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Who is the Mercedes-AMG C-Class a good car for?
What is the Mercedes-AMG C-Class like to drive?
Tech features in the Mercedes-AMG C-Class
Similar cars to the Mercedes-AMG C-Class
Is the Mercedes-AMG C-Class a good car?
The Mercedes-AMG C-Class is based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and offers great reliability, comfort and performance. As it is not only offered in coupe form but also sedan, it is also a more practical choice.
Who is the Mercedes-AMG C-Class a good car for?
The Mercedes-AMG C-Class in coupe form is a good option for professionals looking for a reliable performance vehicle that will turn heads while remaining usable in daily driving conditions. The sedan model further bolsters its practicality with two more doors, more legroom and a larger boot which should appeal to buyers wanting the added performance yet retain the practicality needed for a family vehicle.
Is the Mercedes-AMG C-Class a good first car?
The Mercedes-AMG C-Class is a very powerful car and with great power comes great responsibility. If you're a responsible driver that isn't going to take unnecessary risks on public roads, there is no reason for you to not own a Mercedes-AMG C-Class, that is if you can afford it. We do, however, recommend an advanced driver's course to get familiarised with the performance and dynamics of your vehicle.
Is the Mercedes-AMG C-Class a good family car?
While the Mercedes-AMG C-Class coupe and cabriolet variants do offer a rear bench, the two-door configuration and sloping roofline will make getting in and out of the rear seats a bit tedious. The aforementioned sloping roof will also infringe on some of the headroom and will make it slightly less comfortable for your tall teenager. The sedan model, however, solves this problem with two extra doors and a taller roofline at the rear. Combine this with the large boot and you have an excellent family car but with the performance of a sports car.
Is there a Hybrid Mercedes-AMG C-Class?
While Mercedes-Benz has incorporated a mild-hybrid system on some of the C-Class models, the Mercedes-AMG C-Class range only offers powerful V6 and V8 engines at the time of writing this article. With the brand focussing more of its resources on electric mobility, we can expect hybridised models in the future before the internal combustion engine is completely retired.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewers opinion
"The Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC is the sweet spot of the attainable Mercedes-AMG range. It strikes a near-perfect balance between a performance saloon and a premium cross-country cruiser. It's compact enough for daily use in traffic and town yet still has the legs to make the open road entertaining."
- Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Mercedes-AMG C-Class like inside?
The Mercedes-AMG C-Class incorporates a variety of premium materials and surfaces to bolster the sporty theme of the vehicle. Add to that the standard features such as the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster and you have a cabin that not only provides the comfort and technology desired in a family vehicle but also an overall feeling of being in a serious sports car.
Style
Although the Mercedes-AMG C-Class retains much of the design elements from the Mercedes-Benz C-Class it is based on, the more aggressive front and rear bumper designs and model-specific grilles amongst the other changes, set it apart from its more tame siblings. The large sporty wheels also speak to the nature of the model as it is less elegant and more performance themed. Thus the performance wing of Mercedes-Benz, in our opinion, has managed to blend functional and more sporty elements into the design without losing the elegance or looking over the top.
Tech features
- ABS brakes
- Active Brake Assist - Electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
- Mercedes-Benz PRE-SAFE system
- Electro-mechanical parking brake
- Traction Control
- Stability control
- Active Parking Assist - Park distance control front and rear
- Smartphone integration package - Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Rain sensor
- Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
- Communications module (LTE) for the use of Mercedes Me connect services
- Cruise control
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension
- Automatic air conditioning THERMATIC with 2 climate zones
- Ambient lighting
- LED Headlamps
- Heated front seats
- Independent boot locking
- KEYLESS GO starting function
- Emission control system with EU4 technology
- AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
- Adaptive brake lights
- Automatic front passenger airbag deactivation
- Automatic dimming - interior mirror and driver's exterior mirror
- Electrically folding exterior mirrors
- Anti-Theft Protection package
- Navigation Services
- Office in the car functionality
- Electrically adjustable front passenger seat with memory
- AMG Driver's package
- AMG Track Pace
- Driver's seat electrically adjustable with memory function
- Preinstallation for Live Traffic Information
- Touchpad with Controller
- AMG electronic rear-axle limited-slip differential
- Traffic Sign Assist
- COMAND ONLINE
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
- Burmester® surround sound system
- Infotainment media display
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Mercedes-AMG C-Class?
The cheapest Mercedes-AMG C-Class is the entry trim Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic - prices usually start from R 1 187 920
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How much does it cost?
| Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic sedan | from R 1 187 920 |
| Mercedes-AMG C43 coupe 4Matic | from R 1 237 280 |
| Mercedes-AMG C43 cabriolet 4Matic | from R 1 357 480 |
| Mercedes-AMG C63 S sedan | from R 1 838 200 |
| Mercedes-AMG C63 S coupe | from R 1 922 960 |
| Mercedes-AMG C63 S cabriolet | from R 2 027 040 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
Comparisons
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