29	$41,525	$44,650
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Luxury Pkg	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Sport Pkg	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 Convertible	23	31	$47,337	$50,900
C-Class C 300 Coupe	23	30	$39,665	$42,650
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 300 Sedan with Luxury Pkg	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 300 Sedan with Sport Pkg	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 350e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050
C-Class C 350e Sedan with Luxury Pkg	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,899

$56,172

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,065

$60,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$551 / month

$1007 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.6

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Buick Cascada's sunny demeanor is best when the road is smooth.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds to the impressive roster with a convertible version this year and a newly minted AMG C43 version. Bavaria is even better now.

TCC Likes

Handsomely shaped
In-a-pinch rear seats
Quiet driving, top up or down

Drop-dead drop-top new this year
Good looks everywhere
Plenty of powertrain options

TCC Dislikes

Understated look won’t turn heads
Putting the top down cuts cargo space
Ride can be bumpy, juddery

No manual transmission
Can get expensive in a hurry
Cramped rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Air Pollution Score

- TBD -

EPA Classification

Compact Car

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

32.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.8

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

82 (2016)

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

36.1

35.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.8

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

184.9

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.1

111.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.8

8.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

- TBD -

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x - TBD -

12.6

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.3

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

36.8

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40R20

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

RAL

R02-D

Front Tire Size

P245/40R20

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

RUA

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAL

R02-D

Spare Tire Order Code

RUA

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3979 (2016)

4145

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x - TBD -

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

180

Engine

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

207 @ 1800-4500

384 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

LWC

Displacement

1.6L

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 5500

362 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas I4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

5.35

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

4.93

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

3.24

Trans Order Code

MH7

421

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

3.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick Cascada

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Convertible

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

HiPer Strut

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.6

8.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Air Pollution Score

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Tires

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical