W206 C43 owner here. I like it a lot. U.S. spec has wireless charging available as an option and it’s got a less muffled exhaust sound. Cost is comparable to BMW M340i and I liked the controls layout better in the 43, and I found the standard leather seats more comfortable. The M139L is underrated, in the 43 it is more powerful than advertised, as least in U.S. spec. It handles like a smaller car thanks to 4Matic and rear wheel steering. Mine is fully optioned, it ticked every box other than heated steering wheel, acoustic glass, and performance sound. It cost $78,000 USD new, but I bought mine certified preowned from a trade in from a family who’d had it a week and decided they wanted an SUV. It has plenty of drama, and having owned several U.S. built V8s I don’t miss it.
@@AmericanBusinessman422Two problems with this quip: (1) I’m female and (2) the M139L will pin you to the back of the seat just as quick as the M177 will. It might not have as much drama but it has its own drama and it’s plenty loud and nasty. And it does have wireless charging but only if you spec it. Mine has it. But that’s not why I got it. I got it because I liked it.
Nice review, thanks. I like the red colour. Wonder how many we will see out on the road. Of course it doesn't sound like a muscular sedan, because it's a 2.0L turbo
A disappointment, hell no, if anything, the older one was a disappointment, it wasn't even a real amg, you can have your m340i, but I will take this c43, I won't regret it one bit, plus has a better interior, I would have both but the c43 is the one I'll drive more
@Corvus Hyperion not here in the states. M340i fully loaded is only a few thousand less then fully spec c43. And the c43 has more features once fully loaded.
Although I hate 4-pots, I really get this move from Merc to a 4 cylinder. What I don't get is the 2+ tonne (as reported by journalists) of the older sibling, the C63. And the C43 is no lightweight either! However, we've seen the same 'Emissions' excuse when the 718 Boxster came out. Sales tanked for that 4-pot, and low and behold, Porsche are back to using a 6-pot.
The hell are you on about? Say what you want about Mercedes but the interiors are miles ahead. Audi and BMW are very nice but Mercedes always one ups with the interior.
W206 C43 owner here. I like it a lot. U.S. spec has wireless charging available as an option and it’s got a less muffled exhaust sound. Cost is comparable to BMW M340i and I liked the controls layout better in the 43, and I found the standard leather seats more comfortable. The M139L is underrated, in the 43 it is more powerful than advertised, as least in U.S. spec. It handles like a smaller car thanks to 4Matic and rear wheel steering. Mine is fully optioned, it ticked every box other than heated steering wheel, acoustic glass, and performance sound. It cost $78,000 USD new, but I bought mine certified preowned from a trade in from a family who’d had it a week and decided they wanted an SUV. It has plenty of drama, and having owned several U.S. built V8s I don’t miss it.
This is the modern boy - wants wireless charging over a V8...
@@AmericanBusinessman422Two problems with this quip: (1) I’m female and (2) the M139L will pin you to the back of the seat just as quick as the M177 will. It might not have as much drama but it has its own drama and it’s plenty loud and nasty. And it does have wireless charging but only if you spec it. Mine has it. But that’s not why I got it. I got it because I liked it.
Same economy as the old one so what was the point of the 4 cylinder?
Less emissions
More power to you
The plastic blanks on the front 'scoops' are awful! They need to be open.
Yeah mate. It looks like a normal c class in that regard. The way they’ve done it on the 63 looks a lot better.
You idiots just can’t afford it
Nice review, thanks. I like the red colour. Wonder how many we will see out on the road.
Of course it doesn't sound like a muscular sedan, because it's a 2.0L turbo
You will see zero and im not joking.
thanks for that review.....but i think i will look at a higher model MB
What a disappointment from AMG.I would buy a BMW M340i any day and all day! There is just no comparison
Or an Audi.
A disappointment, hell no, if anything, the older one was a disappointment, it wasn't even a real amg, you can have your m340i, but I will take this c43, I won't regret it one bit, plus has a better interior, I would have both but the c43 is the one I'll drive more
@@chrism869 yes, you can pay more for less. I love my mercs, however, I would take m340i over C43 next purchase.
Because you can’t afford it
Exactly what I did.
I like C 43 2023 & I love M 340 i
6:10 - the previous C43 had around 520nm of torque (384lb-ft).
$134,900 before on-roads and optional extras. LOL for a 2L. Stick with M340i and the B58
Crazy. Here in the states the price is same as m340i.
@@themercedestraveler9566 You might find has less standard features though
@Corvus Hyperion not here in the states. M340i fully loaded is only a few thousand less then fully spec c43. And the c43 has more features once fully loaded.
@@themercedestraveler9566 Did the C43 remain about the same price as the old version in the US?
@Corvus Hyperion just about, $3000 base msrp difference
Sadly Ill have stick to BMW if I want a 6cyl
Or Audi.
Although I hate 4-pots, I really get this move from Merc to a 4 cylinder. What I don't get is the 2+ tonne (as reported by journalists) of the older sibling, the C63. And the C43 is no lightweight either!
However, we've seen the same 'Emissions' excuse when the 718 Boxster came out. Sales tanked for that 4-pot, and low and behold, Porsche are back to using a 6-pot.
@@juststuff5216 Ahh didnt know the 718 was a slow seller but makes sense!
@@samartz I think it was Nick Murry who might have said it, if my memory serves.
Man it pops in that red color
I love Engine Car
This look plain and boring, not much to differ it from a non amg or other merc in fact.. All their car look too similar now
Funny how the bigger outlets put out a review and the rest shall follow
You dont buy AMG to feel 'nice'. What a failure
"Strangely, the first batch of cars coming to Australia don’t have wireless phone charging but any cars being built from now will have that feature."
Why?!
@@Caa310chip shortage I believe
@@darrenwatkins1327 thanks. Are you getting one?
It’s like old mate was just having a chat with his mum over the phone….
So good aye
The best Car
Don't like BEV Car
You forgot to mention how cheap the interior looks and feels compared to the previous generation. Cheap gloss black plastic everywhere 🤦♂️
Almost no one specs black gloss. In the states all the incoming c43s I've checked have no black gloss.
The hell are you on about? Say what you want about Mercedes but the interiors are miles ahead. Audi and BMW are very nice but Mercedes always one ups with the interior.
@@swervecity6256fax
It's an option, you don't have to spec it like that
Seems like all the money went to the engine… that nobody asked for!!! What a joke AMG!!