2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 | REVIEW on AUTOBAHN - the MAGIC is GONE!?

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[@khenaadomckalin3085]

please do a video of the peugeott 206 gti 2.0

[@Kay_Emm_]

Just be aware there are bots replying. Great review as always :3

[@L-Bj]

What's that name of that awesome tune Max?

[@loveinadream5531]

I think it is the first time this guy is roasting a car for 22 minutes straight. 😂😂

[@thatpersiandude7386]

Even the previous gen c43 wasn’t that good of a car let alone this new crap, my uncle had 2017 coupe and the interior was rattling more than than a 1993 dodge

[@raiiiar]

​@@thatpersiandude7386the only option that improves it is the carbon. Still I get strange sounds. Quality is terrible. It was 119. 000 eur new.

[@painxxxl]

@@raiiiar now that's mind boggling that they have an audacity to charge 120k for a car that is rattling inside...I wont mention that idiotic trend with fake exhausts. I get it on cheaper cars, I dont on cars like MB or Audi, especially E, S classe and A6, A8 Audis.

[@raiiiar]

@@painxxxl mine is an E53, but the issue remains the same.

[@jouhajohnny]

🤣🤣

[@dc6953]

He absolutely ripped this car apart for 22 minutes straight, I love it lmao. It’s nice to see someone give their opinion rather than just stating a bunch of facts about the car that I could easily google.

[@yaboibakalli]

except some of his facts are wrong. The sound pumped into the cabin is not fake, it's sound from the engine bay and exhaust that is amplified with a microphone and pushed into the speakers. Its not software sound like BMW etc.

[@yddq6884]

@@yaboibakalli its still fake tho? even tho he didnt precise if it was software or hardware related, the sound still isnt real lmao

[@ARentz07]

@@yaboibakalli Does that mean if I put a whistle in the intake, I'll be able to hear it through the speakers?

[@yaboibakalli]

@@yddq6884 It is real? It's real sound being picked up by a microphone. Based on your logic, anyone who records their voice with a microphone...it's fake

[@ARentz07]

@@yaboibakalli It just seems inauthentic to have sounds recorded in a studio played over speakers while I'm driving.

[@fractalnature9412]

Its really disgusting whats happening at Mercedes and that deeply comes from my Mercedes heart.

[@Kuhne1337]

Yeah if you look at the new BMW M3 Touring this is just sad.

[@fractalnature9412]

@@Kuhne1337 Even the BMW's are a sad reminder of what once where magnificent cars.

[@painuser100]

@@fractalnature9412 I do agree, but Mercedes is still the worst when it comes to the newest cars imo. The M4/M3 are still good cars, but the C63/E63 cant hold up with the M3/M4/M5, atleast in my opinion. But we'll see how the new 5 will turn out.. this typical prestige of german car manufactures just isnt as good as it used to be... sadly. Only exception I would take is Porsche :D

[@xIcarus227]

@@fractalnature9412 I mean if you draw the line, the only things BMW is failing at right now is design and steering feel. Of course older cars are more charming, but that's got more to do with emission and noise regs than anything else.

[@fractalnature9412]

@@xIcarus227 Bmw has still got the same dashboard from 2007 but dropped a big Ipad on it and some new buttons...... Even the exteriour isnt very charming except the 5 series. They sounds awful. In my opinion Mercedes looks much better but i like a big sedan look. The interiour in the new Mercedes even a basic A-class is levels above every manufacturer. Lets see how well they age haha

[@mbwh1582]

Again, this car is a great ad for an M340i Touring

[@its.lb_future.za2765]

As a Mercedes fan, I unfortunately have to agree with this

[@rizzodefrank]

Three liter inline is German refinement. This technomarvel crap is not amg

[@shahzebnasir4692]

Taking away the V8 from an AMG is like taking away the action from an action movie. Who cares if it’s faster? How many of us will go and set the Guinness land speed record? We want the rumble, the sound, the feel of those downshifts which only come with a combustion engine. The AMG is over. Now it’s just a badge for soccer moms and mall crawling dads to flex out in the street and in their suburbs. Sadly that’s the majority of car buyers these days.

