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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6

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
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018

AMG C 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2023

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
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
408hp304kW
390hp291kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
538km334mi
Calculated
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,791mm189in
4,693mm185in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,402mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance-
90mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions-
217g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 436,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V66,100 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
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
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 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
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
182 km/h
113 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: 18 hp (13 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
520 Nm
384 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
538 km
334 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
695 km
432 mi

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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,693 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,693 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Range score
538 km
334 mi
695 km
432 mi
CO2 score
-
217 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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