The new Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC uses the latest generation Mercedes-AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine.
The turbocharger uses the 48‑volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). The 300kW/500Nm Mercedes‑AMG C 43 4MATIC can also make use of a 10 kW boost from the RSG.
Other gear includes standard rear-axle steering, AMG Performance 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive with rear-biased torque distribution, an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G transmission with wet start-off clutch, and AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension with Adaptive Damping System.
“The C-Class has always been an absolute success story for Mercedes-AMG. With the innovative technology of the electric exhaust gas turbocharger, we are once again significantly increasing the attractiveness of this latest generation,” says Philipp Schiemer, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes AMG GmbH.
“The new turbocharging system and the 48-volt on-board electrical system not only contribute to the outstanding driving dynamics of the C 43 4MATIC, but also improve its efficiency.
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“In this way, we are demonstrating the tremendous potential that lies in electrified combustion engines. The standard all-wheel drive, the active rear-axle steering and the quick-shifting transmission all serve to enhance the Driving Performance that is the hallmark of AMG.”
Pricing
Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC costs $134,900 (MRLP) excluding on-road costs, with deliveries starting in mid-February.
Technical data
Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC
| Engine | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cylinders/arrangement | 4/in-line | ||
| Displacement | cc | 1991 | |
| Rated output | kW | 300 | |
| at engine speed | rpm | 6750 | |
| Additional output (Boost) | kW | 10 | |
| Rated torque | Nm | 500 | |
| at engine speed | rpm | 5000 | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 | ||
| Mixture formation | combined direct petrol injection and intake manifold injection, turbocharging by means of electrically assisted exhaust gas turbocharger | ||
| Power transmission | |||
| Drive system | All-wheel drive with rear-biased torque distribution (31:69 percent) | ||
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (automatic transmission with wet multi-disc start-off clutch) | ||
| Gear ratios | |||
| 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th/7th/8th/9th gear | 5.35/3.24/2.25/1.64/1.21/1.00/0.87/0.72/0.60 | ||
| Reverse | 4.80 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front axle | AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension with aluminium double wishbones, anti-squat and anti-dive control, lightweight coil springs and stabiliser bar as well as Adaptive Damping System | ||
| Rear axle | AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension with aluminium double wishbones, anti-squat and anti-dive control, lightweight coil springs and stabiliser bar as well as Adaptive Damping System | ||
| Braking system | Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system; 370 mm brake discs at front, internally ventilated and perforated, 6-piston aluminium fixed calliper; 320 mm brake discs at rear, internally ventilated and perforated, 1-piston aluminium floating calliper; electric parking brake, ABS, Brake Assist, 3-stage ESP® | ||
| Steering | Electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering with rack and pinion, variable steering ratio (12.8:1 at dead centre) and variable power assistance | ||
| Wheels | front: 8.0 J x 20; rear: 9.5 J x 20 | ||
| Tyres | front: 245/35 ZR 20; rear: 265/30 ZR 20 | ||
| Dimensions and weights | |||
| Wheelbase | mm | 2865 | |
| Front/rear track | mm | 1.591/1.602 | |
| Length/width/height | mm | 4.791/1.824/1.450 | |
| Turning circle | m | 11.98 | |
| Boot capacity | l | 455 | |
| Kerb weight | kg | 1856 | |
| Payload | kg | 408 | |
| Tank capacity/of which reserve | l | 66/7 | |
| Performance, consumption, emissions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | sec. | 4.6 |
| Top speed | km/h | 250 |
| Combined fuel consumption (ADR 81/02) | l/100 km | 9.1 |
| Combined CO2 emissions (WLTP) | g/km | 2141 |
| Combined CO2 emissions (ADR 81/02) | g/km | 206 |
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