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Mercedes-Benz C180 (2018) Quick Review
Fast Facts
Price: R590 168 (November 2018)
Engine: 4-cylinder, 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol
Power/Torque: 115 kW/250 Nm
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
0-100 kph: 8.3 seconds
Top Speed: 225 kph
Economy: 6.5 L/100 km
Boot Space: 480 litres
Price and Warranty
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class range starts from R590 169, with our AMG Line-endowed C180 auto derivative coming in at R636 169. This may sound like a considerable jump from the base price, but in reality, Mercedes-Benz explained that there's more specification fitted as standard, as many of the options fitted to the outgoing model had a 100% take-up rate. So instead of Mercedes-Benz making them available as costly options, they're fitted as standard, the firm says. The facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with a 6-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
At the time this article was published, Mercedes-Benz offered a Special Deal on the C180. Check out our Car Specials section.
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz C180 may sit at the bottom of the C-Class range, but it doesn't feel like a piecemeal derivative. It's reasonably refined and indeed, satisfying, to drive, with a streamlined user interface, a raft of integral safety systems and, yes, it offers enough prestige for the money. To put it another way, it does the basics well – it's only when you go through it with a fine-tooth comb that some minor issues present themselves.
With an all-new BMW 3 Series due to hit the South African market early in 2019, the C-Class will have its work cut, especially in terms of competing for buyers who seek a modicum of dynamism from their business class sedans. What's more, Audi will soon offer a facelifted A4, which offers impressive (perhaps class-leading) build quality to the party. Despite the imminent arrival of new competition, however, the 2018/19 #CarsAwards-nominated C-Class remains – and is likely to remain – at the (erm) business end of its segment for a while yet. As ever, it's a class act.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mercedes-benz-c180-2018-quick-review/45794/
Fast Facts
Price: R590 168 (November 2018)
Engine: 4-cylinder, 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol
Power/Torque: 115 kW/250 Nm
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
0-100 kph: 8.3 seconds
Top Speed: 225 kph
Economy: 6.5 L/100 km
Boot Space: 480 litres
Price and Warranty
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class range starts from R590 169, with our AMG Line-endowed C180 auto derivative coming in at R636 169. This may sound like a considerable jump from the base price, but in reality, Mercedes-Benz explained that there's more specification fitted as standard, as many of the options fitted to the outgoing model had a 100% take-up rate. So instead of Mercedes-Benz making them available as costly options, they're fitted as standard, the firm says. The facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with a 6-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
At the time this article was published, Mercedes-Benz offered a Special Deal on the C180. Check out our Car Specials section.
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz C180 may sit at the bottom of the C-Class range, but it doesn't feel like a piecemeal derivative. It's reasonably refined and indeed, satisfying, to drive, with a streamlined user interface, a raft of integral safety systems and, yes, it offers enough prestige for the money. To put it another way, it does the basics well – it's only when you go through it with a fine-tooth comb that some minor issues present themselves.
With an all-new BMW 3 Series due to hit the South African market early in 2019, the C-Class will have its work cut, especially in terms of competing for buyers who seek a modicum of dynamism from their business class sedans. What's more, Audi will soon offer a facelifted A4, which offers impressive (perhaps class-leading) build quality to the party. Despite the imminent arrival of new competition, however, the 2018/19 #CarsAwards-nominated C-Class remains – and is likely to remain – at the (erm) business end of its segment for a while yet. As ever, it's a class act.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mercedes-benz-c180-2018-quick-review/45794/
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Tested: C43 is an AMG for the semi-sensible
The C43, rather like the E53 and A35 ‘deputies’ in the ranges above and below, is very much the thinking man’s AMG series.
The range-topping 63 AMGs have become exponentially more badass over the years and as a result they’re proportionately harder to afford, leaving a gaping hole in the line-up which the C43 fills quite comfortably, at a much lower price tag while still offering performance that’s worthy of that hallowed AMG badge.
Motivated by a recently revised 3-litre twin-turbo that now pushes out 287kW at 6000rpm (17kW more than the pre-facelift model) and 520Nm from 2500, the C43 might sound a lot weaker than the V8-powered C63, which produces 88kW and 180Nm more, but the performance gap (4.7 seconds from 0-100 according to claims versus 3.9 in the C63’s case) is not as huge as you would have imagined - and we’d put that down to the C43’s 4Matic all-wheel-drive system getting it off the line more smoothly.
It’s also somewhat less expensive. Mercedes-AMG has yet to announce pricing for the facelifted C63 that’s due soon, but if the previous C63 S’s price tag is anything to go by then it’s going to command a premium of more than R500 000 over the C43, which sells for R960 265 in four-door form, R995 771 in Coupe guise (as per our test car) and R1 113 030 as a Convertible.
Easier to buy, almost as quick, slightly more economical and also less likely to send drivers hurtling into a pole in wet weather or that set of twisties when bravery gets the better of talent, the C43 sounds, on the surface at least, to be a complete no brainer. The better buy. Case closed.
Or not...
Yes it is the better buy, but if you’re looking for something that’s going to truly stir your soul, you might want to stretch your way up to the C63 instead.
For starters, the soundtrack is more ‘80s pop than rock ‘* roll. Granted, a V6 is never going to produce an intoxicating bellow to rival that of the V8 or even a straight six, but it doesn’t feel like AMG has done enough to liven up the C43’s acoustics - even with the adjustable exhaust flaps set to their most liberal, this car’s soundtrack didn’t really get my groove on.
Now let me make the rude suggestion that Mercedes-AMG retires this V6 at some point and replaces it with the new M 256 straight-six powerplant.
But let’s be clear here, the V6-powered C43 is still incredibly quick and provides acceleration off the mark that’s hardly short of exhilarating. If I have to nitpick though, I’d say the engine and 9-speed TCT Speedshift automatic transmission could be more responsive to accelerator pedal movements at speed, where I noticed a little lag from time to time.
