BMW M340i vs Mercedes C43 AMG vs Audi S4 comparison REVIEW
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- This is our in-depth comparison review BMW M340i vs Mercedes C43 AMG vs Audi S4. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 Performance sedan comparison
00:17 Audi S4 in Ascari Blue
00:38 BMW M340i in Frozen Grey matt
00:56 Mercedes-AMG C43 in Hyacinth Red
01:28 Exhaust, length and rear
02:57 Key fob comparison
03:14 BMW M340i interior
05:05 Mercedes C43 AMG interior
07:58 Audi S4 interior
09:06 Rear seat comparison
10:21 Trunk / boot comparison
11:11 Engines
12:52 Driving BMW M340i
18:24 Driving Mercedes C43 AMG
25:16 Driving Audi S4
31:01 S4 / S5 US V8 petrol
32:05 Which one is better?
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00:00 Performance sedan comparison
00:17 Audi S4 in Ascari Blue
00:38 BMW M340i in Frozen Grey matt
00:56 Mercedes-AMG C43 in Hyacinth Red
01:28 Exhaust, length and rear
02:57 Key fob comparison
03:14 BMW M340i interior
05:05 Mercedes C43 AMG interior
07:58 Audi S4 interior
09:06 Rear seat comparison
10:21 Trunk / boot comparison
11:11 Engines
12:52 Driving BMW M340i
18:24 Driving Mercedes C43 AMG
25:16 Driving Audi S4
31:01 S4 / S5 US V8 petrol
32:05 Which one is better?
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все было нормально до момента погружения в их салоны. Эти кошмарные мониторы просто сводят с ума... Интересно как сказывается на безопасности вождения их наличие?
Video in spanish please, canal Auto Sensacion
Nothing can beat the B58 Motor 😍
Phenomenal motor
The 330i can beat slingshots i can imagine what the b58 can do my next upgrade for sure fun fact when you own these cars you start seeing a lot of them when you never seen them before
Engine and drive bmw hands down. But look wise I’m taking Audi and Benz. Interior Benz for sure.
S58
@@dorakid2008 yep m3
I looked at all three of these (US Versions) and got the M340i LCI. TO me, the fastest and best looking. The Mercedes looks great too, but the B58 performance overshadowed the Mercedes looks. Mine is fully spec'd and it's just an amazing driving car. The torque is 50ftlbs underrated by BWW too. Actually pulls about 420ftlbs. The acceleration is incredible and you can do 100mph without even knowing it. It has no problem just going. And I came from a Mustang GT A10
You made the right choice.
Definitely best choice
M340i definitely the best here
I just did the same ! Took in my 5.0 A10 and got m340i LCI and LOVE IT
Yes. Siiir!!!
I think BMW takes the style win, it’s what the M3 should have looked like.
I really miss the "it doesn't matter who knows, YOU know" approach to M car design.
A face that M3 deserved😢😢😢
@@anwarabdullah8581 The Alpina B3 is still a beautiful looking thing.
@@cockshield yes bro.but G8X front grills are not giving a car look it looks like a beaver.
@@cockshield e46 m3 comes to mind
That BMW is the best hands down, especially when I found out it has the B58. Looks delicious as well!
BMW's B58 straight 6 is just epic. It's such a smooth and refined powertrain, but it also delivers the power when you ask for it... and it makes an amazing noise. It's such a perfect motor.
You delivered on your promise! The video came sooner rather than later
Your videos are the best, always shows what I really want to see in a new car. The camera angles and all ❤❤
Went from an M4 to a C63s facelift and now have an S5 petrol. Agree with Thomas completely that the Audi is the most balanced and the most comfortable as a daily driver. Performance is there when you need it but understated enough to not be unnecessarily noticed.
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I went for a S5 Sportback, 2018 so it's still a petrol. If I were to buy an avant, it would be the M340i though, but to my eyes, nothing beats the looks of an S5 (at least in this price range :P)
Finally!!! The comparison I had been waiting for.