[@TristanJCumpole]

The vintage AMG market will continue to exist. The point is that there will be no future V8 AMGs. I'm fairly fine with that as long as AMG take on the electric paradigm and find a way to make it exciting and vicious. Not tame and badge-y like what you suggest. It'll be a test for them, that's for sure. Of course I'll miss the silly V8s appearing, but I do want them to make electric exciting. Porsche feel like they're evolving in the right direction with that, but even then they feel almost civilised.

[@cockshield]

They're only faster in a straight line.

[@fordgalaxiefanclub7733]

its sad that we didnt even get a V6 in the 43. that was a great engine

[@shahzebnasir4692]

@@TristanJCumpole No matter how exciting you try and make an electric car, there's only so much you can do. A lot of newer drivers think excitement comes from acceleration and speed but I think most of us enthusiasts would agree nothing is more satisfying than nailing a corner's entry and exit while trail braking and rev matching downshifts. It's difficult, takes time to get right but it feels SOOOO satisfying when you get all the parts down. Imagine trying to drift/correct snap oversteer with an electric car that weighs as much as a house. RIP tyres.

[@shahzebnasir4692]

@@fordgalaxiefanclub7733 At the prices these AMGs are, I don't think anyone would pick a Mercedes V6 over a Porsche

[@JacobHall1601]

I’m sure it’s great but I just am not willing to accept it. Over complicated hybrids may be faster, but they’ll never be better than the V8 counterparts

[@skylineownzful]

Especially when the direct competitor, BMW, still has the inline 6 b58 engine in their M340. That's honestly a humiliation for Mercedes. They should have improved the older V6 engine.

[@nicholaswicks3077]

If they gave the v8 4matic plus it would be the same as the hybrid 4 cyl

[@TristanJCumpole]

"Better" is subjective. I don't think hybrids are quite there yet, but we'll see. V8s are great for so many reasons, but they have no place in the future. They'll remain a thing from the past whilst newer technologies continue to improve. I'd love to see what an uncompromised pure electric AMG C or E wagon would be, designed from the ground upwards.

[@tb.mk4349]

@@nicholaswicks3077 ??

[@buca9696]

Also when the tiny battery runs out you're left with only the petrol engine hauling all that dead weight and also recharging the battery, meaning shit performance without the electric motors. Whereas in a normal petrol car you don't have that problem, all the power all the time.

[@robinw944]

The fake rev limiter when launching killed me hahahah i really hope that they dont sell a single one of it

[@Leon13410]

And then?

[@robinw944]

@@Leon13410 and THEN maybe they recognise that this way is wrong?

[@tt-racinggermany8763]

@@robinw944 they know it’s the wrong way. You can see the unbelievable bmw sell numbers. They sell so much because they didn’t go on that down size trend and did. in my opinion everything right except e cars. Merc did the wrong way in 2016 it was the modern way to have a hybrid performance but the time changes in bmw direction.

[@Leon13410]

@@robinw944 so you whish a copmany the worst because they put a 4cylinder instead of an 8 cylinder?😄 wow you are pathetic

[@b127_1]

This car feels like a pice of consumer electronics, rather than a sports car: You enjoy the software gimmicks and flashy interior for the length of a lease and then you move on and forget about it. Just like a phone.

[@rootsmanuva82]

Your take is spot on. I hate that cars are turning into rolling software with screens everywhere and useless gimmicks that will be outdated in 4 years.

[@xIcarus227]

@@rootsmanuva82 I mean that's why Android Auto and Apple Carplay exists, so they don't get outdated in 4 years. Not to say I don't get your concern, cars are indeed becoming appliances on wheels, but as long as your phone can function as the brain of the infotainment system it won't really become outdated.

[@mainlycarthings3430]

The button to open the exhaust valves is louder than the exhaust tone change itself lmao

[@PeterF12]

These new C Classes are so beautiful and would be amazing with the V6 and V8 engines.

[@arim850]

True they r absolutely beautiful a real small S class

[@deezet9518]

Cars get faster and more efficient, but the experience is getting duller by every new model. Like electric cars, they can be fast, but the overall experience is always the same. No soul.

[@CorvusHyperion]

The new C43 is no faster than the old one and uses no less fuel.

