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Mercedes-AMG C43 Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & News in Australia

Mercedes-AMG C43 Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & News in Australia

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$114,000
9.9L/100km (combined)
Sedan
9 Speed Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Rating Summary
Price and features
8
Practicality
8
Safety
9
Driving
8
Overview
Likes
Powerful engine despite small size
Responsive handling
Stylish and sporty interior
Dislikes
Engine lacks drama expected from AMG
Ride feels unresolved
Big price jump over old model

Mercedes-Benz C43 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Mercedes-Benz C43 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $114,000 and going to $142,300 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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Mercedes-Benz C43 VS The Competition

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Mercedes-Benz C43 Colours

Graphite Grey Metallic
High-tech Silver Metallic
Manufaktur Opalite White Bright Metallic
Manufaktur Patagonia Red Bright Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Polar White
Selenite Grey Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic
Spectracl Blue Metallic
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Mercedes-Benz C43.

Mercedes-Benz C43 Engine

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric turbocharger.

Shown above are engine details for the Mercedes-Benz C43 2023.

Mercedes-Benz C43 Speed

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 accelerates 0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250km/h.

Shown above are speed details for the Mercedes-Benz C43 2023.

Mercedes-Benz C43 Accessories

The Mercedes-AMG C43 comes equipped as standard with 20-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and ignition, a panoramic sliding sunroof, a head-up display, augmented reality navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather upholstery and a Burmester 3D surround sound system.

Shown above are the accessory details for the Mercedes-Benz C43 2023.

Mercedes-Benz C43 Wheel Size

The Mercedes-Benz C43 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 245x35 R20 for Sedan in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 8.0x20 inches.
Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Rim
2025 Body Type: Sedan Front Tyre Size: 245x35 R20 Front Rim: 8.0x20 in Rear Rim: 9.5x20 in
2024 Body Type: Convertible Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2024 Body Type: Coupe Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2024 Body Type: Sedan Front Tyre Size: 245x35 R20 Front Rim: 8.0x20 in Rear Rim: 9.5x20 in
2023 Body Type: Convertible Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2023 Body Type: Wagon Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2023 Body Type: Coupe Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2023 Body Type: Sedan Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2022 Body Type: Convertible Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2022 Body Type: Wagon Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2022 Body Type: Coupe Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2022 Body Type: Sedan Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2021 Body Type: Convertible Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2021 Body Type: Coupe Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2021 Body Type: Wagon Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
2021 Body Type: Sedan Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R19 Front Rim: 7.5x19 in Rear Rim: 8.5x19 in
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Mercedes-Benz C43 Fuel consumption

The Mercedes-Benz C43 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.1L/100km for Sedan
Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2025 Body Type: Sedan Fuel Consumption: 9.1L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Convertible Fuel Consumption: 10.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Coupe Fuel Consumption: 9.5L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Sedan Fuel Consumption: 9.1L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Convertible Fuel Consumption: 10.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Wagon Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Coupe Fuel Consumption: 9.5L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Sedan Fuel Consumption: 9.1L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Sedan Fuel Consumption: 9.4L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Convertible Fuel Consumption: 10.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Wagon Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Coupe Fuel Consumption: 9.5L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Sedan Fuel Consumption: 9.4L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Convertible Fuel Consumption: 10.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Coupe Fuel Consumption: 9.5L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Wagon Fuel Consumption: 9.6L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Sedan Fuel Consumption: 9.4L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 9 SP AUTO
*Combined fuel consumption
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Mercedes-Benz C43 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz C43 Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2025 Body Type: Sedan Height x Width x Length: 1441x1824x4784 mm Ground Clearance: 129 mm
2024 Body Type: Convertible Height x Width x Length: 1413x1810x4708 mm Ground Clearance: 106 mm
2024 Body Type: Coupe Height x Width x Length: 1410x1810x4708 mm Ground Clearance: 116 mm
2024 Body Type: Sedan Height x Width x Length: 1441x1824x4784 mm Ground Clearance: 129 mm
2023 Body Type: Convertible Height x Width x Length: 1413x1810x4708 mm Ground Clearance: 106 mm
2023 Body Type: Wagon Height x Width x Length: 1467x1810x4707 mm Ground Clearance: 112 mm
2023 Body Type: Coupe Height x Width x Length: 1410x1810x4708 mm Ground Clearance: 116 mm
2023 Body Type: Sedan Height x Width x Length: 1434x1810x4714 mm Ground Clearance: 116 mm
2022 Body Type: Convertible Height x Width x Length: 1413x1810x4708 mm Ground Clearance: 106 mm
2022 Body Type: Wagon Height x Width x Length: 1467x1810x4707 mm Ground Clearance: 112 mm
2022 Body Type: Coupe Height x Width x Length: 1410x1810x4708 mm Ground Clearance: 116 mm
2022 Body Type: Sedan Height x Width x Length: 1434x1810x4714 mm Ground Clearance: 116 mm
2021 Body Type: Convertible Height x Width x Length: 1413x1810x4708 mm Ground Clearance: 106 mm
2021 Body Type: Coupe Height x Width x Length: 1410x1810x4708 mm Ground Clearance: 116 mm
2021 Body Type: Wagon Height x Width x Length: 1467x1810x4707 mm Ground Clearance: 112 mm
2021 Body Type: Sedan Height x Width x Length: 1434x1810x4714 mm Ground Clearance: 116 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Mercedes-Benz C43 Interior