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Thank you sir, exactly what I was waiting for
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This is so enjoyable to watch. Excellent analysis of all three. I agree with your well throughout conclusion. Keep up the great work Thomas!
I love your videos. Thanks for the great work.
Excellent comparison review
thanks !!
Wonderful comparative review!
another great informative review!
You re welcome!
I will have to say the BMW seats with SensaTec are by far the most comfortable. I took a trip for 13 hours in my BMW, and my back wasn't even tired. Volvo seats exhaust me faster. I also owned an Audi S5, and while the sporty seats were very cool and supportive, they did make my back more tired in long-distance driving. They would sort of "ram" into under my armpits and over time it became more noticeable. I guess it also depends on your body shape and other factors. I think all cars in this class are very comfortable.
Great review as always 👍
cheers!
Great comparison 🎉
this BMW is just too good
Love your video and channel, this is my first time watching your channel and was looking between the blw and the Mercedes
Most welcome!
I wish there was a way to get these three brands to collaborate on a special edition model that only has strengths from each of them 😅
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Thomas always has the 1st hand report for us who live outside of Germany. Well done, so much details in your videos!
Well my M340i LCI arrives in three weeks so I already made my decision 😉😆
You still going for that or you changing it??
@@leslyjones718 no reason to change. Looks great, it’s very quick, has plenty of space for me. Can’t wait!
I already placed an order for an M340i Touring. All great cars but I'm happy with my choice and can't wait to have it delivered!
@ 15:40 - Not necessarily. In my 540i I use Sport Individual with engine in Sport and transmission in Comfort mode. Engine in Sport gives you better (faster) throttle response and transmission in Comfort keeps it one gear step higher than Sport, thus avoiding unnecessary high engine RPM and higher fuel consumption when they are not needed. When required, (overtaking or fast driving through a set of curves), I just slap the gear shift lever to Sport and I get the Sport transmission.
I'm gonna miss that gear handle so much...
So informative! Leaning towards the M340i
Thanks! Feel free to recommend our channel :-)
People saying the M340i, but it seems to me that the one with the most worth for the common people is the C43. The engine is perfect for countries with heavy tax on engines bigger than 2.0l. It also got the best looks and interior imo.
What cameras are you using?
Another informative video, thanks!
Next comparisons must be estate cars, and maybe also [everyone's favourite] compact cross-over/SUV/SAC vehicles :-)
Thanks 🙏
I agree, what with 2 kids and a dog it would good to see those comparisons, make it so Thomas!
BMW 3 series of course, but the one from pre LCI.
So I am guessing in the states we are finally getting the m139 engine? Or are we still stuck with the anemic m133?
Thomas, I wonder when you will do a Renault Austral review?
BMW M340i of course!
BMW ❤
C43 for me. Driving fun trumps anything else. The C43 AMG is basically an emotional buy. The BMW is the smart buy and the Audi is if your friends already have the BMW and Mercedes.
Alpina B3 starts around 90k euros in Germany, so if you don't go crazy with options you can have a 500 HP Alpina under 100k which is much better car than any of these 3 for almost the same money.
I own the BMW M340i Touring, pre-facelift version, so my choice is already made. I have to say that I prefer the interior of this version to the LCI because of the real air-conditioning controls, the real gearshift and also because I'm not a fan of this huge digital screen. Externally, the new one is nice. Otherwise, I am basically an Audi driver. Before the BMW, I only owned Audis, including two S4 Avant, a B5 and a B8. Only, when it came time to switch cars in 2020, the TDI engine in the new S4 became eliminatory in my choice. I also tried the C43 AMG V6 which I really liked (nice sound), but after trying the M340, the magic of the B58 engine and the dynamic behavior of the car convinced me. I haven't tried the new C43 yet. Too bad about the 4 cylinder, but from the comments, the handling seems great.
M340 without even smallest doubts, mercedes is joke with this price for 4cylinder.