[@lil_woody_420]

That m340i be looking crazy good right now

[@TumiliuM]

So the best thing about this car is actually the air vents in the interior. 🤣

[@Buterycrowd]

I hope you read this comment but i just wanted to let you know that you do the best reviews on internet, the only one being 100% honest about the car you are testing. So thank you again for entertaining my days !

[@FalcoSusgott]

recently bought the v6 c43 and I kind of little bit thought sometimes that its not a real amg but considering the fact that it might be the last v6 amg ever, makes it a real amg

[@manoszervas9613]

Especially the facelifted one with 390hp is 🔥

[@Flo15DRNB]

Same here.. really glad I got the facelifted V6 compared to this one

[@robertlifea6405]

The downfall of AMG

[@thunderpants007]

It’s due to our politicians. Are you lobbying them?

[@s1mk_editz]

I even understood if they put 2.0 4 cilinder in C43 but in C63 is bruh

[@Father-klovkoski]

Now you see the greatness of the e43 and 53. Wayyy better than these 4 bangers

[@jayhrozay8697]

Dit is een golf 7 R station 😅

[@PMVI2023]

It's 'c20' amg 😂

[@jetmangti6475]

Bye bye AMG. No reason to pay extra for AMG badge when proper engine is not present...

[@mrhamburch]

"a shame" it gets to the point. R.I.P AMG.

[@CanadianStig990]

I just took delivery of a 2023 C43 Coupe (c205), and I couldn't agree more about the build quality now a days at Mercedes. They had like what 8 years to refine the w205, but nope. 1200KM in, already off to the dealership due to rattle and noise coming from the transmission tunnel. The dealership experience was fantastic tho, they took care of everything. But still, for that kind of money, you can get way better built cars even from a less luxury brand e,g. Mazda, albiet the V6 in the w205 is quite lovely and I really like all the characters and sounds it makes. Apart from the build quality (which is a big one tbh), amazing car.

[@canyonko]

The laugh at 14:02 is ridiculous 😂😂😂😂

[@clubbizarre]

I am so GLAD AND HAPPY i bought a c63 v8 in 2021. I LOVE every second driving it despite it being insanely uncomfortable

[@xIcarus227]

Is the suspension really that hard? Would consider one in a few years if I get bored of my current car, just because of that incredible V8.

[@feriarp]

at this point I think buying a golf R it's a better choice, lol

[@dcm4prod]

yes

[@janneshildebrandt1]

It is the better choice!

[@ahyaan2552]

Its the lighter better car

[@SydneyBuilder]

It’s great to experience the Dutch perspective - never experienced so much footage looking down from above.

[@Welwynnick]

Long-time subscriber, and I always enjoy watching all your videos - but a little advice with the photography. If you're going to spend some time talking about the looks of the car, can I respectfully suggest that you use a longer focal length lens and stand further back. That will improve the perspective of the car. All the best, Nick

[@markhonore1502]

I AM sooo happy you cleaned the screen before the drive 😂😂

[@AaronRandolphChen]

Fully agree the C Kombi looks so much better than the C Sedan. No contest.

[@aquila1723]

It’s not a bad car but I dislike the 4 cylinder engine and especially all of the fake sound… I would rather like to hear a not too good sounding 4 cylinder engine than some clearly fake sounds

[@nicholaswicks3077]

They keep making them bigger and bigger the c class wagon now is the same size as the e class wagon like wtf and don’t get me started on making everything 4cyl 💀

[@xIcarus227]

Cars get bigger over time and I can't figure out for the life of me why this is happening. Like if I want a fucking Golf, I'll buy a fucking Golf - stop making that fucking Polo so fat, it's almost the same weight/size as the Golf now. Not that I'd buy either of these boring cars I mentioned, but it's the first example that crossed my mind.

[@andrew72329]

I can’t believe how much you are hating on this car. It’s absolutely incredible. And in terms of speed it’s really fast - I mean, how fast do you need a car to be in real world driving. Let go of V8’s mate, they are going!

[@alexluke84]

Best C43 is 1st gen from the 90's with an V8 😎

[@WillSatchwell]

I drove the new C43 estate the other day and found it to be disapointing. Tbh just felt like a quick C300. Emotionless, Rough engine and just no comparison to the S4 Avant or M340i. Topped off with the new C63 estate being pretty much useless due to that massive hump in the boot floor. At least the E63 is getting the Straight 6 from the E53 but if they do the same thing with the bootspace... I'm done with Mercedes! Unforgiveable having an estate that cant fit a dog crate!

