NJC63Fan

Just like the title implies, I'm looking for some opinions for and against. Both models share the exterior styling that I like, and since I'm searching used cars both are within the same price range. I would own one of each at the moment if I had the space to properly store them. I haven't owned a Mercedes since late 2013, and I really like the new styling. Appreciate all thoughts.

Dieseldan9

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depends on what you are looking for a cruiser type coupe or a sporty type coupe

do you want to be seen and heard or do you prefer to fly under the radar?

IMO there is no comparison for me C43 all the way.

Also I see u r from northeast so AWD would help in our weather

NJC63Fan

@Dieseldan9 ,I guess I should've fixed my profile a bit, I've since moved south for less snow and more golf.

I do like to be heard and have enjoyed using Eisenmann exhausts for their sound (to me their tone is downright evil). I do want sporty, but I will on occasion take a wife and children along for up to 10 hour tours. The extra room in the E would be welcome without being cumbersome. We've driven the C43 and though the kids fit just fine it was a bit on the confining side. I was able to squeeze my 6' self in behind my wifes seat position without resting my head on the ceiling which was impressive to me. Likewise, the fuel economy between the two is hardly a deciding factor in either direction.

jonathan358

A C63 as your name suggests.

Mr. J

I agree^^^

I think with the kids you'd be best served with a C63 sedan. Any loss in flashy coupe styling is more than made up by the C63s more aggressive stance and awesome bark. Just make sure that you and your family can live with the tight suspensions on either the '43 or the '63. Both are very tight. Test drive them on actual roads with typical imperfections. If the C class ride is too rough then go with the E. You can always add exhaust mods and a tune to it later.

savagepete

Me personally would get a c43... at least you get the amg badge lol.
But it all comes down to interior, I will prefer the space of the E, but will drive the C43 for more sporty.

AMG C43 3LV6

I had to make the same choice. Fortunately I chose correctly. I would have been disappointed with the E400.

Thats also considering I had a 2018 C43, the 2019 C43 updated version is a definite buy over the E400.

NJC63Fan

I can't do sedans. They have a purpose, and I appreciate a true sport sedan, but I really do enjoy the coupe styling.

AMG C43 3LV6

If you rarely take anyone in the backseat, the coupe is a waste of time.

Ironically the coupe if I am not mistaken is longer than the sedan. I actually wish Mercedes made the Coupe AMG, strictly a two seater.

coladin

I would drive both, but based on my experiences with my C43 as a daily driver, on the 19s, I would go with the E400.