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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43

Rating8.4

Ranked #1 in

Compact Sedan

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$53,400 - $60,800

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Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on August 1, 2022

Pros	Cons	What's New
AMG-specific driving dynamics	Fuel economy isn't the most powerful suit of the engine	No major changes except for few additional features as standard
Powerful V6 engine with an aggressive twin-turbocharged exhaust note	Choppy infotainment screen bags out some of the fun
An appealing exterior design complements the engine characteristics

Specs & Features

$53,400

price

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

384 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

9-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A

engine

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact sedan segment, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Sedan is a direct competitor to the Audi S4, the BMW 340i, and the Infiniti Q50. With a single trim, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Sedan carries an MSRP of $53,400. It offers a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission, producing 362 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Sedan manages a 0-60 of 4.1 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 23 MPG.

Buying Advice

If you're looking for a luxury sedan, the AMG C 43 sedan is a great choice. In addition to plenty of power, the interior has a simple yet elegant design, and there are many options available as parts or packages. Choose the Multimedia Package if you want a larger 8.4-inch touchscreen, navigation, and other technology features.

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Base
$53,400 onwards

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Torque

384 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Ranked #8	4.98 sec	-	-
2018 Cadillac ATS-V Ranked #1	3.8 sec	-	189 mph
2018 BMW M3 Ranked #2	4.1 sec	12.3 sec	155 mph
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S Ranked #3	4.14 sec	12.2 sec	180 mph
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Ranked #4	4.2 sec	-	-
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Ranked #5	4.34 sec	12 sec	180 mph

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Ranked #5	20 mpg	27 mpg	23 mpg	17.4 gal.	348/469.8 mi.
2018 Volvo S60 Ranked #1	25 mpg	36 mpg	29 mpg	17.8 gal.	445/640.8 mi.
2018 Jaguar XF Ranked #2	25 mpg	34 mpg	28 mpg	19.5 gal.	487.5/663 mi.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Ranked #3	23 mpg	30 mpg	26 mpg	14.8 gal.	340.4/444 mi.
2018 Audi S4 Ranked #4	21 mpg	30 mpg	24 mpg	15.3 gal.	321.3/459 mi.
2018 Genesis G80 Ranked #6	19 mpg	27 mpg	22 mpg	20.3 gal.	385.70/548.10 mi.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Ranked #6	185 in.	71.3 in.	56.3 in.	6 in.	111.8 in.
2018 Genesis G80 Ranked #1	196.5 in.	74.4 in.	58.3 in.	5.3 in.	118.5 in.
2018 Jaguar XF Ranked #2	195.2 in.	78.2 in.	57.4 in.	4.1 in.	116.5 in.
2018 Kia Stinger GT Ranked #3	190.2 in.	73.6 in.	55.1 in.	-	114.4 in.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Ranked #4	187 in.	72.4 in.	56.1 in.	6 in.	111.8 in.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S Ranked #4	187 in.	72.4 in.	56.1 in.	6 in.	111.8 in.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Ranked #4	12.6 cu.ft.	-	58.3 cu.ft.
2018 Audi S4 Ranked #1	13 cu.ft.	116.8 cu.ft.	101.7 cu.ft.
2018 Genesis G80 Ranked #2	15.3 cu.ft.	107.7 cu.ft.	15.3 cu.ft.
2018 BMW M3 Ranked #3	12 cu.ft.	102.1 cu.ft.	63 cu.ft.
2018 Cadillac ATS-V Ranked #5	10.4 cu.ft.	83.9 cu.ft.	10.4 cu.ft.
2018 Jaguar XF Ranked #6	19.1 cu.ft.	105 cu.ft.	8.8 cu.ft.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Ranked #1	58.3 cu.ft.	12.6 cu.ft.	58.3 cu.ft.	-
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Ranked #2	-	13.1 cu.ft.	-	-
2018 Audi S4 Ranked #3	101.7 cu.ft.	13 cu.ft.	101.7 cu.ft.	144 ft.
2018 BMW M3 Ranked #4	63 cu.ft.	12 cu.ft.	63 cu.ft.	-
2018 Volvo S60 Ranked #5	-	12 cu.ft.	-	-
2018 Cadillac ATS-V Ranked #6	10.4 cu.ft.	10.4 cu.ft.	10.4 cu.ft.	79 ft.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Ranked #2	-	-	3759 lbs.
2018 Volvo S60 Ranked #1	3500 lbs.	1149 lbs.	3619 lbs.
2018 Jaguar XF Ranked #2	-	1466 lbs.	3604 lbs.
2018 BMW M3 Ranked #2	-	980 lbs.	3540 lbs.
2018 Cadillac ATS-V Ranked #2	-	-	3812 lbs.
2018 Genesis G80 Ranked #2	-	1074 lbs.	4195 lbs.