Compare 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
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
7.5
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.
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Fuel Economy
City
20 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Air Pollution Score
- TBD - -
EPA Classification
Compact Car Subcompact Cars
Number of Passenger Doors
2 -
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
45.8 51.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2 42
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - -
Second Leg Room (in)
32.8 32
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
4 4
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.5 61.2
Wheelbase (in)
106.1 111.8
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -
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)
184.9 184.9
Height, Overall (in)
56.8 55.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
9.8 8.8
Brakes
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 - NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x - TBD - 14.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- TBD - NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.3 17.4
Steering
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.3 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 36.8
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
RAL R02-D
Spare Tire Order Code
RUA NA
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
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3979 (2016) 4145
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 x - TBD - 18 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 x - TBD - 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
NA -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140 180
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
207 @ 1800-4500 384 @ 2000
Engine Order Code
LWC NA
Displacement
1.6L 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5500 362 @ 5500
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 26
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 4.93
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 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 Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.86
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 5.35
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 2.25
Trans Type
6 9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Summary
Body Style
Convertible 4MATIC Cabriolet
Vehicle Name
Buick Cascada Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front
HiPer Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Compound Crank Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.6 8.0
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 -
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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