Carsieve Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse 205 facelift C 43 AMG, 390 PS, 9-speed automatic, all-wheel drive (2018–2023)
- Power
- 390 PS (287 kW)
- Engine codes
- 276823
- Gearbox
- 9-speed automatic
- Production years
- 2018–2023
- Running cost per month
- €745
- Fuel
- Petrol (98)
- Median price
- €36,999
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide Mercedes C-Class W205 (2014-2021): known problems and buying guide
A solid premium saloon, but check the steering coupling recall, the air suspension and the engine fire warning before you buy.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering coupling not locked | Cars in the recall, built from 2014 (ADAC counts 28,500 in Germany) | Not stated | Free, recall (Germany, per ADAC) | Generation guide |
| Air suspension sag (Airmatic) | Cars with Airmatic, from 2015 | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Front axle knocks and ball joint wear | All cars; early builds for ball joints | 120,000-150,000 km (lower ball joints) | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Infotainment freezes (COMAND, MBUX) | COMAND to mid-2018; MBUX from the 2018 facelift | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Water in the rear electrics | All cars with blocked rear drains | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| 12 V battery drain | All cars, especially with start-stop | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Air suspension: Park the car overnight and check whether a corner sinks. A scanner reads the level sensors and fault memory. Bad result: a low corner, a compressor that runs all the time, or cockpit warnings.
- Front axle: On a lift, check the ball joints and axle mounts for play. Drive over bumps and listen. Bad result: play in a joint, or knocking from the front.
- Steering coupling: Ask a Mercedes dealer to confirm the steering coupling lock by VIN. The check is free. Bad result: an open campaign, or noise and steering problems on the test drive.
- Infotainment: Test every screen, the touchpad and the voice control. A scanner shows the software version. Bad result: freezes, reboots or a dead touchpad.
- Rear drains: Check the drains at the rear window and sunroof, and the rear footwell for damp. Bad result: damp in the footwell or warnings from the electrics.
- 12 V battery: Test the battery after the car has stood. Use a battery tester. Bad result: low voltage, or start-stop that stays off.
Running costs
| Operational | €307 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €206 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €232 |
| Total per month | €745 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €148 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 188
- 25th percentile
- €33,330
- Median price
- €36,999
- 75th percentile
- €39,999
- Median mileage
- 92,100 km
- Median first registration
- 2019
- Dealer share
- 75%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | – | – |
| 2022 | 4 | – | – |
| 2021 | 15 | €37,990 | 106,000 km |
| 2020 | 30 | €38,000 | 79,500 km |
| 2019 | 92 | €36,490 | 97,200 km |
| 2018 | 44 | €36,700 | 90,000 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 188 | €36,999 | €33,330 – €39,999 | 92,100 km |
| Oct 2026 | 188 | €36,999 | €33,330 – €39,999 | 92,100 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 9 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC | 390 PS | Saloon | 4 | 2018–2019 | €748 |
| C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC | 390 PS | Saloon | 4 | 2019–2020 | €741 |
| C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC | 390 PS | Saloon | 4 | 2020–2021 | €754 |
| C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC | 390 PS | Coupé | 2 | 2018–2019 | €745 |
| C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC | 390 PS | Coupé | 2 | 2019–2020 | €738 |
| C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC | 390 PS | Coupé | 2 | 2020–2023 | €747 |
| C 43 AMG T-Modell 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC | 390 PS | Estate | 5 | 2018–2019 | €725 |
| C 43 AMG T-Modell 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC | 390 PS | Estate | 5 | 2019–2020 | €718 |
| C 43 AMG T-Modell 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC | 390 PS | Estate | 5 | 2020–2021 | €732 |