As with all good performance cars nowadays, the C43’s engine, gearbox, chassis and steering parameters can be adjusted via drive modes “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport+” and “Individual” - the latter allowing drivers to mix things up in their own way.
Although the damping can be adjusted via the chassis settings, the C43 offers a very decent balance between ride and road holding regardless of the selections made.
As you’d expect, the damping still errs on the firm side. This and the low-profile tyres do introduce some harshness into the cabin, but it’s something that you’ll hear more than you’ll feel - the ride is actually surprisingly comfy over everyday tar surfaces.
Road holding is neat and balanced, and you still get that sensation of being pushed through the corners rather than being pulled into them, thanks to the rear-biased torque distribution that sees 69 percent going to the back.
Oh, and you can now monitor your G-Forces and lap times through a new AMG-specific information display. Not that many owners are likely to take it that far, but the stopwatch, speed/distance and Boost displays could certainly facilitate some good, wholesome car-and-driver bonding.
The updated cabin also gains a digital instrument cluster with three display modes, “Classic”, “Sport” or “Supersport”. Unlike the more modern wide-screen set-ups that you’ll see in the latest A-Class and E-Class, the digital instrument cluster remains completely separate from the central infotainment system, set in deep cowls.
More like a traditional cockpit, then, which is definitely the way I prefer it.
There’s a new AMG-specific steering wheel too and for an extra outlay, buyers can opt for race-style AMG Performance seats, with three-level climate control.
They are however the perfect addition to the C43’s already stunning cabin, with its combination of classy materials, including aluminium and piano black trim, black roof liner and red seat belts.
VERDICT
As I stated at the beginning of this story, the C43 is the thinking man’s AMG. There’s a definite place for a vehicle like this that offers excitement without resorting to hooliganism, I just wish they’d injected a little bit more of the former into this package. And if this was my car, I’d constantly wish that the new straight-six was beating beneath the bonnet. But otherwise it’s a fine package.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/tested-c43-is-an-amg-for-the-semi-sensible-18219910
The C43, rather like the E53 and A35 ‘deputies’ in the ranges above and below, is very much the thinking man’s AMG series.
The range-topping 63 AMGs have become exponentially more badass over the years and as a result they’re proportionately harder to afford, leaving a gaping hole in the line-up which the C43 fills quite comfortably, at a much lower price tag while still offering performance that’s worthy of that hallowed AMG badge.
Motivated by a recently revised 3-litre twin-turbo that now pushes out 287kW at 6000rpm (17kW more than the pre-facelift model) and 520Nm from 2500, the C43 might sound a lot weaker than the V8-powered C63, which produces 88kW and 180Nm more, but the performance gap (4.7 seconds from 0-100 according to claims versus 3.9 in the C63’s case) is not as huge as you would have imagined - and we’d put that down to the C43’s 4Matic all-wheel-drive system getting it off the line more smoothly.
It’s also somewhat less expensive. Mercedes-AMG has yet to announce pricing for the facelifted C63 that’s due soon, but if the previous C63 S’s price tag is anything to go by then it’s going to command a premium of more than R500 000 over the C43, which sells for R960 265 in four-door form, R995 771 in Coupe guise (as per our test car) and R1 113 030 as a Convertible.
Easier to buy, almost as quick, slightly more economical and also less likely to send drivers hurtling into a pole in wet weather or that set of twisties when bravery gets the better of talent, the C43 sounds, on the surface at least, to be a complete no brainer. The better buy. Case closed.
Or not...
Yes it is the better buy, but if you’re looking for something that’s going to truly stir your soul, you might want to stretch your way up to the C63 instead.
For starters, the soundtrack is more ‘80s pop than rock ‘* roll. Granted, a V6 is never going to produce an intoxicating bellow to rival that of the V8 or even a straight six, but it doesn’t feel like AMG has done enough to liven up the C43’s acoustics - even with the adjustable exhaust flaps set to their most liberal, this car’s soundtrack didn’t really get my groove on.
Now let me make the rude suggestion that Mercedes-AMG retires this V6 at some point and replaces it with the new M 256 straight-six powerplant.
But let’s be clear here, the V6-powered C43 is still incredibly quick and provides acceleration off the mark that’s hardly short of exhilarating. If I have to nitpick though, I’d say the engine and 9-speed TCT Speedshift automatic transmission could be more responsive to accelerator pedal movements at speed, where I noticed a little lag from time to time.
As with all good performance cars nowadays, the C43’s engine, gearbox, chassis and steering parameters can be adjusted via drive modes “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport+” and “Individual” - the latter allowing drivers to mix things up in their own way.
Although the damping can be adjusted via the chassis settings, the C43 offers a very decent balance between ride and road holding regardless of the selections made.
As you’d expect, the damping still errs on the firm side. This and the low-profile tyres do introduce some harshness into the cabin, but it’s something that you’ll hear more than you’ll feel - the ride is actually surprisingly comfy over everyday tar surfaces.
Road holding is neat and balanced, and you still get that sensation of being pushed through the corners rather than being pulled into them, thanks to the rear-biased torque distribution that sees 69 percent going to the back.
Oh, and you can now monitor your G-Forces and lap times through a new AMG-specific information display. Not that many owners are likely to take it that far, but the stopwatch, speed/distance and Boost displays could certainly facilitate some good, wholesome car-and-driver bonding.
The updated cabin also gains a digital instrument cluster with three display modes, “Classic”, “Sport” or “Supersport”. Unlike the more modern wide-screen set-ups that you’ll see in the latest A-Class and E-Class, the digital instrument cluster remains completely separate from the central infotainment system, set in deep cowls.
More like a traditional cockpit, then, which is definitely the way I prefer it.
There’s a new AMG-specific steering wheel too and for an extra outlay, buyers can opt for race-style AMG Performance seats, with three-level climate control.
They are however the perfect addition to the C43’s already stunning cabin, with its combination of classy materials, including aluminium and piano black trim, black roof liner and red seat belts.
