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2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 Coupe

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 Coupe is a 385-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 coupe with a 9-speed and all-wheel drive. It starts at $57,450 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 385 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 384 lb-ft of torque at 2500-5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,550 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The C-Class measures 184.8 inches long on a 111.8-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$57,450
MSRP with Destination$58,445
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine TypeAMG V6 Biturbo
Displacement2.996 L
Horsepower385 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque384 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 rpm
Redline6,550 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke88.0 x 82.1
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD (AMG Performance 4MATIC, 31/69 rear-biased)
Transmission
Transmission9-Speed (AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G)
1st Gear5.35 (31 mph **)
2nd Gear3.24 (50 mph **)
3rd Gear2.25 (73 mph **)
4th Gear1.64 (100 mph **)
5th Gear1.21 (135 mph **)
6th Gear1 (163 mph **)
7th Gear0.86 (190 mph **)
8th Gear0.72 (227 mph **)
9th Gear0.6 (272 mph **)
Reverse4.8
Final Drive3.07
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Tank Capacity17.4 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent multi-link, coil spring, double-tube shock, tubular torsion bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link, coil spring, double-tube shock, tubular torsion bar
Turning Diameter39.7 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc14.2" x 1.4"
Rear Brake Disc12.6" x 0.9"
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front7.5 x 18 Cast
Wheels Rear8.5 x 18 Cast
Tires Front225/45 R18
Tires Rear245/40 R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.8 in
Width72.2 in
Height55.3 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Front Track63.1 in
Rear Track61.3 in
Ground Clearance3.6 in
Interior
Headroom Front38.8 in
Headroom Rear35.6 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear32 in
Shoulder Room Front54.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear51.7 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS.

79 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS

Owner Complaints

79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine18
Electrical System15
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Power Train8
Structure8
Unknown Or Other8
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 30, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System
“The vehicle exhibits an intermittent, severe electronic-hydraulic transmission control defect where it completely rejects gear shifts from Park (P) to Drive (D), or forcefully defaults back into Park…”
Sep 22, 2026 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
“The factory infotainment system (Mercedes NTG 5.5 head unit) displays Android Auto incorrectly. Instead of using the full width of the center display, Android Auto is cropped into a reduced window on…”
Sep 21, 2026 · Power Train, Engine
“The M264 2.0L engine suffered a catastrophic internal failure. While making a left turn at an intersection, the vehicle suddenly shut off and stalled, leaving the car stranded in active traffic and…”
Sep 15, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System, Engine
“The vehicle experienced a severe safety issue involving a sudden loss of motive power in active traffic. 1. Initial Symptoms & Diagnosis: Recently, the Check Engine Light illuminated. Although the…”
Aug 16, 2026 · Power Train
“Shifting gears when stopped and the car lunged forward while I was stopped at a red light. I almost hit the car in front of me at the red light. Very rough gear changes and changing out of the correct…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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