It’s still unreliable as ever. That much power in a 4 banger comes at a cost. Terrible cooling. Just wait till the cylinder head cracks or lil turbo breaks down.
Owner of a 2023 C43 here. He zonked things like the missing pano sunroof, HUD, and ventilated seats but they are available on the car, just not packaged on this tester car.
Thanks Joe, interesting how the A45S, C43, CLA45S and C63S all use the same hand built AMG 4 cylinder M139 petrol engine with various tweaks and/or electric motor bolted on. It largely comes down to a matter of styling/budget rather than distinctly different choices under the hood.
Nice looking wheels Joe. This is one nice ride I do agree that the zero connectivity on the rear seats is mind numbing why they did not add it. The red is a bit much but I guess you can pick other colours maybe.
Prefer the older models turbo'd v6. That one had a ton of character. These high powered inlne 4's are high strung and lack refinement. Either way, the B58 of the M340i is sublime at one of the best engines on the market (besides the M3's S58 of course). I also prefer the interior of the BMW more. It's has better build/material quality.
I own an M340i and I'll say that i sat in the C class at the auto show this year, and the interior actually did feel "nicer" versus the BMW. But that's it, otherwise the BMW is superior in every way to this car. The dash materials on the mercedes are nicer, and the ambient lighting and overall design just looks nicer. The BMW is the big idrive8 screen and like 2 basic light strips. It's a little disappointing.
Also the new Mercedes AMG steering wheel looks and feels better than the BMW one. BMW has a new wheel coming through but the 3 series still uses the wheel they've had for years and years.
except other than the highlighted top portion everything else in the BMW is nicer. Door pockets in the Mercedes are all hard plastic as an example, and no rear AC controls.@@myemailiscool
@@Jacobk66 true BMW does have a softer touch material on the lower doors. Though our audi is hard plastic down there and i don't really notice much of a difference day-to-day between the 2 cars. Rear AC controls in a sedan is a plus for the BMW for sure
@@Jacobk66 Thinking even more re: materials, honestly a lot of stuff only youtubers care about. For example I paid like $350 for the sensatec dashboard on my 3 series and now i think i totally would've been fine with the standard soft injection molded dashboard. The crucial touchpoints are what matter to me, where my elbows rest and the upper door panels need to be soft. Besides that, it's mainly just nice to know the materials are good but i never touch my dashboard and feel it lol.
Joe, I will never replace my 23 M340 for this princess, B58 it's something else, the power, the sound and it can be tuned to 600+ and still will be reliable. The C63 engine is maxed out, and yes my M340 does the seatbelt pull as well 😊. Nice video as always Joe.
The M139 is not maxed out what are you on? Have you even researched anything about them? With a simple tune it can make 500hp lmfao. Theres not enough research to see how the c63 will perform with tunes and FBO with its hybrid system. Stop talking about engines you dont know because its a 4 banger lmfao
@@MarlonAllen-pg9dlThere is a reason why there is not enough research, because they are maxed out and not everyone is willing to blow the little 70k engine, same happening with the Corollas GR, what you expect if you already have 300+ hp from a 1.6L 3 cylinder, by the way I do know 1 or 2 shit about little engines, specifically 2.0 T, you should see my STI
@quaizers again the engine is not maxed out. There are many M139 pushing over 600hp lol just because its a 4 cylinder with alot of hp straight from factory doesnt mean its maxed out. A STI has a super unreliable engine and is no where near as strong as the M139
Rati, always enjoy your reviews. I was hoping you would give YOUR feedback on how this compares to the m340i. I would really like to see that in your reviews. Like i got that the car is handling great, but you've driven both and that's the question you started the video with. It would be very informative and helpful if you could give your precise inputs on these comparisons that you open up with. Much love and thank you!
So this 4 cylinder electrified turbo weighs as much as a biturbo V6 and gets no better fuel economy. So what's the point? And as an added bonus, you now have massively increased complexity with an electric motor sandwiched in the turbocharger, plus the associated battery pack for it.
