2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 takes speed and style to New York

As we found during the recent First Drive, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has enough available safety tech to practically drive itself. For those who want extra performance in addition to that security, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 is here to fill that desire with 396 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. The hot four-door debuts later this month at the New York Auto Show and arrives in US dealers in early 2017.

A 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 sits under the E43's hood, offering customers significantly more muscle than the 241-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the E300. The engine is similar to the 362-hp unit in the C43, but the version in this E-Class has bigger turbos and different software to make an extra 34 ponies. The E43's power routes through a nine-speed automatic and rear-biased all-wheel-drive system to get the 4,145-pound sedan to 60 miles per hour in a claimed 4.5 seconds. Mercedes electronically limits the top speed to 155 mph. In comparison, the E300 needs about 6.3 seconds to reach 60, and the C43 Coupe at 4.6 seconds is also a tick slower.

The E43's stealthy exterior upgrades should be perfect for buyers who don't want other drivers to know what they're packing underhood. The new front bumper is attractive but doesn't scream for attention, and the standard 19-inch wheels aren't all that conspicuous. Around back, AMG's dual-exit exhaust tips at each corner and the dark chrome trim that runs between them blend in well, especially with a dark exterior color like in these photos. The E43's interior also remains subdued thanks to handsome improvements like red accent stitching and sport seats with optional Nappa leather.

For now, check out Mercedes' official photos of the E43 in the gallery above. Of course, you can also look forward to live shots of the sedan when we see it in New York later in the month.




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