2019 Mercedes AMG C43 Reviewed + 0-60 and exhaust note

The newly-updated 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 brings new looks to an already potent package. In this video we give it a 0-60 run and go through all the features that make this a unique sport coupe. Compared against the Audi S5.
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[@Altavilla22Mike]

My professionally tuned 2019 C43 (100% stock aside from 2 KnN air filters) is putting down 450HP/540TQ TO THE WHEELS. Throwing down 0-60mph in 3.7s and 1/4 mile in 12.0@114mph with a full tank of gas and 2 child seats in the back.. Then gets 30mpg on the way home and can get me and my family through the New England Snow in luxury. Find me a sedan that can do all that for $65k ($1200 tune included)!!

[@CSink90]

LeadBlastin22 Which Company, or What type of “ TUNE” did you USE, & WHY?? (Comparison) I’m interested in tuning my c43 soon. Thanks in advance.

[@Altavilla22Mike]

@@CSink90 I'm not sure where you live, but I got my tune done at BrenTuning in MA. He works on everything from Subarus to Lambos.. People drive and trailer their cars from as far as Florida, Cleveland, Toronto and Texas to get him to work on their cars. He normally has a huge waiting list too. I'm a friend of the owner (got a discount and didn't need to wait 3 months) as I have been taking my cars to him for work for as far back and 2003 when he was working out of a small garage. Now he has a huge operation. Him and his Mercedes tuner are flatout magicians... I was quoted almost $5k from another place in Boston area for Renntech tune and they don't even do their own work! They wanted to mail my ECU out for 2 weeks! And the power boost was about half of what Brennan did, and it was the first time he even seen the new 2019 C43 engine setup. He took my car for 3 days, and worked on it and tested it until it was perfect.

[@saintdaboy5]

Who tuned it

[@JamesS-fh5yb]

@@saintdaboy5 I would like to know this as well.

[@murrayer5426]

genesis g70 with plugs and air filters.

[@Megaatron1]

Own this car. Beautiful all-rounder with beautiful sound.

[@jsjames7661]

V. Global How much do you spend on maintenance per month?

[@Megaatron1]

@@jsjames7661 Got it all covered over the lease. So nothing so far. Gas milage is around 350€ a month driving around 2k+ km.

[@MadhavanDawg]

What income is needed to afford it?

[@Megaatron1]

@@MadhavanDawg It's a company car and am a student 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@kennyashman7927]

I’m looking at possibly getting this car. Are there any major problems or issues you’ve experienced?

[@GearHead4Lyfe]

The C43's with the performance exhaust don't need "simulated sound" when they have a true dual cat back with active valves. If there is anything sound coming out of the car speakers it would be noise cancelling if anything. And after 2+ years with my 43 I don't hear anything from the speakers other than music.

[@CTLatteberry]

yea i t was proven as false. fake info

[@kennyashman7927]

Looking at getting one, have you had any serious issues or problems with it? I keep hearing terrible things about MB reliability

[@GearHead4Lyfe]

@@kennyashman7927 Funny you ask. I put a stage 2 tune on mine at 7k miles and it's currently sitting in my garage blown up at 30k miles. I will have to replace the engine out of pocket because when you tune you void the drivetrain warranty. IF you get one... leave it stock...

[@kennyashman7927]

@@GearHead4Lyfe Man that sucks. Blown motors are no fun, especially at out of pocket expense. I probably would leave it stock. This is good info, thank you.

[@GearHead4Lyfe]

@@kennyashman7927 you're welcome

[@SavedByGRACE360]

I just purchased mine last weekend and it is a blast to drive. I traded in my tuned 2014 bmw 535i with xdrive, and I have not been disappointed. The ride can be a little stiff, but it IS a real sports car so…

[@JaySkyofficial]

I own a 2019 W205 C43 AMG (SEDAN) love it tuned by Renn Tech now also carbon fiber goodies including mirrors and new Spoiler by Renn Tech. DUAL Renn Tech BOVS. AMG PE. (adjustable BMS Tuning DUAL intakes etc. 0 to 60 @ 3.9 seconds 405.7 WHP AND 470.4 llb ft epic car love everything about it and when tuned you unleash the beast. I reccomend stand alone and not piggy back flash for the W205 facelift. Great video BTW. :)

[@przemyslawfras5622]

How much you paid for tuning

[@topo520]

Jason McConnell GLC43 AMG suv tuned by Eurocharge 482hp 527 torque. My 0 to 60 3.4 seconds and quarter in 11.5 seconds.