While Mercedes' numbers show it being no better than the V6 I have no idea how they were able to get the numbers that low. I own one and drove it cross country (Ohio to Colorado). I was averaging 35 mpg including all of the stops that I made. While that is not great, it's a hell of a lot better than they claimed.
You best believe that you better have books in the back due to no connectivity!!!!! No back connectivity and no ventilated seats are HUGE zonks for that price!!!!
Hey Joe, I’ve always had a fondness for Mercedes Benz, I had 2. But in regards I almost feel like MBenz dropped the ball. I do see some new changes. But what I also see is the same material that was in the outgoing A class. The door panels look the same including the floor panels especially without a dead peddle. Very sad especially at that price point.
Thanks Joe, I have been waiting for this review and I’m glad you had so much fun going on throttle😎 Personally, I love the styling…it’s a very classy, stealthy sports sedan (especially in this spec)
Lol, dang. At the end in the car u said C63 by mistake. I'm a Mercedes fan, so I'd probably go with this one. I still will look for that M340i video too though. They make some pretty nice cars too.👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸
Man I absolutely love Mercedes and everything they make. I love how they design everything so well, layout everything so well and just how sexy they are; I'm still a BMW guy and always will be but I could see someday Mercedes winning me over haha.
Joe, just a little explanation here on why that corner is built like that: if it was to be flat, the air wouldn't channel the same way. This is why it has like a slit on it. As an former pilot, you should know that. It's not criticism here, it's being constructive.
Not even close. The true cost of ownership on a Benz of this class and caliber (AMG) is far beyond the sticker price. It will constantly bite at your bank account with the numerous amount of problems you will encounter during ownership.
I used to drive my brothers AMG every once in a while and the "moving sunshade" was a dead giveaway when I returned the car :) kept forgetting to push it back in place.
Nice review Joe! You had too much fun doing this! Handles great because is AWD and not RWD setup. Saw in a online post you can order the car without the fake engine sound generator and if fitted the sound generator adds more cost. Don't know if true or not but interesting.
Some of the features you mentioned that the C43 you reviewed didn't have are actually options. There's also a performance exhaust option, which might improve the exhaust sound, heads up display, ventilated seats, panorama roof, etc. etc. I think the model you reviewed is just the Premium trim. They have the Pinnacle trim that has the heads up display, Bermester audio system, MB Nav with augmented video. Do you have a photo of the list of features of the model you reviewed?
Ok so as Joe mentioned its a 70k car as is and you want to add more options to a 4 cyl "baby benz" really. The fact that it is not equipped with ventilated seats and a hud is bad, not to mention not 4 matic for the price.
@@harrylanders4895 I get what you are saying. in the US, they have two different trim levels. The Premium and the Pinnicle. The Pinnacle adds the head up display, higher end audio system, and Augmented Video based Navigation system. The base price for the Premium trim is not $70K, it's $59,9K BASE. For the Pinnacle trim, it starts at $62K BASE. With either trim, you have a variety of options. Yeah, I get it, it "SHOULD" come with this and that for that much money, but the reality is that car mfg's sometimes have to add certain options due to supply chain issues, and other higher costs involved. That's the reality behind what decisions they are currently making. The AMG are effectively designed by the AMG group and they decide how to sell the more limited edition models. But the model he tested wasn't spec'd out the way he would like it. Maybe he could have sat down with the MB people and spec'd out what he would have liked and said that with all of the options that Joe would have liked, here's how much it costs. All I was saying is that Joe didn't mention that a lot of the things that was missing in the vehicle he was testing ARE available as an option and he should have at least stated that in his review. Yes, it didn't have the pano roof, but that IS an option. Yes, it didn't have ventilated seats, but that IS an option. They do have a performance exhaust option, they do have head up display as an option on the Premium model, but it's standard on the Pinnacle trim. It would also be nice to see the dealer sticker on the sample he reviewed to see what that specific model came with, etc. and then run through the various options and pricing. Do you understand my point?
