The Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe is launched in Vietnam with a price of 4.2 billion VND.

The high-performance two-door model, unveiled at Mercedes Fascination 2017 in Hanoi, uses a 3.0 V6 biturbo engine and a 9G-Tronic transmission.

To celebrate AMG's 50th anniversary and coincide with the Mercedes Fascination 2017 exhibition, the three-pointed star brand introduced the C 43 4Matic coupe. This car competes in the same segment as the Audi S5 and BMW 440i in the UK market.

Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic Coupe at Fascination 2017. Photo: Luong Dung.

The C 43 4Matic Coupe features a distinctive AMG sports body kit, from the front and rear bumpers to the side skirts. It also has 19-inch AMG 5-spoke double-spoke wheels, intelligent full LED headlights with automatic beam adjustment, and automatic wipers.

High-end features are concentrated in the interior, including a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting with three adjustable colors and brightness. The interior is trimmed with silver fiberglass. The instrument panel is tubular in design and integrates a 5.5-inch color screen displaying vehicle information.

The infotainment system features an 8.4-inch TFT screen, multi-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation. AMG-style pedals.

The sports coupe is equipped with a 3-liter twin-turbo V6 gasoline engine, producing 367 horsepower at 5,500-6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 520 Nm at 2,000-4,200 rpm. It features a 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission paired with 4Matic all-wheel drive. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h. The Eco start/stop feature automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle is temporarily stopped.

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic Coupe features a 3-mode AMG suspension system, electric power-assisted Direct-Steer steering, and a steering wheel with integrated paddle shifters. It offers five driving modes: Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual, and Eco. A head-up display (HUD) projects information onto the windshield.

Interior design with red tones. Photo: Luong Dung.

Safety features include Collision Prevention Assist Plus (CPAP), active parking assist, Attention Assist (AA), ABS brakes, BAS, acceleration slip regulation (ASR), and vehicle stability control (ESP). Other features include hill start assist, electric parking brake, 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control. The ESP Curve Dynamic Assist system helps prevent understeer when cornering at high speeds and assists with more precise cornering.

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic Coupe went on sale in July for 4.2 billion VND. It offers 10 exterior paint color options and 6 interior color options.

According to VNE