[@yaboibakalli]

Interior and looks is by far miles ahead of the m340i. That car looks like a rental car interior.

[@cesarcasas9111]

Mercedes could have used this 4 cylinders for the 43 AMG and keep the straight 6 that the E53 uses for the C63 and add the electric motors, just saying.

[@KingofInterns]

They could have kept the v8 for this gen apparently. St8 6 though even "electrified" would have been more fitting for both C43 and 63

[@xIcarus227]

They could've even kept the V8, their department head admitted as much. He said they could've fit the V8 in and still comply with emission regs. Insane decision from AMG.

[@KingofInterns]

@S agreed! C43 maybe I understand the 4 pot if only they could make it sound a bit more dynamic and characterful. C63 should have been given at least inline 6, rwd and 520hp. None of the complicated hybridisation rubbish.

[@Kaisersozze]

Nice to hear not just positives about cars. Harder to do this when it's a car donated from a viewer but would be appreciated..

[@MP-Fin]

I’ll take the old C43 or the slightly newer C55 over any other C-class AMG! Yes I prefer them over the NA 6.2 C63.

[@KingofInterns]

Elegance, class, simplicity and reliability. Owner of C55. Pick one up if you haven't already 😊

[@Dr.G80]

RIP AMG

[@antonis5999]

I hate this car for the same exact reasons. The fake sound is the absolute biggest one. Wow that downshift in the Autobahn looks as slow as my 5gtronic. Wtf

[@peters9732]

See the C43 i don't really care wah engine ih has ..can't say the same about the C63 though😊

[@abdullahmahmood1318]

It's good that you don't hold back on criticism. maybe this will help get mercedes back on track

[@ERTZZTRE]

The best C43-review so far! But I would like to see some pullthrough in higher gears and some inside-sound-comparison between the driving modes.

[@francescovallone6870]

symptom of an era in which appearing is more important than being (even deceiving oneself)

[@mateeenkhalatbari2664]

Happy Valentine’s day!! 😀 ❤

[@Andy-ft8jf]

Dont call it a c43 or a c63, but a c200 amg line ffs… it is a disgrace to call it an amg with a 4cyl engine…

[@Msfiona69]

It's a real shame that one of the best car makers {AMG} on the planet are going this way.. as a lot of people have said take away the V8 it's no longer a AMG..

[@s.g6977]

Hi Max Youre Doing Great Bro Please Please Take Your Time And Make New Video About Mercedes S65 (2020) Last V12 Im Really Excited To See That's My Dream Car Good Job

[@ogbenzel]

I love how entitled Mercedes feels that they don’t think they should listen to their consumers. They have a mindset that their always right and know what’s best when in reality the customer is what drives the business. Mercedes is filled with a bunch of Starbucks latte drinkers instead of hardcore enthusiasts these days.

[@arno1995]

Als Limousine sieht das Auto heftig gut aus

[@ronimaksuti5087]

Ist ne Kombi

[@BmxParkour50]

I feel AMG made the suspension “softer” and “weird” due to a high number of people/reviewers complaining about it being to stiff in the past ….this has been the case since the original p31 package era C63(2012) .. they need to bring back the stiffness because that ultimately translates to better handling and feel in these heavier nature of the Mercs.. I’m an AMG owner

[@bwdrives]

These will absolutely tank in value after warranty lol

[@gansior4744]

Yeah, in few months I will actually be Able to buy one for 5k €

[@ahimeirhadad4836]

Exhaust sound while maximum rpm and rev before the acceleration

[@OniTheWolf]

Great video! I am actually considering one of these vs the G70 and the M340i. Here in the US, it’s much easier to get a good discount on one of these vs the BMW for obvious reasons lol. Coming from a 2019 Volvo, this thing felt properly quick and not like a 4 cylinder. AMG did a decent job of masking some of this cars deficiencies. Not sure if you’ve driven or heard a US spec of one of these cars, but ours are a tad louder and have more pops on shifts on the outside of the vehicle. Still no B58 but the non-US spec of these vehicles does seem to leave a lot to be desired. The ride is good in comfort mode but the transmission can be jerky at low speeds…wonder if that’ll ever get refined. Now I have to drive an M340i next! Loved the sense of occasion behind that new AMG steering wheel but I can see how this vehicle isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Maybe it’s mine since I’m coming from a much lower level of vehicle performance but we’ll see. I loved the G70 but the interior feels so badly outdated! Which is a shame.

