2023 Mercedes C43 AMG driving REVIEW W206 - making the C63 obsolete with 4 cylinders?

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  • This is our in-depth review of the 2023 Mercedes C43 AMG. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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    00:00 Launch Control (Race Start)
    00:11 Mercedes C43 AMG in Selenite Grey Magno
    01:05 Length and wheels
    01:41 Chrome vs Night package look
    02:03 Sedan vs estate (T-Modell)
    02:32 Rear design
    03:12 Autogefuehl fake exhaust police
    03:35 Adaptive suspension and rear-axle steering
    04:34 4-cylinder engine with F1 tech
    06:06 Key fob and doors
    06:40 Steering wheel
    07:00 Screen setup
    07:20 Optional performance seats
    09:08 Capacitive buttons: Why?
    10:14 Interior overview
    11:24 Driving modes
    12:28 MBUX infotainment details
    13:52 Head-up-Display and digital instruments
    14:16 Rear seats
    15:55 Trunk / boot
    16:33 C43 AMG driving with acceleration test
    17:55 Driving agility: AWD and rear-axle steering
    19:01 Steering setup
    20:22 Flow experience
    20:54 Are 4 cylinders enough?
    22:51 Augmented reality function
    23:35 4-cylinder vs 6-cylinder
    24:57 No turbo lag due to F1 tech?
    26:43 Is the C63 obsolete now?
    28:01 Consumption / fuel economy
    29:25 Performance seats while driving
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  • @autogefuehl
    @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว +6

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    00:00 Launch Control (Race Start)
    00:11 Mercedes C43 AMG in Selenite Grey Magno
    01:05 Length and wheels
    01:41 Chrome vs Night package look
    02:03 Sedan vs estate (T-Modell)
    02:32 Rear design
    03:12 Autogefuehl fake exhaust police
    03:35 Adaptive suspension and rear-axle steering
    04:34 4-cylinder engine with F1 tech
    06:06 Key fob and doors
    06:40 Steering wheel
    07:00 Screen setup
    07:20 Optional performance seats
    09:08 Capacitive buttons: Why?
    10:14 Interior overview
    11:24 Driving modes
    12:28 MBUX infotainment details
    13:52 Head-up-Display and digital instruments
    14:16 Rear seats
    15:55 Trunk / boot
    16:33 C43 AMG driving with acceleration test
    17:55 Driving agility: AWD and rear-axle steering
    19:01 Steering setup
    20:22 Flow experience
    20:54 Are 4 cylinders enough?
    22:51 Augmented reality function
    23:35 4-cylinder vs 6-cylinder
    24:57 No turbo lag due to F1 tech?
    26:43 Is the C63 obsolete now?
    28:01 Consumption / fuel economy
    29:25 Performance seats while driving
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  • @Patrick_T_Peni
    @Patrick_T_Peni ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I miss the signature sign in... "In full HD, full screen and full length. Let's go!"

  • @alexp-de
    @alexp-de ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Your reviews are incredibly good, every detail and information about the car is included. Great work!

  • @connorscanlon6289
    @connorscanlon6289 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Yikes, the M340i is going to eat its lunch, that 0-60 time is way off of the M340, the sound is way worse, and the price for similar equipment is less. Subjective, but I think the M340i looks better, too. This is a real miss from MB.

    • @dunx.6955
      @dunx.6955 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agree with everything except looks.

    • @eventusvantos1905
      @eventusvantos1905 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This sounds bad but M340i doesn't sound good at all either
      And 60 times are not confirmed
      This has way better looks both inside and out
      But would still take neither of them
      Better to get the next class up

    • @rajeevmittoo4221
      @rajeevmittoo4221 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes the 340i will eat the competition. Always. Because bmw lies about HP. The look of 340i lol looks like 2015 bmw. Merc is another class!

    • @akeranjo
      @akeranjo ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Never in this universe will BMW compare with Mercedes whatsoever, especially in looks and comfort. As much as we hate losing the sound and power this is something inevitable as air pollution gets worse and worse.

    • @vomErsten
      @vomErsten ปีที่แล้ว

      The interior on the MY23+ M340i absolutely sinks it as a valid competitor. The performance is unmatched, but I don't get to flex it on the road much and I'm certainly not about to put up with a tacky screen, reduction of the shift lever to a fiddly switch, and removal of the physical HVAC controls just to get it.
      This segment is now in the bag for Audi, IMHO, even with their stupid SUV steering wheel. It's the least-egregious product-planning flub.

  • @michaeljones5986
    @michaeljones5986 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Thanks Thomas, I appreciate the very detailed review and comments on the features on this car. I definitely would prefer the 6-cylinder engine over the highly strung 4 -pot, so I would get the M340i instead.

  • @nelsonmei9527
    @nelsonmei9527 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the super detailed review!

  • @honguenloh4612
    @honguenloh4612 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    As everyone here agrees, Mercedes’ AMG you have dropped the ball with the withdrawal of the 6 cylinder engine, no matter how much more powerful and fuel efficiency you have achieved, it’s the quality, smoothness, refinement and last but not least, the sound that matters for buyers of this segment! No amount of piped in fake sound will give you the aura pleasure..I agree with Thomas that everybody wants a 6 cylinder Mercedes!!!!!!:((

    • @Has7DCT
      @Has7DCT ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mercedes literally have a modern inline-6 (coded M256) for the recent S 580e and AMG E 53, which is hybrid and mild hybrid respectively.
      But it's strange why they didn't use that one. It's a missed opportunity. I'd still would prefer it even if it was in the upcoming C 63

    • @HepZusi
      @HepZusi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AMG died when M137 was discontinued. There is NOTHING that sounds as beautiful as Mercedes naturally aspirated V12 :D

    • @awesomebase
      @awesomebase ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don't miss the 6-cyclinder a bit... sound is worse on the 4 for sure, but the front end feels noticeably lighter; much easier to toss around...

  • @dakrisht
    @dakrisht ปีที่แล้ว +12

    30+ year AMG owner, lover, driver, fan, you name it.
    This car sounds like pure SHIT.

    • @sharpmoves
      @sharpmoves ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no replacement for displacement baby!

    • @kaankucuk1612
      @kaankucuk1612 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello, ı really disappointed with the new c 43 too. my dream was to have an experience with real AMGs (not AMG-lines that I have it). Do you think cla 45 also not good compared to c 43? Thank you

  • @fabiobernardes974
    @fabiobernardes974 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent review Thomas, amazing video!

  • @fenaxtv
    @fenaxtv ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Out with capacitive buttons and high gloss black I say. We want buttons and clean design, no smudges.

  • @nyc863
    @nyc863 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the stitching on the dash supposed to look like that? towards the vents? parallel until it isn't?

  • @lammysdv
    @lammysdv ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been waiting for this!!!!!

  • @goran2009
    @goran2009 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    It sounds like 330i G20, and for amg, that’s not good… Awesome review as always 👌🏻

    • @v1ktos
      @v1ktos ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Both 2 litre 4 cylinder engines.

    • @p.k.7111
      @p.k.7111 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No, it's sounds even worse, at least on the outside.

  • @sminj85
    @sminj85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you think about the wheel size? There are options for 20inch vs 19 inches. Which one would you choose? Is it worth to spend more money for 20 inch wheels? All reviews of c43 have 20 inch wheel. I wanna see 19 inch wheel too.

  • @mikee6220
    @mikee6220 ปีที่แล้ว

    How’s the plastics quality and the softness of them? Foam backing or just hard plastic hastily wrapped in vinyl?

  • @SDav21
    @SDav21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please help clarify the added crash safety aspect? If you knock on the outside of the A pillar it sounds weak and hollow whereas all the other C Classes before it sound more solid and dense. It seems the structure isn't as solid as the old ones. I think safety wise it's a step down then. They may have only made it safe to pass compliance crash tests with 5 stars but I have a feeling it won't perform as well as the old ones in high speed crashes because of this.

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed watching the Video. A great looking Sporty Sedan

  • @skippysdead
    @skippysdead ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a discount if it's finished in undercoat?

  • @PePe-oc4qb
    @PePe-oc4qb ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sound left the chat

  • @-TJ-
    @-TJ- ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those wheels look fantastic.

  • @ice9sydas
    @ice9sydas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video

  • @bshadrick
    @bshadrick ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got to have the v6 performance exhaust. Love it when my 2020 pops!!!!

  • @EndofDays213
    @EndofDays213 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with you bro good review 👍

  • @-ayat1654
    @-ayat1654 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Thomas, I think the white color is beautiful too, what you say because you reviewed it before

  • @neoman7792
    @neoman7792 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your reviews are fantastic! I seen a new standard C class the other day, they’ve certainly grown.. Was like looking at an E class till I realised!

  • @gettcouped
    @gettcouped ปีที่แล้ว +8

    They could lie regarding the cost. Or just say the actual production is costlier but the tooling for non capacitive bs true analog buttons is more expensive. From what I heard from everyone capacitive is cheaper from an overall perspective when its factored in from a full business implementation cost from beginning to end including repairs, parts, tooling, etc.

  • @ERTZZTRE
    @ERTZZTRE ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So what about this fake exhaust? Are there exhaust-gases coming through the tips, or not?

  • @slapshot0074
    @slapshot0074 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminiscent of the Guilia at the rear?

  • @jhui4620
    @jhui4620 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like your honest comments.

  • @Bentnguyen
    @Bentnguyen ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Damn RIP V8.. My dyson vacuum cleaner sounds louder than this engine.

    • @Has7DCT
      @Has7DCT ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My 3 cylinder straight piped Polo sounds louder too 😔 RIP AMG

  • @goredknight3017
    @goredknight3017 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my very favourite colour paint finishes

  • @luisguillermoguerreroulate4915
    @luisguillermoguerreroulate4915 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Between the M340i and this, the BMW would be my choice, I like it more, pre facelift, with physical controls.

    • @jarasw8226
      @jarasw8226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats why i bought M340i this year (pre lci). Way better than lci one. Totally agree with you

  • @AhmadNadalizadeh
    @AhmadNadalizadeh ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! I'm sold.

  • @puruvaid7737
    @puruvaid7737 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You need 6 cylinders to differentiate from the other 4 cylinders cars on the market , turbos are not the solution , heck I am not an engineer but we definitely needed the v6

    • @xXAlmdudlerXx
      @xXAlmdudlerXx ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah. At least 6 or go electric right away.

  • @TheBundesaufsicht
    @TheBundesaufsicht ปีที่แล้ว

    The AR feature is really nice. Unfortunately it was canceled for my E-Class 300de due to non availability…..

  • @04tsxpower
    @04tsxpower 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have a 19 C 43 and I drove this current model and man totally different cars. That being said I loved it. Far as fuel my car on highway 30 +. Absolutely love the sound but I love 4 bangers 29:02

  • @vio-noob_6737
    @vio-noob_6737 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thomas, your 2019 C43 review is what made me buy one. Thanks for your thorough reviews!!

  • @viraljasubhai7747
    @viraljasubhai7747 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like your reviews. Am a petrol head also and having a German perspective in English is great. Keep it up.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks !! Please recommend our channel :)

  • @skfunk4550
    @skfunk4550 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Considering i got 42mpg (UK) in my M2C on motorway at 70mph for a long trip. I'll stick with BMW and 6 cylinders. Review is excellent as usual though

    • @vomErsten
      @vomErsten ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And I'm getting 35 (US) in my 2022 M240i...again with six cylinders. If BMW can do it, there's no excuse for Mercedes. We know why they really did it: they don't want to have to certify multiple powertrains because that costs a whole lot of NRE.

    • @alexanderryan1176
      @alexanderryan1176 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vomErsten I've gotten 30 out of my v8 Camaro.

  • @zigforjustice
    @zigforjustice ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate how Thomas color coordinated his outfit with the C43 #SeleniteGreyMagno

  • @Jr-hb7in
    @Jr-hb7in ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great balanced review from Thomas, a predictable question, which car would you choose, would you prefer the handling and ride of the new Mercedes C43 AMG over the 6 cylinder engine of the BMW M340i that has lifeless steering, assuming both cars are at a similar price level.

