Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
DETAILS
The AMG C43 is the entry point into Mercedes-AMG’s performance lineup, and it doesn’t feel like an entry point once you’re behind the wheel. It’s still a proper C-Class sedan underneath — comfortable, well-built, easy to live with — but every part of it has been sharpened for the driver who wants more than a nicely trimmed commuter.
Under the hood, a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four works alongside a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, producing 402 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, routed through a 9-speed automatic to all four wheels. That electrified turbo is borrowed straight from Mercedes’ F1 program, which is why there’s almost no lag between input and response.
This isn’t the biggest engine in our Mercedes lineup, but it might be the smartest one — proof that AMG performance doesn’t require a V8 to feel serious. If you’re deciding between the C43 and something like the C300, mercedes amg c class trim is where the character actually shows up.
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A valid driver’s license and full coverage insurance. The minimum age to rent any vehicle in our fleet is 18.
A security deposit between $2,000 and $10,000 is required, with the exact amount depending on the vehicle, your insurance coverage, rental duration, and other rental requirements. The full deposit is refunded as soon as the vehicle is returned and inspected.
The C300 runs a standard turbocharged 2.0-liter engine tuned for comfort and efficiency. The AMG C43 uses that same displacement but with AMG-specific tuning and a 48-volt hybrid assist, nearly doubling the output and cutting several seconds off the 0-60 time. Both share the same C-Class body and interior — the C43 is the version built for the driver who wants more urgency out of every input.
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Once your reservation is confirmed and payment is received, all payments are non-refundable. Cancel more than 48 hours before your scheduled rental, and the amount you paid is kept as credit toward a future booking with California Auto Rental — no cash or card refund is issued.
Cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled rental, and the reservation is fully non-refundable and non-creditable; the amount paid is forfeited.
Yes. Our team stays in touch with you throughout your rental, so if you decide you want more time behind the wheel of the C43, extending is simple, even if you only booked for a single day to start.
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