Release and price

If the rumors are anything to go by then the upcoming AMG C43 will hit the market near the end of 2018. Its price shouldn’t change all that much over its predecessor. The base model should start at roughly $55,000 which is in line with most of its rivals.

The design

From what we have seen on the camouflaged test mule it looks like the upcoming 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 is not going to change all that much. The car had its front end covered by camouflage but that was it. This likely means Mercedes is going to change the look of the entire C-Class lineup.7

source:motor1.com 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43

We can expect a new grille, likely different headlights as well as a new bumper. The hood seems to be the same as before. Another big change will be in the rear where the new C43 is going to boast a new bumper. Unfortunately this will continue to feature the unusual dual-exhausts from its predecessor.

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The interior

As this will be nothing more than a mid-life facelift, we can expect the upcoming C43 to be mostly identical to its predecessor. Even so, this means the car will continue to offer one of the better cabins in its class.

source:motor1.com 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 Interior

Things like leather and Alcantara will standard while the aluminum switches will make the experience that much better. We only hope that this time around Mercedes is going to offer a better set of seats, especially since those on the C63 have been that much better.

2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 Specs

This is where the big change will happen. While the current model features a V6, the 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 is going to feature an inline-six engine. This has just been released on the CLS and it has to be one of the most impressive engines we have seen in a while. Even though it still is a 3.0 liter unit, the engine will now make 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This will offer a mild-hybrid system which will be able to boost the engine’s output by around 22 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. This 48V electric system will give the C43 a push-to-pass feature which should make it quite a bit faster than its predecessor. Most rumors seem to suggest a 0 to 60 MPH time of around 3.8 seconds and a top speed in excess of 155 MPH. As before, the car will remain rear wheel driven but it looks like the gearbox may change. Instead of the old 9 speed automatic, we may see a 7 speed DCT gearbox with much faster gear changes.

2019 Mercedes-AMG C43Engine And TransmissionEngine typeinline-six engineDisplacement3.0 literPower/torque362 hp/369 lb-ftTransmission9 speed automaticPerformance0-60 mph3.8 secondsTop speed155 mph.

 

I agree with some of this article but imo there are some holes.

First we are awd

Second amg has put a ton of time into the new 9 speed box, I don't think they will dump.

Can't wait to see and hear new engine!

 

I swear to god if they put the 7 speed DCT I will sabotage my 2018 that is enroute!

 

I hear ya but don't knock till you try it. The 9 speed is quite a gearbox

 

Pretty much all of this information is wrong.

 

I thought this facelift was getting the digital dual-screen dash, no? I was under the impression that this and the inline 6 were the only real changes to the line.

I wonder how the new inline exhaust note will be. I've heard some really great sounding I-6's before but usually the V's always sound better... I wish they could do a turbo'd VR-6. AKA "the sexiest 6 cylinder exhaust note known to man"

 

 

I agree, it also hasn't had enough time to trickle down to the C-class yet.

 

What? inline 6's are some of the best sounding motors while V6's are some of the worst.

Inline 6 motors for recognition:

RB26 DETT (Really any turbocharged RB sounds amazing).
1JZ or 2JZ GTE
Pretty much the entire BMW line-up/variations and evolution of their inline 6 motors since the E36 M3 (Although the F80/82 M3/M4 sound pretty terrible).

There are few V6's that can compete.