Mercedes-AMG C43 2023 review: Four-cylinder AMG C-Class takes aim at BMW M340i with electric turbo!
The all-new Mercedes-AMG C43 sports sedan has arrived in Australia with a very big change under the bonnet. The brand famous for big engines is transitioning to a downsized and electrified future.
The C43 is powered by a four-cylinder engine for the first time, but it has a Formula 1-inspired electric turbocharger to try and retain its performance credentials.
But it's more than just a new engine. There's a new, more hi-tech interior with the trademark Mercedes-Benz luxury.
In this expert review, Contributing Journalist Stephen Ottley jumps behind the wheel of this new F1-inspired AMG to find out if electrification is a replacement for displacement. He also assess how it handles, how spacious the cabin is, how fuel efficient the new engine is and if it's still good value for money.
#mercedesbenz #amg #c43 #review
--
00:00 Intro
01:07 Pricing and features
02:09 Design
03:20 Practicality
05:32 Under the bonnet
06:32 Driving
09:32 Efficiency
10:06 Safety
10:48 Ownership
11:20 Verdict
--
Read Stephen's full review: carsgui.de/3K6...
Check out our Mercedes-AMG C43 hub: carsgui.de/2JM...
Find more sedans: carsgui.de/2rc...
Read more expert reviews: carsgui.de/2IQ...
--
CarsGuide - Go beyond the test drive
Visit our website for News, Reviews, Advice and more: www.carsguide....
Subscribe to our KZread channel: / carsguide
Like our Facebook page: / carsguide.australia
Follow our Instagram profile: / carsguideaus
Follow our TikTok profile: / carsguide
Follow our Twitter profile: / carsguide
Follow our LinkedIn page: / carsguide-com-au
--
#2023MercedesAMG #2023MercedesAMGReview #2023MercedesAMGC43 #MercedesAMGC43 #MercedesAMG #MercedesAMGReview #C43Review #C43 #LuxuryCar #LuxuryCarReview #LuxuryReview #Sedan #SedanReview #FamilyCar #FamilyCarReview #CarsGuide #CarsGuideReview
Пікірлер: 49
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.
@AmericanBusinessman422
Жыл бұрын
This is the modern boy - wants wireless charging over a V8...
@mauwalker
Жыл бұрын
@@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?
@Caa310
Жыл бұрын
Less emissions
@Jwdude123
Ай бұрын
More power to you
What a disappointment from AMG.I would buy a BMW M340i any day and all day! There is just no comparison
@muzim8931
Жыл бұрын
Or an Audi.
@chrism869
11 ай бұрын
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
@dh7899
8 ай бұрын
@@chrism869 yes, you can pay more for less. I love my mercs, however, I would take m340i over C43 next purchase.
@Jwdude123
Ай бұрын
Because you can’t afford it
@CorvusHyperion
Ай бұрын
Exactly what I did.
Sadly Ill have stick to BMW if I want a 6cyl
@muzim8931
Жыл бұрын
Or Audi.
I like C 43 2023 & I love M 340 i
The plastic blanks on the front 'scoops' are awful! They need to be open.
@Caa310
11 ай бұрын
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.
@Jwdude123
Ай бұрын
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
@tahsin28
Жыл бұрын
You will see zero and im not joking.
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
thanks for that review.....but i think i will look at a higher model MB
$134,900 before on-roads and optional extras. LOL for a 2L. Stick with M340i and the B58
@themercedestraveler9566
Жыл бұрын
Crazy. Here in the states the price is same as m340i.
@CorvusHyperion
Жыл бұрын
@@themercedestraveler9566 You might find has less standard features though
@themercedestraveler9566
Жыл бұрын
@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.
@CorvusHyperion
Жыл бұрын
@@themercedestraveler9566 Did the C43 remain about the same price as the old version in the US?
@themercedestraveler9566
Жыл бұрын
@Corvus Hyperion just about, $3000 base msrp difference
6:10 - the previous C43 had around 520nm of torque (384lb-ft).
You dont buy AMG to feel 'nice'. What a failure
Man it pops in that red color
Funny how the bigger outlets put out a review and the rest shall follow
"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."
@Caa310
Жыл бұрын
Why?!
@darrenwatkins1327
Жыл бұрын
@@Caa310chip shortage I believe
@Caa310
Жыл бұрын
@@darrenwatkins1327 thanks. Are you getting one?
The best Car
Seems like all the money went to the engine… that nobody asked for!!! What a joke AMG!!
It’s like old mate was just having a chat with his mum over the phone….
@Caa310
Жыл бұрын
So good aye
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 🤦♂️
@themercedestraveler9566
Жыл бұрын
Almost no one specs black gloss. In the states all the incoming c43s I've checked have no black gloss.
@swervecity6256
Жыл бұрын
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.
@chrism869
11 ай бұрын
@@swervecity6256fax
@chrism869
11 ай бұрын
It's an option, you don't have to spec it like that