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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43vsLucid Air Pure 88 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

AMG C 43

408 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2024
VS

Lucid Air

Pure 88 kWh

430 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh

  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    909 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43LucidAirPure 88 kWh
Power
408hp304kW
430hp321kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
32.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
538km334mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
-
Length
4,791mm189in
4,976mm196in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,935mm76in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,959mm116in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Max trunk volume-
909L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43LucidAirPure 88 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
19.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
408 hp
304 kW
LucidAirPure 88 kWh
430 hp
321 kW

Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh has 22 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
LucidAirPure 88 kWh
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
LucidAirPure 88 kWh
2,070 kg
4,564 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LucidAirPure 88 kWh
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 434.6 s
LucidAirPure 88 kWh4.7 s

Although Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
LucidAirPure 88 kWh
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
408 hp
304 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LucidAirPure 88 kWh
430 hp
321 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
LucidAirPure 88 kWh
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
909 L
32.1 cu ft
Length
4,976 mm
195.9 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43LucidAirPure 88 kWh
Power
408 hp
304 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
909 L
32.1 cu ft
Length
4,976 mm
195.9 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
538 km
334 mi
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
909 L
32.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 454 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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