Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 vs BMW M340i

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 and BMW M340i. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 price is Rs. 94.05 Lakh and BMW M340i price is Rs. 77.10 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 is available in 1991 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW M340i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M340i provides the mileage of 13.02 kmpl.

AMG C 43 4MATIC vs M340i xDrive Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AMG C 43	M340i
Price	Rs. 94.05 Lakh	Rs. 77.10 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1991 cc	2998 cc
Power	402 bhp	369 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43

4MATIC

Rs. 94.05 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW M340i

xDrive

Rs. 77.10 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43

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BMW M340i

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		B58 Turbocharged I6
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	402 bhp @ 6750 rpm	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 5000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250
Mileage		ARAI: 13.02 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		768
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Struts with Adaptive Damping	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Rear Suspension	Four-Link Axle with Adaptive Damping	Five-link axle
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9	6
Front Tyres	245 / 35 R19	225 / 40 R19
Rear Tyres	245 / 35 R19	255 / 35 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only
ADAS		Level 1
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention (Optional)
Lane Departure Warning	Optional
Blind Spot Detection	Optional
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Drive Modes		4 - Comfort, ECOPRO, Sport, Sport+
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED Projector	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential	Limited slip	Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Driver Side	Driver Side
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Grey finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	16 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Leather + Alcantara
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Black with Yellow Contrast and Aluminium Trim)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)	2
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Brochure

Colours

	Polar White	Tanzanite Blue Metallic
	Selenite Grey Metallic	Dravit Grey Metallic
	Sodalite Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	High-Tech Silver	Fire Red
	Spectral Blue	Arctic Race Blue
	Graphite Grey
	Opalite White Bright
	Patagonia Red Bright
	Graphite Grey Magno

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

6 Ratings

4.8/5

42 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.8Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.4Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.9Performance
	4.5Fuel Economy	3.7Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Okish entry level amg

If you consider thinking that this cheapest amg wouldn't be as good as it competitor you would be wrong It's because it's got the luxury of c class plus the performance of amg Pros It's snappy really snappy Super comfortable considering a amg Great fuel economy Signature amg look Cons Might be a deal breaker it's doesn't feel a amg It's doesn't have the grunt That bull shit rev limiter and plus the 4 cylinder it's not sporty.

Fantastic car if you love driving

The BMW M340i is a fantastic car if you love driving. Buying it was smooth, the staff were friendly and helpful. On the road, it's ast handles beautifully and sounds amazing. The car looks sporty yet classy, and the interior feels premium with lots of tech. Maintenance is a bit expensive, but BMW service is reliable. Pros: thrilling performance, luxury feel, and daily comfort. Cons: firmer ride and high running costs. Overall, the M340i is perfect if you want a sporty sedan that's fun to drive but still practical for everyday use. I love mine.

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Rs. 72.5 Lakhonwards

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AMG C 43 comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4791 mm * 1824 mm * 1437 mm	4713 mm * 1827 mm * 1440 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2851
Kerb Weight (kg)	1840

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace	455 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	59

Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Spoiler
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders