C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

97 c36 VS 98 c43

Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:36 PM
  #1  
PJmak's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,564
Likes: 420
05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
97 c36 VS 98 c43

ran my friends car yesterday with my c43

was on the freeway

I wasnt looking at the speedo but I think we took of at around 70 mph and went up to probably 110 or 120


was dead even until I slowly started pulling away towards the end, I was surprised


Im sure it would have been a different story if we ran from maybe 30 mph
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:52 PM
  #2  
trinitony's Avatar
Super Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 677
Likes: 4
From: Merryland.
E55 C43 993C2S
Originally Posted by PJmak
ran my friends car yesterday with my c43

was on the freeway

I wasnt looking at the speedo but I think we took of at around 70 mph and went up to probably 110 or 120


was dead even until I slowly started pulling away towards the end, I was surprised


Im sure it would have been a different story if we ran from maybe 30 mph
In an old thread peeps were saying, the 6 is just as fast as the 8..so why waste money when u can get the same performance for less.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:57 PM
  #3  
trinitony's Avatar
Super Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 677
Likes: 4
From: Merryland.
E55 C43 993C2S
https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...36-vs-c43.html
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:04 PM
  #4  
Jons95c36amg's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,443
Likes: 2
From: Desert
02 CLK 55 AMG,09 C63 loaded with P30
This is old news. I ran a stock c43 with my c36 he just edged me 0-80. Very disappointing for a 4.3 v8 302hp. Now the 55 motor is a wake up call.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:08 PM
  #5  
v0ac's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
C43 AMG & E55 AMG
Mmm....don't compare a c36 to a c43...
c36 is a sold out c280 and retuned by amg after...
wich c43 was built from scratch by amg.

And still, we don't care who's second in life, c43 will always finish first vs a c36
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:57 PM
  #6  
Jons95c36amg's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,443
Likes: 2
From: Desert
02 CLK 55 AMG,09 C63 loaded with P30
Originally Posted by v0ac
Mmm....don't compare a c36 to a c43...
c36 is a sold out c280 and retuned by amg after...
wich c43 was built from scratch by amg.

And still, we don't care who's second in life, c43 will always finish first vs a c36
The c36 is built completely by amg. 3.6L vs the c280 2.8L only a tune? The c43 is the same size as the clk430,e430 but tuned for extra hp. Still disappointing for a 4.3L The 55 motor 5.4L is a V8. Like night and day vs the 4.3L. Not arguing which engine is superior
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:01 PM
  #7  
jnolte's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 314
Likes: 1
From: Seattle,WA
744 C36 AMG,040 C43 AMG, CLK55 208, CLS55 IWC, CLK500 Rocketbunny widebody
Originally Posted by v0ac
Mmm....don't compare a c36 to a c43...
c36 is a sold out c280 and retuned by amg after...
wich c43 was built from scratch by amg.

And still, we don't care who's second in life, c43 will always finish first vs a c36
NO, the C36 motor is more "AMG" than the 4.3 engine will ever be.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:02 PM
  #8  
jnolte's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 314
Likes: 1
From: Seattle,WA
744 C36 AMG,040 C43 AMG, CLK55 208, CLS55 IWC, CLK500 Rocketbunny widebody
I have also raced a c36 and it was dead even, the 36 was even pulling at times. C43 will win in the end but its really really close
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:09 PM
  #9  
trinitony's Avatar
Super Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 677
Likes: 4
From: Merryland.
E55 C43 993C2S
Originally Posted by PJmak
ran my friends car yesterday with my c43

was on the freeway

I wasnt looking at the speedo but I think we took of at around 70 mph and went up to probably 110 or 120


was dead even until I slowly started pulling away towards the end, I was surprised


Im sure it would have been a different story if we ran from maybe 30 mph
No worries - they put the strongest engines in the black ones.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:43 PM
  #10  
AMGC's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 13
From: MA
Mosselman 190E 16V+ C63S+ Abarth 595
Originally Posted by v0ac
Mmm....don't compare a c36 to a c43...
c36 is a sold out c280 and retuned by amg after...
wich c43 was built from scratch by amg.

And still, we don't care who's second in life, c43 will always finish first vs a c36
hahaha stupidest post evieeezz
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 12:35 AM
  #11  
v0ac's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
C43 AMG & E55 AMG
What's stupid in mypost?
Tell me i'm wrong saying c36 was a sold out c280 then tuned by amg, engine, suspension, brake, cluster etc etc..


who's stupid? anyways,
coming from a c36 owner, of course
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 12:37 AM
  #12  
v0ac's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
C43 AMG & E55 AMG
and for my taste, I like more 202 interior of c43...
seats are better.
cluster looks better
brakes are better
and v8 sound is priceless.

but I still like c36..not trying to hate, just don't compare orange and apples.
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:06 AM
  #13  
jnolte's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 314
Likes: 1
From: Seattle,WA
744 C36 AMG,040 C43 AMG, CLK55 208, CLS55 IWC, CLK500 Rocketbunny widebody
c43 is a sold out 430 engine..... Its actually less tuned than the 36
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:06 AM
  #14  
Z06EATER's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 807
Likes: 0
From: CA BayArea
1997 C36AMG
ok ok fellas me and Pj were all talkin bout this yesterday at the meet, now, u must understand, they both cant be compared, personally i think they rushed the C43 and could've spent a bit more time on it, they rounded out the body kit to give it an "evolved" look, you know, newer, the C36 is supposed to look like those W201 evos and old school AMG's guys, that's why the C36 has the more square look that i personally love, the front bumper is SICK, and it's got some sexy fog lights, the two tone wouln't look good in the C36 cuz it's a more old school AMG. they really did more the 3.6 then juss bore it, it has different internals as well, as more aggressive cams, the C36 engine wasn't build from ground up, and neither was the C43, both were an original 430 and 280 engines, and AMG took them and did what they had to do to them. and now they are AMG's. PLUS FELLAS LETS NOT ARGUE, THEY ARE REALLY EVEN, PLUS, WERE ALL BROTHERS HERE, let's take our benzs our against other makes, like bmw and lexus or audi etc...nt against our allies. haha be nice!
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:31 AM
  #15  
v0ac's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
C43 AMG & E55 AMG
+ on that,
both are nice...
is personnal choice after all !
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 03:19 AM
  #16  
AMGC's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 13
From: MA
Mosselman 190E 16V+ C63S+ Abarth 595
Originally Posted by jnolte
c43 is a sold out 430 engine..... Its actually less tuned than the 36
exactly why i called v0ac's post stupid.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:57 PM.