Costs More but Outgunning Rivals: $60K+
The new 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 Saloon has arrived in the US inventory with two distinct versions – Premium and Topping – and the German auto manufacturer recently announced a price tag of $59,900 and $62,700 (not including the addition of the extra $1,150 in delivery costs). This makes their AMG-amended C-Class more expensive than its closest rivals, the Audi S4 and BMW M340i.
of torque, allowing the C43 to reach a top speed of 155 mpg.As a reminder, the C43 is fitted with a hand-crafted M139l four-cylinder powertrain complete with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. This is the same engine used in the CLA 45, however, it produces 402 horsepower and 369 lb-ft. of torque, permitting the C43 to achieve a maximum velocity of 155 miles per hour.
Backed up with a nine-gear automated transmission and the default 4MATIC all-wheel-drive mechanism, the C43 is quite much alike to the M340i xDrive whose starting price stands at $58,400 and furnishes 382 horsepower. However, in terms of rapidity, the BMW reigns supreme, accelerating to 60 mph in merely 4.1 seconds compared to theAMG’s 4.6 seconds.
The industry-standard Premium version arrives competently kitted out, featuring rear-axle guidance, a Nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel, warming up chairs, keyless access by pressing the switch, 64 possible nuances of ambient lighting, biometric fingerprint detection, LED headlamps, wrap-around visuals sensors, parking detectors, blind-spot assistance along with more.
Advancing onto the Summit provides inbuilt navigation with extended reality, a head-up projection, Burmester 3D Whole Sound System, untethered charging, and increased ambient radiance.
Those who prioritize performance more than features can take advantage to save cash by investing in the C43 Premium.
In order to update the appearance of the car, Mercedes is providing two AMG Performance Studio Packages, as well as an AMG Carbon Fiber Package and two AMG Night Packages.
On the interior, the C43 features optional AMG Performance seating upholstered with either MB-Tex/microfiber or leather material.
The expensive C43 sedan from the German luxury brand trio is blessed with plenty of features that are already included as standard. 18-inch wheels come default, but those who want may opt for the 19- or 20-inch sizes. Further to that, the AMG Ride Control adaptive dampers make sure that even on these larger wheels, one will still experience a comfortable ride. The interior also looks upgraded with an plush 11.9-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
It’s been quite a wait, but the cost for the C43 has eventually come to light. We shouldn’t have to wait much longer to find out precisely how much it’ll cost to obtain the C63 S E-Performance, which is equipped with its superlative 671 hp hybrid powerplant.
