Gallery: 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 <\/h3>\n
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But first, the numbers. As mentioned, the C43 has a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with an output of 402 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Power reaches all four wheels through a nine-speed multi-speed automatic transmission. The sedan weighs in at 4,092 pounds, which makes it the heaviest of the trio.<\/p>\n
From Munich comes the BMW M340i with a 3.0-liter inline-six cylinder turbocharged mill under the hood. It is good for 382 hp and has the same peak torque of 369 lb-ft. The Bimmer tips the scales at 3,951 lbs. Last but not least, the S5 has a 3.0-liter V6 turbo engine with 349 hp and \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 369 lb-ft of maximum torque. It weighs 3,924, making it the lightest of the three performance sedans.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Price-wise, the Mercedes is the most expensive with a starting price of $59,900 in the United States, followed by the BMW, which is $300 cheaper for the 2023 model year. The most affordable of the trio is the Audi starting at $56,800 in America. Bear in mind those prices don\u2019t include the $1,150 destination and delivery charge.<\/p>\n
So, which model will win this drag race? You can give us your predictions in the comments section below and watch the video at the top of this page to find out whether you were right.<\/p>\n