VERDICT
As I stated at the beginning of this story, the C43 is the thinking man’s AMG. There’s a definite place for a vehicle like this that offers excitement without resorting to hooliganism, I just wish they’d injected a little bit more of the former into this package. And if this was my car, I’d constantly wish that the new straight-six was beating beneath the bonnet. But otherwise it’s a fine package.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/tested-c43-is-an-amg-for-the-semi-sensible-18219910
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Honorary Master
Mercedes-AMG C63 S 2018 UK review
Should I buy one?
Are you swapping an outright sports car for an alternative with usable rear seats? Are you patient? If so, we might be tempted to wait for the all-new BMW M3 due in 2020. Not only is the outgoing M3 already a sharper tool than this C63 S, but talk is that the next-generation model will weigh less than even the 1585kg of the £90,000 M3 CS.
But why wait at all? The Giulia QV is remarkably pliant for something so agile, and gosh it sounds dreamy with that twin-turbo V6. It's a wonderful sports saloon, and we've said so many times. But its interior now trails that of the C63 S by a decent margin. The digital makeover for the Mercedes' cabin yields the kind of superficial appeal that a £75,000 four-door needs, and frankly the German car uses nicer materials more often. As for overall rolling refinement, we'd need a back-to-back test to say for certain but reckon the C63 S has a better showing.
And then there's the M178 engine. In fact, test-drive a C63 S and you risk getting blinkered by it. Alongside the chassis and interior updates, it makes this car the most complete junior super-saloon that money can buy.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S specification
Test location Hampshire, UK Price £75,408 On sale Now Engine V8, 3982cc, twin-turbocharged, petrol Power 503bhp at 5500-6250rpm Torque 516lb ft at 2000-4500rpm Gearbox 9-spd automatic Kerb weight 1680kg (DIN); Top speed 180mph 0-62mph 4.0sec Fuel economy 28.5mpg CO2, tax band 227g/km, 37% Rivals Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, BMW M3 CS
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...irst-drives/mercedes-amg-c63-s-2018-uk-review
Should I buy one?
Are you swapping an outright sports car for an alternative with usable rear seats? Are you patient? If so, we might be tempted to wait for the all-new BMW M3 due in 2020. Not only is the outgoing M3 already a sharper tool than this C63 S, but talk is that the next-generation model will weigh less than even the 1585kg of the £90,000 M3 CS.
But why wait at all? The Giulia QV is remarkably pliant for something so agile, and gosh it sounds dreamy with that twin-turbo V6. It's a wonderful sports saloon, and we've said so many times. But its interior now trails that of the C63 S by a decent margin. The digital makeover for the Mercedes' cabin yields the kind of superficial appeal that a £75,000 four-door needs, and frankly the German car uses nicer materials more often. As for overall rolling refinement, we'd need a back-to-back test to say for certain but reckon the C63 S has a better showing.
And then there's the M178 engine. In fact, test-drive a C63 S and you risk getting blinkered by it. Alongside the chassis and interior updates, it makes this car the most complete junior super-saloon that money can buy.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S specification
Test location Hampshire, UK Price £75,408 On sale Now Engine V8, 3982cc, twin-turbocharged, petrol Power 503bhp at 5500-6250rpm Torque 516lb ft at 2000-4500rpm Gearbox 9-spd automatic Kerb weight 1680kg (DIN); Top speed 180mph 0-62mph 4.0sec Fuel economy 28.5mpg CO2, tax band 227g/km, 37% Rivals Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, BMW M3 CS
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...irst-drives/mercedes-amg-c63-s-2018-uk-review
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Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe Pure Sound - Zero2Turbo
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220d Coupe 2018 UK review
Should I buy one?
There’s an argument that a coupé should deliver a more engaging drive the C220d does, but Mercedes has largely managed to subvert that expectation in the way it has delivered a combination of relaxed cruising, low emissions and great economy.
A lack of rear space makes it a less rational purchase than the saloon as well as a more expensive one, but only marginally so, and would be our first choice if the rear seats only plan to see occasional use.
While the rival BMW may be more spirited, a more appealing interior and comprehensive kit list in AMG Line spec make the C-Class that bit more compelling.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220d AMG Line Coupé specification
Where Kent, UK Price £48,495 On sale Now Engine 6 cyls in line, 1950cc, turbocharged, diesel Power 192bhp at 3800rpm Torque 295lb ft at 1600-2800rpm Gearbox 9-spd automatic Kerb weight 1785kg Top speed 145mph 0-62mph 7.5sec Fuel economy 58.9mpg CO2 126g/km Rivals BMW 4 Series, Audi A5
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/first-drives/mercedes-benz-c-class-c220d-coupe-2018-uk-review
Should I buy one?
There’s an argument that a coupé should deliver a more engaging drive the C220d does, but Mercedes has largely managed to subvert that expectation in the way it has delivered a combination of relaxed cruising, low emissions and great economy.
A lack of rear space makes it a less rational purchase than the saloon as well as a more expensive one, but only marginally so, and would be our first choice if the rear seats only plan to see occasional use.
While the rival BMW may be more spirited, a more appealing interior and comprehensive kit list in AMG Line spec make the C-Class that bit more compelling.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220d AMG Line Coupé specification
Where Kent, UK Price £48,495 On sale Now Engine 6 cyls in line, 1950cc, turbocharged, diesel Power 192bhp at 3800rpm Torque 295lb ft at 1600-2800rpm Gearbox 9-spd automatic Kerb weight 1785kg Top speed 145mph 0-62mph 7.5sec Fuel economy 58.9mpg CO2 126g/km Rivals BMW 4 Series, Audi A5
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/first-drives/mercedes-benz-c-class-c220d-coupe-2018-uk-review
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Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe 2019 UK review
Should I buy one?
Solid if slightly unspectacular, the C43 Coupe isn’t the sweetest AMG in its range. It could get away with that in other sectors it makes cars in (and that’s quite a lot these days), yet the C43 Coupe competes against probably the best car its biggest rival BMW M currently makes, the M2 Competition.
