The Refreshed Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe Is Here With 384bhp And 'Proper' Exhaust Pipes

The slightly more mild-mannered brother to the AMG C63 coupe just got a little more tempting. Yep, following a similar refresh for the C43 saloon and estate, Mercedes has given the C43 coupe and cabriolet a mid-life fettle.

Thanks to the Geneva reveal of the more practical four and five-door versions, there’s not much to surprise here. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 has been given the same power boost, resulting in a healthy 384bhp output, up from 362bhp.

Performance figures mirror the saloon and estate too - you’re looking at 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds for the coupe, and 4.8 seconds for the cabriolet. Not bad considering this is isn’t a ‘full-fat’ AMG.

Changes to the styling aren’t exactly dramatic, but we’re digging the new “twin-blade” grille design. As with the other C43s, our favourite change is at the back: no longer do we have silly fake exhaust trims! Instead, Mercedes has fitted what looks like - shock horror - real exhaust pipes. We approve.

The chassis has been left alone from the sounds of it, which means a four-link front suspension setup paired with a multi-link rear, and “AMG-specific kinematics and elastokinematics.” Affalterbach’s tweaks include an increase in negative camber, among other alterations.

The standard-fit adaptive dampers have been retained, as has the heavily rear-biased all-wheel drive system.

Just like the C-Class saloon, C-Class coupe and cabriolet ranges as a whole receive an extensive list of posh, S-Class-like options. Whether you want open-pore wood or nicer multi-contour seats, the world’s your oyster. You can even choose Mercedes’ new Energising Comfort Control feature, which changes the settings of things like the ambient lighting, climate control, fragrance system and music to optimise your wellness.

Interested? All versions of the C-Class coupe and cabriolet will go on sale in the UK next month, with first deliveries happening from July onwards.