2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 Coupe
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 Coupe is a 385-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 coupe with an amg speedshift tct 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $58,500 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 385 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque, 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 and has a curb weight of 3,979 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $58,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $59,495 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 Biturbo |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 385 hp |
| Torque | 384 lb-ft |
| Redline | 6,550 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder; Aluminum-Alloy |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.0 x 82.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (AMG Performance 4MATIC, 31:69 front:rear) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.35 (31 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.24 (50 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.25 (73 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.64 (100 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.21 (135 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (163 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.86 (190 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.72 (227 mph **) |
| 9th Gear | 0.6 (272 mph **) |
| Reverse | 4.8 |
| Final Drive | 3.07 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 17.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent multi-link with coil spring, double-tube shock absorber and tubular torsion bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with coil spring, double-tube shock absorber and tubular torsion bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.2 x 1.4 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.6 x 0.9 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.5 x 18 (Cast) |
| Wheels Rear | 8.5 x 18 (Cast) |
| Tires Front | 225/45 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 245/40 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 55.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Front Track | 63.1 in |
| Rear Track | 61.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,979 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS.
46 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS
Owner Complaints
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS (5 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
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 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.