Exploring the New Mercedes-AMG SLC 43

[@Shmee150]

The SLC 43 from Mercedes-AMG introduces a new tier in the model line with character and touches from AMG. Do you like it?

[@laggyhacker]

cheeky 50fps shmee, cheeky

[@Shmee150]

Most videos have been recently, we're doing our best to manage 50p where internet connections allow

[@BENKYism]

lol

[@naahhhbiitch6431]

Shmee150 almost a million subscribers!!! Early congratulations to you Tim

[@AlexAlex-re8ls]

Shmee150 its ugly in my opinion

[@toddf93]

basically Merc AMG 43's = Audi S and Merc AMG 63-65 = Audi RS. Am I correct?

[@Shmee150]

That seems like a very fair comparison

[@sufyan5884]

toddf93 sounds right, just swap = with >

[@86rodro]

add M 240i M 550i etc = AMG 43 = Audi S and Full M2 M3 M4 etc = AMG 63-65 = Audi RS

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

And Cadillac's V-Sport and V, and Lexus's F-Sport and F.

[@charliemolda297]

Ye but you don't compare Cadillac and Lexus to the germans

[@TheUltimategeneral]

Tim i think this car is really overlooked i think its great everyday car

[@Shmee150]

It's an easy one to overlook, and it has been fairly generalised, but out driving there's actually quite a lot to it.

[@Lenny41912]

i think as soon as you overcome the "womens car" prejudice you realize the slc is quite a decent car

[@Shmee150]

Nice summary

[@kanervatie]

...for a woman.

[@Kxji]

Or just the SLK55 Black Series 😂

[@noerivera]

I have this car and I totally love it... I was debating to get between this one and a cayman but honestly I prefer this 3.0 twin turbo v6 than new cayman which is a 2.5 4 cylinder

[@MarMPB]

Love the small roadster design! Being a 3.0 V6 Bi-turbo, with just a remap it would get a serious bump in power that the old (and lovely) 5.5 V8 would take lots of upgrades to keep up.

[@DJAkayManchester]

I think the slightly older 2015 5.5 V8 would keep up with a new SLC43 it’s 367BHP but after a remap if you got to 400-410 BPH it s gonna be a close race the mighty 5.5 V8 with its 421 BHP is only 0.1 of a second faster 0-60 so not much in it. Except the sound of the V8 burbling away 😊worth the extra money just for that sound

[@MarMPB]

@@DJAkayManchester Oh! The V8 sound is something else! About the performance there’s a big upgrade with the modern 9 GTronic transmission vs the old and much slower 7 GTronic. I read something about the better weight distribution with the new and lighter engine, but I’m not sure about that.

[@chele089]

I liked the last one, the SLK. It could be had with 5.5l N/A V8. In a car this small size, thats awesome!

[@wolfiebadazz1367]

Test drove the final edition one last week. That exhaust sounds amazing in sport+

[@DJAkayManchester]

I ve got a 2015 350 SLK 3.5 V6 . This newer SLC43 totally outperforms my older 350 but the interior is practically the same except the gear shift is new. The newer modern slightly smaller capacity 3.0 V6 engine with its biturbo and new 9 speed gearbox makes this a really fast fun quality convertible. I would swap mine for it all day

[@HighwayDrive717]

AMG GTR is my primary future target. I will get it one day.

[@Shmee150]

Best of luck to you, work hard and you never know

[@HighwayDrive717]

Shmee150 Thanks man! It's one of the greatest Mercedes that I've ever seen!! it sounds amazing, looks great and it will always be classic to me!!!

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

That's right. Work hard and you never know. Nothing is for sure, even with hard work. Life isn't fair, and some people are born with huge advantages.

[@rv9990]

remember when the SLK still had V8...

[@kelvo6983]

there should be an AMG SLC 63 and 63 S

[@hejiramoves]

yup sounded much better but my dad has the slc black series

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Yea and around the same HP 15 years ago (probably a better torque curve on the v8 though), without any turbos :/ Progress.

