Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Mercedes-AMG introduced a facelift for the C43 lineup at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show and granted better performances for the premium German sedan.
After AMG became a separate brand and introduced new models, which Mercedes-Benz did not share, it continued working on the regular cars built by the three-pointed-star brand from Stuttgart. The C43 was just one good example.
The fourth generation of the C-Class started its career in 2014 and, four years later, it went through a mid-life cycle refresh. The AMG clothes sported the twin-louver design on the grille with the big star in the middle. Its front bumper featured a big grille at the bottom and two side scoops. The refreshed headlights, with smoked interior and a single LED line for the daytime running lights, were specific for the AMG lineup. In the back, the vehicle received new signature taillights with an LED C-letter inside. Under the bumper, AMG installed two round twin exhausts to complete the aggressive package.
Inside, the carmaker added more carbon-fiber trims on the center stack, door panels, and center console. At the front, the C43 featured high-bolstered bucket-seats clad in Artico man-made leather. The rear bench was profiled for two passengers. It was AMG's way to tell that it's a four-seat car, and the third rear passenger should be a kid, at most.
Under the hood, the 3.0-liter V-6 engine received 23 hp and reached a maximum of 390 hp. It was paired to a 9-speed automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox and sent the power to all corners via a rear-biased 4Matic all-wheel-drive system.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4MATIC 9AT (390 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 287 KW @ 6100 RPM 390.2 HP @ 6100 RPM 385 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 384 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 520 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R18 || 245/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.1 in (4702 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/61.8 in (1,588/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3726 lbs (1690 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4905 lbs (2225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 213 g/km |