@@harrylanders4895 I just went and configured a C43 Premium with the performance exhaust, all of the driving assistance features, brown leather, USB Cfront and rear. Navigation, carbon trim, 4 way climate control, ventilated seats, etc. and it was $71,500 plus tax, destination. it all depends on how it's configured.
@Oneness100 when a 30k honda has ventilated seats a 70k car should have then standard, not to mention the small little quality of life things like no usb in the back or cup holers
@@turtleboy440 Yeah, I don't why they didn't have certain things. They just have different trims you can get. Some just want a certain type of seat that's not comfort, but more of a racing type seat which usually doesn't have ventilation, massage, etc.
Thanks for another great review brother! Your right the electrified turbo emblem has to go and the chrome door handles as well, still waiting for my 2024 C43 to arrive, can’t wait!!!
I have c43 2020. The problem with the exhaust noise being pumped in and after a couple years. The speaker itself sounds like it’s being stressed out and can’t handle the noise. So it makes it sound sort of cheap now.
I actually own this exact color, year, and model. I do have the panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated leather seats and night package. It's beautiful on the inside and the interior hugs you. But it drives like trash and is so unreliable. Mine has been in for repair 4 times since I purchased it short of a year ago. I had to have it towed with only 1500 miles on it. The turbo doesn't turbo. It has a terrible lag taking off from a complete stop and the transmission changes so rough from 1st to 2nd it physically jerks you. The car actually leaps when it realizes it needs to catch up. The gas mileage is bad compared to the M440i and MB C300 I had before this. If you're saying I have to drive it in manual, Sport to avoid getting beat by a Hyundai Elantra at the light...😢.
From the reviews the C43 seems like a great car at higher speeds like on the highway and low traffic conditions, but for typical city driving and stop and go conditions this car seems to lose something and turn a little clunky, that's the feeling I'm getting from all the reviews I've seen. For that reason I'd be looking at the BMW M340i and the Audi S4 over the C43. But it would be nice for C43 owners to reply to me if they're experiencing something different with this car.
This Mercedes AMG C43 C Class Compared with: - BMW M340i - Audi S4 - Toyota Camry XSE - Nissan Altima SL - Honda Accord Touring - Lexus IS 500 - Infiniti Q50 Sensory - Acura TLX A Spec - Tesla Model 3 - Chevrolet Malibu Premier - Ford Fusion SE And More
I think the interior is nice but some of the materials and panels seem bland. For this price and being an AMG, the seats should be soft Nappa leather vs that grainy leather. Also, the door panel is blah. I wish the large red section on the door was quilted or perforated to jazz it up.
It’s a beautiful car, but it looks like Mercedes is getting lazy with their interiors. They used to set the standard, now it looks like they put an iPad where the gauge cluster should be. Looks cheap
Joe - I have the previous generation C43 with the V6. No way in hell would I trade it in for this 4-banger. And the engine sounds 10 times better than this 4 cylinder. The only thing that I hope they improved on with this new generation is the suspension. Mine is way too stiff. Especially in Eco and Comfort mode.
When a friend of mine got the old gen C43 I was pretty impressed for what it was. I can see why you’d be content with the V6 over this. Sad that eventually the only options for us will be 4 banger turbos or electric lol.
Good choice BMW is 0.2 sec faster in 1/4 mile, the C43 sounds a bit better and handles a bit better. Both are great, C43 is less popular compared to M340....that makes it more exclusive..... :)
I love these vids as much as the next guy but two questions, are these media demos that have 3-4k already on them cause if they have like 500 miles beating on them can't be good? Also, has he never been pulled up over driving like a lunatic on these suburban roads lol?
A lot I like about this C43, a bit I don't, Joe, but I love my 2016 AMG 450 WITH panoramic sunroof a lot better. 4 cyl? Don't think so. BTW, really enjoy your reviews.
That amazes me how much houspower they was able to get out of a 4 cylinder turbo but the car is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It really is outstanding
They was able? Lol 😂 that amazes? 😂 learn to speak....
