C-Class [Official] Mercedes-AMG C43
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The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class arrived in 1997.
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I’ve had the C180 for three days and overall pretty good car but my main complaint is the transmission. It’s one of the worst new gen autos I’ve driven. I was shocked how bad kickdowns were - you can literally count to two before anything happens! A bit like in the video above.
The new CLE450 with the M256 inline 6 puts a sword in the works for the C43. It will be probably slightly cheaper (approx 75K Euros vs 84K), has a more charismatic and finer sounding engine with greater refinement, it is faster to 100km/h and uses less fuel, while also been a nicer looking car.
| Price (Euros) | Engine Displacement (cc) | Power (kw/PS) | Torque (Nm) | 0-100km/h (sec) | Top Speed (km/h) | L/100km (combined) | CO2 (g/km) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Wheelbase (mm) | Weight (kg) | |
| CLE 450 4Matic | 75,000A | 2,999 | 280/381 | 500 | 4.4 | 250 | 7.8 | 176 | 4850 | 1861 | 1423 | 2865 | 1890A |
| AMG C43 | 83,960.45 | 1,991 | 300/408 | 500 | 4.6 | 250 | 8.7 | 196 | 4791 | 1824 | 1450 | 2865 | 1765 |
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Tested: 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 Is a Little Undercooked
Frustrating aspects of the powertrain make this sports sedan tough to live with.
PUBLISHED: OCT 25, 2023
www.caranddriver.com
"VERDICT: Throw it back on the heat for a bit.
At $61,050 to start and $68,820 as tested, the C43's price isn't the hardest pill to swallow, and even the base model comes with loads of standard equipment, including keyless entry, parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, and blind-spot monitoring. However, the C43 is no Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, which bests the Merc not only in the quarter-mile and around the skidpad but, most important, in tactility when tearing down a favorite road. Plus, the Caddy's V-6 sounds better, is better suited to daily driving, and has an optional manual transmission that doesn't even exist in the Mercedes-verse. All you have to sacrifice is two driven wheels and a stylish interior. Granted, the new C43 makes gains in some areas, but this powertrain isn't quite ready to be served."
Frustrating aspects of the powertrain make this sports sedan tough to live with.
PUBLISHED: OCT 25, 2023
Tested: 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 Is a Little Undercooked
Frustrating aspects of the powertrain make this sports sedan tough to live with.
"VERDICT: Throw it back on the heat for a bit.
At $61,050 to start and $68,820 as tested, the C43's price isn't the hardest pill to swallow, and even the base model comes with loads of standard equipment, including keyless entry, parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, and blind-spot monitoring. However, the C43 is no Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, which bests the Merc not only in the quarter-mile and around the skidpad but, most important, in tactility when tearing down a favorite road. Plus, the Caddy's V-6 sounds better, is better suited to daily driving, and has an optional manual transmission that doesn't even exist in the Mercedes-verse. All you have to sacrifice is two driven wheels and a stylish interior. Granted, the new C43 makes gains in some areas, but this powertrain isn't quite ready to be served."
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