Outstanding review by Autocar India. The most honest review in years. Mercedes has stretched its luck and brand value far beyond its real value and, like a rubber band, its snapping back to bite them. 23-27 lakhs more than an Audi and BMW is simply stupid. The complex hardware and the smaller engine simply don't justify their presence in this segment. While the car is arguably the most beautiful, the overall experience leaves much to be desired at the asking price. Great job ACI in putting the reader/viewer/customer first. We need to hold brands accountable.
Good review.. Mercedes is mainly increasing prices of cars every year. They say it will be great resale but why to sale a car within few years if it's so great. Very bad pricing. M340i is much better car at Great price
It's the perfect sportscar but that engine is the absolute cutting edge of 4 cylinder tech with a world record high compression ratio, etc. It doesn't seem very reliable or repairable. It's the only factor for hesitance otherwise these little AMGs are just perfect.
It’s quite rare to see an autocar India journalist say a car doesn’t work for them. Mercedes really messed it up big time with this. They’ve lost their way in the recent past and present.
Worldwide people are hating on the new 4cyls lol, what Mercedes could have done if emission norms keep getting stricter? They have to keep their overall co2 emissions low, because of these 4 cyls you'll get v8 in some models. Even bmw will have to downsize their engines soon.
Yeah of course first overprice the base C class by 25 lacs and then charge additional 30 lacs for just nothing but some ‘hand built ‘marketing for the same engine With TURBO LAG and MASSIVE STRAINING ISSUES! Really Mercedes?
The AMG C43 is brought to India as a CBU, which explains why the M340i is cheaper. The C43 is decent, but we know BMW tends to understate its power figures. While the C43 claims 402 HP and the M340i has 375 HP, the BMW is faster, likely pushing around 400 HP in reality. Though the C43 has features like rear-wheel steering, it's still overpriced for what it offers. If it were a CKD model priced around 80 lakhs, it would be more competitive. The 4-cylinder engine is also a letdown compared to the V6 and V8 Mercedes used to offer. Even with 680 HP on paper for the C63, the electric motor's power boost of 200 HP drops to just 74 HP after launch, making the car feel slower overall due to its weight.
How many did they actually sell since its launch. I don’t think they would find any buyers. Stupid mistake. Overpriced car. They should have priced it lesser or cheaper than M340i if they need some sales. Who cares if it’s an F1 tech and what not. I doubt if their service centers are equipped to troubleshoot such a complex technology. Even if you could buy it, I don’t think you can actually afford it.
This just gives one more reason for people to go for M340i.
Absolutely right it doesn't justify the asking price over M340i.
M340i is a jem of a car.
Outstanding review by Autocar India. The most honest review in years. Mercedes has stretched its luck and brand value far beyond its real value and, like a rubber band, its snapping back to bite them. 23-27 lakhs more than an Audi and BMW is simply stupid. The complex hardware and the smaller engine simply don't justify their presence in this segment. While the car is arguably the most beautiful, the overall experience leaves much to be desired at the asking price. Great job ACI in putting the reader/viewer/customer first. We need to hold brands accountable.
We need comparison on M340i AND AMG C 43
Mercedes ain’t pricing their cars right to be honest. They are almost touching a segment higher than their peers when it comes to pricing.
Good review.. Mercedes is mainly increasing prices of cars every year. They say it will be great resale but why to sale a car within few years if it's so great. Very bad pricing. M340i is much better car at Great price
It's the perfect sportscar but that engine is the absolute cutting edge of 4 cylinder tech with a world record high compression ratio, etc. It doesn't seem very reliable or repairable. It's the only factor for hesitance otherwise these little AMGs are just perfect.
Please make a comparison video between m340i vs Audi s5 vs amg c43 !!!
Why wudn't somebody go for the e53 at almost the same price ?
Maruti used to give 48V mild hybrid system in Brezza and ciaz for yrs. Never knew we were sitting on F1 technologies😂
The electric motor assisted turbos are part of the f1 tech, not the mild hybrid system
@@orionellis7910well technically mild hybrids were also first used in F-1
Mild hybrid in Maruti serves a different purpose , it doesn’t aid the turbo intake unlike in this case.
