Since getting a convertible typically leads to certain compromises such as rear passenger comfort and perhaps practicality, cars that offer you the best of both worlds are highly appreciated.

And that’s what Carwow’s Mat Watson seems to think about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet after his in-depth review. He found it just as good to drive as the Coupe, with plenty of storage spaces and decent space in the back and in the boot.

You also get plenty of nice features that will make driving with the top down more pleasurable – we’re talking about the Airscarf system and the Aircap wind deflector.

Since this car is the C 220d diesel version, you’ll definitely need to upgrade to a punchier petrol model if you’re looking to get any type of engaging exhaust noise out of it. However, if economy is what you’re after, Watson recommends either the C 220d or the more powerful 250d version.

If you click to watch the practicality review as well, you’ll see just how easy it is to feat a child seat in the back of the C-Class Cabrio, and just how spacious its boot is.

Still, there were a few negatives, as is the case with most cars – such as the fact that you can only open the boot from the inside or using the key (there’s no handle at the back to pop it open), or how the wind deflector will obscure the rear parking sensors.

With all that in mind, let us know if you’d rather have the Merc over any of its direct rivals.

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