  • @jamesleung8679
    @jamesleung8679 ปีที่แล้ว

    How fast is it from 0-60mph?

  • @tapper701
    @tapper701 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2023 Mercedes C43 AMG = baby S Class ! Slainte' ! Cheers !

  • @yiweiding375
    @yiweiding375 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will coupe remodeling too?

  • @SEMIN36
    @SEMIN36 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a beautiful city and weather.

  • @imrantahir1678
    @imrantahir1678 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will the night package be available in the U.K.?

  • @thecarcritic3728
    @thecarcritic3728 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hate the capacitive buttons... And as a service manager for a luxury manufacturer I can confirm nobody likes them and they are not as reliable as traditional switches as well

  • @kevinhearts616
    @kevinhearts616 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would go for the estate with Microfiber n leatherette in the inside (brown) n that nardo grey including those new wheels.

  • @joeykitty2892
    @joeykitty2892 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I too, don't understand why Mercedes decided to downsize the cylinders, particularly in the AMG series of the C-class. I'd seriously consider a BMW or Genesis equivalent. I always thought 4 cylinders are for economy cars... However, I do like the features of this car.

    • @meavyhetal
      @meavyhetal ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Global emissions regulations and restrictions result in engine downsizing

    • @dfogapfadfigah5369
      @dfogapfadfigah5369 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You are very wrong, 4 cylinders are also for sports cars. Mercedes with this car slowly converted the c class amg through the generations from a v8 uncontrollable pointless muscle car into a true agile sports car. Also you should not forget many awd 4 cylinder cars from the pages of history that were truly amazing at every aspect. This c43 is for me the modern day Mitsubishi Evo or lancia integrale.

    • @Andy-ft8jf
      @Andy-ft8jf ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@meavyhetal bro, better go electric than 4 chl for fuckk sakes. It sounds like a vacuum cleaner

    • @ghst822
      @ghst822 ปีที่แล้ว

      they had to

    • @MrRaitzi
      @MrRaitzi ปีที่แล้ว

      Sales numbers.

  • @RobCos-io1tu
    @RobCos-io1tu ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the 0-60 on this car, can't seem to find it on the web other than the stated 4.6 ?

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว

      See my acceleration test

  • @TheBreakfastLover
    @TheBreakfastLover ปีที่แล้ว +218

    I'm sure it's quick, but it sounds awful. For me, the sound is just as important for any car's character (or soul).

    • @christiano8088
      @christiano8088 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Totally agree, sounds like a ..Well...id rather not say, but its not nice

    • @DaleSteel
      @DaleSteel ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Mate it's horrendous what mercedes have done to amg. The management literally want dropping into the iron smelt

    • @CARBONHAWK1
      @CARBONHAWK1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tell that to the tree humpers

    • @computerman9971
      @computerman9971 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I feel like amg is just a marketing gimmick at this point. Mostly visuals and more horse power. Not really much improvement in handling which makes a car sporty imo.

    • @vurbin
      @vurbin ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No way to make a 4 banger sound good, hence I never changed the exhaust on my gti. It’s like trying to make a piano sound good with a fourth of the keys .

  • @ahmedutuber
    @ahmedutuber ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can't imagine C63 S upcoming has under hood 4 cylinders + mild hybrid or e-Performance, 😭😭😭
    Impossible happening..

  • @Andy-ft8jf
    @Andy-ft8jf ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a fckin joke bro. It sounds like my vacuum cleaner

  • @davidsiradze1293
    @davidsiradze1293 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Magnifique 👍

  • @guill1234downey
    @guill1234downey ปีที่แล้ว

    What color is this?