[@camarozl1857]

I swear shmee I've been watching your videos since 2014 and never missed any video if I miss it I will go back and watch it (love you)❤️🔥

[@benedictdonald4338]

Absolutely stunning. Beautiful car with a fantastic power plant.

[@akhilmnair7324]

Thanks Shmee you made my day.

[@macstone9719]

A proper BRABUS chip will do the power trick.

[@doctoboy210]

thank you very much Tim

[@peterbennpan7288]

Nearly 1 million subscribers shmee something to be proud of. I try to support your channel the best i can 😎

[@jo05dk]

I'm iffy about them using the AMG brand on these cars. but i stronly agree with merc launching these cars. A more sporty profile can only benefit MB, and i bet that these cars are FAR more suitable for real humans in the real world. Good and informative video Tim. I think your description gives a good feel for this car.

[@Sidetops11]

Stunning colour!

[@AndreasLawson]

A very diplomatic review. As if you are holding something back.

[@lln5381]

I wanna get one, eventually.

[@GrahamCain]

They've really improved the styling with the latest model. I quite like the color too, but I'm a bit bias toward dark blue 😎

[@cerryabc]

The SLK VIDEO was the first shmee video unsaw

[@charliejg]

Nice color on that SLC 43. Gotta love that Michigan "wilderness"! There was another video you posted a while back that looked to be shot in the USA. I thought I saw Pennsylvania plates on that vehicle(can't remember what it was right now) but might have also been Michigan. Anyway, cool footage! Rock On!

[@garyglezer430]

Shmee almost at 1Mil subs! been here since 50k

[@vidiot9000]

Thanks for doing this great video!

[@jose11417]

What is the worst Mercedes benz you driven

[@Shmee150]

I'm trying to think if I've driven many that aren't AMG models, and probably other than my mother's SLK 350 I haven't

[@tomfelton6789]

great answer

[@QQuaeE]

come on ... :P

[@clockman47]

THINKS, TIM AND CREW

[@THECARSPOTTINGCraze]

It's the most amazing sounding engine ever ! The 3.0L 6 cylinder Also the beautiful DSG (Or is it DSG?)

[@hapesethathi2742]

Supercars in England no it's a 7 speed g tronic single clutch with torque converter

[@lindajackson8751]

hi shmee150 hope you good thank you for your car vlog everyday I watch ur vid....by the way that spec of that car is amazing

[@alvintay478]

This car looks simply stunning!. Can i have the color code of this blue please?

[@nadeem1504]

Can you please tell us how much it costs like when you want it in full option ?

[@biker451]

I'm a bit disappointed in the performance of this car. The 2002 SLK32 AMG had a supercharged V-6 instead of the twin turbocharged V-6 with only 10hp less. The performance figures are almost identical with 0-60 about 4.5 seconds and 1/4 mile of about 13.0 seconds at 110mph. One would think that after 15 years they would have upped performance significantly yet this has remained static. So, for $65,000 I can have a new SLC43 AMG or for about $13,000 I could buy a used 2002 SLK32 AMG and get the same performance. M-B should do better. I've owned several SLKs and Chrysler Crossfires and the SLK32 is a screamer. I only wish any of them had three pedals.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Of course being an early 2000's Mercedes, the 2002 SLK32 AMG will break down every other week and cost thousands to repair each time. On the plus side, it'll be much nicer to look at than this ugly turd.

[@kelvo6983]

The 2002 SLK doesn't have as much technology as the slc

[@carlosandleon]

I don't get where you're coming from. It's a car that fulfills the expectations of it's class. If you say horsepower should be improved the longer a model is around, we would all have a 1000 hp cars by now

[@sufyan5884]

Here before the people complaining about the amount of Mercedes on this channel

[@Shmee150]

Is that a problem? They are making great cars!