Miss Grammar police 🚨 ☝🏼😂 has mistaken the RUclips comments section for an English composition class
It’s still unreliable as ever. That much power in a 4 banger comes at a cost. Terrible cooling. Just wait till the cylinder head cracks or lil turbo breaks down.
@@FF-hd3uxHe’s not speaking, he’s typing Einstein.
Owner of a 2023 C43 here. He zonked things like the missing pano sunroof, HUD, and ventilated seats but they are available on the car, just not packaged on this tester car.
Well that's exactly why it's a zonk. The fact that Merc makes you pay extra for this when the competition has them standard.
@@porfiriato84 What competition has that as standard? BMW M340i? No... Audi S4? No...
@@porfiriato84 making them optional makes people who can forfeit from these features to buy the car cheaper
Great Review Joe! B58 is a dang monster but the C43 is pretty nice!
This is very true!
Yess! Please more sport sedans! Love this category, and still trying to decide my new future car💪🏼💪🏼
The only thing I’d change is from the red interior to black. Otherwise I’m taking it as is.
Good call David
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee The red that BMW uses that looks more like a burgundy looks better than bright red
The red doesnt look as good as it does on the previous one
Thanks Joe, interesting how the A45S, C43, CLA45S and C63S all use the same hand built AMG 4 cylinder M139 petrol engine with various tweaks and/or electric motor bolted on. It largely comes down to a matter of styling/budget rather than distinctly different choices under the hood.
Yup, my GLA45 wants that 400hp treatment though hahahaha
Nice looking wheels Joe. This is one nice ride I do agree that the zero connectivity on the rear seats is mind numbing why they did not add it. The red is a bit much but I guess you can pick other colours maybe.
Prefer the older models turbo'd v6. That one had a ton of character. These high powered inlne 4's are high strung and lack refinement. Either way, the B58 of the M340i is sublime at one of the best engines on the market (besides the M3's S58 of course). I also prefer the interior of the BMW more. It's has better build/material quality.
I own an M340i and I'll say that i sat in the C class at the auto show this year, and the interior actually did feel "nicer" versus the BMW. But that's it, otherwise the BMW is superior in every way to this car. The dash materials on the mercedes are nicer, and the ambient lighting and overall design just looks nicer. The BMW is the big idrive8 screen and like 2 basic light strips. It's a little disappointing.
Also the new Mercedes AMG steering wheel looks and feels better than the BMW one. BMW has a new wheel coming through but the 3 series still uses the wheel they've had for years and years.
except other than the highlighted top portion everything else in the BMW is nicer. Door pockets in the Mercedes are all hard plastic as an example, and no rear AC controls.@@myemailiscool
@@Jacobk66 true BMW does have a softer touch material on the lower doors. Though our audi is hard plastic down there and i don't really notice much of a difference day-to-day between the 2 cars. Rear AC controls in a sedan is a plus for the BMW for sure
@@Jacobk66 Thinking even more re: materials, honestly a lot of stuff only youtubers care about. For example I paid like $350 for the sensatec dashboard on my 3 series and now i think i totally would've been fine with the standard soft injection molded dashboard. The crucial touchpoints are what matter to me, where my elbows rest and the upper door panels need to be soft. Besides that, it's mainly just nice to know the materials are good but i never touch my dashboard and feel it lol.
The tailights looks pretty clean this time around and of course the interior is usually a home run for Mercedes
"usually" the previous gen interior was all creaky faux-carbon fiber plastic
@@TheBreakfastLover But the old gen had a 6 cylinder engine lol
The driving experience is best with you Joe, this car is a monster🔥
Joe, I will never replace my 23 M340 for this princess, B58 it's something else, the power, the sound and it can be tuned to 600+ and still will be reliable. The C63 engine is maxed out, and yes my M340 does the seatbelt pull as well 😊. Nice video as always Joe.
