Mercedes’s compact executive sedan offering; the C43, returns in a new generational guise accompanied by a slightly heftier price tag. This is all you need to know about the 2023 Mercedes C43 4MATIC.
The exterior of the C43 4MATIC retains the signature modern C-Class physique. The front is punctuated by the presence of a bold radiator grille with chrome vertical slots which are curtailed by the AMG front apron and side air intakes. 18-inch AMG-light alloy wheels are equipped as standard, with 19-inch and 20-inch alloy wheels available as optional configurations.
The interior of the C43 4MATIC echoes the regal yet sporty aura exuding from the exterior. The ARTICO man-made leather AMG seats are accentuated by MICROCUT black and red microfibre stitching.
Optionally, customers can opt for leather or Nappa leather seat covers. Afforded to the pilot is a flat-bottom AMG Performance steering wheel, which is finished in Napa leather. Unsurprisingly, the C43’s infotainment display utilizes the firm’s MBUX operating system.
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The C43 4MATIC is powered by a peppy 2,0-litre four-cylinder (internally known as the M139l engine) affording the 1 870 kg sedan power output of 300 kW, available at 6 750 r/min complimented by 500 N.m torque figure.
The power plant of the sultry sedan is mated to Mercedes’ AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (Multi-Clutch Transmission) 9G transmission, which serves as the middle man between the C43’s beating heart and its AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system, which features a fully variable torque distribution system. The hefty sedan is capable of acceleration from a standstill to 100km/h in 4,6 seconds. Looking below the skin, the AMG C43 4MAIC s founded on a wheelbase measuring in at 2 865 mm with a length of 4 791 mm complemented by a width of 1 824 mm.
The Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC is accompanied by a R1 608 810 price tag and is offered with a 5-year/100 000km maintenance plan.
