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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43

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 (Stage 3)

612 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2024
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

AMG C 43 (Stage 2)

530 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2024
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

AMG C 43 (Stage 1)

481 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2024
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

AMG C 43

408 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 3) 612 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    344 km/h
    214 mph
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    353 hp/t
    263 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    538 km
    334 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43408 hp
Power
612hp456kW+204 hp
530hp396kW+122 hp
481hp359kW+73 hp
408hp304kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
344 km/h
214 mph
+79 km/h
327 km/h
203 mph
+62 km/h
316 km/h
196 mph
+51 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.1s99% target: 341 km/h / 212 mph-4.3 s
Calculated
41.0s99% target: 324 km/h / 201 mph-0.4 s
Calculated
43.5s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph+2.1 s
Calculated
41.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s-1.0 s
3.9s-0.7 s
4.2s-0.4 s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
8.3s-4.9 s
Calculated
9.5s-3.7 s
Calculated
10.3s-2.8 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
353hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
306hp/t228kW/t139hp/1000 lb
Calculated
277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
447Nm/t299lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
538km334mi
Calculated
538km334mi
Calculated
538km334mi
Calculated
538km334mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,791mm189in
4,791mm189in
4,791mm189in
4,791mm189in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,824mm72in
1,824mm72in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,602mm63in
1,602mm63in
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

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 43 (Stage 3) 612 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 2) 530 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 1) 481 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 408 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 3) 612 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 2) 530 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 1) 481 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 408 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 3)612 hp6,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 2)530 hp6,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 1)481 hp6,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43408 hp6,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43408 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.8 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.3 s
9.5 s
10.3 s
13.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
23.3 s
37.3 s
-
-
Top speed
344 km/h
214 mph
327 km/h
203 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.7 s
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
237 km/h
147 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 3) 612 hp has 204 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 408 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 408 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 3) 612 hp: 204 hp (152 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 3) 612 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 408 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 2) 530 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 1) 481 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 (Stage 3)612 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 2)530 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 1)481 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43408 hp
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

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)612 hp
612 hp
456 kW
3.6 s
344 km/h
214 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 2)530 hp
530 hp
396 kW
3.9 s
327 km/h
203 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 1)481 hp
481 hp
359 kW
4.2 s
316 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
4.6 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 (Stage 3)612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
344 km/h
214 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 (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 2)530 hp
Power
530 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 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 (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 1)481 hp
Power
481 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 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 (W206)AMG C 43408 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
344 km/h
214 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 2)530 hp
Power
530 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 1)481 hp
Power
481 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43408 hp
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-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 3) 612 hp 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 (Stage 3)612 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 2)530 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 1)481 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43408 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.6 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 (Stage 3)612 hp
353 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 2)530 hp
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 1)481 hp
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43408 hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 43 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43408 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
530 hp
396 kW
481 hp
359 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
344 km/h
214 mph
327 km/h
203 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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
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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
538 km
334 mi
538 km
334 mi
538 km
334 mi
538 km
334 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
353 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 43 (Stage 3) 612 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 2) 530 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 1) 481 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 408 hp
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 (Stage 3) 612 hp

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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