Mercedes claimed a world first earlier this month when it introduced the four-cylinder SL 43, a two-seat luxury roadster fitted with an electric turbocharger. And now the same technology has been rolled out to the new 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic sedan and wagon, though in a shock twist, the C-class makes a significantly more power than its glamorous sister.
Both cars use essentially the same M139l-code engine, a 2.0-liter inline four fitted with 48 V electrics than allows AMG’s engineers to adapt similar electric turbocharger technology that the company’s F1 team currently employs on its grand prix cars. The 48 V hardware also means both cars receive mild hybrid assistance, a combined starter generator giving a 14 hp (14 PS) boost for brief periods, plus a “sailing” function.
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