MERCEDES-AMG C-Class Wagon Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

While some people still enjoyed their coupes, sedans, and hatchbacks, others needed station wagons for their families but still wanted to have fun at the wheel. For them, Mercedes-AMG made the C43 4Matic T-Model.

Not all station wagons are born equal, and the C43 T-Model is proof of that. With its over 400 horses under the hood, technology carried over from Formula 1, and a trunk big enough for a couple of strollers, it could offer pleasure for the driver and enough luggage space for a family of four.

The C43 was developed on the same platform as the rest of the C-Class W206, but after a healthy cure at the AMG's beauty saloon, it came out with a different front fascia. It offered a Panamericana grille and an aggressive-looking apron that sported air-intakes on the sides and an additional grille in between to cool the engine and other accessories. Moreover, the carmaker adorned the front fenders with a set of Turbo-electrified badges, boasting their visual upgrades. At the back, the T-Model (station wagon) featured an electric-operated tailgate adorned with a spoiler. Under the rear bumper, the four exhausts set was a promise for performance.

Inside, like its sedan sibling, the C43 T-Model featured a pair of bucket seats at the front and a cabin wrapped in ARTICO man-made leather. It also boasted the same dual-screen dashboard, one in front of the driver as an instrument panel and a second touchscreen unit atop the center stack for the MBUX infotainment system. The main difference was in the back, where the split-folding bench extended the trunk area from 490 liters (17.3 cu-ft) up to 1,510 liters (53.3 cu-ft).

Under the hood, the 2.0-liter powerplant carried over from the A-class but mounted longitudinally offered 408 PS (402 hp). Its electric turbocharger technology was developed for Formula 1 cars but made its way onto production vehicles as well. The oomph was sent in all corners via a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Mercedes-AMG accelerated its way towards electrification and introduced the C63 S E Performance in both shapes, sedan and station wagon, in the autumn of 2022.

While some customers could choose the sedan, others would go for the station wagon version since it provided more interior room, which is much needed for those with families or those who needed more storage in the back. Thus, Mercedes-AMG continued the series of very fast wagons with the C63 S E Performance T-Modell.

The C63 S E Performance station wagon featured a similar front fascia as its sedan sibling. The profile, on the other hand, showed the extended roof and the addition of a third window behind the rear doors. Another significant change was on the wheel design, which was different than those fitted on its sedan sibling. Finally, at the back, the vehicle featured a roof spoiler fitted as standard atop the raked-forward tailgate, while on the lower side of the bumper, the carmaker added a new diffuser.

Inside, AMG placed a new set of sports seats available in a few colors. Even though it offered an option for carbon-fiber trims on the dashboard and the center console, that was not provided for the seats. The steering wheel was fitted with two buttons on the lower side that adjusted the suspension and altered the drive programs from street to race. In the back, the split-folding rear bench expanded the trunk's size up to 1,510 liters (53.3 cu-ft) from a standard 490 liters (17.3 cu-ft).

But the big surprise was under the hood where, instead of a massive V8, there was a peepy turbocharged inline-four. Moreover, it was helped by a 205-hp electric mounted on top of the rear axle. The latter was fueled by a 6.1 kWh battery placed above it. The total output was sent in all corners by an AMG SPEEDSHIFT multi-plate clutch gearbox with nine speeds.