Honest review son, kudos.
For the same price as an m340i or an s5 you could make a case for this. But for 25L more than those 2? Nah Mercedes this ain’t it chief.
Gorgeous car. Incredible fun to drive daily and boy does it sound good. 7000 rpm is so fun, the sound it makes shifting above 5500 is sweeet
Looks like someone had a wonderful weekend with back to back "turbo" shoots.
It’s quite rare to see an autocar India journalist say a car doesn’t work for them. Mercedes really messed it up big time with this. They’ve lost their way in the recent past and present.
0:54 okay I’m out 👋
M2, M340i, S5, Z4 are the best options instead of c43 AMG
c43 vs ms340i please
Beautifully reviewed. Kudos
I would take the s5 cause the m340i felt too harsh on our roads.
Worldwide people are hating on the new 4cyls lol, what Mercedes could have done if emission norms keep getting stricter? They have to keep their overall co2 emissions low, because of these 4 cyls you'll get v8 in some models. Even bmw will have to downsize their engines soon.
I’d take this over the M340i. The Merc takes it for me in looks and class 👌🏽. Just my humble opinion.
How does it compare to the A45S?
Yeah of course first overprice the base C class by 25 lacs and then charge additional 30 lacs for just nothing but some ‘hand built ‘marketing for the same engine With TURBO LAG and MASSIVE STRAINING ISSUES!
Really Mercedes?
If it's 4 cylinders, just buy an Octavia vRS 😊 for half the price.
Why nobody’s talks about Audi s5
The estate/wagon version has better weight distribution for handling & corner carving. But I don't think India gets that body version.
Mercedes benz c 43 good car 🚗 ♥️ 👌
❤️❤️❤️ AMG C43👌
M340i value for money and practical ❤
The AMG C43 is brought to India as a CBU, which explains why the M340i is cheaper. The C43 is decent, but we know BMW tends to understate its power figures. While the C43 claims 402 HP and the M340i has 375 HP, the BMW is faster, likely pushing around 400 HP in reality. Though the C43 has features like rear-wheel steering, it's still overpriced for what it offers. If it were a CKD model priced around 80 lakhs, it would be more competitive. The 4-cylinder engine is also a letdown compared to the V6 and V8 Mercedes used to offer. Even with 680 HP on paper for the C63, the electric motor's power boost of 200 HP drops to just 74 HP after launch, making the car feel slower overall due to its weight.
Mulund mai dekhi hai isko bohot baar
should launch the Mercedes Benz E53 AMG (W214) 4MATIC AWD 3.0 Biturbo I6 4-Dr Executive Sedan (RHD) in India . . .
C300d amg line looks anyday better 😅
Comparison with the legendary m340i would be much appreciated
sincere review
better buy used porsches..
1st comment….the front portion looks just like GT63s 4 door😍
m340i vs c43 review
Compare bmw 340i with Mercedes c43 amg.. then only things will come into light..which is better to buy..
This car should have been 27L cheaper than the M340i. Maybe then the price and engine on offer would be justified.
Please do a comparo with the M340i. Until then, the review is not complete
M340i 🚀 over this anydayyy
From a roaring V8 to this. Sad.
It’s beautiful
FIRST 💫
M340i : hold my keys
😂
FIRST Mega LK 👍
B58 anyday over this!
M340
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1st viewer and 1st comment.... Great car
First..❤
I am not a fan of Mercedes interior design language, all that gloss plastic makes it look cheap.
How many did they actually sell since its launch. I don’t think they would find any buyers. Stupid mistake. Overpriced car. They should have priced it lesser or cheaper than M340i if they need some sales. Who cares if it’s an F1 tech and what not. I doubt if their service centers are equipped to troubleshoot such a complex technology. Even if you could buy it, I don’t think you can actually afford it.
First comment
Nothing compared to AMG G63 tho
Are you seriously comparing G63 with C43? V8 Biturbo with 4-cyl turbo? G63 is class apart from this bruh