Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 price starts at Rs. 94.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 38.45 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53, priced at Rs. 1.33 Crore. On the performance front, the AMG C43 uses a 1991cc engine producing 402.30bhp@6750rpm and the AMG CLE 53 a 2999cc engine producing 442bhp@5800-6100 rpmrpm. If you're deciding between the AMG C43 and AMG CLE 53, the AMG C43 is the better pick for affordability, while the AMG CLE 53 stands out for performance.

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AMG C43 vs AMG CLE 53 Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz AMG C43Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 94.05 LakhRs. 1.33 Crore
Mileage 10 kmplNot Available
Engine 1991 cc2999 cc
Max power 402.30bhp@6750rpm442bhp@5800-6100 rpmrpm
Top speed Not Available250 Km/h

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Basic Info Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MaticMercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 4Matic
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Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 94.05 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.33 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1991 cc 2999 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars CoupeAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 402.30bhp@6750rpm 442bhp@5800-6100 rpmrpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed TRONIC AT 9-Speed DCT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz AMG C43 Colors
Mercedes Benz AMG CLE 53 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 10 kmpl Not Available
Boot Space 435 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,81,935 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,56,315 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.92 Lakh AMG C43 Insurance Rs. 5.40 Lakh AMG CLE 53 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1991 cc
2999 cc
Engine Type
2.0L M139l
3.0-litre M 256M inline six-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1991 cc
2999 cc
Max Power
402.30bhp@6750rpm
442bhp@5800-6100 rpmrpm
Max Torque
500Nm@5500rpm
560Nm@2200 rpmrpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed TRONIC AT
9-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Twin
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Comfort | Sport | Sport Plus | Individual

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
4.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
66 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
Not Available
250 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
10 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
10 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive Damping
Not Available
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric

Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Reading Lamp
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
435 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Electronic
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark FI
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4791*2033*1450 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
Not Available
2875 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Burmester surround sound system | Advanced MBUX infotainment system
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Burmester surround sound system | Advanced MBUX infotainment system
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
No
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
No
Not Available
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
Compass
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Not Available
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
11.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
No
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
No
Not Available
DVD Playback
No
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
2
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
  • Feels friendly to drive, just like a normal C-Class Livable ride quality and can be used as a daily driver, luxurious cabin experience, spacious for four people and has a decent boot
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
  • Plastic quality at certain places could’ve been better, You need to ring the 2-litre petrol engine hard to dial up the excitement, rivals offer the same or even better experience at a lower price point, space saver eats into boot space
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Mercedes Benz AMG C43 Vs Mercedes Benz AMG CLE 53 FAQs

Which car is cheaper Mercedes Benz AMG C43 vs Mercedes Benz AMG CLE 53?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 by ₹38.45 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mercedes Benz AMG C43 vs Mercedes Benz AMG CLE 53?
For the 4Matic version, 1991 cc Petrol engine of AMG C43 produces 402.30bhp@6750rpm of power and 500Nm@5500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 4Matic version, 2999 cc Petrol engine of AMG CLE 53 produces 442bhp@5800-6100 rpmrpm of power and 560Nm@2200 rpmrpm of torque

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