2023 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG MHEV Premium Plus 4 MATIC Saloon

Key Points: VAT Qualifying, Sliding Panoramic Sunroof, Carbon Fibre Interior Trim, Burmester Premium Sound System.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG MHEV Premium Plus 4MATIC is a well-equipped high-performance saloon, powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine enhanced by a mild hybrid system and an electric turbocharger. Producing 408bhp, it drives all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift.

Standard equipment includes rear-wheel steering, three-stage adaptive damping (Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus), an AMG-specific grille, and a high-performance AMG exhaust and braking system.

Moving inside, it boasts Nappa leather-trimmed AMG performance seats, a flat-bottom AMG multifunction steering wheel, a large touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, a digital dashboard display and augmented reality navigation.

Driver aids include lane-keep assist, cruise control, and the parking package with front and rear sensors, active park assist and 360-degree cameras.

In the desirable Premium Plus trim level, the car also comes with the Burmester audio system, larger 20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof and a head-up display.