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 interior is a blend of the brand's typical luxury traits with some sportier, AMG elements. There is a thick-rimmed AMG steering wheel, sports seats and a digital instrument panel with multiple display options. There's also a large tablet-style touchscreen to control the multimedia functions.

Shown above are interior details for the Mercedes-Benz C43 2023.

Mercedes-Benz C43 FAQs

The transmission keeps slipping on my 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Do you know what could fix this?

If the transmission is working properly between bouts of slippage, then it’s reasonable to think that this could be an electronic problem rather than a mechanical one. By turning the ignition off and then restarting, you’re effectively resetting the computer that controls the transmission. That’s why the gearbox comes good for a period before reverting to its old tricks.

That’s on the surface, anyway, but the problem could also be within the torque converter or something intermittent inside the actual gearsets, clutches, bands or valve body that is giving the same set of symptoms.

Ultimately, this is probably going to require a trip to a transmission specialist who will be able to identify the cause more accurately. In the meantime, though, there’s something you can try that might reset the transmission more permanently. On this model Mercedes-Benz, there’s a specific transmission-reset procedure that should take the gearbox back to its original factory settings. If that’s the case, it might fix your problem, but if not, then you need to call in the experts.

The procedure starts with getting in the car, closing all the doors and turning the ignition key to the on position, but not actually starting the engine. You should have all the dashboard lights illuminated at this point. Then, press the accelerator pedal right to the floor, making sure you can feel that the kick-down détente has been activated. Hold the pedal all the way down for at least 60 seconds and then, without releasing the accelerator, turn off the ignition. Don’t open the door and don’t remove the key from the ignition. Now release the accelerator and wait five minutes before starting the engine and going for a test drive.

Good luck.

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2019 Mercedes-AMG C43: Lacking power when accelerating

Colleagues of mine have noted that the C43 isn’t at its happiest when taking off from a standing start sometimes, particularly if the stop-start function is engaged. That said, the harshest description of the problem was the odd clunk when launching the car, but even with that system switched off, the AMG sometimes seems to have problems deciding which gear to select, leading to a lack of smoothness. Perhaps it’s not helped by the fact that the car is all-wheel-drive, and grips the road extremely well when perhaps a little `give’ in the driveline mightn’t be a bad thing. Maybe it’s the traction-control stepping in too early and interrupting the flow of power to the wheels.

That said, your problem sounds a lot more severe than that. The C43 uses a conventional torque converter automatic transmission, so it doesn’t suffer some of the jerkiness that other cars using dual-clutch technology can. It’s puzzling though, that the computer isn’t throwing up any fault codes, so maybe your car is simply doing what some C43s do to a greater or lesser extent. If it’s as bad as you say, it’s not good enough and you should pursue the problem with Mercedes-Benz and have the problem corrected under warranty.

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Mercedes-Benz C43 Towing Capacity

The Mercedes-Benz C43 has maximum towing capacity of 1800kg for the latest model available.
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Mercedes-Benz C43 Seats

The 2023 Mercedes-AMG C 43 has seating for five people. They are trimmed in leather either in black or black with red contrasting stiching.

Shown above are seat details for the Mercedes-Benz C43 2023.

Mercedes-Benz C43 Boot Space

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 has a boot capacity of 455 litres.

Mercedes-Benz C43 boot space

Mercedes-Benz C43 Range

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 has a 66-litre fuel tank and a claimed combined cycle fuel consumption of 9.1-litres per 100km, giving a driving range of 725km. It uses premium unleaded petrol - 98 RON.

Shown above are range details for the Mercedes-Benz C43 2023.