2024 Mercedes-AMG C43 Engine Secures Spot in Wards Auto's Top 10 List for 2023
September 26 2023,
The redesigned 2024 Mercedes-AMG C43 has earned a spot on Wards Auto's Top 10 Engines list for 2023, with the all-new engine being a standout feature.
Inside the New AMG C43 Engine
The engine of the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C43 is a high-energy marvel that unites advanced technology with artisan craftsmanship. As the first AMG "43" series to adopt the "One man, one engine" principle, the 2.0-litre powertrain utilizes an innovative turbo setup, dual-stage direct injection, and hybrid electrification to churn out an impressive 402 horsepower. It goes from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. A nine-speed multiclutch AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT offers shorter shift times and multigear downshifts, replacing the traditional torque converter with a lighter, more responsive wet startup clutch. The new electric exhaust-gas turbocharger, a first in a street car, improves compressor speed at low rpm.
What is Wards Auto's 10 Best List?
Wards Auto has been a leading automotive industry publication for years, and its 10 Best Engines list is a much-anticipated annual feature. This year, Wards evaluated 32 different vehicles, including 13 internal combustion engines, 10 battery-electric vehicles, and nine hybrids. The engines are scored based on horsepower, torque, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) management, observed efficiency, and onboard technology. The list had a price cap until 2021, but that was removed, although value still remains a criterion.
The History of the Wards List
Since its inception 29 years ago, the Wards 10 Best list has adapted to changes in automotive technology. While initially focusing on internal combustion engines, the list has gradually incorporated battery-electric and hybrid models. The selection process involves rigorous testing in real-world driving conditions, and only new or significantly improved engines are eligible for consideration.
In summary, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C43’s new engine's appearance on the Wards Auto 10 Best list for 2023 reaffirms the vehicle's successful fusion of high-tech engineering and artisan craftsmanship.
