The beginning of a long collaboration began in 1990 between Mercedes and AMG. Still to this day, these two companies work together on vehicles. Mercedes brought the luxury, while AMG brought the performance.
Starting with the W202 C-Class, the first ever Mercedes-AMG vehicle was produced: the C36 AMG. In total, the Mercedes W202 lineup featured three AMG vehicles: the C36 AMG, C43 AMG, and produced in extremely limited numbers, the C55 AMG.
Most of these W202 AMG models were produced for the European market. Not many of them were originally sold in the North American markets, and even fewer were imported. Below you will find a model comparison for the W202 C-Class AMG vehicles. For more about the W202, read our History of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
W202 AMG Model Overview
| Model | C36 AMG | C43 AMG | C55 AMG |
| Production Period | 1993-1997 | 1997-2000 | 1998-2000 |
| Chassis Type | 202.028 | 202.033 | 202.033 |
| Engine Type | M104 E36 AMG | M113 E43 | M113 E55 |
| Transmission | 4 or 5-speed auto* | 5-speed auto | 5-speed auto |
| Units Produced | 5,221 | 3,085 | undocumented** |
| *C36 AMG from the start of production to July 1996 had 4-speed automatic transmissions. August 1996 to the end of production used 5-speed automatic transmissions. **The number of C55 AMG units produced were not separately documented. These units are included in the C43 AMG production numbers. | |||
W202 AMG Engine Comparison
| Model | C36 AMG | C43 AMG | C55 AMG |
| Displacement | 3606 cc | 4266 cc | 5439 cc |
| Bore / Stroke | 91.0 mm / 92.4 mm | 89.9 mm / 84.0 mm | 97.0 mm / 92.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.0 | 10.5 |
| Cylinders / Arrangement | Inline 6 | V8 | V8 |
| Horsepower | 280 hp @ 5750 rpm | 306 hp @ 5850 rpm | 347 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 285 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 302 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm | 376 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3 sec | 6.1 sec | 5.2 sec |
MSRP and Sales Data
Aside from the estimated MSRP, all of the sales data below has been collected from Bring a Trailer. Sales prices vary widely based on condition, mileage, and other factors. Click the link on the price to see the exact condition for the cars on Bring a Trailer.
Due to the limited number of C55 AMG units produced and no sales occurring on Bring a Trailer, no MSRP or sales data is available.
| Model | C36 AMG | C43 AMG |
| Estimated MSRP (Base Model) | $51,750 | $54,651 |
| Average Sale Price | $13,004 | $15,970 |
| First Sale | July 2017 | March 2017 |
| Latest Sale | June 2024 | January 2025 |
| Number of Sales | 23 | 23 |
| Lowest Sale Price | $5,036 | $6,275 |
| Highest Sale Price | $25,500 | $33,500 |
Do you own or have you driven in one of these W202 AMG models? If so, let us know in the comments below! Do you think these vehicles will be coveted in the near future, thus bringing up their values?