[@Altavilla22Mike]

My pro tuned 2019 brought me up to 450Hp and 540TQ to the wheels, only mod is 2 KnN filters.. Running 12s flat in the 1/4 mile with full tank of gas and baby seats and shit in the trunk lol... RENN Tech tunes are a rip off... Average results for 5x the price

[@Altavilla22Mike]

@Ramses Herrera Habsburg LMAO, RaceChip is a fraud

[@Altavilla22Mike]

@@topo520 I find it really hard to believe you are running an 11.5 in the 1/4. My tuned C43 is nearly seeing the same numbers to the wheels, weighs a lot less and im running 12s flat in the 1/4 mile. Where did you come up with 11.5s? With some in car electronics that give laughably accurate results? Mine comes from a time slip at an actual drag strip

[@04tsxpower]

Sorry but C43 doesn't pipe sound in. Solid video though

[@2eZE24]

I do wish my C43 came with ventilated seats. But it is what it is

[@siic]

Sold my 2017 one last week, I really miss it.

[@topo520]

A K you paid it off already? You traded it in right?

[@siic]

Yeah I did trade it. Suspension is too harsh for everyday driving for me at least.

[@topo520]

A K you took a hit on depreciation. I have the GLC43 AMG SUV. It’s awesome with the air suspension.

[@siic]

Yeah I mean I know what I was getting into. I also find the interior quality is a bit cheap.

[@Devilmaycry12369]

Extensive review my man

[@CTLatteberry]

my plans to buy a used one and switch the front grill to the panamericana by next year

[@K03sport]

Ryan, do you long for the C43 Wagon? As a PNWer, I think the wagon would suit that area quite well and it would suit my preferences even better. And I believe most of that coupe's options were not necessary; but daggum, those packages and option stacking kill the MSRP. Is it stiil better to lease, or could you get away with one and buy?

[@SlowBurn21]

This car looks and sounds wonderful, but how is the reliability? It’s 2024 and I’ve looked at a couple 2019‘s. It’s hard to find glowing reviews outside of KZbin videos.

[@BansheeZR1]

In Canada, you can buy the estate version which is surprisingly good looking with the right colours. Does this engine have a particulate filter and restrictive cats? If yes, has anyone removed them with positive results?

[@collegequestions7100]

My understanding (I own a 2020 coupe and my parents have a c43 estate) and they don’t have the particulate filters! They have a stop limiter though when you’re sitting in park and trying to rev the engine

[@nigelbullock9039]

Very good review. Thanks

[@pfeamg9658]

Nice video!

[@thelifeofvojash3529]

i think this video will make my choice easier

[@iMustafaTube]

Nice video, are you based in Bellevue, WA?

[@drivingsports]

Yup!

[@yousef.al-assaf]

هلا بإبن بلدي

[@elbarto7808]

This question might be stupid to you, but I always wonder why the prices mentioned in videos from the US are so low compared to the prices here in Germany. So I was wondering if the prices mentioned here and in other videos from the US are not including taxes. You know in Germany mentioned prices are always including taxes and the only way how these US prices make any sense to me are if they are without taxes and you still have to add something like at least 20 % tax. So am I right to assume that mentioned prices are without taxes and you still have to add VAT and maybe other costs?

[@drivingsports]

We do have to add taxes here in the US and those can vary widely depending on your state of residence. It’s nowhere near 20%. Closer to 10%.

[@abelucious]

I’m checking this car out because i beat a tuned one yesterday with my 2008 full bolt on stage 2 turbos JB4 bmw 535xi , i beat it from a standstill and a rolling race , now it’s time to find a c63 and try that .

[@toinfinitiandbeyond9209]

What's the top speed?

[@josehorta6711]

Serious question. Would you rather have an AMG C43 or a BMW M2?

[@drivingsports]

M2 with a manual. If auto-only-options I’d take the C43… maybe.

[@josehorta6711]

@@drivingsports Thanks for the answer

[@JJayJayJJJay]

AMG

[@Auto-View]

C43 has no fake noise

[@jettpwr7373]

Sorry bud your wrong no simulated exhaust

[@drivingsports]

Just asking WTH was coming through the speaker. Clearly it doesn’t need fake sound.

[@davidpadin9078]

Is this a shared platform? Q60 and vq30 engine?

[@drivescene6747]

Nope

[@robbylebotha]

There is launch control

[@metalstorm45]

I'm in Australia and have the C43 2019 model. When using assist steering, after 10-15seconds of activation it prompts you to put your hands back on the steering wheel. I don't see how I can increase this prompt time. Maybe the dealer has to fiddle with this.

