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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

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Rating8.1

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Midsize Sedan
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$71,600
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Sublime acceleration for a sedan

Substandard cargo capacity compared to the rivals

It remains unchanged from the previous year's model

The impressive and ear-pleasing exhaust note from the turbocharged V6 engine

Firm ride quality from the standard suspension

The interior sets standards for comfort and curation of materials

Specs & Features

$71,600

price

396 hp @ 6100 rpm

horsepower

384 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize sedan segment, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 Sedan is a direct competitor to the Jaguar XF S, the Audi S6, and the Maserati Ghibli S. With a single trim, the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 Sedan carries an MSRP of $71,600. It offers a 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission, producing 396 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 Sedan manages a 0-60 of 4.5 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG.

Buying Advice

The E43 AMG is the entry-level version of the AMG lineup for the E-Class Sedan. Being a standalone trim, it gives access to features like a more powerful V6 engine compared to the E400 trim. Furthermore, it also adds keyless entry, leather upholstery, blind-spot monitoring, AMG sport-tuned suspension and high-performance brakes, and AMG-specific interior, and exterior pieces.

Trims

    Base
    $71,600 onwards
    • 18-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels
    • AMG Performance Exhaust System
    • AMG-exclusive gauge cluster

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Engine

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Rating

8.14

Horsepower

396 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

384 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

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

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		5.01 sec--
    2018 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    		3 sec11.3 sec162 mph
    		3.7 sec12.0 sec174 mph
    		3.7 sec11.7 sec-
    		3.8 sec--
    		3.89 sec--
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    2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/527.5 mi.
      		18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.379.8/548.6 mi.
      		16 mpg24 mpg19 mpg17.4 gal.278.4/417.6 mi.
      		17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg21.1 gal.358.7/506.4 mi.
      		16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/450 mi.
      2018 Audi S6

      Ranked #3

      		16 mpg24 mpg18 mpg19.8 gal.316.8/475.2 mi.

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

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		194.6 in.73.2 in.57 in.4 in.115.7 in.
        		197.6 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.5 in.114.6 in.
        		197.3 in.75.2 in.55.8 in.4 in.114.8 in.
        		196.7 in.81.7 in.55.4 in.5 in.113.2 in.
        		196.6 in.75.1 in.57.5 in.5 in.115.7 in.
        		195.7 in.76.6 in.57.5 in.4.5 in.118 in.

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

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		13.1 cu.ft.--
          		47.2 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.
          		11 cu.ft.104.3 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW M5

          Ranked #3

          		14 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.73.3 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi S6

          Ranked #4

          		14.1 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          		24.5 cu.ft.-49.1 cu.ft.

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

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		-13.1 cu.ft.--
            		-13.1 cu.ft.--
            		89.7 cu.ft.47.2 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.-
            		15.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.-
            		-17.7 cu.ft.--
            		27.1 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-

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

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-4145 lbs.
              		893 lbs.4372 lbs.
              		865 lbs.4034 lbs.
              		-3990 lbs.
              		1070 lbs.4233 lbs.
              2018 BMW M5

              Ranked #1

              		925 lbs.4370 lbs.

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