The M2 Competition is one of those cars that comes along every now and then that makes you reappraise everything else that lines up alongside it. That’s bad news here for Mercedes-AMG, whose own C43 loses far more on the dynamic front to Munich than it gains with the comfort, quality and cross-country pace it trumps the BMW on.
Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupé specification
Where Cambridgeshire Price £52,290 On sale Now Engine 2996cc, V6, twin-turbo, petrol Power 385bhp at 6100rpm Torque 383lb ft at 2500-5000rpm Gearbox 9spd automatic Kerb weight 1750kg Top speed 155mph 0-62mph 4.7sec Fuel economy 29.7mpg CO2 217g/km Rivals BMW M2 Competition, Audi S5
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...-drives/mercedes-amg-c43-coupe-2019-uk-review
Should I buy one?
Solid if slightly unspectacular, the C43 Coupe isn’t the sweetest AMG in its range. It could get away with that in other sectors it makes cars in (and that’s quite a lot these days), yet the C43 Coupe competes against probably the best car its biggest rival BMW M currently makes, the M2 Competition.
The M2 Competition is one of those cars that comes along every now and then that makes you reappraise everything else that lines up alongside it. That’s bad news here for Mercedes-AMG, whose own C43 loses far more on the dynamic front to Munich than it gains with the comfort, quality and cross-country pace it trumps the BMW on.
Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupé specification
Where Cambridgeshire Price £52,290 On sale Now Engine 2996cc, V6, twin-turbo, petrol Power 385bhp at 6100rpm Torque 383lb ft at 2500-5000rpm Gearbox 9spd automatic Kerb weight 1750kg Top speed 155mph 0-62mph 4.7sec Fuel economy 29.7mpg CO2 217g/km Rivals BMW M2 Competition, Audi S5
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...-drives/mercedes-amg-c43-coupe-2019-uk-review
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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estate 2019 UK review
Should I buy one?
Cars that can match the C63’s performance figures are numerous, but few can also claim to have it beat in practical terms. The Estate is every bit the super saloon when you want it to be, and when required can deliver plentiful load space.
It’s marginally heavier than the C63 saloon, but just as controllable, and with an engine note that’s every bit as addictive. The bodystyle is arguably that bit more subtle, too, until you bury your foot and announce your presence to the whole county.
Compact fast estates are few and far between, leaving the C63 with only one direct rival. Audi’s RS4 Avant has a more refined and generally less cluttered interior, but it has nowhere near the same level of character, or the sheer ability to entertain.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estate specification
Where Wiltshire, UK Price £74,458 On sale now Engine 3982cc, V8, turbocharged petrol Power 503bhp at 5500-6200rpm Torque 516lb ft at 2000-4500rpm Gearbox nine-speed automatic Kerb weight 1825kg Top speed 174mph 0-62mph 4.1sec Fuel economy 24.8mpg CO2 229g/km Rivals Audi RS4 Avant, Alpina B5 Estate
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...ives/mercedes-amg-c63-s-estate-2019-uk-review
Should I buy one?
Cars that can match the C63’s performance figures are numerous, but few can also claim to have it beat in practical terms. The Estate is every bit the super saloon when you want it to be, and when required can deliver plentiful load space.
It’s marginally heavier than the C63 saloon, but just as controllable, and with an engine note that’s every bit as addictive. The bodystyle is arguably that bit more subtle, too, until you bury your foot and announce your presence to the whole county.
Compact fast estates are few and far between, leaving the C63 with only one direct rival. Audi’s RS4 Avant has a more refined and generally less cluttered interior, but it has nowhere near the same level of character, or the sheer ability to entertain.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estate specification
Where Wiltshire, UK Price £74,458 On sale now Engine 3982cc, V8, turbocharged petrol Power 503bhp at 5500-6200rpm Torque 516lb ft at 2000-4500rpm Gearbox nine-speed automatic Kerb weight 1825kg Top speed 174mph 0-62mph 4.1sec Fuel economy 24.8mpg CO2 229g/km Rivals Audi RS4 Avant, Alpina B5 Estate
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...ives/mercedes-amg-c63-s-estate-2019-uk-review
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DRIVEN: Why the Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG makes absolute sense
In the not too distant past Mercedes-Benz would hand one of its cars, let’s say a C-Class, to its performance division, in this case AMG, and tell the arm to put a big V8 engine under the bonnet.
Whether the engine would fit or not, it was up to AMG to make sure that said engine fits. The problem would not be that the engine was powerful, but rather that it was too powerful for what the car’s chassis could handle.
READ: Mercedes-Benz updates its most popular car: The refreshed locally-built C-Class is a blast to drive in Mzansi
Because let’s face it: AMG’s of yore were unrefined hooligans that had insanity written all over it. But by God, didn’t we love it!
As the years went on Merc upgraded their factories and gave AMG their own too, allowing them to build the special cars properly. Engines were built and Merc's vehicles would be altered accordingly to have the engines fit in the engine bay.
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Chassis were built by AMG for AMG purposes, and the drivetrains came directly for the AMG cupboards. But as luck would have it, calls for automobiles to be made ‘greener’ and lighter on fuel forced Mercedes-AMG’s hand to build smaller engines with turbochargers bolted on.
Still not satisfied, calls from outside came for even greener engines and AMG added a bi-turbo 3.0-litre V6 alongside its bi-turbo 4.0-litre V8.
And while the V8 would continue to be known as the 63 model, the V6 AMG would be called the 43 AMG. Which brings us to the revised and reworked Mercedes-AMG C43 sedan.
That’s a sleeper
Slotting in below the C63 AMG and C63 S AMG, the C43 is almost like the middle child in the C-Class range. It’s not as subdued as the lesser models, but it also isn’t as robust and in your face as the aforementioned models.
All around the car there are hints that this is an AMG, but it does not scream its presence or position as loudly as its bigger brothers. The grille upfront has a menacing look about it, with slit gills around at the edges. There’s also an AMG badge on the diagonal bar running between the daytime-running LED headlights.
