2019 C43 AMG running costs and full MPG test

The 2019 C43 AMG has a secret eco mode!
How much MPG does the 2019 C43 get?
In this video we test how much MPG the C43 gets in my 18 mile journey to work.
We are going to do two drives. One in a mixture of sport+ and comfort and the second in the custom built eco mode.
Then once the results are in we are going to work out exactly how much petrol I would spent per month based on which drive mode I used.
So sit back and find out how much MPG you can get in the 400bhp 2019 C43 AMG!
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[@todlowe4567]

I just purchased a 2019 model two days ago. Black on black with only 50,000 km. Love it! I made the purchase after watching your videos - they were more than helpful. Your tips and tricks and other information…. Brilliant. Thank you. 👍🇨🇦

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Just a heads up guys the monthly costs I calculated in this video are with the current high fuel costs here in the UK :( I've used the current average (127p per litre).

[@Stootorial]

127p I wish!!!

[@ABAUTOAMG]

@@Stootorial Ah man this was 2 years ago it’s depressing looking back at how low it was 😓

[@parampreettamber6706]

I’ve got exactly the same c43 in the same colour. Brilliant car, absolutely love it - the perfect all round daily! The best MPG I’ve achieved is 38.6mpg - a trip up and down the M6

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Nice! Mines just turned a year old and still loving it! 38mpg is epic!

[@othmanjazem5415]

What is the consumption in city?

[@parampreettamber6706]

@@othmanjazem5415 I never got more than 16/17 mpg when I had mine 🙃

[@nikapanchulidze1179]

@@parampreettamber6706 Did you drive in eco/comfort mode?

[@nib95]

Great video. Looking to pick up a C43 but was concerned about mpg since I do a fair number of longer drives. But 25mpg with a combination of comfort and sport+ isn't too bad at all. Even 20mpg isn't terrible for hooning around. I figure on my motorway drives I'll get closer to 30mpg.

[@DDricochetz89]

Really appreciate this video, beautifully done.

[@beck071]

Got my C43 (Estate) in November 2022, 2019 build! Eco around town I manage about 20mpg, motorway run to work 27-28 over 30 miles or so with the odd hard acceleration! To be honest, if you get one of these cars your best bet is to assume your current fuel bill + another full tank or so. Getting around 300 miles per tank mixed driving. Came from an F40 M135i X-Drive for reference! I also got about 300 miles from that tank but to fill that up cost around £70, compared to the C43's £90+ with today's fuel prices. All in all a great car though, and very thrilling!

[@afatpenguin6999]

I was doing 90 through Montana state, took me 10 hrs to drive all the way through and car did about 32 miles to the gallon. This thing handled like a beauty through the Rockies and Cascade mountains and honestly has amazing highway speed that doesn’t reflect on the site or sticker. Out dated MPG formulas.

[@suilegew]

This is imperial MPG, not us...

[@Bpuad]

Great video. Looked at many of your videos and they are really informative. Now I have just bought a 2019 estate fully loaded. Picking it up tomorrow 👍👌

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment, I'm glad you've found them helpful. Big congrats on your new estate, you are going to love it! :D

[@atalayo3o0o]

Thx for the info, waiting for my A45S delivered, good to know what to expect from my car.

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Thanks! Bet you cant wait to pick it up. Check out my 5 tips and tricks with the Mercedes key video for some cool tricks. These care are packed with hidden features!

[@ASD-jb6bh]

No where as good as my s class 2019

[@jowiCloutier]

My avg lifetime is 17 mpg.. with the same car 6257 miles no idea how you can do better.. 75% comfort 25% sport+ no highway tough.. and love reving high for bang shifting in sport+ but 15min per week

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Hi mate, 17 does sound quite low for 75% comfort. I'm around 22 average for my daily drive. Mine is a mixture of highway style and some bendy roads. I do comfort on the highway and sport+ at traffic lights and bendy roads. Sometimes my mpg does drop below 15 though because it's so hard not to resist those high shift bangs, gotta be done! :D

[@billclarke7893]

the best I have achieved is 32 mpg with the wife sitting beside me, lucky if I get 22 mpg during my daily drive of short motorways and country roads

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Haha I can relate there! My other half has never and probably never will experience sport+ although I'm slowly wearing her down to take her out for a epic reaction video for the channel!

[@ottowels1616]

I am your 1000th subscriber. 🔥👌🏻

[@surreallife777]

What’s your view on my viewpoint? Great fuel mileage, but most likely in my opinion driving this car on eco-mode with the RPM at no more than 1500 RPM is probably going to cause a lot of carbon buildup issues on the valves as opposed to keeping the RPM at 2500 to 3000 RPM in city driving. Who knows if I am correct because it’s very hard to compare two different C43 cars driven differently in terms of RPM over a long-term period of 5 or 10 years. Unless there’s some kind of product you can use to eliminate carbon buildup that’s been proven to work.

