The key differences between the two aesthetically are redesigned bumpers with a brushed aluminium lip, larger air dams for the bigger engine, AMG wheels, AMG brakes (larger and visible obviously), rear bumper fins, quad exhaust tips and a tiny spoiler on the boot lid.. Instructions also include keeping the car in comfort mode (one of five you can select including an individual mode for specific settings) for the first of two laps and then switch to Sport+ on the next one to feel the difference in the car’s dynamics.35 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, which seems to only sweeten the deal further. When you think of an AMG, the first image that flashes in your mind is of an angry looking beast in an outlandish colour with flared nostrils, flared wheel arches, rear wheel drive and an intimidating bellow from the exhausts.
The AWD system works well, and provides ample grip even when you feel you might have overcooked the corner a bit. The C43 however, is a far cry from all that. I switched to Sport+ on finishing the first lap via the driving mode toggle switch on the centre console and the car seemed to have transformed into a different one instantly. Turn the key, and the 3. The AMG flat-bottom steering wheel is in place and seats are covered in Alcantara on the seat backs and the squab generously. Furthermore, the car has been priced at Rs 74. There are a couple of interesting buttons and switches, but we’ll come to that in a bit. Even in comfort mode, the car accelerates very quickly but sans the ferocity. The suspension is well tuned too, and takes on the kerbs with ease.0-litre twin-turbo V6 comes to life with an audible growl and a timed misfire before settling down quickly. It is in fact quite subtle.The conditions were rather perfect, as it was a warm and sunny winter afternoon, and while I waited in the pits to head out, I felt slightly confused about the looks of the C 43 AMG.
Carbon-fibre inlays have been skipped to keep the luxury quotient intact. Get in and park yourself in the driver’s seat and you realise you are sitting quite low. It looks a lot like the standard C-class which means it looks quite friendly. This C 43 sits below the C 63 AMG, and hence is easier and more fun to drive, unlike the unforgiving C 63. And with a helmet on, the roof feels inadequate, especially for taller drivers.The cabin too features subtle sporty touches rather than a complete overhaul.5inch multi-information display sits nestled between the two clocks. Thankfully, this has become a trend with Mercedes-Benz as they launch the AMG versions of its cars at the premier racing circuit. You could also opt for red seat belts to add to the sporty appeal. There is a bit of noise from the damping that’s transferred to the cabin but you rarely feel the bumps.
So you get complete leather upholstery with red stitching all round, along with brushed aluminium and wood inlays. Exit the pit lane, we floor the throttle. The COMAND Custom Auto Fuel Filler Door Mold system too is in place with a large display screen, scroller and track pad. As expected, the Mercedes-AMG C43 made its India debut at the Buddh International Circuit. Throttle response became sharper, gearshifts were quicker and the suspension stiffened up rather noticeably, while the steering weighed up to provide all of the feedback that was missing previously. Though the free revving engine makes 367PS of max power and 520Nm of peak torque, it doesn’t feel too aggressive, unlike its larger siblings. The clocks feature a chequered flag inlay on both the speedo and the tachometer, while a 5.Thankfully, it doesn’t take long before it’s my turn.Words like AMG and BIC, when clubbed together, trigger a rush of adrenaline in the blood. I am instructed to slot the 9-speed G-Tronic transmission into drive and we start rolling
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