There’s a shock on the Mercedes-Benz ‘Luxurious Like No Different’ occasion in Bangsar as we speak – along with the official launches of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 facelift, Mercedes-AMG S63 E Efficiency, Mercedes-AMG GT 63S E Efficiency F1 Version and Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 facelift; in addition to previews of the brand new CLE Coupe and Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan facelift, there’s this – the W206 Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic, which isn’t listed within the press launch.
Like earlier than, the C43 is the recent AMG model of the present W206 C-Class that sits between the very best non-AMG common automobile and the high canine C63. The ‘C43’ title could have been carried over, however there’s a change underneath the hood, which now homes a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The W205 C43 had a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6.
So, the brand new automobile one litre and two cylinders down, however the downsized unit has extra energy. The two.0T places out 408 PS and 500 Nm of torque, which is 41 PS extra and 20 Nm lower than the previous V6’s output. The SL 43 additionally makes use of this high-power four-pot, however the tune within the roadster is for 381 PS/480 Nm.
Codenamed M139l (the ‘l’ within the title refers back to the engine’s longitudinal placement), the engine is a variation of the M139 that we’re conversant in within the A45 scorching hatch, and is alleged to be the world’s first series-production unit to function an electrical exhaust gasoline turbocharger, with expertise derived instantly from System 1.
Mercedes says that an electrical motor that’s round 4cm skinny is built-in instantly on the turbocharger shaft between the turbine wheel on the exhaust aspect and the compressor wheel on the consumption aspect. This acts to spin the shaft up at low revs till the exhaust gases take over, enhancing engine response from idle pace and throughout your entire engine pace vary.
The ICE is paired to a 48-volt delicate hybrid system with a belt-driven starter generator, which may present an extra enhance of 14 PS relying on the scenario. It additionally facilitates easy operation of the engine’s start-stop and gliding mode capabilities.
Right here’s a bonus – this can be a true AMG engine within the ‘one man, one engine’ sense and there’s an emblem on the engine to show it. The W205 C43’s V6 was a tuned-up common sequence engine. Wait, there’s one other comfort in the event you want it – the C63 additionally makes use of the identical M139l, with extra energy, so there’s no W206 with greater than 4 cylinders.
Just like the SL 43, the W206 C43 comes with an AMG Speedshift MCT 9G nine-speed computerized gearbox, however not like the rear-wheel drive roadster, the sports activities sedan will get an AMG Efficiency 4Matic all-wheel drive system with rear-biased torque distribution (31% entrance, 69% rear).
All of the above mix for a 0-100 km/h time of 4.6 seconds, which is a tenth sooner than the W205 C43. Prime pace is capped at 250 km/h, however it may be raised to 265 km/h with the AMG Driver’s Bundle. An alternative choice is AMG Actual Efficiency Sound, which picks up engine noise and feeds it into the cabin if the common AMG exhaust system isn’t loud sufficient for you.
AMG Trip Management suspension is normal and it consists of aluminium entrance and rear double wishbones, coil springs and adaptive dampers. Rear-axle steering with a most angle of two.5 levels can also be current, together with an AMG sports activities braking system. The latter offers you 370 mm entrance brake discs with four-piston fastened calipers and 320 mm rear discs with single-piston floating calipers.
The AMG Dynamic Choose system affords 5 drive modes (Slippery, Consolation, Sport, Sport+ and Particular person), with AMG Dynamics additionally included with three modes (Primary, Superior, Professional) for the ESP. Every automobile system can be individually configured based mostly on the motive force’s wants.
Lastly, we are able to transfer on to aesthetics. As earlier than, the C43 is sort of ‘stealth’ in look and it doesn’t look very totally different from an everyday W206 with the AMG Line bundle. AMG-specific cues to mark it out embody the beefier brakes, the ‘Panamericana’ grille with vertical strains in chrome and quad tailpipes on the again. Additionally look out for the ‘Turbo Electrified’ badge on the entrance wings.
As for wheels, AMG 18-inch gadgets are the mannequin’s default, however the attractive multi-spoke rims you see listed below are 19s with Continental SportContact 7 UHP tyres. You’ll additionally discover Digital Gentle headlamps and a panoramic glass roof.
Inside, consumers get AMG seats upholstered with Artico artificial leather-based and Microcut microfibre (that’s the ‘Alcantara’ centre half) with crimson distinction stitching and seat belts. The sporty really feel is emphasised with an AMG Efficiency steering wheel, carbon fibre sprint trim, AMG sports activities pedals and AMG-branded ground mats and illuminated door sill trims.
Along with the sporty bits above, we’re additionally getting a Burmester sound system, a head-up show and the Driver Help Bundle Plus ADAS suite. This isn’t an official launch of the W206 C43, so there’s no pricing, however the estimated value – in keeping with sellers – is ready to be round RM400k. The previous-generation W205 C43 facelift debut in late-2018 with a RM421,888 sticker value, so it’s within the ballpark.
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