Please some comparison on plug-in hybrids
That special appearance on 2:29 was the most aesthetic one. He was indeed a lovely 🐕
I took the C43. It was very expensive compared to the older one. But, I’m so happy with it.
Nice to hear that you are happy with it! Can you say something to the interior quality? Every review says that they are cutting cost and its not as good as last generation. Whats your experience with that?
@@questionyourself718by far the nicest interior in this class. Performance is also basically the same
@@kidouble18 i mean, its for sure not as good as bmw's interior. That was proven by countless videos. But i was interested about the comparison to the old c-class. Because i couldnt try the new one yet but everybody said it has gotten worse.
@@questionyourself718 not sure what videos you’re watching. BMW’s interior in the 3 series are old, bland and outdated. Can’t compare in refinement, technology, appearance, ambient lighting or luxury to the merc’s. The new 5 series is getting better… I know because I have a beemer
@@kidouble18 i watch all the good ones. Autobild, Auto Motor und Sport, Throttle House, CarandDriver, Doug Demuro, Hagerty, Removebeforerace, Adac, Carwow and more. What you is objectively wrong. Idrive 8 is more responsive and has more functions than Mercedes Mbux. It won more tests. It uses the better processor with the higher graphic power. Second the Materials used in the BMW are more expensive and the quality of assembly is better as all tests say. Mercedes is cutting costs with each new generation and the w206 c-class took it to a new extreme. 80% of the cabin is made out of plastic or artificial materials.
I bought a new c43 at 19 January and the car should be the first of august at my dealer.
Wonderful
Holy hell those prices are crazy!
For those in the US, the new c43 exhaust is loud and awesome in US spec due to no opf. I test started one yesterday
nah, the 2l is cringe on amg car
It can never sound as good as a straight six 6
the ultimate driving machine in a walkaway. the c43 sounded pretty good though
thanks
I have to say, I took delivery of a C43 in the US this last week and will say the sound of the exhaust is different here versus the European spec vehicles that most of the reviews are on. I believe the US version does not have the OPF, which absolutely changes the sound.
Yeah that can do a lot
Hi Shane. Would you be so kind to make a video on your C43's exhaust? So far on youtube there hasn't been a W206 C43 exhaust sound comparison between OPF (European) vs Non-OPF (Rest of the World).
@@LemtemPoktui let me see what I can do
@@ShanePajak Appreciate it Shane! I'm this close 🤏 in ordering the C43. The sound from the OPF versions is what's holding me back.
I'm not expecting the sound to rival the BMW or Audi, but it at least have to sound decent for an AMG, which the OPF version doesn't.
Saw a very sexy titanium exhaust with remote control cutouts through Armytrix sounded tits. (Mercian slang for 👍 good)
You must note that the s4 TDI depreciated heavily, even more than some 45 tfsi models.😅
You can find one used and use the money gap to buy a proper week end car (like an mx5 or gt86)
Thomas, this was a fantastic review. My choice lies between BMW and Audi, with more bias to BMW.
BMW 😀😍
Looking for the sportiest drive, but I was comparing the S5 Vs C43 AMG. Going to Mercedes dealer tomorrow, I like the tech. We shall see. I have had 4 BMWs so looking for something different now.
M340i EATS the other 2 for breakfast!
B58 is the golden ticket in the automotive world!
nice video. The dilemma is: M340i touring OR Tesla Model Y LR? What is your opinion, Thomas? Thanks!
I’m not Thomas but I’ve just bought anM340. We’re all going to be forced into “Teslas” in a few years time so I thought I’d enjoy the combustion engine while I can
@@derekwhyle1884 have driven Model Y, and I am also familiar with the BMW. I would say that is a huge difference b/w them. The handling of BMW is much better, the car is indeed premium!
The gearbox is really jerky in the C43- hated it so much. The S4 is the way to go if you already have a weekend car. BMW interiors tend to age really badly, so...
