Wards Auto Recognizes 2024 Mercedes-AMG C43's Engine as One of the Top 10 for 2023
September 26 2023,
Wards Auto, a respected name in the automotive industry, has included the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C43's new engine in its annual Top 10 Engines list for 2023. This is a significant recognition for the redesigned Mercedes-AMG C43 and highlights not just the performance of this powertrain, but also its refinement and technological advancements. The new engine in the C43 has a lot of firsts in its engineering as well as its design philosophy, and it also includes a lot of improvements that enhance not just performance, but also efficiency.
The most powerful C-Class you can buy today is better than ever in every way, and the engine is just the start. The new C43 is more refined inside, more luxurious, and more advanced in safety and connectivity.
The Impressive New Engine in the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C43
With the latest redesign, Mercedes-AMG has redefined what its C43 series can achieve. The 2.0-litre powertrain is the first in the AMG "43" line to apply the "One man, one engine" principle, blending advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship. The engine is capable of 402 horsepower, and its torque stands at 369 lb-ft. This translates into a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.6 seconds. Furthermore, the nine-speed multiclutch AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT improves responsiveness and shift times, while an electric exhaust-gas turbocharger—a first in a street car—enhances performance.
What Sets Wards Auto’s 10 Best List Apart?
In its 29-year history, the Wards 10 Best Engines list has stood as a benchmark in the automotive world, adapting its evaluation criteria over time to include newer technologies like electric and hybrid engines. This year, the Wards team evaluated 32 powertrains, including 13 internal combustion engines, 10 battery-electric vehicles, and nine hybrids. Scoring criteria consider horsepower, torque, NVH management, observed efficiency, and onboard technology, among other factors.
In summary, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C43’s breakthrough engine sets new standards for performance and innovation, rightfully earning its place on Wards Auto’s 2023 Top 10 Engines list.
