Mercedes-AMG C 43 drops the twin-turbo V6 engine in favor of a four-cylinder with a single turbo. That turbo includes F1-inspired hybrid technology that delivers 402 horsepower, but does this recipe deliver more fun than the outgoing model? Mercedes-AMG C43 Test Drive Review: Four-Cylinder Strangeness …
If you take your time, you can still find a smokin’ deal on a W202. Mine is a perfect example. Years ago I had a 2000 C280 sport. I had it for a number of years, and used it at track days all over the …
Entry-level luxury car trunks are usually pretty lame. To date, the only one I’ve tested that could actually fit all six luggage test bags has been the Acura TLX, and even then, just barely. Everything else, including the Alfa Giulia, BMW 3 Series, Cadillacs CT4 and …
As Mercedes-Benz is already shifting to smaller engines for the sake of efficiency and sustainability, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance stands as a testament that powerplant downsizing can be implemented without compromising power. The video here provides a demo of what it is capable …
Anyone looking for a premium used car at a fair price of 18-20,000 euros can choose the Mercedes C-Class W205. But which engine is more reliable? There are many customers who want a premium car but can’t afford the price of a new one. For …
Previously known as the C 450 AMG Sport 4MATIC, the previous-gen C 43 polarizes opinion. The single most controversial thing about it comes in the form of a regular production engine (a 3.0-liter V6 codenamed M276 DE30 LA) rather than a hand-assembled one. Drag Race And …
A 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 ‘Nurburgring’ with an incredible backstory is being auctioned off at RM Sotheby’s St Moritz collection later this month. In the early ’80s, when the 190 series was introduced, Mercedes had an unmatched reputation for quality and durability, but sports sedans …
The hottest modern Mercedes-Benz may wear the AMG badge, but 40 years ago, the German automaker was already churning out performance cars without the help of Affalterbach. In 1983, a Mercedes-Benz 190 E – the predecessor of the C-Class -covered a distance of more than 50,000 …
Mercedes-Benz didn’t start using the C-Class designation until the 1994 model year, when the first W202-platform cars arrived in showrooms. The W202’s C-Class-in-all-but-name predecessor was the very successful W201, sold here for the 1984 through 1993 model years. In this series, we’ve seen an example of …
A lack of character from the C 43 is surprising given its A 45 S-derived powertrain, but the driving dynamics are more akin to a quick C-Class rather than an exhilarating AMG product. What the C 43 does well is retain most of the brilliant qualities …