[@stevepinder8596]

I have a 2018 C43 Coupe which i collected at the end of March 2018 brand new from MB Stourbridge. On a motorway run I get around 32mpg around town it’s 19 mpg ish

[@guillermobuendia8972]

How Much did It Cost You? Total? And Monthly payments???

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Total including tax was just under 60k

[@pfeamg9658]

Nice video as always! Silly question though, is your mpg based on kilometers or miles?

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Thanks mate! No probs in the UK we use imperial units so it's miles here.

[@pfeamg9658]

ABAUTO got it, thanks! That’s very good mpg then. So far my best has only been about 26 mpg, which isn’t terrible but still. Would like to see better especially since I’m still driving in comfort during the break in period.

[@ABAUTOAMG]

@@pfeamg9658 ah no probs! Don't worry it will improve as build up those miles. I noticed mine started to get significantly better after around 3k miles I think it was. Climbing fast so I loose track!

[@pfeamg9658]

ABAUTO good to know lol! Thanks! Yeah I can’t seem to get over 1000 miles haha!

[@pfeamg9658]

Also, did you have the “a” ECHO button turned on or off during your mpg tests? (Sorry in advance if you did cover that). I’ve come to the conclusion I hate that friggn ECHO auto shut off. Sooo annoying lol.

[@MosherMike]

That's insane! Your car has just over four times the power of my car, yet I only get 10 miles per gallon more with "normal" driving O_o

[@04tsxpower]

Good job

[@04tsxpower]

By the way finally got mine

[@ABAUTOAMG]

@@04tsxpower yay! Congrats! :D

[@04tsxpower]

@@ABAUTOAMG break in did you do 1500km or did you go higher before you started driving harder?

[@ABAUTOAMG]

@@04tsxpower I just did the standard 1500 break in but it was so hard resisting to open it up. Hope you are enjoying yours so far :)

[@04tsxpower]

@@ABAUTOAMG unreal....I really love it

[@ls_34]

On a full tank I only get 201 miles is that right orrr??

[@Kimbo__86]

Does the cruise control work as efficient as your eco mode? Does it glide?

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Hi Kimbo, I don't think the gliding works the same with cruise control. I've found on very long journeys though that cruise control can be pretty efficient and return some good numbers.

[@frankdavis4836]

tbh, owning a 400 bhp car means they are thirsty for fuel. If you want economy, just drive a hairdressers car like the Hyundai i10 we own. Twenty quid car tax and up to 60 mpg on a long run. But, I would love the C43, no question.

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Yep performance cars will always be thirsty but it's impressive how far we've come now that you can have so much power and still pretty good performance.

[@yasarramzan8016]

Dude I think u said at the beginong you would say how much ur monthly payment was aswell? Or am I completely making this up lol

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Ah, sorry I may have missed it. I'm paying £750 a month on a PCP finance for the car currently.

[@yasarramzan8016]

@@ABAUTOAMG thanks for the reply. I’ve been looking at one of these for a while. If I did go for one it would be an estate. The other option is a 340i touring. Can’t decide but your videos are swaying me to the amg.

[@mgmt4597]

No idea how my lifetime avg is 15 mpg on this exact car

[@ABAUTOAMG]

How many miles have you done mate? Mine got a lot better around the 3k miles mark.

[@mgmt4597]

@@ABAUTOAMG 15.5 mpg over 2,729 miles. I typically just drive to work in the city, so moderate traffic. Probably 80% in comfort, 15% in sport, 5% in sports plus. I do admit that I floor it every time I see a corner and there aren't cars in front of me

[@ABAUTOAMG]

@@mgmt4597 Ah, hopefully it will improve. I do remember mine feeling like it suddenly got better. My lifetime average is 19 at the moment at 7k miles. That includes a lot of sport+ and flooring it. I probably lowered it more filming some of my exhaust videos here too.

[@mgmt4597]

ABAUTO interesting, what do you think happened after 3k miles? I mean I drive with climate control on 100% of the time, but otherwise, I don’t think I can really be flooring my car so much to get 10 mpg less than you

[@Dan-oo1rj]

My C43 hav average mpg on last 3000 miles at the level of 23 mpg. But on the side roads or morotway I can make even 39 mpg. (yes, that's hard - you need to use sailing mode) In sport+ it's VERY easy to get down to 12 mpg :)

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Hey Dan that sounds spot on! Yep sport+ is expensive but worth every second! /grins

[@Dan-oo1rj]

@@ABAUTOAMG Indeed - it's worth! Car isn't very big and thx to that - quite agile (compared to bigger cars like S-class or BMW 6,7 and even 5). So - quite a lot of fun at the wheel.

