2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43

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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, available as a coupe, convertible or sedan, is one of the safest cars on the road. Depending on the engine–all three of them are exceptional–it can be docile or fire-breathing.

The entry-level C-Class is the 255-horsepower C 300, with rear or all-wheel drive. It has excellent acceleration, a slick 9-speed automatic transmission, and wonderful chassis tuning.

The AMG C 43 uses a 385-hp twin-turbo V-6; it's a proper AMG. The AMG C 63 throws down 500 horsepower. It's all that, and more.

Performance is a good reason to buy the C-Class, but styling is a close second. The sedans channel vintage Benz lines, coupes have their own rear ends, and convertibles look as good with their tops up as down.

Safety is a C-Class asset thanks to good scores and accessible advanced crash-avoidance tech that can also reduce driver fatigue on trips and in traffic by handling some duties on its own. That tech mostly makes up for an infotainment system that can be a bear to operate.

The rear-wheel-drive C 300 sedan is EPA-rated at 24 mpg city, 35 highway, 28 combined, while all-wheel drive gets a bit less. For some reason that must be aerodynamics, the C 300 coupe only gets 25 mpg combined, while the convertible gets 24 mpg.

The AMG C 43 is rated at 19/27/22 mpg, while the AMG C 63 comes in at 18/27/21 mpg, not bad for 500 horsepower.

Every version of the C-Class requires premium fuel.

The IIHS gives the C-Class its Top Safety Pick+ rating, although only cars with automatic high-beam headlights earn the top 'Good'? score; other headlights are 'Acceptable.'?

Federal testers at the NHTSA last tested the C-Class in 2018, but it hasn't changed since then. They gave it five stars.

Automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitors are standard. Adaptive cruise control is part of an optional package including active lane control, along with a system that allows the car to stop, restart, and hold its lane in traffic.
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, available as a coupe, convertible or sedan, is one of the safest cars on the road. Depending on the engine–all three of them are exceptional–it can be docile or fire-breathing.

The entry-level C-Class is the 255-horsepower C 300, with rear or all-wheel drive. It has excellent acceleration, a slick 9-speed automatic transmission, and wonderful chassis tuning.

The AMG C 43 uses a 385-hp twin-turbo V-6; it's a proper AMG. The AMG C 63 throws down 500 horsepower. It's all that, and more.

Performance is a good reason to buy the C-Class, but styling is a close second. The sedans channel vintage Benz lines, coupes have their own rear ends, and convertibles look as good with their tops up as down.

Safety is a C-Class asset thanks to good scores and accessible advanced crash-avoidance tech that can also reduce driver fatigue on trips and in traffic by handling some duties on its own. That tech mostly makes up for an infotainment system that can be a bear to operate.

The rear-wheel-drive C 300 sedan is EPA-rated at 24 mpg city, 35 highway, 28 combined, while all-wheel drive gets a bit less. For some reason that must be aerodynamics, the C 300 coupe only gets 25 mpg combined, while the convertible gets 24 mpg.

The AMG C 43 is rated at 19/27/22 mpg, while the AMG C 63 comes in at 18/27/21 mpg, not bad for 500 horsepower.

Every version of the C-Class requires premium fuel.

The IIHS gives the C-Class its Top Safety Pick+ rating, although only cars with automatic high-beam headlights earn the top 'Good'? score; other headlights are 'Acceptable.'?

Federal testers at the NHTSA last tested the C-Class in 2018, but it hasn't changed since then. They gave it five stars.

Automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitors are standard. Adaptive cruise control is part of an optional package including active lane control, along with a system that allows the car to stop, restart, and hold its lane in traffic.
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Retail Price

$55,950 - $64,750 MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine 3.0L V-6
MPG Up to 19 city / 27 highway
Seating 4 Passengers
Transmission 9-spd auto w/OD, 9-spd w/OD
Power 385 @ 6100 rpm
Drivetrain AMG Performance 4MATIC all wheel
Curb Weight 3,825 - 4,231 lbs
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