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
On the sides, the only giveaway is the 'Bi-Turbo 4Matic' signage and the wheels that are properly AMG. A set of fancy 18" wheels. And at the back, you have the C43 AMG signs, as well as a quartet of exhaust pipes; noisy and loud enough to wake your uptight neighbours on a quiet Saturday morning (I did not do it, though. Tempted, but no.).
From the off, it is really difficult to understand the understated nature of this car because we’ve come to know AMGs to be wild and bewildered animals. Not only do they look scary and menacing like the children of the corn, but they act the part as well.
But this one… this C43 AMG is anything but in your face. It looks tame. Calm, almost. But perhaps therein lies its strength. The middle child is often the quiet one, but when pressed in a corner and a response is demanded, the said child will not keep quiet.
Logical performance
And quiet this car is not. Anything but! Flick the Dynamic mode selector into Sport+ and as soon as that exhaust note deepens, it’s the sign that hell unleashed one of its demons.
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Okay, that’s perhaps a bit of a stretch to describe the car as such, but performance is very lively in this car. Other driving modes include Sport, Comfort, Individual, and Slippery (for those snowy days in Europe), but none induce a grin as much as Sport+.
The engine makes do with 287kW and 520Nm of torque, which means that when that throttle is planted, the car will literally lunge forward faster than a cheetah chasing a gazelle. It’s a hurried experience behind the wheel, but you never feel as if you’re about to reach the end of your rope.
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
The car is safe, it’s composed, and it’s manageable thanks to its all-wheel-drive system. There is no launch control to help you get off the line cleanly, though, but with enough throttle modulation and the right conditions, you’ll easily slip past 100km/h from standstill in under five seconds.
It’s a wonderful experience, this C43, but with the benefit of not having to bite the bit or you having to keep a tight leash. Unlike the C63s, this car can adapt to everyday usability but also unleash all furies of hell when a pretender pulls up alongside you at the robot.
Summary
In the broader spectrum of it all and the car’s position in both the range and against its rivals, the C43 AMG has ample going for it.
Whether you’re being deliberately late for church as an excuse to pull up with exhausts clattering just as the congregation sits down after the first hymn, or taking grandma on a nice scenic drive, this car manages to do it. What’s asked of it, it can do.
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Purists (and those with deep enough pockets) will opt for the V8 AMG - and that would be the default choice - but you’re not going wrong with this car.
The electric boot does close with a shudder and perhaps technology like lane keep assist and blind spot warning could be added to the package as standard, but apart from that, there is very little to fault on this car. Mercedes-AMG managed to find the middle ground when it comes to applying logic to real-world situations.
For R960 265 (before options) you are spoiled to a performance car of note. An exhilarating and liberating sensation of being behind the wheel of an accomplished vehicle. It’s been a minute since something made as much sense as this car.
https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModel...es-benz-c43-amg-makes-absolute-sense-20190130
In the not too distant past Mercedes-Benz would hand one of its cars, let’s say a C-Class, to its performance division, in this case AMG, and tell the arm to put a big V8 engine under the bonnet.
Whether the engine would fit or not, it was up to AMG to make sure that said engine fits. The problem would not be that the engine was powerful, but rather that it was too powerful for what the car’s chassis could handle.
READ: Mercedes-Benz updates its most popular car: The refreshed locally-built C-Class is a blast to drive in Mzansi
Because let’s face it: AMG’s of yore were unrefined hooligans that had insanity written all over it. But by God, didn’t we love it!
As the years went on Merc upgraded their factories and gave AMG their own too, allowing them to build the special cars properly. Engines were built and Merc's vehicles would be altered accordingly to have the engines fit in the engine bay.
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Chassis were built by AMG for AMG purposes, and the drivetrains came directly for the AMG cupboards. But as luck would have it, calls for automobiles to be made ‘greener’ and lighter on fuel forced Mercedes-AMG’s hand to build smaller engines with turbochargers bolted on.
Still not satisfied, calls from outside came for even greener engines and AMG added a bi-turbo 3.0-litre V6 alongside its bi-turbo 4.0-litre V8.
And while the V8 would continue to be known as the 63 model, the V6 AMG would be called the 43 AMG. Which brings us to the revised and reworked Mercedes-AMG C43 sedan.
That’s a sleeper
Slotting in below the C63 AMG and C63 S AMG, the C43 is almost like the middle child in the C-Class range. It’s not as subdued as the lesser models, but it also isn’t as robust and in your face as the aforementioned models.
All around the car there are hints that this is an AMG, but it does not scream its presence or position as loudly as its bigger brothers. The grille upfront has a menacing look about it, with slit gills around at the edges. There’s also an AMG badge on the diagonal bar running between the daytime-running LED headlights.
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
On the sides, the only giveaway is the 'Bi-Turbo 4Matic' signage and the wheels that are properly AMG. A set of fancy 18" wheels. And at the back, you have the C43 AMG signs, as well as a quartet of exhaust pipes; noisy and loud enough to wake your uptight neighbours on a quiet Saturday morning (I did not do it, though. Tempted, but no.).
From the off, it is really difficult to understand the understated nature of this car because we’ve come to know AMGs to be wild and bewildered animals. Not only do they look scary and menacing like the children of the corn, but they act the part as well.
But this one… this C43 AMG is anything but in your face. It looks tame. Calm, almost. But perhaps therein lies its strength. The middle child is often the quiet one, but when pressed in a corner and a response is demanded, the said child will not keep quiet.
Logical performance
And quiet this car is not. Anything but! Flick the Dynamic mode selector into Sport+ and as soon as that exhaust note deepens, it’s the sign that hell unleashed one of its demons.
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Okay, that’s perhaps a bit of a stretch to describe the car as such, but performance is very lively in this car. Other driving modes include Sport, Comfort, Individual, and Slippery (for those snowy days in Europe), but none induce a grin as much as Sport+.