[@dincicalex5082]

dont know if europe amg c43 gets better wheel its most in silver and more agressive

[@americaisacontinent.]

I love Mercedes. But what are you paying for? It seems you have to buy extra stuff just to drive a c43!!

[@sjtanman]

I ve seen 3.9 sec 0-60

[@VincennamonLe]

The revs kind of sounded like a bored cow, otherwise love the car lol

[@theoffseason1171]

it has a rev limter was it didnt!

[@lodidynasty]

Inside I'm a twelve year old

[@Louis-Hahn]

Can I join your mafia

[@gank9]

idk how anyone thinks this car sounds good even in sport+ with the better exhaust. It sounds like a sporty vacuum cleaner

[@amigatommy7]

Worth about 45k.

[@jettpwr7373]

Hell no but I wish

[@GearHead4Lyfe]

You can buy a C300 all day for that money :)

[@davidwade7681]

Agreed

[@kevinsosa6502]

That’s a big stretch, it’s worth ~53k

[@RandyGBH]

Now it’s worth 27!

[@Warrior11117]

I own this car and it feels “cheap” totally not worth paying over $60,000.

[@GearHead4Lyfe]

What *exactly* about it feels "cheap" ?

[@Warrior11117]

Take a test drive and find out yourself

[@GearHead4Lyfe]

@@Warrior11117 Well I custom ordered one 2+ years and 30 thousand miles ago and I don't agree. So please enlighten me?

[@Warrior11117]

Exactly, that’s why I told you to go to and take a test drive. If you don’t agree, then you don’t agree. You don’t want to be enlightened.

[@GearHead4Lyfe]

@@Warrior11117 No I want you to expand on your opinion and go into detail about what specifically "feels cheap" I'm not sure why you are being so evasive.

[@paulm6481]

I take a Mustang GT or GT 350 for less and destroy this joke of a coupe. No wonder Mustang GT is best selling coupe in the world while this e coupe is irrelevant.

[@przemyslawfras5622]

and your mustang GT coupe looks like s.......t

[@pfeamg9658]

Paul M the c class is Mercedes best selling model...hardly irrelevant. The mustang is also a muscle car the c43 is a performance luxury car. Not an apples to apples comparison.

[@pfeamg9658]

Paul M also car and driver test drive both the gt350 and the c43 coupe and both had the same 0-60 speed of 4.1 seconds. Not that c&d is the be all end all but the mustang is hardly “destroying” the c43. There is no doubt the mustang is the better selling car, but that is more indicative of the lower price point options for the mustang and doesn’t necessarily reflect that it’s a better car. For example the Toyota Corolla is the best selling car in the world by about 10 fold over the mustang. But I rather have the mustang. The Corolla may be more reliable than the mustang but no where near as cool or fun to drive.

[@Megaatron1]

@@przemyslawfras5622 The mustang eats dust on the track compared to this. Also, you can't compare your Ford Focus Interieur to this. Not speaking of Infotainment

[@przemyslawfras5622]

@@Megaatron1 i got one too and i loved .. only one thing bother me so much ..... fake exhaust tips ..

[@davidwade7681]

Ugly car

[@HoodrichShinobi]

lmfao at least it doesn't look like an alien predator like lexus cars do

[@davidwade7681]

@@HoodrichShinobi lexus looks much better

[@HoodrichShinobi]

@@davidwade7681 it looks like the predator. Which is a disgusting alien.

[@davidwade7681]

@@HoodrichShinobi an still looks better then the mercedes

[@HoodrichShinobi]

@@davidwade7681 and* than* Lexus is for the short bus riders. But the short bus was still a more attractive design than an ugly giant predator grilled Lexus. 🤣🤣

[@sufenta67]

I have a C43 AMG Cabriolet. It's a lovely car. It gets lots of looks and comments, is nicely quick and agile and can still get 30mpg on a road trip....BUT....I'm only a 2" pothole away from a significant expense from a flat tire or cracked wheel or both. I've had 5 or 6 flat tires and 3 cracked wheels in the first 25k miles. For this reason, I am very reluctant to take it out of town because of the huge inconvenience. I have had several other cars with low profile or run flat tires and not had this problem in identical driving conditions. I've noticed that others are having similar problems on Mercedes Benz forums.

[@nib95]

Take the runflats off and replace them with a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S's. Had mine on for a year now, not a single puncture or wheel issue.

[@sufenta67]

@@nib95, are they still low profile tires?

[@bshadrick]

For 800 bucks I got a 5 year wheel and tire free replacement from the dealer....unlimited.