2023 C43 First Drive with Mr AMG! Less or More AMG than Before??
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2022
- The Daily AMG that’s easy to Love! Welcome back to RBR and the new Generation of #AMG C Classes are now here! The top dog C63 will headline it, and we’ll talk about that later, but first we get to hear, drive and experience the new #C43 4Matic by #MercedesAMG out here in France!
For some background, the w202 was the first ever C Class model range, and the first AMG to be built at factory rather than reappropriated was the C43 AMG. Not like today’s entry levels of the same name, this was a 4.3 V8. The V8 tradition started here continued in the 55 that followed and then the 63s we all know - but the next 43 came a few gens later, in the 205. It had a V6 3.0 big turbo engine that was made by Mercedes Benz and a conventional non-AMG auto box. That was also found in numerous other non-AMGs. That engine did 362 BHP, 0-60 in around 4.7 seconds.
The Facelift gave 390bhp and more AMG DNA in terms of styling - AMG starting to take the 43s more seriously. But not that seriously. MB engine, mild adjustments to suspension, standard torque converter 9 speed!
With the 206, AMG changed everything, which means a much improved car over the standard C. Where most think the engine is a downgrade, the truth is it’s MORE AMG than ever. Yes the old one was a bigger V6, but it can be be found on tonnes of non-AMGs.
This C43 instead shares it’s engine with the A45S - the car that beat the compact car Nurburgring record with the world’s most powerful 4 cylinder engine! The C43 uses the M139L aka a Longitudinal mounted version of that A45 engine. This is also the first time we have had a “one man one engine” built unit in a C43, and this makes the car a full-fat AMG. Unlike the last 43, it only shares this engine with the SL43 and future C63.
This is the world's first engine to have an E-Turbo, or an electric exhaust gas turbocharger.
It’s tech straight out of the Mercedes-AMG ONE - there is a 4cm electric motor inside the turbocharger shaft between the turbine and compressor wheel which spools the turbos before the Exhaust gas ever has a chance too, making the engine way more responsive throughout all rev ranges! It also gets an additional 14HP from the RSG - belt starter generator.
It’s not hugely more powerful at 408BHP, less torque at 500NM and a quoted 0-60 of 4.6/7 - but we test it to be much faster!
Everything else is Furthermore, it gets the AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension with Adaptive Damping - managing damping at each wheel independently. It also has lightweight coil springs and stabiliser bars, a large Strut across the front suspension, and an aluminium sheer panel on the front - and the best bit, AMG variable ratio steering paired to rear axle steering of up to 2.5 degrees!!
Then we have the AMG 4Matic all wheel drive which is identical to the previous car. It has a a 31/69 rear biased split. It also gets the gearbox from the E63, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G with wet multi-disc clutch. Standard AMG Braking system, Carrie’s over as does the AMG Performance Exhaust system. With this you get more in the cabin with “AMG Real Performance Sound”, with actual engine sound from the exhaust system fed into the interior.
As for the NEXT 2023 C63 - I’m could have 670BHP from a P3 Hybrid system. I will explain how system works by adding an electric motor and performance batteries to the C43 set up, part developed by High Performance Powertrains (HPP) Formula 1.
But today is all about the C43: with the V6 gone, will it be entirely enough to be an AMG? Will the car also be dynamic enough given the weight of the W206? Let’s find out!
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I don’t care i’ll put a V8 in it my self
I had a C43 from 2017. The sound of that car was champions league compared to this.
W205 C43 Owner here! The new C43 looks stunning and the interior just makes me so jealous. However, I did noticed the dramatic difference between the exhaust note on the outside and the inside. Still prefer my v6 though lol.
Sounds embarrassing 🙈
That "Emotion Start" was as emotional as starting my mom's 1999 Ford Fiesta 😂
Mercedes is a respected brand , but that is slowly losing it , mercedes is not mercedes anymore.
Great review! But as with all of the newer german cars, we are getting robbed of all the nice things. The plastics are getting cheaper, screens are replacing physical controls, engines are getting smaller and less interesting, fake sound gets pumped in. Really a shame. I love the looks of the car, but this (lack of) sound, for a car that should spark the emotion, is pitiful. A45 sounds better, and that is all you need to know about it. I am sure f1 tech is making it a nice drive, but with a sound like that a more soul-less one indeed.
Pool man Mercedes lol. People with money get a Audi R8 or corvette
"The 340i obviously sounds a lot better..." What is the world coming to! 🙃
This car is really fun to drive. Some people are complaining about the engine and sound. The issue is the increasing government regulations; companies will have to start making smaller engines that comply with laws and, at the same time, perform like bigger engines to try and make customers happy. This will be the future trend until electric cars become the norm. So, let's enjoy what we have while it lasts!
Love your reviews! But it is a big fat NO on the 4pot. I had a GLA45 AMG with essentially the same motor and found it to be to unrefined and buzzy. They should have kept the v6 (and the v8 for the c63). I’ll take the buttery smooth and soulful sound of bmw Inline 6’s (b58 and the M3’s S58)over these disappointments every time.
“We’ve got some pops and bangs happening” plays audio of a vacuum cleaner sucking up Lego.
Excellent review, Raz! I enjoy your enthusiasm and knowledge about these special cars. I've always been partial to the estates, but here in the US we are stuck with a market that unfortunately prefers SUV's. Can't wait for your review and driving impressions on the new C63!
I'm glad you managed to finally put the video up. Great content as always 🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️
I'm still suprised how this channel is not at at 1million subs yet.
Apart from the body shapes, I'm still struggling to understand what the difference is between A45s, C43, C63, if they're all the same engine? The C's will be the same size and shape, but different wing bits etc? But the same engine? 63 might be louder and faster, but with a tune and an exhaust, aren't we then talking about the same car?
I am the owner of a 2018 C43 I bought with heavy influence from your video.I have 65,000 miles on it. I have not have any problems, the performance and the quality have been fantastic. I was going to have it tuned, but I spend very little time at full throttle.I decided I did not need a tune. I took it on a1400 mile road that I spent at 80 mph or above and obtained almost 32 mpg! I love the car and this might be my next C43. I love the V6 and the torque it provides with the 9 speed. You said not to buy without the sport exhaust. I love my sport exhaust! Thanks for the good advice! I will need to drive a 4 cylinder before I leap!
I would buy that, well done AMG. Thank you for showing us 👍👍👍👍 love this show
Thanks for the review! Originally looking to buy the ‘24 C63 sedan in the US. I’m convinced now the C43 is the way to go!!