2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43 | A $120,000 Disappointment

2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43 Specs: (Lexus LC 500h Specs)
Handcrafted 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Engine with Hybrid Assist
375 Horsepower (354)
354 lb-ft of Torque (est.) (369)
AMG SPEEDSHIFT® MCT 9G 9-speed Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 in 4.8 seconds (4.7)
AMG Dynamic Select Drive Mode Selector:
Sport S+
Sport S
Comfort
Individual
Snow
4-wheel Independent Suspension with AMG Sport Suspension
5-arm Multilink Front & Rear Suspension
255/45R29 Front & 285/40R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tires
AMG High-performance Composite Brakes
Retractable Rear Spoiler
Seating for 4
AMG Performance Nappa Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Aluminum Paddle Shifters
Heated & Ventilated Leather Front Seats with AIRSCARF®
Power Front Seats
3-person Driver’s Seat Memory Settings
Dual-zone Climate Controls
7.5 Cubic Feet of Cargo Space
12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
11.9-inch Adjustable MBUX Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
10-Speaker Burmester Surround Sound with Subwoofer and 650-watt Amp
Proximity Key with Push Button Start
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy 21/27/23 (city/hwy/cmb) (26/33/29)
Starting MSRP $109,900 ($101,000)
Price as tested: $120,635 ($109,705)
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[@vehiclenanny]

Man, those controls look really busy. I tend to agree with your assessment of this car, but there are some positives: 1. Great exterior color 2. Expressive interior color 3. Not an SUV

[@GTGarageTalk]

#3 especially.

[@johnedwards8795]

Thanks for the balanced review! I blame Tesla for loss of chunky tactile controls operable by muscle memory, now metastatic across the industry. Mercedes should know better on top control, climate, and volume knob. A good switch or knob inspires confidence and bonds you to the car. A screen…is modal and gets smudges.

[@cormaro13]

Cause screen protector and ceramic coating doesn’t exist 😂

[@mss531]

its very simple.. you have an 63 and a 55 with a v8.. this 43 is pure for the european market where gas prices and taxes on big engines are way to high

[@filipvelkov6829]

Get yourself a nice F type instead of this. Also, the audio sounds a bit muffled!

[@GTGarageTalk]

I’d rather the LC 500

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Just found this video, this is probably the ownly car I’d consider replacing my lc with

[@GTGarageTalk]

Don't do it. Loved the LC more... though I have not sampled the SL 55 or SL 63 with the V8 which I do love.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

I ownly picked up my LC last year so I wont be looking to change for a year or 2. Going by your video quality of the Merc may be a concern@@GTGarageTalk

[@setonfire104]

This is NOT a Hybrid system! It is an electrical turbo build into the engine that gets powered by a 48V system!

[@GTGarageTalk]

From MBUSA.com: “Handcrafted 2.0L Inline-4 turbo with hybrid assist Engine”

[@beckyconley8565]

Sure is pretty tho. Great review😊

[@rickmontelongo4230]

Garbage for that price longevity maybe 5years then problems begin I would go for the Lexus LC 500Limited-Edition Inspiration Series only 125 units built plus starting price $112,000 to $125,000 no brainer built to last also resale 🤙🏾

[@FrankSchmidt-il1fu]

Dont buy this Car. A lot of Problems with Elektrik and gears. If you will have a bad day buy an sl 43.

[@ATXDiecast]

How the mighty have fallen! No heart or soul anymore.

[@GTGarageTalk]

It was a sad experience. I want to sample the V8

[@ATXDiecast]

@@GTGarageTalk May as well wait for the new GT55 or 63, both cheaper V8s than an SL63 😔

[@erinsutherland1195]

😊😃😁🙂👍👍🤜🤛