  • @petejr7583
    @petejr7583 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Thomas, very nice review as always! I agree with your comments about 6 cyl vs 4 cyl!
    My 2020 GLC43 with the V6 twin turbo and sport exhaust was such a fun SUV…that engine put a smile on my face everyday! Coming from a 2018 Volvo V90 T-6 R-Design 2.0 4 cyl supercharge-turbo (with Polestar software), the GLC43 was way more exciting though on paper the Volvo should have been closer. I didn’t miss the Volvo for a second, except for my preference for wagon over SUV (the Volvo was beautiful - no C43 wagon avail in the US). The performance and amazing sound made for such a great combination, especially for the price say compared to the 63.
    Recently I traded the GLC43 for a 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet; not needing 2 SUV’s (wife drives one) and deciding to enjoy as much open air as possible after the pandemic. Anyway, the S5 is fun and it’s V6 turbo is quick and refined (too quiet, too refined), but still no match for the mad experience of the GLC43’s V6 turbo. I guess my point is, I find it hard to believe the new GLC/C43’s 4 cyl turbo can match the old generation’s overall performance and sound experience, regardless of the performance figures on paper. Mercedes is making a mistake here, but there are other options before spending this much on a high strung 4 cylinder.
    Cheers!

  • @leespowart2808
    @leespowart2808 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    think I will be sticking with me 2021 C43 estate, interior looks good and new MBUX is nice, but touch buttons everywhere are a no for me, sound kills the whole reason I got the C43

  • @eliahmccraig7891
    @eliahmccraig7891 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thomas, we do not get any of those lovely touring models stateside. If we did, I'd always go for the touring. Please send some over!
    -M340i

  • @OmersTech
    @OmersTech ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s better this or the m3340i

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Compare it here: th-cam.com/video/S1aNZeoatmE/w-d-xo.html

  • @isimonsez
    @isimonsez ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the outside but the multimedia interface is a no for me. Capacitive buttons .. fail

  • @bougy
    @bougy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Thomas for your superb analysis, as usual.
    BUT.
    This time I don't follow you on the sound part, it sounds hawfull, even with a 1man/1engine badge on the engine. Even the pops and bangs are now gone. I have a glc43 for 5 years now and this is not the same AT ALL. Plus I have the correct classical seats buttons 😀 .. and air-conditioning buttons + media, nav, radio ... accessible with 1 button for each.
    I will never sell my glc43 ! And I ask my workshop not to upgrade the ecu if the pops and bangs are less in the newer version.

  • @melt6786
    @melt6786 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice AMG, great review but Isn’t that a B9 Audi RS4 Avant in Nardo grey in the background? Perhaps for those who can’t accept the “downgrade” in cylinders? 🤔😅

    • @shaking6360
      @shaking6360 ปีที่แล้ว

      It doesn't deserve the amg batch, but that's my opinion.

  • @Ozgrade3
    @Ozgrade3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It still sounds like a 4 cylinder car. Who cares about performance numbers in countries with draconian speeding fines.

  • @ludekstipal6120
    @ludekstipal6120 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who would have thought that shiny cheap black plastic is not the "luxury" option compared to chrome? :)

  • @andreafiore8373
    @andreafiore8373 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I support your battle against #capacitivebs buttons 🙏🏻😆

  • @ishan4293
    @ishan4293 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much will it cost?

  • @andreapradella
    @andreapradella ปีที่แล้ว

    the coupe’ ?

  • @I_am_Monty
    @I_am_Monty ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Coming from the new m135i I agree that you don't really save much on fuel with a turbo 4 cylinder.
    Also, there's not much room for a power bump if you're thinking of tuning. Other than the lighter feeling of the 4 cylinder, the 6 cylinder is much better.

    • @Ljet600
      @Ljet600 ปีที่แล้ว

      does BMW make a cars? :)

    • @pvc8749
      @pvc8749 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of courses you save on fuel with a 4 cylinder. Not in an AMG one tho because it is supposed to used for fun

  • @frankamoh7146
    @frankamoh7146 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @MrRaitzi
    @MrRaitzi ปีที่แล้ว

    They should make these flexfuel for future proofing.

  • @michaelstaruszkiewicz8798
    @michaelstaruszkiewicz8798 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Give me the Estate, Golf-Bags & Luggage need Room!

