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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 300

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

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
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
421hp314kW
258hp192kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
61.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km446mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,791mm189in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,593mm63in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,594mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L

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 (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300: 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
175 km/h
109 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 has 163 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: 163 hp (122 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
400 Nm
295 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
1,685 kg
3,715 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 3006.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300: 1.8 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: 2.2 L/100 km.

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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
943 km
586 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.1 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.1 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
421 hp
314 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
6.1 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
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
717 km
446 mi
943 km
586 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 163 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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