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2023 Mercedes-AMG C43

Sports Sedan · 2.0L Twin-Turbo I4 Hybrid · AWD

81/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a sports sedan is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine2.0L Twin-Turbo I4 Hybrid
Horsepower402 hp
Torque369 lb-ft
0–60 mph4 sec
Top speed168 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG36 mpg (34 city / 38 hwy)
Range542 miles
MSRP$56,876
Body styleSports Sedan

The verdict

What's good

  • Tiny turbo electric-boosted for quick punch
  • Confident grip in any weather
  • Upscale, tech-rich interior
  • Quick yet still daily-comfortable

What's not

  • Engine sounds artificial, not soulful
  • Buttons buried in touchscreen menus
  • Back seat tight for taller adults
  • Pricey once you add options

The engine

M139l

2.0L Turbo I4 Hybrid

AMG's longitudinal 2.0-liter hybrid four uses an electric exhaust-gas turbocharger and a rear electric motor for ferocious, lag-free response — Formula 1 technology shrunk into a road car.

The hand-built M139 is the most powerful series-production four ever; in '43' and '63' hybrid guise it borrows the electrified turbo straight from Mercedes' F1 power units.

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