The engine makes do with 287kW and 520Nm of torque, which means that when that throttle is planted, the car will literally lunge forward faster than a cheetah chasing a gazelle. It’s a hurried experience behind the wheel, but you never feel as if you’re about to reach the end of your rope.
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
The car is safe, it’s composed, and it’s manageable thanks to its all-wheel-drive system. There is no launch control to help you get off the line cleanly, though, but with enough throttle modulation and the right conditions, you’ll easily slip past 100km/h from standstill in under five seconds.
It’s a wonderful experience, this C43, but with the benefit of not having to bite the bit or you having to keep a tight leash. Unlike the C63s, this car can adapt to everyday usability but also unleash all furies of hell when a pretender pulls up alongside you at the robot.
Summary
In the broader spectrum of it all and the car’s position in both the range and against its rivals, the C43 AMG has ample going for it.
Whether you’re being deliberately late for church as an excuse to pull up with exhausts clattering just as the congregation sits down after the first hymn, or taking grandma on a nice scenic drive, this car manages to do it. What’s asked of it, it can do.
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Purists (and those with deep enough pockets) will opt for the V8 AMG - and that would be the default choice - but you’re not going wrong with this car.
The electric boot does close with a shudder and perhaps technology like lane keep assist and blind spot warning could be added to the package as standard, but apart from that, there is very little to fault on this car. Mercedes-AMG managed to find the middle ground when it comes to applying logic to real-world situations.
For R960 265 (before options) you are spoiled to a performance car of note. An exhilarating and liberating sensation of being behind the wheel of an accomplished vehicle. It’s been a minute since something made as much sense as this car.
https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModel...es-benz-c43-amg-makes-absolute-sense-20190130
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2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 Price Announced
Pricing for the facelifted Mercedes-AMG C63 has been announced. Expect to see the newcomer arrive in South Africa shortly!
The most prominent visual change is the now standard Panamericana grille which beefs up the appearance significantly. The outer air inlets and front bumper have been designed while the rear twin tailpipes with high-gloss chrome trim and rear diffuser have also been reworked. As for the interior, a host of new trim and equipment will be offered on the AMG C63 range. The model benefits from a new flat-bottomed AMG steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather and fitted with new Touch control buttons. A fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster will be available as an option as well as heated and climatised AMG performance seats.
The biturbo 4.0-litre V8 engine continues to do service under the bonnet and outputs remain the same as before. In the AMG C63, it will offer 350 kW and 650 Nm while the more powerful C63 S will pack 375 kW and 700 Nm. The big news, however, is that the previous 7-speed automatic is now replaced with a new 9-speed, wet clutch automatic. Acceleration performance remains the same with the C63 sprinting from zero to 100 kph in 4.1 seconds and the C63 S being slightly quicker at 4.0 seconds.
Track fanatics should be very excited by the new Mercedes-AMG C63 S. The driver has been prioritised in the slight redesign of the cabin, and the first adornments you're likely to notice on the new steering wheel are a pair of rotary controllers located under its spokes. These are programmable and instead of having to glance over to the centre stack to change your drive modes, gearbox and suspension settings, you can keep your hands on the wheel and do everything there instead.
2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 Price in South Africa
We'll have a final confirmation on specifications and features when the vehicle officially launches.
C63 S Sedan R1 546 600
C63 S Coupe R1 609 100
C63 S Cabriolet R1 728 700
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/2019-mercedes-amg-c63-price-announced/46110/
Pricing for the facelifted Mercedes-AMG C63 has been announced. Expect to see the newcomer arrive in South Africa shortly!
The most prominent visual change is the now standard Panamericana grille which beefs up the appearance significantly. The outer air inlets and front bumper have been designed while the rear twin tailpipes with high-gloss chrome trim and rear diffuser have also been reworked. As for the interior, a host of new trim and equipment will be offered on the AMG C63 range. The model benefits from a new flat-bottomed AMG steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather and fitted with new Touch control buttons. A fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster will be available as an option as well as heated and climatised AMG performance seats.
The biturbo 4.0-litre V8 engine continues to do service under the bonnet and outputs remain the same as before. In the AMG C63, it will offer 350 kW and 650 Nm while the more powerful C63 S will pack 375 kW and 700 Nm. The big news, however, is that the previous 7-speed automatic is now replaced with a new 9-speed, wet clutch automatic. Acceleration performance remains the same with the C63 sprinting from zero to 100 kph in 4.1 seconds and the C63 S being slightly quicker at 4.0 seconds.
Track fanatics should be very excited by the new Mercedes-AMG C63 S. The driver has been prioritised in the slight redesign of the cabin, and the first adornments you're likely to notice on the new steering wheel are a pair of rotary controllers located under its spokes. These are programmable and instead of having to glance over to the centre stack to change your drive modes, gearbox and suspension settings, you can keep your hands on the wheel and do everything there instead.
2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 Price in South Africa
We'll have a final confirmation on specifications and features when the vehicle officially launches.
C63 S Sedan R1 546 600
C63 S Coupe R1 609 100
C63 S Cabriolet R1 728 700
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/2019-mercedes-amg-c63-price-announced/46110/
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Refreshed Mercedes-AMG C63 S: local pricing revealed
It’s been a long wait, but we can finally bring you local pricing for the facelifted Mercedes-AMG C63 S, which was revealed in coupé guise back in March 2018 and is expected in South Africa in the near future.
Locally, the C63 S will be offered in three body styles: sedan, coupé and cabriolet. Each gains a fresh look (including a new AMG-specific grille and remodelled twin tailpipe elements) plus an upgraded transmission with added ratios.
The three variants each employ an unchanged twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 engine directing 375 kW and 700 N.m to the rear wheels. The seven-speed gearbox of the pre-facelift model, however, has been replaced with an AMG Speedshift MCT 9G transmission with wet start-off clutch.
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S sedan kicks off at R1 546 600, before CO2 emissions tax. Opting for the coupé will see the starting price rise some R62 500 to R1 609 100, while the cabriolet version will come in at R1 728 700 (or some R182 100 more than the four-door model).
