C300 vs C43

[kev1387]

Looking at either a C300 or C43 in the next few weeks....
Does anybody know if there is much difference in fuel economy between the two?
I know you don’t buy either for fuel efficiency but if there’s not much difference in the real world, then I’d rather go with the C43.
Thanks guys

[playalistic]

There will be hardly any difference when driven relatively sedately. You just have to drive it sedately in the first place

[Brian_the_Snail]

We had a C300 coupe for two weeks as a Mercedes loan whilst our A35 was in for airbag fixes. C300 is very nice at a sedate pace but coarse, thirsty and sluggish when trying to make more brisk progress.

My wife is not a fast driver but even she told the Merc chap in the service department that to go faster in the C300 wifey would " have to Fred Flintstone it" (feet through the floor and peddle).

At next car change we will look at the C43 as this should tick the boxes of C coupe build quality and A35 performance.

B_T_S

[thecremeegg]

I don't agree, I have a 2019 C300 and it goes along quite nicely! Sure the C43 will be noticeable faster as it should be with all the extra power!

[barryrs]

I also have a 2019 C300 and think it’s a good compromise of performance and economy. 12500 miles in and an average of 38.2 mpg over that distance.

If you are happy with a less dramatic experience then I think it’s a great option; however, if you want a bit more of an AMG experience then a C43 would be better.

I don’t have any ownership experience so this is secondhand; but I was told I would drop around 10mpg with a 43.

ETA

One other thing to consider if you have a set budget and are buying used is the updated digital clocks (post 2018?) are much nicer.

Here’s mine

Edited by barryrs on Monday 25th November 22:19

[thecremeegg]

barryrs said:

I also have a 2019 C300 and think it’s a good compromise of performance and economy. 12500 miles in and an average of 38.2 mpg over that distance.

If you are happy with a less dramatic experience then I think it’s a great option; however, if you want a bit more of an AMG experience then a C43 would be better.

I don’t have any ownership experience so this is secondhand; but I was told I would drop around 10mpg with a 43.

ETA

One other thing to consider if you have a set budget and are buying used is the updated digital clocks (post 2018?) are much nicer.

Here’s mine

Edited by barryrs on Monday 25th November 22:19

Mine's on 13,500 at the moment and it's averaging about 32, though I do only drive it in sport which might explain!

[barryrs]

I’m stuck on the M5 most days and aren’t able to get much over 70 let alone give it some beans

[off_again]

barryrs said:

I also have a 2019 C300 and think it’s a good compromise of performance and economy. 12500 miles in and an average of 38.2 mpg over that distance.

Ah crap. C63S and over the 10,000 miles I have done, I get 19MPG (thats US gallons, so 22MPG in the UK). Eeek, maybe something a little more economical next time...

[thecremeegg]

off_again said:

Ah crap. C63S and over the 10,000 miles I have done, I get 19MPG (thats US gallons, so 22MPG in the UK). Eeek, maybe something a little more economical next time...

Hell no, stick with the C63S my man, I'm jealous!

[barryrs]

off_again said:

Ah crap. C63S and over the 10,000 miles I have done, I get 19MPG (thats US gallons, so 22MPG in the UK). Eeek, maybe something a little more economical next time...

My old V10 S6 averaged 19mpg (U.K.)
so I think you’re doing alright

[Porker87]

I have a 2019 C300 AMG line premium plus estate. The C43AMG has 4matic so better on those wet A and B roads.
Ride is pretty hard in mine so expect a C43 would be harder
Acceleration and noise is good when booting it to overtake , pity the newer C43 doesn’t have the V6