This Benz sacrifices nothing for it's incredible performance. The traditional Mercedes styling is present, along with a 302hp V8 engine. This is a fairly light car, with 3380lbs. curb weight, which teamed with the big engine makes a 0-60 time of 5.9 and a top speed of 155mph (I know the 0-60 could be better, but remember the tests were performed with certain conditions [1,010ft elevation for example]).

Inside, the car still keeps the awe-inspiring quality that Mercedes pumps into all of its luxurious cars. The standard leather seats come in a two-tone format (black edges with white seat inserts), with an optional monochrome color. The dash panel is similar to the C280. However, the instrument panel has special AMG gauges, etc.

The exterior styling is very reminiscent to the C-Class sedans, although the C43 has sport-enhancements. These include lower suspension, running boards, and a front air-dam. The Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 tires provide a very low-profile appearance, while the rest of the car (especially the interior) remain a vault.