Great video! S4 always was and always will be the thinking man's choice! So glad my market doesn't get the diesel though
Why is video quality unavailable? On the us east coast…
S4 TDI and c43 with 4 cyl 😂. I lost everything for Mercedes and Audi. I would pick that bmw any day
Audi has V6.
Low Profile horizontal screens make no sense for sat nav, I want to see wher I am going not way off to the left and right, a proper portrait screen is way better
BMW for sportiness
Audi interior
And Mercedes overall 🥇
Thank you Thomas; another excellent video. But you can't ignore BMW ALPINA!! Either the 440 bhp petrol B3 or even the diesel 350bhp D3 would be at least a match for any of these. Yes I have one, a Touring. Please do a comparison.
I have order an D3S i took delivery this summer, but i wonder if the new infosysteme is good because on this video it look complicate to use
The Mercedes looks soo good 😍
The way that 3 series looks....wow
do the cla 45s vs 340i
To be honest, the BMW looks the most interesting to me. Unfortunately the Audi only has a diesel for the S-variant and the C-class is way to expensive for what you get. The whole luxury doesn't fit the C43 that much and performance wise it's barely an upgrade to the previous one. Also the M340i has a lot of potential to tune etc. It's also the only bmw that I like for the looks, except for the 8-series and some X-models. But to me it looks so much better than the new 2-series, M3, 4-series, 7-series and fromwhat I've seen the new 5-series won't look that good as the current one either.
Actually the new next gen 5er should be sleeker and more handsome than the current one..
Whole luxury doesnt fit in C43? What are you talking abt?
I driven an m340 and a c43 and the handling of both is amazing but the c43 handles on another level
Is that S4 limited to 240 km/h? There’s a sticker on the left
Winter tires
ill get the M340i LCI next year. overall the best car in looks, engine, performance.
Now BMW is getting really good, it’s now getting popular than Mercedes-Benz
BMW is only for speed
Lookwise aweful
With the introduction of EVs which go faster than BMWs.!
BMW will have tough time in the future
@@GirishAdhi1985 Keep crying kid lol! BMW number 1 seller in luxury cars, and deemed the most reliable in recent years!😂🤡
@@GirishAdhi1985 Lookwise BMW is the best lmao what are you talking about. You must be a Woman if you prefer the Benz looks
Awesome review as always 💯
I LOVE ZEE GERMAN ACCENTS .. nice video and review on a serious note I love all the cars . Mercedes is my choice.
hehe keep tuning in =)
Question which of the three is best for the smoothest ride and most fun?
Check the review 😎
Thomas, another amazingly thorough comparison review. I agree with all of your conclusions on each of the cars.
I really wish Audi would listen to you (and us) that we prefer a better user interface, especially for the climate controls. The control knob in the BMW is a nice compromise but the Audi S4/S5 climate controls are great.
Thanks again.
New Rs4 ? Please
As a driver of a 4 cylinder cupra formentor, my next car will be the 6 cylinder b58 in the bmw m340i, but in touring form, it is a good balance of fun, luxury and practicality, thank you Thomas for comparing all these cars, just reaffirms my decision on what I'm going to look at in a year or so time, best thing is a year old model you can save around 15,000 pounds in the uk 👍
C43 by far looks and better and comes with more. Bmw i feel needs to step it up, and im not talking bigger grill 😂😂
Very thoughtful to include the benzin S4 sound. Much appreciated for the fairness
They should have dont a segment on maintenance cost of the 3
Strange that you got 11s 90-180 out of the S4 TDI. I got a figure more in line with the Mercedes and S4 TFSI when I drove the Avant.
How long ago was that? The Diesels have been detuned a couple of years back
@@autogefuehl You might be right. It was a late 2019 model. It pulled like few others directly after it upshifted at ~160km/h.
@@autogefuehl Different question. Did you drive on normal B7 diesel or Premium?
It wasn't detuned. When you look at the specification the full 700 nm torque is now available from 1750 rpm (it was 2500 rpm before). And the car is actually faster by 0,1 sec from 0-100 km/h.
