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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

AMG C 43 AWD

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What the AMG C 43 adds over the C 300 (+$14,500)

Spec	C 300	AMG C 43
Curb weight (maximum)	3825 lbs	4165 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3825 lbs	4165 lbs
Horsepower	255 hp	416 hp
Torque	295 lb-ft	369 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive	Handcrafted AMG 2.0L inline-4 with hybrid assist and electric exhaust-gas turbocharger
Front headroom	40 in	41 in
Second-row headroom	37.5 in	37.6 in
MPG (city)	25 mpg	19 mpg
MPG (highway)	35 mpg	27 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$49,650	$64,150
Overall height	56.6 in	57.1 in
Overall length	187 in	188.6 in
Steering type	Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist	3-stage AMG parameter rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist and active rear-wheel steering
Front suspension type	4-link independent	4-link independent with AMG RIDE CONTROL
Rear suspension type	5-arm multilink independent	5-arm multilink independent with AMG RIDE CONTROL
Tire size	225/45R18 front and 245/40R18 rear	245/45R18 front and rear
Transmission type	automatic	AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	18.8 ft	19.6 ft

Standard here, not on the base trim: "Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation, 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras, 11.9-inch touchscreen central multimedia display, 3-stage AMG parameter steering, 3rd Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS), 40/20/40-split folding rear seats, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, 7 air bags, AMG Drive UNIT, AMG Dynamic Select, AMG Dynamics, AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive, AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather, AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed transmission, AMG Sport Braking System, AMG Sport Exhaust System, AMG Sport Suspension with AMG RIDE CONTROL, AMG illuminated front door sills, AMG interior with sport front seats, AMG-specific grille, Active rear-axle steering, Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Aluminum and high-strength steel body structure, Antitheft alarm system, Biometric authentication, Black MB-Tex/microfiber upholstery w/Red stitching, Bluetooth audio streaming, Brake Assist (BAS), Brake HOLD feature, Brushed stainless steel pedals, Digital Vehicle Key, Dual-zone automatic climate control, ECO Start/Stop system, ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist, Electric exhaust-gas turbocharger, Electronic trunk closer, Extendable front sun visors, Front-cabin wireless charging with NFC pairing, FrontBass system

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row

11.6 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand	Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
Connected services trial (standard tier)	12 months

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height	57.1 in
Overall length	188.6 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Wheelbase	112.8 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2000 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	Handcrafted AMG 2.0L inline-4 with hybrid assist and electric exhaust-gas turbocharger

Engine Output

Horsepower	416 hp
Torque	369 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	19 mpg
MPG (highway)	27 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	91
Fuel tank capacity	17.4 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	41 in
Second-row headroom	37.6 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.7 in
Second-row legroom	36 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$64,150

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	56.3 in
Second-row shoulder room	55.6 in

Steering

Steering type	3-stage AMG parameter rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist and active rear-wheel steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	19.6 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	4-link independent with AMG RIDE CONTROL
Rear suspension type	5-arm multilink independent with AMG RIDE CONTROL

Tires

Tire size

245/45R18 front and rear

Transmission

Transmission speeds	9
Transmission type	AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4165 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4165 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel width	8 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety23 std · 17 opt

Surround View System
7 air bags
Front center air bag
Attention Assist
Rear side-impact air bags
AMG Sport Braking System
Active Brake Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive braking technology
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Aluminum and high-strength steel body structure
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Antitheft alarm system
Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist
Brake Assist (BAS)
Brake HOLD feature
ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
GUARD 360° security system
PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
PRE-SAFE Sound
Pre-safe
Seat belt technology
Active Blind Spot Assist optional
Active Brake Assist with Turning and Cross-Traffic Function optional
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC optional
Active Emergency Stop Assist optional
Active Lane Change Assist optional
Active Lane Keeping Assist optional
Active Speed Limit Assist optional
Active Steering Assist optional
Automatic Lane Change optional
DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control optional
Evasive Steering Assist optional
Extended Restart in Stop-and-Go Traffic optional
First-aid kit optional
PRE-SAFE Impulse Side optional
Pre-safe PLUS optional
Route-based Speed Adaptation optional
Traffic Sign Assist optional

Infotainment21 std · 15 opt

In-car WiFi optional
"Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation
1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
11.9-inch touchscreen central multimedia display
3rd Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
Biometric authentication
Bluetooth audio streaming
Front-cabin wireless charging with NFC pairing
FrontBass system
HD Radio receiver
Hands-free Bluetooth interface
MBUX profiles, routines and templates
Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call Service
Over-the-air software updates
Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
SiriusXM with 360L trial subscription
Steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
USB-C charging port
Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Zero-layer menu concept
1 year of Live Traffic Information optional
AMG Head-Up Display optional
AMG Real Performance Sound optional
AMG Track Pace for MBUX optional
Advanced USB Package optional
Burmester 3D Surround Sound System optional
Car-to-X Communication optional
Dashcam optional
Individualization Package optional
MB Navigation optional
MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation optional
MBUX Entertainment Package Plus optional
No-charge online navigation map updates for 1 year optional
Sound Personalization optional

Convenience7 std · 0 opt

Digital Vehicle Key
Electronic trunk closer
Garage door opener
Hands-free Access
Keyless-go
Remote opening and closing of windows and sunroof
SmartKey with KEYLESS-START

Climate1 std · 0 opt

Dual-zone automatic climate control

Seating4 std · 3 opt

Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats optional
40/20/40-split folding rear seats
Black MB-Tex/microfiber upholstery w/Red stitching
Power front seats with memory
Leather upholstery optional
Multicontour front seats optional

Interior9 std · 4 opt

Heated steering wheel optional
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
64-color LED ambient lighting
AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather
AMG illuminated front door sills
AMG interior with sport front seats
Brushed stainless steel pedals
Extendable front sun visors
Illuminated entry system with logo projectors
MB-Tex upper dash trim
AMG Star Set optional
All-season front and rear floor mats, black rubber optional
Enhanced ambient lighting optional

Exterior8 std · 11 opt

Power tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof
Power-folding side mirrors
AMG Sport Exhaust System
AMG-specific grille
Heated windshield washers
LED Daytime Running Lamps
LED headlamps and taillamps
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
AMG Carbon Fiber Package optional
AMG Night Package optional
AMG Night Package Plus optional
AMG Performance Studio Package optional
AMG fuel cap optional
Animated AMG logo projectors optional
DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps w/projections optional
Heat and noise-insulating acoustic glass optional
Panorama roof optional
Red brake calipers optional
Wheel locking bolts optional

Powertrain12 std · 2 opt

4MATIC all-wheel drive
4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
AMG Drive UNIT
AMG Dynamic Select
AMG Dynamics
AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive
AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed transmission
ECO Start/Stop system
Electric exhaust-gas turbocharger
Hybrid Starter-Generator
NANOSLIDE cylinder wall technology
Two-stage direct injection
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT RACE mode optional
Dynamic engine mounts optional

Chassis3 std · 0 opt

3-stage AMG parameter steering
AMG Sport Suspension with AMG RIDE CONTROL
Active rear-axle steering

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 C-Class. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the AMG C 43

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43?

The manufacturer lists $64,150 for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43. That is $14,500 above the C 300, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 add over the C 300?

Against the C 300, 67 features become standard that the C 300 does not and 18 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.