[@wyzcienzcsiewmariuzsiewscz5595]

Get the m340i, its not even a question

[@p.k.7111]

Great external design, nice interior but this bloody engine... This is a no go for me and I'm glad for the m340 still existing.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly soon all gas cars will be banned in EU and USA! In France they have a new banning law for ICE cars called SCHLABOUBVE and in Switzerland the HESCHLAVVO law!

[@riheg]

I wonder if there’s anyway to turn off the fake sound. That is a dealbreaker for me. I Love engines and it feels like it’s getting in the way

[@saveriovignola8080]

By the way the noise at high speed comes from the sealing of the panorama roof. Try to slightly open a window at high speed and you’ll not ear it anymore 😉

[@MrLoverlovermmmm]

I wanted to buy a c43 2023 estate but after all those bad reviews about the car . I was really disappointed since I had a c43 estate 2016 model , which was amazing and sounded great with that v6 . So I bought a cla45s shooting brake . Which sounds way better and looks super great as well . I have absolutely no understanding how they can make a c class worse than a a class . At least make the v4 as good as possible.

[@rootsmanuva82]

Imagine how much a replacement turbo or alternator must cost with integrated electric motors sandwiched in.

[@KingofInterns]

Imagine how much that hideous infotainment screen will cost to replace. The car won't function without it, and it will cost more than the car to fix in 7 or 8 years' time. It is ironic, but a simple V8 AMG is a lot more environmentally friendly because, with regular maintenance, it keeps on trucking for 20-40 years, no problem. Electric is the new diesel just 20 years on. Just need to wait for electric gate to end this nonsense which will happen

[@ahyaan2552]

In general its a terrible amg product. Sad since the biturbo v8 is good from last gen

[@bkgnkprt]

The 4 cylinder amg engine does work as a replacement for the V6 in the C43 but I hope mercedes-benz quickly learn (especially from BMW) that making a C63 4 cylinder is a mistake. Yes its a powerful engine but the main characteristic of a C63 is the brutal sound it makes. And this 4 pot turbo doesnt have anything close to what the W205 has. I am so glad BMW still puts its glorious B58 and S58 6 cylinder motors in its cars.

[@damienbeurel6653]

Always good to watch your videos

[@lorsamadey2435]

Just replace the springs with eibach pro's and it will drive with more comfort and at the same time handle better.

[@georgfranko]

2.0 inline 4 turbo AMG ….. this is just a Factory Upbadged Base model at this point

[@mrrolex1364]

11:12 : laughs in chad

[@Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj]

Although the spring rate is low, in the UK, this might pay off from the really uneven roads when just driving at more normal speeds

[@Lagguage]

The moment from the price of the V6 C43 started skyrocketing,,, An MK2 Focus ST sounds sooooooo much better. Never forget: "Speed is a number, fast is a feeling.."

[@andreasj2429]

I dislike all the reflective surfaces and silver coloured parts in the interior of new cars. If you for example look at the interior of a BMW e38 750i, you will notice that it's discreetly dark and black.

[@CorvusHyperion]

Don't see the point of the new C43, it is no faster and uses no less fuel than the previous version. Hence I just ordered an M340i. Torque converter autos also smoother than the dual clutch transmissions.

[@dantton1987]

Absolutely SAD state of affairs in AMG. Absolutely depressing.

[@matejdimitrievski5967]

and that s it that s why i ll just buy 6.2 litter engine and add it to my clk 2003 owful from merc something is raining in my heart it s a good thing that if i want in the future i ll buy max 2017 enjoy your day boys

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

13:59 that sound is....... like what is that?

[@deezet9518]

First. Eerste Nederlander in elk geval

[@Kay_Emm_]

I don’t *completely* mind that it’s a 4-cylinder, but I think they should’ve upped the displacement a bit. A 2.2 or a 2.4 would’ve been much better suited to this car

[@WentylSk8]

There is a reason why most companies won't go over 2l displacement in 4 cyl engines - taxes.