@@trxchanger10 It kinda was. For 90-180 low down torque doesn't matter. The car will stay at higher revs like you see. There the 2019 has 4kW more peak. Torque drops earlier. I would really like to see the torque curves.
Hello,team!!
Thomas,do not forget this video in autosensacion,please.
Thanks. Juan Luis.👏🐳
Since we only get the TDi version of the S4 in the UK it's not really comparable to the Merc or 340i for us. Bring back the TFSi S4 in Europe!
Mercedes lost a previous customer in me going with the 4 cylinder turbo. Needed to replace my old C43 and went into the M340I. Took delivery back in October and been very happy with it so far. Just been an adjustment to use their infotainment system.
The dog was the best of them
Indeed, I liked the video indeed
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It's not easy to me to fathom why Audi don't make 4-cylinder quattro models rear-wheel drive biased, like the 6-cylinder (disappearing quickly) ones.
Interior aesthetics: it's clear to me how the focus on (large) displays has become what everything interior design hinges on. As a result Audi, where the display isn't yet the king of everything, have now the best-looking interior.
19:26 🤞🏻That very truly is.
because the engine is in the worst position possible in an audi…
@@hardywoodaway9912 what’s wrong with Audi, funny is bmws are well known for being unreliable, yes they sound nice, and yes they are broken 50% of the time.
Am I the only one that prefers actual digital speedometer/tachometer? To me a nice instrument cluster is like a nice watch. Just classy.
Wouldn’t it be more fair to compare with Audis next gen model which will be coming soon, rather than the older model shown
1. BMW inline 6👌
2. Audi but with v6 3tfsi
3.mercedes
PS - mercedes - very expensive, small engine, week sound......bleah.........i have audi rs3 2.5 400 hp.....that is the engine that i look for or inline 6 from bmw....just order the new m2 with 450 hp
Was that your dog, Thomas? Very handsome dog he is. Wonder if he can do car reviews too? Hope he will make more guest appearances.
hehe no, used to have a dog but that's sadly long ago.
Bimmer in-line 6 is always a hit. Steering is still the issue.
There are some things that I don’t agree with you, and one thing that I absolutely disagree with you is that AMG cars were the most different with their non AMG cars. I think that BMW M cars differ the most from the normal cars. On the Audi part, I agree. There is the gap little and the transition is smooth.
Regarding engines my opinion goes semthing like:
You buy premium brands also (not only) for experience that other common brands can't deliver. So in this case i expect to have bigger engine than 4cyl you can have in Octavia RS or so. Yes, merc 4 cyl has great power, but it is still just 4 cylinder, does not matter how much artificial sounds you "slap" on it.
I was huge fan of previous c43 because of great sound. But now, 340i all the way (and i don't like BMW as a brand really... so it says a lot). Let's not talk about that TDI S4 please, it is almost inappropriate.
I didn't expect it but the Audi petrol version is my favorite. Mercedes looks the best from the outside, but I am completely turned off by their interior.
That iconic B58 engine from BMW. Just an outstanding, well balanced design! TBH...I'd love to get the B58 engine in the standard 3 series which opens up the options! That's how I want mine. I'm not such a fanboy of that faked piped in artificially sounding engine noise! No thank you.
BMW with or without ur review. End of discussion
It seems like most of the car magazines have the M340 no.1 and the AMG last of these 3 so I guess it`s mostly about personal choises
1:33 sorry but if you’re going to show the preface s4’s sound then why not do the same for the merc?? The old c43 sounded amazing, better than the s4 and m340i prefacelifts.
BMW all day long and the B58 is a peach of an engine!
You cant go wrong with any of them. Good review as allways.
yes you can. c43 and s4 are the inferior cars when we talk about engines
@@axcn4733 meh
The c43 has more power and the s4 is more economical
@@Fastwalker27 yeah, you are lost :)))
@@Fastwalker27 but the c43 isn't any faster that 4 pot is not making 400bhp no way if it was running 408bhp it would have a faster 0 to 60