  • @THjorth
    @THjorth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome looking car, would choose the older one in a heartbeat but still.
    Hate all the stuff you talked about too, who want's piano-black, capacitive buttons etc.
    Thomas did you have a chance to ask that question to Mercedes?

  • @p.k.7111
    @p.k.7111 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Performance wise it's a joke for a AMG car. It's basically matching, not even beating, m340d not to mention the B58 version.

    • @izidor
      @izidor ปีที่แล้ว

      Why should it beat any car at anything? Their benchmark is their previous C43 AMG and they build a better looking, faster car. Job done.

    • @p.k.7111
      @p.k.7111 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@izidor I guess like it's important for any manufacturer to create products that are best in class and not medicore - especially if it's a sort of aspirational brand.

    • @izidor
      @izidor ปีที่แล้ว

      @@p.k.7111 Uhm...well not really. But its your opinion.

    • @Has7DCT
      @Has7DCT ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agreed with you. I guess the 408PS is just overquoted by Mercedes, while M340d being only 340PS

    • @pokest225
      @pokest225 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@izidor well, Mercedes advertising slogan was "The best or nothing". Maybe this time is just "Nothing".

  • @ejmich8136
    @ejmich8136 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's one man one engine. Soon it'll be a 1 cylinder amg 1 man100 engines

  • @fotioskontogiannis4260
    @fotioskontogiannis4260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guys why is everyone saying the c63 will sound better, how? Its the same engine just tweaked at higher power. My c43 lease is up soon and I’m either going gle53 coupe or bmw m340i

  • @DanielSadjadian
    @DanielSadjadian ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice to see how well it drives, modern AMGs are far more capable nowadays for sure. Just a shame about the sound......

  • @AndresGarcia-qo8is
    @AndresGarcia-qo8is ปีที่แล้ว

    Will there be a coupe and cabriolet?

    • @Has7DCT
      @Has7DCT ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's the upcoming CLE

  • @martinsvensson6884
    @martinsvensson6884 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    In reality a C20 Turbo AMG.

    • @Has7DCT
      @Has7DCT ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like how normal C 200 makes more sense than this AMG

  • @surajnagaraj573
    @surajnagaraj573 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Mercedes should’ve at least made it a proper hybrid. A ~430hp, ~4.1s 0-60mph car would’ve helped overlook how bland the new C43 sounds.
    Having previously owned a car with VWs EA888 (one of the legendary engines capable of big horsepower) and now BMWs B58, the added 2 cylinders make the car feel like a freight train while accelerating. Four cylinders do struggle a bit under a heavy load, and torque from the electric motors would’ve helped there.
    However, I will reserve my judgement until I test drive one. Liked the tech and everything else about the car!

    • @TasimanaOG
      @TasimanaOG ปีที่แล้ว +5

      exactly - the a45s with 421ps does a 12.1 1/4 mile (no rollout) so this with less power and more weight would seriously struggle to break 12.4 - slower than a BMW M340I xDrive - also the bmw has an amazing B58 - far better than the 4 banger

    • @MrRaitzi
      @MrRaitzi ปีที่แล้ว

      C63 will be hybrid with about 640 combined HP

    • @goncalotr
      @goncalotr ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrRaitzi and just like the amg one it will come too late, and if it as good as the gt63 eperformance they shouldn't even release it. Bad transitions, to pricey and obsolete performance after what we are seeing in fully eletric cars.

    • @bobvance-
      @bobvance- ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrRaitzi Since the c63 will have both the 2.0 liter and the electric motor I seriously doubt the c43 will get a hybrid too. This c43 needs at least 420 whp. You aren't getting those numbers with a 4 cylinder.

  • @rmr5184
    @rmr5184 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Congratulations for the excellent review! You are the ONLY reviewer so far who had the courage to say that the 4 cylinder engine, even though it comes with a lot of power, can't beat a good old 6 cylinder enginen. They both may have the same power figures but the "smoothness" of a 6 cylinder is just a different thing!
    Thank you very much for being honest with us!
    I will keep my M340i Touring forever I think:)
    Greetings from Switzerland!

