Our test car featured a matte black wooden finish, which seems a big step up in look and tactile feel compared with the standard gloss black plastic. The updates to the fascia and infotainment screen are comprehensive. The facelifted C-Class has received a major interior makeover and is all the better for it. The stylish and upmarket steering wheel is a joy to wield and really heightens the cabin's sportiness. Redesigned C43 exhausts deliver a magnificent V6 soundtrack What's good about it? OWN A MERCEDES-AMG? Please tell us about your experience here.The 43 nomenclature is not new, however: it was first seen back in the 90s with the V8-powered W202 C43. A business case for bridging the gap can easily be made and thus the C43 was born. The gap between C300 and C63 S is huge, both in terms of performance and price. Consider Mercedes-Benz as a case in point. As time has progressed, the chasm between the flagship performance derivative and the top-spec conventional-range offering grew immensely. For many years, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz (plus one or two others) each had 1 halo derivative per model range (most of them), each of which flew the flag for their respective brands' performance divisions (RS, M and AMG). The only giveaways are the subtle badges, quad exhausts and drilled brakes.
There's something wonderfully discreet about the C43 4Matic. Some Mercedes-Benz dealers regularly offer specials: Have look here.Check out full specification details and finance estimates here.Own a Mercedes-Benz? Tell us about your experience here. Engine: 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbopetrol.We don't like: Thirsty when pushed, no launch control, some iffy build quality issues Fast Facts We like: Fearsome soundtrack, upmarket interior, intense acceleration, adaptability and tech The (recently facelifted) Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic, however, offers much of its big brother's performance at a lower price… Should you consider it? However, given its lofty price tag and lairiness, it's out of reach for many and can be intimidating to drive.
The rear-wheel-drive C63 S, with its raucous 4.0-litre V8, is the most desirable C-Class AMG.
0 kommentar(er)
