WATCH LIVE: World Premiere Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabrio - Today 1:30PM EST +VIDEO

GENEVA - February 29, 2016: Mercedes-Benz is introducing a four-seat convertibel of its popular C-Class. The world premiere will be celebrated at the Mercedes-Benz Media Night on the eve of the Geneva Auto Show.

The live broadcast begins at 1:30PM east coast time, 10:30AM west coast time

The C-Class convertible offers efficient, powerful engines delivering between 115 and 270 kW (156 to 367 hp). A dynbamic suspension ensures sportive and agile handling. The Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC air suspension first introduced in the S-Class is also available. AIRCAP - the automatic wind deflector - and AIRSCARF - the neck-level heating - optional available provide exceptional comfort for open-top motoring 365 days of the year. The C-Class Cabriolet market launch will be in the summer 2016.

Simultaneously with the world premiere of the C-Class convertible the sports car and performance brand AMG will introduce the Mercedes-AMG C 43 Cabriolet.

For Mercedes-Benz 2016 is the year of the cabriolet and the roadster. No other manufacturer offers so many cabriolets and roadsters as Mercedes-Benz Cars. The latest range of convertible dream cars extends from the smart fortwo cabrio to the S-Class Cabriolet.