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Absolutely! I originally wanted a eclass and I noticed a big difference in the size, much more than I thought I would. That being said I'd happily have a e63s :) Loving the C43 for now though!

[@nicohxris2686]

Hi Plz could you tell me the cost of the road tax for the c43 as I’ve been told it’s around £450 including the additional dvla charge on top of road tax cost

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Yep that's right I think its £475 for the year.

[@user-mn4cv9mh6m]

blue doesnt fit this mercedes. or any merc that i know of

[@ABAUTOAMG]

It’s more of an AMG thing to have brighter colours :) Black and greys are better for the non AMG Mercs, at least that’s from my opinion :)

[@Rokhsona]

British fuel wise 220d amg or c43amg and Diesel or petrol??? I need help please as I want to buy one ASAP but website says c43 less consumption?? I’m confused

[@ABAUTOAMG]

A 220d will give you over 3 times better fuel econemy than a C43 :)

[@benventress467]

Cant be arsed to watch the vid

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Why do I need to know that?????

[@tarkanalagoz6737]

What’s the full range of the tank?

[@Suleyy666]

What the best psi for the c43 convertible if you respond will really appreciate it 😀

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Hi mate, I just run the recommended pressures. (Theres a table on the inside of the fuel cap). Which wheels are you running, 18s or 19s?

[@homiixide]

170 pounds per month for driving this normally? Either your numbers are messed up or gasoline is cheap where you live. Ain’t no way in hell it cost less than 200 pounds (or euros) for a whole month of driving a 3 liter AMG.

[@ABAUTOAMG]

It's all relative to how many miles your doing. I for example only have a 30 minute commute to work so if manage to maintain 25mpg then it would be easy to run the C43 on £170 a month. Petrol rates ain't cheap here in my area either. However if I use sport+ a lot then it does become more expensive. But ultimate it all comes down to how many miles your doing :)

[@homiixide]

@@ABAUTOAMG I live about 10 minutes from my work. I also don’t drive that many KM’s. But the days that you do step on the gas makes up for all those days you don’t, I imagine? How long do you last with a full tank?

[@ABAUTOAMG]

A full tank costs about £80-90 here in my area depending the rates, they change so often it's hard to keep track! Depends on how I drive. I tend to have lots of fun so my mpg is quite poor sometimes so some weeks a tank will last just the one week, other times il get just under 2 weeks from a tank. Depends on the roads too, My commute has some fun country roads but it also has a long stretch dual carriageway which helps save fuel.

[@homiixide]

@@ABAUTOAMG Alright thanks for the information. Hoping on getting this one soon.

[@user-hb7mb7is2j]

I’m lost with those figures I do the same journey give or take, 21 miles each way 5 days a week and my car is 40 mpg and I use £80 per week £320 per month…. How is your fuel less than mine with less mpg???

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Hey Mark, this video is quite old I suspect fuel was way cheaper when I made this video. It was all before the big price hikes!

[@jordanhughes3137]

@@ABAUTOAMGHi mate, I’m considering a 2020 C43, pretty much the spec you had before your CLA45S. Usually I do around 150 miles a week over 3 days, but with some other possible journeys in there it can be up to 175 miles so going with that number, given almost all of it is dual carriage way driving (driving roughly 24 miles each way), and I drive around 60mph everywhere these days, is it likely I’ll see 35mpg? Definitely will give it some bursts of power here and there but most of the time pretty subdued driving. £50 a week on fuel would be pretty good but expecting a lot more than that now 😂😂

[@whitelovehearts90]

Out of curiosity how many miles on average do you get out of a full tank?

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Good question! I think its between 300-450 based on driving/modes etc

[@whitelovehearts90]

Oh wow, to be honest I'm impressed

[@ABAUTOAMG]

@@whitelovehearts90 Yeah it's really good considering the performance. It's all in your hands though you could do 30mpg one day and 12 the next! I myself though have found a good balance of fun and efficiency in the middle. Saved a lot of money on fuel this year though working from home.

[@whitelovehearts90]

The most effective these high powered cars have ever been through lockdown 😂

[@ABAUTOAMG]

@@whitelovehearts90 I know! :( Tell you what though without driving it everyday going for a drive is quite special and it feels so fun and I can really appreciate the car even more. That being said though I cant wait to drive it daily again!

[@user-fz5xl4hs6f]

I’m sorry I’ve have a 2019 c43 coupe and no way can it hit over 25-30 mpg. The best I’ve managed is 21 mpg and that was the best possible. No way can it hit 30 mpg.