Doesn’t look as good though, and so many out there
@@tcdavis66Yeah C63 is ugly, looks for granny's you're right and yes at least 3 neighbors have it only in my community, my M340i only me😊
The M139 is not maxed out what are you on? Have you even researched anything about them? With a simple tune it can make 500hp lmfao. Theres not enough research to see how the c63 will perform with tunes and FBO with its hybrid system. Stop talking about engines you dont know because its a 4 banger lmfao
@@MarlonAllen-pg9dlThere is a reason why there is not enough research, because they are maxed out and not everyone is willing to blow the little 70k engine, same happening with the Corollas GR, what you expect if you already have 300+ hp from a 1.6L 3 cylinder, by the way I do know 1 or 2 shit about little engines, specifically 2.0 T, you should see my STI
@quaizers again the engine is not maxed out. There are many M139 pushing over 600hp lol just because its a 4 cylinder with alot of hp straight from factory doesnt mean its maxed out. A STI has a super unreliable engine and is no where near as strong as the M139
Nice ride. The BMW 340i is still the standard in this class.
Yes, true. I have one as well. Beautiful machine 😍
340i xDrive for me would be the top pick right now in this segment. Def agree with that.
M340i isnt great looking
I prefer this mercedes overall, both are nice tho
Try the C43 before you judge it
Rati, always enjoy your reviews. I was hoping you would give YOUR feedback on how this compares to the m340i. I would really like to see that in your reviews. Like i got that the car is handling great, but you've driven both and that's the question you started the video with. It would be very informative and helpful if you could give your precise inputs on these comparisons that you open up with. Much love and thank you!
The hybrid system is assisting the turbo thats why it puts out so much power but the mpg numbers are horrible, which is not what they were aiming for.
You were having so much fun and not far off an organism GR8 review.
Thanks for letting me share it with you
Crazy to think that this 4cyl engine has more hp than for ex. a v8 r/t charger/challenger
So this 4 cylinder electrified turbo weighs as much as a biturbo V6 and gets no better fuel economy. So what's the point? And as an added bonus, you now have massively increased complexity with an electric motor sandwiched in the turbocharger, plus the associated battery pack for it.
My thoughts exactly… 🤔wtf were they thinking?
Add in the fact BMW B58 is getting 5 mpg better city and highway in a M340. My guess is Mercedes own I6 would've had better MPG too.
emissions.
While Mercedes' numbers show it being no better than the V6 I have no idea how they were able to get the numbers that low. I own one and drove it cross country (Ohio to Colorado). I was averaging 35 mpg including all of the stops that I made. While that is not great, it's a hell of a lot better than they claimed.
Luv this peppy C43 AMG..nice on throttle..thanks Joe and Steven for this exciting segment 😀..imagine in 4matic...😊
@5:43 The badge is communicating that there's a turbo integrating electric assist technology
I totally understand, just don’t like it
@RaitisRides hey Joe!! Great review as always!
You best believe that you better have books in the back due to no connectivity!!!!! No back connectivity and no ventilated seats are HUGE zonks for that price!!!!
Hey Joe, I’ve always had a fondness for Mercedes Benz, I had 2. But in regards I almost feel like MBenz dropped the ball. I do see some new changes. But what I also see is the same material that was in the outgoing A class. The door panels look the same including the floor panels especially without a dead peddle. Very sad especially at that price point.
Everything below the waist level is hard plastic. BMW and Audi or even Genesis is nicer now.
@@Jacobk66 Yeah hard plastic below the waist is like normal economy car, not a $70k car...
I have a W206 C43. It has the color HUD, pano roof, and ventilated seats. All are options.
Thanks Joe, I have been waiting for this review and I’m glad you had so much fun going on throttle😎 Personally, I love the styling…it’s a very classy, stealthy sports sedan (especially in this spec)
Lol, dang. At the end in the car u said C63 by mistake. I'm a Mercedes fan, so I'd probably go with this one. I still will look for that M340i video too though. They make some pretty nice cars too.👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸
Do it, love my 2023 c43
Man I absolutely love Mercedes and everything they make. I love how they design everything so well, layout everything so well and just how sexy they are; I'm still a BMW guy and always will be but I could see someday Mercedes winning me over haha.
