C43 Instrument Tested - 0-60 in 4.1
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The harsh ride is terrible.. I have the 19s and switched to non runflat continental dws06 and it's not much better..debating on going to 18s but not sure him much softer that will be for the money
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If you go to the review page, the tires (and a bunch of other information) are clearly listed in the Test Sheet - Pirelli P-Zero run-flats. Scroll down on the right-hand side to find the link for the Test Sheet.
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Still debating lowered springs, H&R or KW, but don't want to completely ruin the ride characteristics.
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There is a German facebook site, where members can post 100-200km/h Racelogic Performance Box Times. Quite a few C43 were posted - and some owners even provided 0-100km/h times (0-62mph). All of them were below 4.3s - on a normal street surface and not a prepped track! Best car was as low as 4.0s (0-62!). The C43 is as quick as the C63S off the line up to highway speed, that is for sure!
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C&D (and other mags) use a 1' roll-out so that acceleration times between cars they've reviewed are consistent. The problem is you can't compare that time to a time that didn't use a 1' roll-out, and Mercedes doesn't state the conditions for their listed times.
The 1' roll-out time can be up to 0.3s faster than the same acceleration test without the roll-out. If Mercedes didn't use roll-out in their measurement, or just simulated the value and padded it to be safe, that might explain the half-second discrepancy.
The 1' roll-out time can be up to 0.3s faster than the same acceleration test without the roll-out. If Mercedes didn't use roll-out in their measurement, or just simulated the value and padded it to be safe, that might explain the half-second discrepancy.
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C&D (and other mags) use a 1' roll-out so that acceleration times between cars they've reviewed are consistent. The problem is you can't compare that time to a time that didn't use a 1' roll-out, and Mercedes doesn't state the conditions for their listed times.
The 1' roll-out time can be up to 0.3s faster than the same acceleration test without the roll-out. If Mercedes didn't use roll-out in their measurement, or just simulated the value and padded it to be safe, that might explain the half-second discrepancy.
The 1' roll-out time can be up to 0.3s faster than the same acceleration test without the roll-out. If Mercedes didn't use roll-out in their measurement, or just simulated the value and padded it to be safe, that might explain the half-second discrepancy.
As far as Merc spec - seems like they use 2 pedal start for it, as it is very consistent with their specs
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C&D (and other mags) use a 1' roll-out so that acceleration times between cars they've reviewed are consistent. The problem is you can't compare that time to a time that didn't use a 1' roll-out, and Mercedes doesn't state the conditions for their listed times.
The 1' roll-out time can be up to 0.3s faster than the same acceleration test without the roll-out. If Mercedes didn't use roll-out in their measurement, or just simulated the value and padded it to be safe, that might explain the half-second discrepancy.
The 1' roll-out time can be up to 0.3s faster than the same acceleration test without the roll-out. If Mercedes didn't use roll-out in their measurement, or just simulated the value and padded it to be safe, that might explain the half-second discrepancy.
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Is there a difference between the sedan and coupe when it comes to ride harshness?
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I have gone trough the process: went from oem 19 to 18 forged wheels saving 10lbs per corner. I then replaced the run flats with Michelin pilot super sports non runflats.
it transformed the car. Quicker, much comfier and I got rid of the crashing harshness. I can only suggest you explore lightweight 18 inches wheels and non runflats. While the cost are real and hefty at 4000 for a set of forged wheels, it provides acceleration, braking, handling and comfort benefits.
my 2 cents,
LP
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2017 C43 AMG
Overall length 185.1 inOverall height 56.3 inOverall width 71.3 in (without mirrors)
Wheelbase 111.8 inCoefficient of drag 0.32Curb weight 3,759 lbs.
I also found a site that shows the sedan weight at 3727 lbs. None of my search came up with 3834 lbs for the sedan.
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More Exterior Dimensions
Overall length 185.1 inOverall height 56.3 inOverall width 71.3 in (without mirrors)
Wheelbase 111.8 inCoefficient of drag 0.32Curb weight 3,759 lbs.
I also found a site that shows the sedan weight at 3727 lbs. None of my search came up with 3834 lbs for the sedan.
Overall length 185.1 inOverall height 56.3 inOverall width 71.3 in (without mirrors)
Wheelbase 111.8 inCoefficient of drag 0.32Curb weight 3,759 lbs.
I also found a site that shows the sedan weight at 3727 lbs. None of my search came up with 3834 lbs for the sedan.
sorry it sounds like I'm bench racing but I keep track of all of that. Lol
I would say the c43 amg coupe with light forged wheels and MPSS on 18 inches wheels would probably be the best awd light(er)weight platform currently available...in coupe form. With seated and cooled seats, the performance exhaust, new 9 sod trans and a strong ttv6, it is a lot of car for the money. With the lightwheels set, it would probably clock 3.9 to 4 in 0-60 and 12.6 to 12.7 on the 1/4 mile...not bad at all. 😎
I would rate the awd system as equal to the Quattro and symmetrical awd from Subaru so it does give you a lot of confidence...and grip.
my 2 cents,
lp
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i found the motorweek test weighting in the sedan at 3697lbs or so. I am basing my judgment on the c&d test of the c450 which is pretty much the same thing as the c43 amg (minus the 9speed vs 7speed trans). I preferred using both c&d tests to compare Apples to Apples. Ultimately 70lbs (3900 vs 3830) is not usual as a weight penalty for the coupe. If we look at handling and braking, the skidpad and braking test favor the coupe (163 vs 158 feet for braking and 0.93 vs 0.95 on the skidpad).
sorry it sounds like I'm bench racing but I keep track of all of that. Lol
I would say the c43 amg coupe with light forged wheels and MPSS on 18 inches wheels would probably be the best awd light(er)weight platform currently available...in coupe form. With seated and cooled seats, the performance exhaust, new 9 sod trans and a strong ttv6, it is a lot of car for the money. With the lightwheels set, it would probably clock 3.9 to 4 in 0-60 and 12.6 to 12.7 on the 1/4 mile...not bad at all. 😎
I would rate the awd system as equal to the Quattro and symmetrical awd from Subaru so it does give you a lot of confidence...and grip.
my 2 cents,
lp
sorry it sounds like I'm bench racing but I keep track of all of that. Lol
I would say the c43 amg coupe with light forged wheels and MPSS on 18 inches wheels would probably be the best awd light(er)weight platform currently available...in coupe form. With seated and cooled seats, the performance exhaust, new 9 sod trans and a strong ttv6, it is a lot of car for the money. With the lightwheels set, it would probably clock 3.9 to 4 in 0-60 and 12.6 to 12.7 on the 1/4 mile...not bad at all. 😎
I would rate the awd system as equal to the Quattro and symmetrical awd from Subaru so it does give you a lot of confidence...and grip.
my 2 cents,
lp
But now we're just splitting minor differences.
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Sedan is bound to be faster given the parity of all mechanical bits.
coupe weighs a considerable amount more being based off the cab.
