BY THE GOAUTO TEAM | 23rd Sep 2016

The Basics
- Body Type: Convertible
- Seats: 2
- Series: R172
- Warranty (kms): Unlimited
- Warranty (years): Three years

Engine
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Bore: 88.0mm
- Capacity: 2996cc
- Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
- Cylinders: 6
- Engine type: V
- Fuel type: Premium Unleaded 95
- Litre: 3.0
- Location: Front
- Orientation: Inline
- Valve desc.: DOHC
- Valves: 24

Transmission
- Drive train: Rear-wheel drive
- Shift position: floor
- Transmission: 9-speed automatic

Performance/Statistics
- CO2 Emissions: 180 g/km
- EURO rating: 6
- Fuel usage: 7.9 l/100km
- Fuel usage (City): 10.8 l/100km
- Fuel usage (Highway): 6.3 l/100km
- Greenhouse rating: 7
- Kerb to kerb: 10.52m
- Power (kW): 270
- Power (RPM): 6000
- Stroke: 82.1
- Torque (Nm): 520
- Torque (rpm): 2000-4200
- Weight (kgs): 1591

Wheels and Tyres
- Front tyres: 235/40
- Front wheels: 8/18
- Rear tyres: 255/35
- Rear wheels: 9/18
- Spare: Space saver
- Type: Alloy

Dimensions (Exterior)
- Doors: 2
- Ground clearance: 120mm
- Height: 1301mm
- Length: 4133mm
- Overhang front: 870
- Overhang rear: 834
- Track front: 1538
- Track rear: 1555
- Wheelbase: 2430
- Width (without mirrors): 1810mm

Dimensions (Interior)
- Luggage volume: 225
- Luggage volume seats down: 335

Interior
- Audio:
  - aac decoder
  - aux input usb socket
  - mp3 decoder
  - wma decoder
- Electric Seat:
  - drivers with memory
  - passenger with memory
- Headrests:
  - active 1st row (front)
  - adjustable 1st row (front)
- Leather Seats:
  - nappa
  - partial
- Power Steering:
  - active (ratio speed related)
  - speed sensitive
- Seat:
  - driver with electric lumbar
  - passenger with electric lumbar
- Sunvisor:
  - illuminated vanity mirror for driver
  - illuminated vanity mirror for passenger
- 12V Socket(s): auxiliary
- Adjustable steering column: power & memory
- Air conditioning: charcoal filter (odour reducer)
- Ambient lighting: interior
- Armrest: front centre (shared)
- Cup Holders: 1st row
- Demister: rear windscreen with timer
- Door pockets: 1st row (front)
- Floor mats: custom
- Footwell Lamps: front
- Heated Seats: 1st row
- Map/Reading Lamps: for 1st row
- Multi-function Control Screen: colour
- Navigation system: advanced functionality
- Pedals: sports
- Power windows: front only
- Radio: digital (dab+)
- Rear view mirror: electric anti glare
- Scuff plates: embossed or personalised
- Sports seats: 1st row (front)
- Steering Wheel: sports
- Stopwatch: digital
- Storage compartment: centre console 1st row

Exterior
- Body Colour:
  - bumpers
  - door handles
  - exterior mirrors full
- Headlamps:
  - active (cornering/steering)
  - led
  - tinted
- Power Door Mirrors:
  - anti glare
  - folding
  - heated
  - with memory
- Power Roof:
  - fold-away hardtop
  - remote control open/close
- Tail Lamps:
  - led
  - tinted
- Bonnet: active safety
- Brake Emergency Display: hazard/stoplights
- Daytime Running Lamps: led
- Exhaust System: dual
- Headlamp: high beam auto dipping
- Paint: metallic
- Painted: wheels
- Spoiler: rear
- Sunroof: electric
- Vented: guards front

Safety
- Airbag:
  - driver
  - passenger
- Airbags:
  - head for 1st row seats (front)
  - side for 1st row occupants (front)
- Collision Mitigation:
  - forward (high speed)
  - forward (low speed)
- Control:
  - electronic stability
  - park distance front
  - park distance rear
  - traction
- Seatbelt:
  - load limiters 1st row (front)
  - pretensioners 1st row (front)
- Camera: rear vision
- Lane Departure: with passive steer assist
- Rollover Protection: fixed
- Seatbelts: coloured

Security
- Central locking:
  - key proximity
  - once mobile
  - remote/keyless

Tech
- SUSPENSION:
  - lowered
  - sports
- Cruise Control: distance control
- Driving Mode: selectable
- Engine: stop start system (when at idle)
- Keyless Start: key/fob proximity related
- Park Brake: electric
- Parking Assist: graphical display

Options
- 18" Alloy Wheels:
  - amg 10-spoke grey (796) $1,075
  - amg multi-spoke grey (85r) $0
- Leather Trim:
  - amg exclusive nappa/ dinamica $4,800
  - amg nappa/ dinamica $2,445
  - exclusive nappa $4,800
  - nappa $2,445
- Paint:
  - designo diamond white bright $2,200
  - designo hyacinth red $2,200
  - designo magno metallic $2,200
- Woodgrain Trim:
  - black ash $1,825
  - designo black piano lacquer $2,375
- AMG Handling Package: slc43 amg $5,000
- Designo Seatbelts: coloured $850
- Sunroof: panoramic glass vario variable auto tint $4,775
- THERMOTRONIC: climate control 2 zone $1,475
- TV Tuner: digital $1,490
- Wind Deflector: airguide transparent $950