20:17 made my week 😂.
Really like this car
It'll be nice if you would put a camera on the speedometer for us so we can see how fast you make those turns on trouttle!!!
“Pour some sugar on me!” 😂💪 LOVED this review. A lot of smiles on your face. Who cares about the SOURCE of the fun (V6, 4, Battery). Fun is fun.
Thank you for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!
The performance is fantastic but I don't see me driving a car like this.
I agree. Remove the electrified badge. Would have been better with nothing under the turbo badge.
Joe, just a little explanation here on why that corner is built like that: if it was to be flat, the air wouldn't channel the same way. This is why it has like a slit on it. As an former pilot, you should know that. It's not criticism here, it's being constructive.
Incredible how much they can get out of a 2 liter engine. Seems like such a well put together car that its almost a bargain at 70 grand.
Not even close. The true cost of ownership on a Benz of this class and caliber (AMG) is far beyond the sticker price. It will constantly bite at your bank account with the numerous amount of problems you will encounter during ownership.
@@GOD999MODEreally ? Compared to others in the class (m340, S5 etc.)
I used to drive my brothers AMG every once in a while and the "moving sunshade" was a dead giveaway when I returned the car :) kept forgetting to push it back in place.
I like this car as a compromise for daily driving and hitting the twisty bits. Thank you for this review.
Nice review Joe! You had too much fun doing this! Handles great because is AWD and not RWD setup. Saw in a online post you can order the car without the fake engine sound generator and if fitted the sound generator adds more cost. Don't know if true or not but interesting.
Some of the features you mentioned that the C43 you reviewed didn't have are actually options. There's also a performance exhaust option, which might improve the exhaust sound, heads up display, ventilated seats, panorama roof, etc. etc. I think the model you reviewed is just the Premium trim. They have the Pinnacle trim that has the heads up display, Bermester audio system, MB Nav with augmented video.
Do you have a photo of the list of features of the model you reviewed?
Ok so as Joe mentioned its a 70k car as is and you want to add more options to a 4 cyl "baby benz" really. The fact that it is not equipped with ventilated seats and a hud is bad, not to mention not 4 matic for the price.
@@harrylanders4895 I get what you are saying. in the US, they have two different trim levels. The Premium and the Pinnicle.
The Pinnacle adds the head up display, higher end audio system, and Augmented Video based Navigation system.
The base price for the Premium trim is not $70K, it's $59,9K BASE. For the Pinnacle trim, it starts at $62K BASE.
With either trim, you have a variety of options.
Yeah, I get it, it "SHOULD" come with this and that for that much money, but the reality is that car mfg's sometimes have to add certain options due to supply chain issues, and other higher costs involved. That's the reality behind what decisions they are currently making. The AMG are effectively designed by the AMG group and they decide how to sell the more limited edition models. But the model he tested wasn't spec'd out the way he would like it.
Maybe he could have sat down with the MB people and spec'd out what he would have liked and said that with all of the options that Joe would have liked, here's how much it costs.
All I was saying is that Joe didn't mention that a lot of the things that was missing in the vehicle he was testing ARE available as an option and he should have at least stated that in his review. Yes, it didn't have the pano roof, but that IS an option. Yes, it didn't have ventilated seats, but that IS an option. They do have a performance exhaust option, they do have head up display as an option on the Premium model, but it's standard on the Pinnacle trim.
It would also be nice to see the dealer sticker on the sample he reviewed to see what that specific model came with, etc. and then run through the various options and pricing.
Do you understand my point?
@@harrylanders4895 I just went and configured a C43 Premium with the performance exhaust, all of the driving assistance features, brown leather, USB Cfront and rear. Navigation, carbon trim, 4 way climate control, ventilated seats, etc. and it was $71,500 plus tax, destination. it all depends on how it's configured.
@Oneness100 when a 30k honda has ventilated seats a 70k car should have then standard, not to mention the small little quality of life things like no usb in the back or cup holers
@@turtleboy440 Yeah, I don't why they didn't have certain things.
They just have different trims you can get. Some just want a certain type of seat that's not comfort, but more of a racing type seat which usually doesn't have ventilation, massage, etc.
Nice video keep up the good work Joe
Thank you for letting me share it with you
Have a 2024 M340i. I LOVE it Joe! Review it next!
No 4-popper for me, I plan to go M340i in a few months
Crazy scary ride, I didn't expect it to be this good.
Nice looking wheels Joe.
That engine sounds gorgeous 😮😮😮😮😮!!
1:40 --- Joe, you mentioned C63 instead of C43. LOL :P
When you caught your self almost cussing I started dying laughing 😂😂😂
C43 or C63 - lol. Joey might need a little bit o coffee. Keep it going my man. How's the Type RA doing ?
I lmao when you said “no connectivity is out of control at 70k” 😂😂😂
Joe can you on throttle in the c7 z06 from the dream giveaway garage? It’s black on black
I’m planing on it! Stay tuned!
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee oopsie my mistake.
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee 👍
Thanks for another great review brother! Your right the electrified turbo emblem has to go and the chrome door handles as well, still waiting for my 2024 C43 to arrive, can’t wait!!!
You will love it Wayne! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
M340i all the way!! M240i in my case :)
I have c43 2020. The problem with the exhaust noise being pumped in and after a couple years. The speaker itself sounds like it’s being stressed out and can’t handle the noise. So it makes it sound sort of cheap now.
I agree Joe! Should just put AMG Turbo instead of Electrified. Also where’s the panoramic sunroof!!!!!!!
This model do have a split panoramic roof.
When you enjoy, you know its enjoyable for all of us.
Nice Joe, but when will you review the Ferrari Purosangue !? 😁🤣
That’s a great question
The digital headlights “project shapes in the road like speed limit…”? Could’ve showed that.
I actually own this exact color, year, and model. I do have the panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated leather seats and night package. It's beautiful on the inside and the interior hugs you. But it drives like trash and is so unreliable. Mine has been in for repair 4 times since I purchased it short of a year ago. I had to have it towed with only 1500 miles on it. The turbo doesn't turbo. It has a terrible lag taking off from a complete stop and the transmission changes so rough from 1st to 2nd it physically jerks you. The car actually leaps when it realizes it needs to catch up. The gas mileage is bad compared to the M440i and MB C300 I had before this. If you're saying I have to drive it in manual, Sport to avoid getting beat by a Hyundai Elantra at the light...😢.
From the reviews the C43 seems like a great car at higher speeds like on the highway and low traffic conditions, but for typical city driving and stop and go conditions this car seems to lose something and turn a little clunky, that's the feeling I'm getting from all the reviews I've seen. For that reason I'd be looking at the BMW M340i and the Audi S4 over the C43. But it would be nice for C43 owners to reply to me if they're experiencing something different with this car.
See my comments. I own one. I go for the C43 coupe which still has the V6 or BMW M. I owned an M440i coupe. It was much faster and more fun to drive.
Alright Joe let’s see if this Mercedes is better than the BMW
Let me know what you think!
I like BMW more. Once you get the carbon fibre trim and m performance exhaust it’s lights out.
This Mercedes AMG C43 C Class Compared with:
- BMW M340i
- Audi S4
- Toyota Camry XSE
- Nissan Altima SL
- Honda Accord Touring
- Lexus IS 500
- Infiniti Q50 Sensory
- Acura TLX A Spec
- Tesla Model 3
- Chevrolet Malibu Premier
- Ford Fusion SE
And More
Genesis G70 3.3 T
@@theagbaman oh My God I Forgot
Why is there a Camry Malibu accord and fusion and altima in that list, you just naming regular sedans
@@rayvax5067 that C Class is Midsize Sedan
@@rakhsiprayogo82 lol midsize performance sedans, not regular traffic
I think the interior is nice but some of the materials and panels seem bland. For this price and being an AMG, the seats should be soft Nappa leather vs that grainy leather. Also, the door panel is blah. I wish the large red section on the door was quilted or perforated to jazz it up.
Great review Joe....love this car. With all the settings in this C43, can you turn off the the pumped in sound?
You can't but honestly it doesn't sound artificial.
No amg badge shouldn’t be on a turbo 4 banger. It ruins it
Many people say that!
I consider buy a new Mercedes AMG C43.
It’s a beautiful car, but it looks like Mercedes is getting lazy with their interiors. They used to set the standard, now it looks like they put an iPad where the gauge cluster should be. Looks cheap
Did joe just said at the End of the video C63 he forgot it’s C43 he was enjoying the car that’s for sure 😂
Joe - I have the previous generation C43 with the V6. No way in hell would I trade it in for this 4-banger. And the engine sounds 10 times better than this 4 cylinder.
The only thing that I hope they improved on with this new generation is the suspension. Mine is way too stiff. Especially in Eco and Comfort mode.
When a friend of mine got the old gen C43 I was pretty impressed for what it was. I can see why you’d be content with the V6 over this. Sad that eventually the only options for us will be 4 banger turbos or electric lol.
@@F80mthree - I know what you mean. If they want to downsize the engines to 2 litres, at least give us a 6 cylinder. They are also much smoother.
Nah, I shopped both and the M340i came out the clear winner. The B58 is incredible and the dynamics are superior. I did love the MB interior though.
Electric motor on the turbo 🤔 no way that will last 50k miles
We will see how it gors
Susbscribed as soon as you made the point of books in the back seat
FYI, at 30.13 you mention C63, the car is a C43
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 👑🇯🇲🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎
The panameric sunroof could've been a nice option, I like the regular sunroof too though.😕🙂🤓🤠😎😏👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸
Great review as always. Maybe it’s me but the camera was shaky at times.
Wow, what performance for a great price! I am stunned! I am an Audi guy, but this has me thinking.....
He's driving a $70k model and it has a 6 speaker base audio system.
Solid, but if I have to pick.... C43 amg coupe or BMW M440i gran coupe.
Youa re right on the color. Marron would have been better. Good Video.
I like Mercedes Benz’s take on the q50
This engine reminds me of the Buick GNX! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Nice 🔥
I’m so glad that you are liking this one
Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍 💯real true
I tested drive this car before I decided to buy a M340i earlier this year 😂
Good choice BMW is 0.2 sec faster in 1/4 mile, the C43 sounds a bit better and handles a bit better. Both are great, C43 is less popular compared to M340....that makes it more exclusive..... :)
Man, I hate fake vents or exhaust on any car. Yes, I know the exhaust is real on this AMG.
Nice looking ride Joe ...
Unk invited to all the cookouts🩵🔥 car review goat!
That’s so awesome of you to say!
Joe, 4 motion is VW. MB is 4 matic.
still prefer the 2019-2021 c class , much nicer exterior
"Nürburgring track Twinkie holder" 😂☠
If only we could take M340's performance and dress it into the C43 clothing, now that would be amazing.
Me with c43 and my friend with m340 did a several round of launch control contests. Mine beat his so hard every time. Don't know what was happening.
Nice one Raiti!
Now my first new Mercedes sedan I can buy.
FYI, at 30.13 you mention that this car is a C 63,otherwise it's an awesome review.
Best video in a while.
Head up display is an option. C Class is the New Standard
That is awesome to hear!
I love these vids as much as the next guy but two questions, are these media demos that have 3-4k already on them cause if they have like 500 miles beating on them can't be good? Also, has he never been pulled up over driving like a lunatic on these suburban roads lol?
Give me a panoramic roof and Mercedes has made perfection.
A lot I like about this C43, a bit I don't, Joe, but I love my 2016 AMG 450 WITH panoramic sunroof a lot better. 4 cyl? Don't think so. BTW, really enjoy your reviews.
I can totally understand Tom
Im suprised it did not come with a pan roof which is usually a merc staple
They put a 4 Cylinder for fuel mileage but the B58 in the M340i gets 20% better mpg?