    • @pvc8749
      @pvc8749 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's faster lighter and more efficient ?

    • @rmr5184
      @rmr5184 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pvc8749 which one do you mean?

    • @pvc8749
      @pvc8749 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rmr5184 I know the noise is not great but modern 4 cylinders are just faster lighter and more efficient.
      I mean a guy with a Yaris GR can gap a huge muscle car with a V8 in real life conditions

    • @rmr5184
      @rmr5184 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pvc8749 that's not true! The new C43 wheighs more than the old 6 cylinder one. I owned the first generatiom A45S and then switched to the CLA 35 SB.and trust me I know what I'm talking when I say that those engines are not more efficient. I had a lot of issues with both but especially with the CLA even thought it had "only" 306 PS.
      Since March of this year I own a M340i Touring with that glorious inline 6 cylinder and I would never go back to one of those crappy 4 cylinders.
      And believe me or not, it's not because of the sound but because of the smoothness of the i6 enginge.

    • @pvc8749
      @pvc8749 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rmr5184 fair answer. But the new car is heavier despite the lighter engine I would say. That's just modern cars and regulations.
      6 cylinders are smoother but with current gas prices in Europe.
      With 2 euros per liter for fuel (not the Premium one) so about 7.8 dollars per gallon it makes sense.

  • @garysandiego
    @garysandiego ปีที่แล้ว

    NVH?

  • @Shaggy12321
    @Shaggy12321 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Lovely car, but I'm still going to pick up the new m340i 😀 the sound of the i6 just blows this away, plus I feel the 3-series just looks that much more grown up, sophisticated, and overall better polished

    • @rmr5184
      @rmr5184 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I got my new M340i Touring 3 months ago and I can only tell you that you will be completely blown away by that car. It's just so well balanced and everything seems refined to perfection. I think I will be keeping this car for a long time.
      I switched from a CLA 35 AMG shooting brake and because of that car I decided to no longer buy performance cars with less than 4 cylinders.

    • @Shaggy12321
      @Shaggy12321 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rmr5184 good on you! I'm coming from a slightly slower Mercedes A200 🤣 another reason for my upgrade other than the massive performance upgrade is the build quality, I find the quality in the A/B- class, CLA, GLA, GLB etc is very very poor, lots of plastic all over the place and rattles everywhere. Was it a similar experience for your CLA?

    • @rmr5184
      @rmr5184 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Shaggy12321 I uploaded a short video in February of this year for the Mercedes customers support, you can have a look at it. They didn't trust me when I was complaining about the awful build quality. The built quality is terrible and the reliability experience with Mercedes was even worse. The car spent more time at the Mercedes workshop than on the road.

    • @Shaggy12321
      @Shaggy12321 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rmr5184 Tell me about it! I've had my A-Class in for repair 4 times now, all to do with rattles and build issues within the cabin. I've had a rattling door, rattling dashboard, broken seatbelt clip, broken clip in the B Pillar, broken boot seal, rattling boot lip, rattling number plate, and the passenger window doesn't go up properly. I had a chat with a Mercedes engineer the other month and he claims he's been working there for 30 years, and a few years back Mercedes decided to stop using metal screws and glue in their cabin on all cars, and switched to plastic clips to save money, since then the build quality on all models has been very poor apparently.
      And your video is exactly what mine is like, amazing how you can get something like a CLA-45S that's over £60,000 and it has that kind of build in it, my partner just got a BMW X1 and that thing is built like an absolute tank inside, it really puts Mercedes to shame.

    • @rmr5184
      @rmr5184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Shaggy12321 oh that sound a lot like the issues I had. They replaced my door panels on all the doors and added foam between the panels and the metal in order to avoid noises. Some of the plastic clips were actually still visible after they did the job. Unfortunately I had to deal also with major technical issues.
      - LED headlamp right replaced after two weeks I got the car (I bought it brand new)
      - Rear damper on the right replaced after four weeks I had the car.
      - Airbag malfunction
      - Transmission malfunction
      - Windowbag malfunction
      - Service interval timer malfunction
      - Cylinder head replaced at 45'000km as the springs on the cylinder head were no longer able to withstand the pressure and the enginge stopped working.
      - 4matic stopped working while I was on the italian alps last december. Appearently the problem was related to the cable harness. I waited 3 months without ever getting any information from Mercedes about when the cable harness could be delivered. That's when I decided to sell the car and get a BMW.
      The M340i Touring is better in every single point. There is nothing I miss from the Mercedes. Maybe the 360° camera from mercedes was better especially because it was hidden under the badge and wasn't getting wet. Everything else is much better on the M340i.

