It was only a matter of time before Mercedes-AMG's spiffy four-cylinder engine was shared with other models following its debut in. After all the unit has many things in its favour: a novel electric exhaust-gas turbocharger for improved performance; a 48-volt electrical system that permits mild hybrid functionality; and, of course, two fewer cylinders than the 3.0-litre motor that previously powered the mid-tier C43 saloon and wagon..
Naturally it helps that you also get a) AMG's nine-speed Speedshift MCT overseeing the upshifts, and b) the 4Matic all-wheel drive system marshalling the delivery. As before, the C43 defaults to a 31/69 per cent torque split, so the model ought to feel rear-biased whether you opt for saloon or estate.
It has also taken the unusual and possibly telling decision to equip the new car with rear-axle steering without requiring customers to resort to the cost-option list. Unsurprisingly, AMG suggests this delivers a 'significantly more agile turn-in', and is apparently tailored to respond differently depending which one of five drive modes you're in. The latest variable geometry, three-stage AMG parameter steering system is tuned to function in much the same way.
Factor in uprated 370mm, six-piston brakes and a punchier exhaust, and plainly there is no shortfall in whizz-bang tech. And while the latest C-Class is perhaps not the most compelling car to look at, it can at least said to be enhanced by the new grille, front and rear bumper, side sills and twin-tailpipes the C43 introduces. You can have 18-inch wheels if you wish, but expect 19s and 20s to be the norm.
Obviously we wouldn't put our money where our mouths are just yet , but on paper the C43 - particularly in crowd-pleasing wagon format - does appear to tick many desirable boxes. It won't be easy prising anyone from the
I’d prefer the 3.0 L6
Boo 4-pot
4 cylinders… please can MB do a small inline 6 or V6 please?
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