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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · 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

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

AMG C 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    717 km
    446 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
421hp314kW
390hp291kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,225kg4,905lb
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
38.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
42.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
239hp/t178kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km446mi
Calculated
710km441mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,791mm189in
4,699mm185in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,593mm63in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance-
90mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
213g/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 (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) 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 (W205)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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
13.5 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
421 hp
314 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 has 31 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: 31 hp (23 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 (W205)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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
1,630 kg
3,594 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 (W205)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 434.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)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 (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 0.4 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
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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
717 km
446 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
710 km
441 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
421 hp
314 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)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
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
421 hp
314 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
717 km
446 mi
710 km
441 mi
CO2 score
-
213 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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 43Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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