The 0-100 km/h sprint claims are unchanged, which means the C63 S still hits three figures in 3,9 seconds in coupé form, 4,0 seconds in sedan guise and 4,1 seconds in topless configuration.
Inside, you’ll find a new optional fully digital instrument cluster with a 12,3-inch screen diagonal, while a media display measuring seven inches (with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels) comes standard. An alternative here is the 10,25-inch media display (with a resolution of 1920 x 720 pixels), which comes standard in conjunction with the Comand Online system.
There’s also a new steering wheel design that Mercedes-AMG describes as “extremely sporty”, with a heavily contoured rim. Trimmed in Nappa leather, the flat-bottomed tiller features “touch control” buttons and is complemented by galvanised steering paddles.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/refreshed-mercedes-amg-c63-s-local-pricing-revealed/
It’s been a long wait, but we can finally bring you local pricing for the facelifted Mercedes-AMG C63 S, which was revealed in coupé guise back in March 2018 and is expected in South Africa in the near future.
Locally, the C63 S will be offered in three body styles: sedan, coupé and cabriolet. Each gains a fresh look (including a new AMG-specific grille and remodelled twin tailpipe elements) plus an upgraded transmission with added ratios.
The three variants each employ an unchanged twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 engine directing 375 kW and 700 N.m to the rear wheels. The seven-speed gearbox of the pre-facelift model, however, has been replaced with an AMG Speedshift MCT 9G transmission with wet start-off clutch.
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S sedan kicks off at R1 546 600, before CO2 emissions tax. Opting for the coupé will see the starting price rise some R62 500 to R1 609 100, while the cabriolet version will come in at R1 728 700 (or some R182 100 more than the four-door model).
The 0-100 km/h sprint claims are unchanged, which means the C63 S still hits three figures in 3,9 seconds in coupé form, 4,0 seconds in sedan guise and 4,1 seconds in topless configuration.
Inside, you’ll find a new optional fully digital instrument cluster with a 12,3-inch screen diagonal, while a media display measuring seven inches (with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels) comes standard. An alternative here is the 10,25-inch media display (with a resolution of 1920 x 720 pixels), which comes standard in conjunction with the Comand Online system.
There’s also a new steering wheel design that Mercedes-AMG describes as “extremely sporty”, with a heavily contoured rim. Trimmed in Nappa leather, the flat-bottomed tiller features “touch control” buttons and is complemented by galvanised steering paddles.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/refreshed-mercedes-amg-c63-s-local-pricing-revealed/
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Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic (2019) Review
Fast Facts
The Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic retails for R1 007 365, which includes a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 6-year/100 000 km maintenance plan. Consider the optional Driving Assistance Package (R36 100) and Parking Package (R12 850); they nicely modernise the C-Class experience.
Verdict
The C43 treads closely to the C63 S (of which the sedan version is not on our price lists yet) and possibly too closely; it offers sufficient performance (for most people's needs) without the compromises of a harsh ride or edge-of-your-seat white-knuckle ride, at a substantially cheaper price.
That's not to say that the brutal C63 S is unworthy of its (rarefied) position in the marketplace. As a package, the C43 is beautifully balanced and that's its appeal. Not only can it vault off the line and utilise its surfeit in-gear shove to humiliate those pesky boy racers, but in the right mode, it can be docile enough to easily deal with the school run and congested traffic. Sport+ delivers hammer blows; Comfort is perfect for the daily commute.
That fettled 3.0-litre V6 turbopetrol engine is really something special. While most of us secretly pine for a fiery full-fat V8 AMG experience, the reality is that the C63 S is a bit of a handful. The C43 offers generous performance, an exhilarating soundtrack and, by virtue of its 4Matic sure-footedness, minimises the risk of nasty surprises should you wish to tackle some corners at pace. That's impressive from a product considered to be an "AMG-Lite". With the latest additions to the C-Class range in terms of infotainment and spec, we think the C43 4Matic is better than its peers.
There are some drawbacks, however. The lack of launch control is a big surprise and specific modes to alter the transmission's responsiveness would have been welcome. Overall, the C43 AMG proved an enjoyable and competent business-class performance sedan. It's more entertaining than the equivalent Audi S4, but the real acid test will come when BMW releases its M340i Performance in September 2019...
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mercedes-amg-c43-4matic-2019-review/46164/
Fast Facts
- Price: R1 007 365 (February 2019, without options)
- Engine: 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbopetrol
- Gearbox: 9-speed automatic
- Fuel economy: 9.3 L/100 km (claimed)
- Power/Torque: 287 kW/520 Nm
- 0-100 kph acceleration: 4.7 seconds
The Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic retails for R1 007 365, which includes a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 6-year/100 000 km maintenance plan. Consider the optional Driving Assistance Package (R36 100) and Parking Package (R12 850); they nicely modernise the C-Class experience.
Verdict
The C43 treads closely to the C63 S (of which the sedan version is not on our price lists yet) and possibly too closely; it offers sufficient performance (for most people's needs) without the compromises of a harsh ride or edge-of-your-seat white-knuckle ride, at a substantially cheaper price.
That's not to say that the brutal C63 S is unworthy of its (rarefied) position in the marketplace. As a package, the C43 is beautifully balanced and that's its appeal. Not only can it vault off the line and utilise its surfeit in-gear shove to humiliate those pesky boy racers, but in the right mode, it can be docile enough to easily deal with the school run and congested traffic. Sport+ delivers hammer blows; Comfort is perfect for the daily commute.
That fettled 3.0-litre V6 turbopetrol engine is really something special. While most of us secretly pine for a fiery full-fat V8 AMG experience, the reality is that the C63 S is a bit of a handful. The C43 offers generous performance, an exhilarating soundtrack and, by virtue of its 4Matic sure-footedness, minimises the risk of nasty surprises should you wish to tackle some corners at pace. That's impressive from a product considered to be an "AMG-Lite". With the latest additions to the C-Class range in terms of infotainment and spec, we think the C43 4Matic is better than its peers.
