Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Mercedes-AMG revised the C43 in 2015 along with the rest of the C-Class range, and it included a few features to make it more appealing. The station-wagon version was a good choice, as well.
It was hard to decide for a dad to choose between its wish for a sports car and a minivan. The middle road was a station-wagon with a strong engine under the hood. On top of that, the car kept a sleeper look more than a pocket-rocket.
Since AMG started to offer body kits for the regular vehicles, the same aggressive look could have been obtained on a C200 CDI. The specific bumper with big side-pods and a center “mouth,” the 3D dots design for the grille, and the big badge in the middle were different than a standard C-Class. The headlights featured one curved line for the daytime running lights. There was a subtle change for the side sills, but the 18” (19” as an option) light-alloy wheels were AMG specific. In the back, the car featured a splitter under the bumper and four exhausts. On top of the tailgate, the designers installed a small roof-spoiler.
Inside there was a new look, especially if the 12.3” digital cockpit was installed. For the infotainment unit, Mercedes-AMG installed a standard 10.3” display controlled via a touchpad and menu shortcut buttons between the front seats. The Android Auto and the Apple CarPlay was available at extra cost. The rear bench featured a split-folding seatback to extend the trunk area.
A few modifications were made to the drivetrain. The 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine was tweaked to offer more power than the previous C450 AMG. It was paired as standard to a 9-speed gearbox instead of the older seven-speed, and the power went to all four corners.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0 V6 4MATIC 9AT (367 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 269.9 KW @ 5500-6000 RPM 367 HP @ 5500-6000 RPM 362 BHP @ 5500-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 384 lb-ft @ 2000-4200 RPM 520 Nm @ 2000-4200 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): | 4.8 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: | 185.7 in (4717 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/61.8 in (1,588/1,570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |