Is the 2023 Mercedes AMG C43 a BETTER sport sedan to BUY than a BMW M340i?

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @andreasadams6053
    @andreasadams6053 Год назад +57

    That amazes me how much houspower they was able to get out of a 4 cylinder turbo but the car is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +11

      It really is outstanding

    • @FF-hd3ux
      @FF-hd3ux Год назад +2

      They was able? Lol 😂 that amazes? 😂 learn to speak....

    • @isimonsez
      @isimonsez Год назад +22

      Miss Grammar police 🚨 ☝🏼😂 has mistaken the RUclips comments section for an English composition class

    • @CryptoCwis
      @CryptoCwis Год назад +8

      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.

    • @Steven-lb4bl
      @Steven-lb4bl Год назад +3

      @@FF-hd3uxHe’s not speaking, he’s typing Einstein.

  • @Whatare4
    @Whatare4 Год назад +8

    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.

    • @porfiriato84
      @porfiriato84 10 месяцев назад +2

      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.

    • @Whatare4
      @Whatare4 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@porfiriato84 What competition has that as standard? BMW M340i? No... Audi S4? No...

    • @skyrim6848
      @skyrim6848 2 месяца назад +1

      @@porfiriato84 making them optional makes people who can forfeit from these features to buy the car cheaper

  • @thoopra
    @thoopra Год назад +46

    Great Review Joe! B58 is a dang monster but the C43 is pretty nice!

  • @michaelhernandez4738
    @michaelhernandez4738 Год назад +8

    Yess! Please more sport sedans! Love this category, and still trying to decide my new future car💪🏼💪🏼

  • @93ksj
    @93ksj Год назад +46

    The tailights looks pretty clean this time around and of course the interior is usually a home run for Mercedes

    • @TheBreakfastLover
      @TheBreakfastLover Год назад +2

      "usually" the previous gen interior was all creaky faux-carbon fiber plastic

    • @pete64041
      @pete64041 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheBreakfastLover But the old gen had a 6 cylinder engine lol

  • @Smithy67
    @Smithy67 Год назад +6

    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.

    • @mikehawk120
      @mikehawk120 Год назад

      Yup, my GLA45 wants that 400hp treatment though hahahaha

  • @quaizers
    @quaizers Год назад +16

    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.

    • @tcdavis66
      @tcdavis66 5 месяцев назад +1

      Doesn’t look as good though, and so many out there

    • @quaizers
      @quaizers 5 месяцев назад

      ​​​@@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😊

    • @MarlonAllen-pg9dl
      @MarlonAllen-pg9dl 4 месяца назад +1

      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

    • @quaizers
      @quaizers 3 месяца назад

      ​@@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

    • @MarlonAllen-pg9dl
      @MarlonAllen-pg9dl 3 месяца назад

      @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

  • @davidrpriest
    @davidrpriest Год назад +81

    Nice ride. The BMW 340i is still the standard in this class.

    • @jeromemorgan4928
      @jeromemorgan4928 Год назад +6

      Yes, true. I have one as well. Beautiful machine 😍

    • @GOD999MODE
      @GOD999MODE Год назад +8

      340i xDrive for me would be the top pick right now in this segment. Def agree with that.

    • @Youcallthesebagels_
      @Youcallthesebagels_ Год назад +19

      M340i isnt great looking

    • @lizparks1662
      @lizparks1662 Год назад +7

      I prefer this mercedes overall, both are nice tho

    • @skies44
      @skies44 Год назад +4

      Try the C43 before you judge it

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 Год назад +11

    The only thing I’d change is from the red interior to black. Otherwise I’m taking it as is.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      Good call David

    • @invincible201xxx
      @invincible201xxx 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@Brian_Eugene_Lee The red that BMW uses that looks more like a burgundy looks better than bright red

    • @MarlonAllen-pg9dl
      @MarlonAllen-pg9dl 4 месяца назад

      The red doesnt look as good as it does on the previous one

  • @Zno4theWin
    @Zno4theWin Год назад +25

    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.

    • @myemailiscool
      @myemailiscool Год назад +4

      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.

    • @myemailiscool
      @myemailiscool Год назад

      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.

    • @Jacobk66
      @Jacobk66 Год назад

      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

    • @myemailiscool
      @myemailiscool Год назад

      @@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

    • @myemailiscool
      @myemailiscool Год назад +1

      @@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.

  • @roberth835
    @roberth835 Год назад +8

    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!

  • @MAKINGUTHINK
    @MAKINGUTHINK Год назад +4

    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!!!!

  • @scottshefford5367
    @scottshefford5367 Год назад +5

    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.

  • @ChairmanIlyaas
    @ChairmanIlyaas Год назад +3

    The driving experience is best with you Joe, this car is a monster🔥

  • @marcelpatel9017
    @marcelpatel9017 Год назад +4

    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.

  • @DoomsDay-ys1ki
    @DoomsDay-ys1ki Год назад +4

    Crazy to think that this 4cyl engine has more hp than for ex. a v8 r/t charger/challenger

  • @TJZTechShow
    @TJZTechShow Год назад +2

    M340i all the way!! M240i in my case :)

  • @mystictk4149
    @mystictk4149 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @davealmer3803
    @davealmer3803 Год назад +2

    You were having so much fun and not far off an organism GR8 review.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      Thanks for letting me share it with you

  • @clintlowe5351
    @clintlowe5351 Год назад +3

    @5:43 The badge is communicating that there's a turbo integrating electric assist technology

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      I totally understand, just don’t like it

    • @clintlowe5351
      @clintlowe5351 Год назад

      @RaitisRides hey Joe!! Great review as always!

  • @audriusbaranauskas6227
    @audriusbaranauskas6227 Год назад

    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.

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 Год назад +2

    The performance is fantastic but I don't see me driving a car like this.

  • @johnblack4915
    @johnblack4915 Год назад +3

    Luv this peppy C43 AMG..nice on throttle..thanks Joe and Steven for this exciting segment 😀..imagine in 4matic...😊

  • @mauwalker
    @mauwalker 8 месяцев назад

    I have a W206 C43. It has the color HUD, pano roof, and ventilated seats. All are options.

  • @faraz4692
    @faraz4692 Год назад +1

    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!!!

  • @MarcAndreDumoulin
    @MarcAndreDumoulin Год назад

    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.

  • @mickeybrumfield764
    @mickeybrumfield764 Год назад +2

    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.

    • @GOD999MODE
      @GOD999MODE Год назад +3

      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.

    • @omichaelnato5388
      @omichaelnato5388 Год назад

      @@GOD999MODEreally ? Compared to others in the class (m340, S5 etc.)

  • @rakhsiprayogo82
    @rakhsiprayogo82 Год назад +4

    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

    • @theagbaman
      @theagbaman Год назад +1

      Genesis G70 3.3 T

    • @rakhsiprayogo82
      @rakhsiprayogo82 Год назад +1

      @@theagbaman oh My God I Forgot

    • @rayvax5067
      @rayvax5067 Год назад +2

      Why is there a Camry Malibu accord and fusion and altima in that list, you just naming regular sedans

    • @rakhsiprayogo82
      @rakhsiprayogo82 Год назад +2

      @@rayvax5067 that C Class is Midsize Sedan

    • @rayvax5067
      @rayvax5067 Год назад +4

      @@rakhsiprayogo82 lol midsize performance sedans, not regular traffic

  • @davidcintron7667
    @davidcintron7667 4 месяца назад

    I agree. Remove the electrified badge. Would have been better with nothing under the turbo badge.

  • @Sneezeaddicts
    @Sneezeaddicts Год назад +2

    20:17 made my week 😂.
    Really like this car

  • @gipsyavenger9829
    @gipsyavenger9829 Год назад +1

    C43 or C63 - lol. Joey might need a little bit o coffee. Keep it going my man. How's the Type RA doing ?

  • @jimf7654
    @jimf7654 Год назад +2

    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)

  • @bgrant48234
    @bgrant48234 Год назад +2

    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.👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸

  • @TjD__99
    @TjD__99 Год назад +5

    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.

    • @Jacobk66
      @Jacobk66 Год назад +3

      Everything below the waist level is hard plastic. BMW and Audi or even Genesis is nicer now.

    • @fudd
      @fudd 11 месяцев назад

      @@Jacobk66 Yeah hard plastic below the waist is like normal economy car, not a $70k car...

  • @embiggens1
    @embiggens1 Год назад

    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.

  • @Theonestrongbusleader
    @Theonestrongbusleader Год назад +2

    I consider buy a new Mercedes AMG C43.

  • @isimonsez
    @isimonsez Год назад +1

    Joe 25:28 are those donut marks at the intersection from you? 😂

  • @doctorrobert60
    @doctorrobert60 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @biglugaming8378
    @biglugaming8378 Год назад

    Have a 2024 M340i. I LOVE it Joe! Review it next!

  • @_.crzzyy._
    @_.crzzyy._ Год назад +3

    m340i any day

  • @Longhorns2157
    @Longhorns2157 Год назад

    I agree Joe! Should just put AMG Turbo instead of Electrified. Also where’s the panoramic sunroof!!!!!!!

  • @tomy8339
    @tomy8339 Год назад +14

    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.

    • @The_Hi_Life
      @The_Hi_Life Год назад

      My thoughts exactly… 🤔wtf were they thinking?

    • @Jacobk66
      @Jacobk66 Год назад +1

      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.

    • @mynock250
      @mynock250 Год назад +1

      emissions.

    • @solace669
      @solace669 Год назад

      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.

  • @shamako4ever718
    @shamako4ever718 Год назад +5

    Alright Joe let’s see if this Mercedes is better than the BMW

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      Let me know what you think!

    • @Troy-fv9uq
      @Troy-fv9uq Год назад

      I like BMW more. Once you get the carbon fibre trim and m performance exhaust it’s lights out.

  • @shawnsefranek9468
    @shawnsefranek9468 Год назад +2

    No 4-popper for me, I plan to go M340i in a few months

  • @petermanning3104
    @petermanning3104 Год назад +1

    Great review Joe....love this car. With all the settings in this C43, can you turn off the the pumped in sound?

    • @Whatare4
      @Whatare4 10 месяцев назад

      You can't but honestly it doesn't sound artificial.

  • @supermoop
    @supermoop Год назад

    I like this car as a compromise for daily driving and hitting the twisty bits. Thank you for this review.

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Год назад

    Nice looking wheels Joe.

  • @tasyriq28
    @tasyriq28 Год назад +1

    This model do have a split panoramic roof.

  • @Oneness100
    @Oneness100 Год назад +6

    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?

    • @harrylanders4895
      @harrylanders4895 Год назад

      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.

    • @Oneness100
      @Oneness100 Год назад

      ​@@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?

    • @Oneness100
      @Oneness100 Год назад

      @@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.

    • @turtleboy440
      @turtleboy440 3 месяца назад

      ​@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

    • @Oneness100
      @Oneness100 3 месяца назад

      @@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.

  • @re14437
    @re14437 Год назад +2

    “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.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      Thank you for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!

  • @Primal391
    @Primal391 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @LuisUrbieta
    @LuisUrbieta Год назад +4

    Viva Mercedes-Benz!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      Gracias Luis!

    • @LuisUrbieta
      @LuisUrbieta Год назад +1

      @@RaitisRides A usted. Will You review a Génesis GV80 Prestige Signature the Disciple on the Luxury SUV's?

  • @waynemiller1609
    @waynemiller1609 10 месяцев назад

    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!!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  10 месяцев назад

      You will love it Wayne! Thanks for letting me share it with you!

  • @Cobra_460
    @Cobra_460 Год назад +3

    Joe can you on throttle in the c7 z06 from the dream giveaway garage? It’s black on black

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      I’m planing on it! Stay tuned!

    • @Cobra_460
      @Cobra_460 Год назад

      @@Brian_Eugene_Lee oopsie my mistake.

    • @Cobra_460
      @Cobra_460 Год назад

      @@Brian_Eugene_Lee 👍

  • @jamesanastasio9829
    @jamesanastasio9829 Год назад +1

    I lmao when you said “no connectivity is out of control at 70k” 😂😂😂

  • @Angelbonilla1982
    @Angelbonilla1982 Год назад +1

    That engine sounds gorgeous 😮😮😮😮😮!!

  • @rewantasubba5180
    @rewantasubba5180 Год назад

    When you enjoy, you know its enjoyable for all of us.

  • @mattmekhaeil
    @mattmekhaeil Год назад +3

    No amg badge shouldn’t be on a turbo 4 banger. It ruins it

  • @dusandestanovic5884
    @dusandestanovic5884 Год назад

    Crazy scary ride, I didn't expect it to be this good.

  • @harrylanders4895
    @harrylanders4895 Год назад +6

    No, 4 pot no good, B58 yes.

  • @marcusturner5291
    @marcusturner5291 Год назад +2

    Nice video keep up the good work Joe

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      Thank you for letting me share it with you

  • @mikelobb8849
    @mikelobb8849 Год назад

    Wow, what performance for a great price! I am stunned! I am an Audi guy, but this has me thinking.....

    • @Jacobk66
      @Jacobk66 Год назад

      He's driving a $70k model and it has a 6 speaker base audio system.

  • @sonalmalhotra07
    @sonalmalhotra07 Год назад

    Youa re right on the color. Marron would have been better. Good Video.

  • @joyojoyo8
    @joyojoyo8 Год назад +1

    1:40 --- Joe, you mentioned C63 instead of C43. LOL :P

  • @jonathanl2748
    @jonathanl2748 11 месяцев назад

    Man, I hate fake vents or exhaust on any car. Yes, I know the exhaust is real on this AMG.

  • @ibrahimasow9783
    @ibrahimasow9783 11 месяцев назад

    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 😂

  • @jpppptrade
    @jpppptrade 11 месяцев назад

    I still can’t decide which one to go for m340i or c43. Should I get it used or new and which one would you pick ? Because if I spec out a c43 amg the price would be close to an 2023 M3

  • @nicolewitt6282
    @nicolewitt6282 6 месяцев назад

    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...😢.

  • @Thebuscommunityleader
    @Thebuscommunityleader Год назад

    Now my first new Mercedes sedan I can buy.

  • @uperez71
    @uperez71 Год назад

    Give me a panoramic roof and Mercedes has made perfection.

  • @Frankie5Angels150
    @Frankie5Angels150 7 месяцев назад

    The digital headlights “project shapes in the road like speed limit…”? Could’ve showed that.

  • @jakeberg6758
    @jakeberg6758 Год назад +2

    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

  • @chuckc042000
    @chuckc042000 Год назад

    Great review as always. Maybe it’s me but the camera was shaky at times.

  • @LxiEQ
    @LxiEQ Год назад +2

    Mercedes just be doing great with the AMGs. Although I'd take a M3 over this, I wouldn't mind driving this for a while.

    • @93ksj
      @93ksj Год назад +1

      This is more of a 340i competitor not M3

    • @LxiEQ
      @LxiEQ Год назад

      i was referring to the m series, i didnt know i didnt say it@@93ksj

    • @manofsesame3024
      @manofsesame3024 Год назад

      @@93ksj don’t know how is it like in the US but in Canada C43 is 15k CAD more expensive than M340i.

  • @RLX416
    @RLX416 Год назад +1

    I’d still choose the m340i

  • @tomdrummy4984
    @tomdrummy4984 Год назад +1

    Nice Joe, but when will you review the Ferrari Purosangue !? 😁🤣

  • @olivierdevries01
    @olivierdevries01 Год назад +5

    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.

    • @F80mthree
      @F80mthree Год назад

      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.

    • @olivierdevries01
      @olivierdevries01 Год назад +1

      @@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.

  • @tonybarradas1946
    @tonybarradas1946 Год назад

    FYI, at 30.13 you mention C63, the car is a C43

  • @ajferrer96
    @ajferrer96 9 месяцев назад

    Susbscribed as soon as you made the point of books in the back seat

  • @dhatchbernier
    @dhatchbernier Год назад +1

    Joe, 4 motion is VW. MB is 4 matic.

  • @AndyMartin92
    @AndyMartin92 5 месяцев назад

    I like Mercedes Benz’s take on the q50

  • @kinghill500
    @kinghill500 Год назад +4

    Nice 🔥

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      I’m so glad that you are liking this one

  • @nikolalazarevic8423
    @nikolalazarevic8423 Год назад

    Solid, but if I have to pick.... C43 amg coupe or BMW M440i gran coupe.

  • @goulartaf66
    @goulartaf66 Год назад

    This engine reminds me of the Buick GNX! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @IamThFEAR
    @IamThFEAR Год назад

    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?

  • @coachmaupin201
    @coachmaupin201 Год назад +4

    Yea it is. The best or nothing

  • @clancep
    @clancep Год назад

    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.

  • @xihe9873
    @xihe9873 Год назад

    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.

  • @netomilt
    @netomilt Год назад

    If only we could take M340's performance and dress it into the C43 clothing, now that would be amazing.

  • @manofsesame3024
    @manofsesame3024 Год назад +2

    I tested drive this car before I decided to buy a M340i earlier this year 😂

    • @genderlessyoutubefanperson
      @genderlessyoutubefanperson 9 месяцев назад +1

      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..... :)

  • @bankroll202
    @bankroll202 8 месяцев назад

    When you caught your self almost cussing I started dying laughing 😂😂😂

  • @danielvega6191
    @danielvega6191 Год назад

    Best video in a while.

  • @eDENTECHNOCYBERHUB
    @eDENTECHNOCYBERHUB Год назад

    YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN, SUBSCRIBER, LIKER, COMMENTER RIGHT HERE, AS USUAL, 13/10/2023

  • @Only1Science
    @Only1Science Год назад

    "Nürburgring track Twinkie holder" 😂☠

  • @tonybarradas1946
    @tonybarradas1946 Год назад

    FYI, at 30.13 you mention that this car is a C 63,otherwise it's an awesome review.

  • @lucienmcleod5656
    @lucienmcleod5656 7 месяцев назад

    Head up display is an option. C Class is the New Standard

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  7 месяцев назад

      That is awesome to hear!

  • @zaim8506
    @zaim8506 Год назад

    Im suprised it did not come with a pan roof which is usually a merc staple

  • @TomiJenkins1
    @TomiJenkins1 Год назад +3

    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.

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood Год назад

    Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍 💯real true

  • @Jacobk66
    @Jacobk66 Год назад

    They put a 4 Cylinder for fuel mileage but the B58 in the M340i gets 20% better mpg?