There are some drawbacks, however. The lack of launch control is a big surprise and specific modes to alter the transmission's responsiveness would have been welcome. Overall, the C43 AMG proved an enjoyable and competent business-class performance sedan. It's more entertaining than the equivalent Audi S4, but the real acid test will come when BMW releases its M340i Performance in September 2019...
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mercedes-amg-c43-4matic-2019-review/46164/
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Mercedes-AMG C43 Estate 2019 review
Should I buy one?
In a similar manner to the C43 Coupé, the C43 Estate doesn’t quite come across as the white-knuckle driver’s car you might expect to emerge - likely in a flurry of tyre smoke - from the headquarters of AMG. Instead, it’s forte is its ability to cover big miles in a comfortable and refined manner, complemented by a sprinkling of potent cross-country performance appeal.
Because of the added practicality that comes with having four doors and a large (460-litre) boot, the Estate feels like the more complete model variant in the C43 line-up and therefore makes the strongest case for itself.
Of course, at £51,200, it isn't particularly cheap; the BMW 340i Touring M Sport is £45,075, for instance – but then again, it is about to be replaced. And until Audi clears the S4 Avant for WLTP, the C43 finds itself at the top of the fast family estate tree almost by default. That's not a bad place to be, really.
Mercedes-AMG C43 Estate 4Matic
Where Surrey, UK On sale Now Price £51,200 Engine V6, 2996cc, twin-turbocharged, petrol Power 385bhp at 6100rpm Torque 384lb ft at 2500-5000rpm Gearbox Nine-speed automatic Kerb weight 1760kg 0-62mph 4.8sec Top speed 155mph (limited) Economy 27.4-28.8mpg (WLTP combined) CO2, tax 227g/km (WLTP), 34% Rivals BMW 340i Touring, Audi S4 Avant
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...st-drives/mercedes-amg-c43-estate-2019-review
Should I buy one?
In a similar manner to the C43 Coupé, the C43 Estate doesn’t quite come across as the white-knuckle driver’s car you might expect to emerge - likely in a flurry of tyre smoke - from the headquarters of AMG. Instead, it’s forte is its ability to cover big miles in a comfortable and refined manner, complemented by a sprinkling of potent cross-country performance appeal.
Because of the added practicality that comes with having four doors and a large (460-litre) boot, the Estate feels like the more complete model variant in the C43 line-up and therefore makes the strongest case for itself.
Of course, at £51,200, it isn't particularly cheap; the BMW 340i Touring M Sport is £45,075, for instance – but then again, it is about to be replaced. And until Audi clears the S4 Avant for WLTP, the C43 finds itself at the top of the fast family estate tree almost by default. That's not a bad place to be, really.
Mercedes-AMG C43 Estate 4Matic
Where Surrey, UK On sale Now Price £51,200 Engine V6, 2996cc, twin-turbocharged, petrol Power 385bhp at 6100rpm Torque 384lb ft at 2500-5000rpm Gearbox Nine-speed automatic Kerb weight 1760kg 0-62mph 4.8sec Top speed 155mph (limited) Economy 27.4-28.8mpg (WLTP combined) CO2, tax 227g/km (WLTP), 34% Rivals BMW 340i Touring, Audi S4 Avant
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...st-drives/mercedes-amg-c43-estate-2019-review
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TheStraightPipes review of the 2019 AMG C43 Estate
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Juliet Drives the updated Mercedes-AMG C43
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2019 BMW 3 Series vs Audi A4 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class group test - Parkers
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Tuner hands Mercedes-AMG C43 more power, adds 'S' suffix
Don’t be fooled by that striking Panamericana grille (a feature reserved for Mercedes-AMG’s fastest models). The car you’re looking at here is in fact a tuned version of the Stuttgart-based automaker's C43 sedan, courtesty of the folks over at German firm Performmaster.
Now bearing an "S" suffix (another additon you won't see on the standard model), the C43's twin-turbo 3,0-litre V6's original peak outputs of 287 kW and 520 N.m of torque have been hiked to a whopping 338 kW and 610 N.m. Power is still delivered to the wheels via an AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-tronic transmission.
A bespoke aerodynamic kit is also included, featuring a revised front splitter and a boot-mounted spoiler lip. Exterior updates remain subtle, with the most notable being the tuner's logo scattered round the car.
The Plüderhausen-based company says thanks to the improved outputs, together with the grip offered by the rear-biased 4Matic all-wheel-drive system and the updated aerodynamic package, the C43 S will reach the 100 km/h mark from standstill in 4,0 seconds, which is some seven-tenths quicker than Mercdedes-Benz's claimed figure for the C43.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/tuner-hands-mercedes-amg-c43-more-power-adds-s-suffix/
Don’t be fooled by that striking Panamericana grille (a feature reserved for Mercedes-AMG’s fastest models). The car you’re looking at here is in fact a tuned version of the Stuttgart-based automaker's C43 sedan, courtesty of the folks over at German firm Performmaster.
Now bearing an "S" suffix (another additon you won't see on the standard model), the C43's twin-turbo 3,0-litre V6's original peak outputs of 287 kW and 520 N.m of torque have been hiked to a whopping 338 kW and 610 N.m. Power is still delivered to the wheels via an AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-tronic transmission.
A bespoke aerodynamic kit is also included, featuring a revised front splitter and a boot-mounted spoiler lip. Exterior updates remain subtle, with the most notable being the tuner's logo scattered round the car.
The Plüderhausen-based company says thanks to the improved outputs, together with the grip offered by the rear-biased 4Matic all-wheel-drive system and the updated aerodynamic package, the C43 S will reach the 100 km/h mark from standstill in 4,0 seconds, which is some seven-tenths quicker than Mercdedes-Benz's claimed figure for the C43.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/tuner-hands-mercedes-amg-c43-more-power-adds-s-suffix/