[@buijs1967]

They better include a roll of duckttape instead of a shopping crate 😂 Excellent roast of this car. The next gen will probably have a 3 cilinder (which will probably sound better)

[@jacksonbeje]

Mercedes Quatlity for U, Remember the hoggy headlights too

[@budgey99]

I hate it.

[@zerexxx2]

That launch control is RIDICULOUS LOL. It's actually way better in my a45 w176.

[@twola9027]

the powerplant of this new mercedes 2.0 paired with the electrified turbo is surprisingly powerful for a 2.0...& is capable of even more power 600+hp

[@Nkosy]

I just miss the M156 V8 when it comes to the w206

[@crocop2712]

Won't understand ever people who will buy this for over 100k. M340i all day

[@C-M-E]

I don't understand the direction the industry is jumping into with these electrified hybrids. The reasoning is emissions, but the math doesn't ever work out. Real world numbers are exactly was the petrol-only cars have been with worse build quality, overly complicated mechanicals systems that no one can fix, and the price to get in on the gap-fill is normally a 20K premium over petrol-only. If this is how they try to save the ICE, just stop the bleeding already. Personally I'd rather have a liquid fuel base vs electric, but not if its a neutered shell of its former self.

[@ricardofreitas2402]

Awesome review! You can really see that something is wrong with ///AMG when the Max's most exciting part of the car is the 'click' sound of an airvent. Sad to see the direction that Mercedes and ///AMG are taking... They only think about increase sales, thats it... This stuff is for the flex masses not for the petrolheads... and that is the sad part. Petrolhaeads will never buy this crap, and masses will never buy V8 ///AMGs.

[@ares9701]

I weep for the future of cars :((

[@fotioskontogiannis4260]

I’m convinced Mercedes is saying please head to your local bmw dealership because things here are getting boring

[@vollcare4076]

Why didn’t you shift up at 277 kmh and ca 7000rpm ?! 18:38

[@Emre-38026]

This car doesn’t deserve the amg batch.

[@HaramiSalami420]

Why dont they took the straight six cylinder engine for the C43?

[@KingofInterns]

And the c63. Straight 6, RWD, and 510hp are all petrol heads needed to have fun. AMG are out of touch

[@booster8267]

I will never trade in my M340i for this c class

[@torrhthc4103]

It dont sound raw enough compare to an A45s

[@Direkter-Treffer]

Sounds Like a Toyota GR86 or Yaris GR xD

[@terokaakinen7061]

M340i or S4 petrol for me...

[@brunobegic3841]

I don't understand why didn't they just put the 53 engine in the C43/63, put this same electrified turbo on it and called it a day. I don't think anyone would really be mad about a straight six. Especially since that engine could easily give you 500-550hp with this turbo while maintaining a decently good sound and adding the smoothness inline sixes are known for. A 4-cylinder C63 makes zero sense considering the fact that the C63 is AMG's most important car in a very saturated market where you need to check as many boxes as possible in order for the car to be successful sales wise. The competition in this particular segment has never been tougher and I don't see the new car selling nearly as well as the old one.

[@surellow]

Why is there still no coupe version of the new C class??? Did they discontinue it????

[@jareknowak8712]

This is the platform for the new CLE? So 100% no more than 4 cyliders for CLE?

[@MONKEYM4N118]

So I’m assuming the same engine as the A45s with electric motors?

[@DanielSadjadian]

Might as well be electric at this point. At least the next gen GT will have a V8, that seems like an exciting new AMG for sure 🔥

[@GGGamersGameplay]

Build by my hands 😂

[@beretka1389]

Next is bmw m5 1.3 turbo 3 cylinder ..... 😂

[@JuddGV5]

BMW keeps its 1.5 i think lol

[@ahyaan2552]

They will stick with a v8 hopefully for next gen

[@ntinos208]

I think the auto shift times can be compared to those of the 5g tronic in the w203 and w211 cars😂

[@rootsmanuva82]

Mercedes should’ve called this a C400 Performance… or something to that effect. BMW and Mercedes need to stop pimping their performance brand heritage onto intermediate performance models.

[@varmastiko2908]

Stone chips on the bonnet already, or am I seeing things?