Mercedes-Benz vehicles are the height of German engineering. All Mercedes-Benz vehicles are stylish, powerful, and technologically advanced. Beyond those, Mercedes-Benz takes other measures to ensure they stand out in the crown, they have AMG models of their most popular cars. AMG models are performance models that add an extra kick to the engine. Each AMG Mercedes-Benz vehicle has various enhancements that deliver true power because when it comes to the AMG family of cars "performance is king". One of the most popular models, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan has an AMG equivalent. What are the key differences in a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan and a 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class model? Here at Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert, we took the time to do the research for you, read below for more!
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class |
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$40,250 | Starting MSRP* | $53,400 |
2.0L inline 4 turbo | Engine | AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo |
241 Horsepower & 273 lb-ft of Torque | Horsepower & Torque | 362 Horsepower & 384 lb-ft torque |
24 city / 33 mpg highway | Fuel Economy* | 20 city/ 27 highway |
5.8 seconds | 0-60 times | 4.6 seconds |
9G-TRONIC 9-speed Transmission / Rear-wheel drive | Drivetrain | AMG-enhanced 9G-TRONIC 9-speed/ AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive |
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG upgrades bring the heat and make any Mercedes-Benz feel like a racecar. If you are looking for a more casual ride, but still want the stylings and luxury, stick with the Standard C-Class. The most powerful engine in the C-Class family is the standard engine, but the most powerful engine in the AMG C-Class is Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo that delivers an astounding 503 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Wow, now that’s power in a luxury sedan! Both cars come with safety features such as:
However, there is Driver Assistance Package for both cars that adds all of the state of the art safety features. Either Mercedes-Benz is a great choice, it's more of a style and performance preference for the driver!
If you want more information on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan or its AMG C-Class equivalent, contact our sales team at Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert today! If you are ready to get behind the wheel and feel the power for yourself, schedule test drive today!
*MSRP does/does not include transportation charge. Excludes options, taxes, title, registration, [and dealer prep]. Options, model availability, and price may vary. [See dealer for details.] *EPA estimated XX MPG highway with XX-gallon fuel tank capacity. You may get different mileage depending on driving conditions.