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2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class received a mid-cycle update, led by refreshed exterior styling, modernized cabin controls, and upgraded infotainment. The C 43 also gained power, while the C 63 models received a new nine-speed transmission and revised handling controls.
About the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class
4th-generation C-Class (W205 sedan/C205 coupe/A205 cabriolet), mid-cycle refresh year
Mercedes-AMG positioned this range as a compact luxury performance car offered in practical sedan, sleek coupe, and open-top cabriolet forms. Its central appeal was combining a richly finished Mercedes cabin with serious AMG speed and handling. The C 43 emphasized all-weather, everyday performance through AWD, while the C 63 models delivered the range’s distinctive handcrafted V8 power and rear-wheel-drive character.
The C 43 served as the everyday-friendly performance model, pairing a 385-hp twin-turbo V6 with rear-biased AWD in sedan, coupe, and cabriolet forms. The rear-wheel-drive C 63 stepped up to a handcrafted 469-hp V8, while the 503-hp C 63 S added track-focused features such as nine-stage traction control and adjustable engine mounts. Every version had a 10.25-inch center display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The C 43’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 increased from 362 to 385 horsepower. The C 63 and C 63 S replaced their seven-speed automatic with a nine-speed multi-clutch transmission, and the C 63 gained an electronic limited-slip differential. AMG also revised the V8 models’ handling-control software, while the C 63 S added nine-stage traction control and steering-wheel-mounted performance controls.
Styling
The AMG range received revised grilles and bumpers, along with updated LED exterior lighting. The C 63 models adopted a more distinctive vertical-bar grille.
Tech
A 10.25-inch center media display became standard across the AMG lineup, as did Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A redesigned Nappa-leather AMG steering wheel added touch-sensitive controls.
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT | Automatic, 9-Spd w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT | Automatic, 9-Spd w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18–19 mpg | 17–18 mpg | 17–18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25–27 mpg | 24–27 mpg | 24–27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 385 hp | 469 hp | 503 hp |
| Torque | 384 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.5 cu-ft | ||
| Seats | 4–5 | 4–5 | 4–5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class fully redesigned?
No. The 2019 AMG C-Class received a mid-cycle update rather than a full redesign. It kept the same basic generation but gained revised styling, updated cabin controls, improved infotainment, and several trim-specific performance changes.
How did the 2019 AMG C 43 change from the 2018 model?
The 2019 AMG C 43 gained 23 horsepower, raising output from 362 to 385 hp. It also received refreshed styling, revised LED lighting, a new steering wheel with touch controls, a standard 10.25-inch display, and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What changed on the 2019 AMG C 63 and C 63 S?
The 2019 AMG C 63 and C 63 S replaced the previous seven-speed automatic with a nine-speed multi-clutch transmission. Both also received refreshed styling, upgraded infotainment, and revised handling software, while the C 63 S added nine-stage traction control and steering-wheel-mounted performance controls.
Does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the 2019 AMG C-Class range, paired with a standard 10.25-inch center media display.
Is the 2019 AMG C-Class meaningfully different from the 2018 model?
Yes. The 2019 model is a meaningful mid-cycle update, especially for shoppers considering the stronger C 43 or the C 63 models’ new nine-speed transmission. The refreshed styling, larger standard display, and standard smartphone integration also make the differences easy to notice in everyday use.
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class.
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“It's well-built and comfortable. It's a joy to drive. Sufficient power and easily understood electronics.”
“Fantastic drive, powerful acceleration at any RPM, great exhaust sound (with the exhaust package), luxurious interior, great sunroof, and corners like no other car I've ever driven.”