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Hey mate, is your car still quite new? My mpg improved after I'd done around 3k miles. Did you try the mode from the video? I could easily hit 30mpg on my comute as seen in the video here. Last week I did a long drive on the motorway in comfort and after 2 hours of cruising it reached 34 mpg. 22mpg is my average over 10k miles with a combination of sport+ fun and comfort but with careful crusing 30mpg is easily do-able at least in mine.

[@dalaanibombina8822]

If i can get 26 in a GLC 43 with an average speed of 85mph+ with a few races here and there (I will have my revenge against that GT350R) you can easily get more than that.

[@benventress467]

How much a month

[@196george]

Have you got a link to the full running cost video ?

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Hey George, sorry about that I havent put this one together yet. My cars just had its second service though so now a great time. Was there anything specific you wanted to ask meanwhile?

[@196george]

@@ABAUTOAMG Thanks AB, Road Tax approx. £475, Tyre cost approx. £150 each, Petrol approx. £200 per month, Service plan £40 a month approx.. Think that's most of it covered in fairness. Anything crop up in the second service ?

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Yep you've nailed it. I'd say you will need new brake pads around the 2 year mark. Mine are still good but I think if not for covid I'd of gone through them by now.

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Don't forget to check your insurance costs too.

[@deenadhayalan8581]

Hi, I'm from india can you reply me in kilometres per litre...

[@Roshke]

about 7.6 www.calculateme.com/gas-mileage/us-mpg-to-liters-per-100-km/31

[@balachadalavada3711]

I have a 2019 c43 coupe .. maybe its my driving style but I've averaged 16.5 mpg avg over 4200 miles. Yikes!

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Haha Yikes! I've done many 14-16mpg drives but I think my few better mpg comfort drives, and also softer drives with my daughter (although she now says gooooo weeeeee daddy. So now this may change! Shes 1 by the way! ) may have averaged it out a bit higher for now. Anyhow if your doing 16mpg your clearly having fun and enjoying your car so keep reving and keep smiling!

[@balachadalavada3711]

@@ABAUTOAMG I do love it.. thing looks and drives like a beaut! Def worth it haha

[@ABAUTOAMG]

@@balachadalavada3711 Haha right with you there mate! I was filming a drive with me video on the weekend and I found a mini tunnel, I may have gone through it quite a few times in second gear!

[@balachadalavada3711]

@@ABAUTOAMG I do that all the time haha .. So I wanted to ask other 2019 c43 owners, do you get a lurching / rocking / jumping back and forth when you floor it on sport+ in first. I think it happens between the first and second gear transition where it has trouble. Do you have this issue too? I've read on forums that its just how the transmission is geared or something..

[@doctorpaullemon]

Had mine for a week ... 17mpg average! :-/

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Don't worry mate, it will get much better once its ran in :) Hope you are enjoying it so far!

[@ozzyo99]

You need too cut out all the arm gestures, it's soooooooo distracting.

[@KingofInterns]

Honestly I expected better. I can achieve 30-35 mpg fairly easily in my c55 amg estate...last journey at average speed of 70mph over 220 miles I averaged 30mpg.

[@JonWilliams84]

I am on 22.1mpg lifetime over 8k miles, but I generally get around 16-18 on the commute. My other half's M140i is on 28 lifetime over 7400miles and I can get 43+ on a long journey...mine is a wagon though and generally beat the p!ss out of it more than she does. 😂

[@ABAUTOAMG]

22mpg sounds about right to me. Really does depend how you drive. On my exhaust videos when I go a bit crazy on the throttle I watch the petrol meter go down... too much fun though!

[@hitemup5151]

I have the exact same car it’s not an AMG mate no where close to it BMW 340i kills this car off the line

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Not sure I compared this one to the 340i in this video but il give my thoughts. I actually found the 340i to be much slower off the line than the c43 from my own experience, I think it's almost a second slower in timed 0-62. Unless you mean the new m340i? The new m340i is a great car, sits well along side the c43.

[@hitemup5151]

ABAUTO no you didn’t compare I was just saying that due you calling it “AMG” I drove the new 340i x drive it’s def faster however great content keep on going

[@BN99239]

It's not a true AMG in that this engine is not hand built. It still is proper for him to call it an AMG because that is the name of the trim of the car: AMG C43. I don't see a problem with that. The performance is still amazing. As for the 340i, I drove it back to back with the C43 repeatedly to decide on my purchase and the 340i definitely is faster in a straight line WITH Xdrive. However, the dynamics of the 340i is horrible. Everything feels disconnected. I'm not 20 years old anymore and only care about raw power. I can always get a tune and mods for more power. The C43 is a better car overall by far!

[@commantrosexetlos4700]

It will get killed by c43 that now has more hp and torque than 340ib58