  • @fp5495
    @fp5495 ปีที่แล้ว

    26:00 I wonder if the car feels as racy as this tester did, once that software update for comfort mode was performed. Was it in an effort for the sport+ mode to feel edgier than a production model would?

  • @philip1470
    @philip1470 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nah fuck this 4-cylinder amg c class.

  • @porkchopsandwiches8363
    @porkchopsandwiches8363 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was considering one until you pointed out that fake exhaust absolutely hate that

  • @parato54
    @parato54 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know of the 2023 C has a Cabriolet?

    • @Has7DCT
      @Has7DCT ปีที่แล้ว

      Not exactly from a C-Class but it's called CLE. It will replace the C and E-Class cabriolet

  • @bartsalien8363
    @bartsalien8363 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice test and kind of what I expected; reason I did not wait to test it and ordered/got the m440i which I dont regret as a 6cyl is just sheer joy (even if its a bit too heavy to have real fun handling); also dont like the c interior which is too scifi for me and does not look as nicely finished as bmw; if to have one last petrol engine then go for 6cylinders :)

    • @DanielSadjadian
      @DanielSadjadian ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congrats on your new car. You're right though, with a 4 cylinder it just not that exciting, sounds too tame.

    • @I_am_Monty
      @I_am_Monty ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep for one last time let's go 6 cylinders ✊️

  • @HoangLe-nw4xg
    @HoangLe-nw4xg ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks

  • @blakeground4512
    @blakeground4512 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks great but the 4 pot is a deal breaker

  • @harrisedgar
    @harrisedgar ปีที่แล้ว

    Quite stiff..!!?? 8:20 Hahahahaha...!!! I can't stop laughing...!!! (great review as usual)

  • @SpartanCarver
    @SpartanCarver ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will adlmit it sounds better than I expected but I still can't get myself excited for a 4 cyl. And definitely don't see myself paying that much for a Mercedes flat 4. Bummer because the Biturbo V8 C63S is such a nice car.

  • @inderan
    @inderan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Thomas,
    Thank you for the video.
    I’m also not a fan of these capacitive button ideology plaguing most car manufacturers.
    Perhaps the silver lining with this approach is that it prevents the loosening of a single button of the previous ‘analogue’ clusters.

  • @dash-ryan
    @dash-ryan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I owned the previous generation C43 6-cyl cabrio. I now regret selling it.

  • @SomeUnremarkableGuy
    @SomeUnremarkableGuy ปีที่แล้ว +5

    9:17 I don`t believe at this at all. Actually it would be interesting if someone could do research about this. Sure screens can be expensive, but I don`t think these are high tech oled screens with the high refresh rate.

  • @shaking6360
    @shaking6360 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I own a C450 4-matic, don't think I am gonna replace it by this C43...

    • @Has7DCT
      @Has7DCT ปีที่แล้ว

      Advice. Don't

  • @joelglende5231
    @joelglende5231 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Classy job by a great team to show off a wonderful Mercedes... Well done team!!

  • @Denistone
    @Denistone ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The touch screen controls for HVAC, the capacitive buttons, and even the fake exhaust outlets annoys me more than 4 cylinders. Like a first gen BMW M3, fast 4 cylinders definitely can have their own unique charm.

  • @kongmj9537
    @kongmj9537 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow c43 also one man one engine now

  • @jeebus2121
    @jeebus2121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16:36 - From the outside, that doesn't sound any different to me than a seven-seater budget minivan.

  • @hassnalyami5205
    @hassnalyami5205 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    10:10 i dont get it as well SMH