[@brookead]

I am guessing he watches salomondrin too. :) :) They are getting a lot of flack about all the Mercs on their channel. :)

[@Shmee150]

I guess I have a lot of every brand now, oh well

[@henrymaheya7742]

Lovely car shmee

[@claviclenotch1876]

Isn't that the same area where you tested the AMG GT roadster a few months ago?

[@bobgees793]

The heart of AMG is a V8. These lesser AMGs, S-line, M-Sport, R-lines are just diluting and screwing the performance brands.

[@AAA-sl3mg]

Bob Colonelgees yep, should be all or nothing imo, they don't seem special anymore

[@jasonandrsen]

Bob Colonelgees I Guess There's NO SLC 55 Because How Terrible The SLK 55 Was Selling.. A 415 HP 5.5 L V8 Is Always Better Than A Fake AMG

[@isogurkan]

At last great quality videos... Told u to get these cameras long ago...

[@Shmee150]

Cameras have not changed ;)

[@BBDSmint]

The reason you keep bouncing off the limiter is because the dial is not representative of where the limiter actually is on these 43 cars. Something along the lines of the dial says its at 6500 but it's actually 6250.

[@ashleighjones9886]

Basically the exact same interior as the SL range (that model is due an update soon I hope)

[@michaelh4484]

How is the 9G transmission in the 43 different from the 7G in the 350? I found the 7G in the 350 to be a bit slow

[@Braglemaster123]

My hairstylist would never own such a cool 😎 car. No

[@yuriybindas2882]

Beautiful!

[@mosanso]

Shmee, what is the "Sketchiest" situation you have been in during your travels?

[@Shmee150]

That's a good question I need to think about

[@mosanso]

Certainly, also i should have added without being disparaging to any nation or event. Naturally.

[@alainfreda3682]

Vraiment top et tenue de route in-cro-ya-ble !!!

[@sanjitmathur9435]

Hi shmee! The camera which was used in the new BMW M5 video was really good. I really liked that footage, is it possible to make videos with that camera?

[@Shmee150]

Unfortunately not, that was a really professional camera mounted on the shoulder of the camera man and connected to a rig.

[@FordMustangYT]

I really like this!

[@arendrossouw3784]

new car, great looks exterior, but old interior is a let down

[@henrymaheya7742]

Yes

[@Freddyy28292]

Where were you in this video Tim? Just gorgeous!

[@Lewis-gi1om]

Theres the 45s aswell e.g. A45 amg, Cla 45 and Gla 45.

[@MrLucascorreajf]

Wow. Your mother still have the SLK. I remenber you reviewing her car when you had the S5 or the Vantage.

[@FC-sx9ju]

shmeetastic!

[@lilleBoyy]

for me personally: v6

[@jamesd8421]

Looks nice but needs to be drastically lowered.

[@AppleTechBeast]

Sounds really slow for the power.

[@GoAppo]

Hi Shmee I'm Guys !

[@Deora1991]

I really don't understand why Mercedes didn't fit the 4,0 V8 in this one. The R171 had the 5,4 V8 and the prefacelift R172 had the 5,5 V8 with over 400 HP.

[@DamianPLETechnicGarage]

Deora Carphotography Downsizing... nothing more...

[@rscosworthfan]

@ 3:15 that temperature gauge was looking a tad too high lol

[@RonsRides]

Getting Mazda Miata vibes with this one...

[@GTRWendy]

that's a nice miata

[@xx_mecoboy_xx]

GTR Wendy - funny

[@neilbaldacchino3524]

What's the difference between the slc and the sl?

[@samwebber9069]

Neil Baldacchino The SLC has come out in replacement of the SLK. It was called the SLC in another country years before (I forgot what country it was) 😂.

[@michalis_stabelos]

Why it does not have an amg badge on the engine?

[@zsm5833]

Michael Stabelos because v6 vehicles are not true AMG but they design them

[@michalis_stabelos]

Shumang Chung ooh now I get it cool to know. Thanks :)

[@stevennewman]

This car is made to be remapped, adding about 100BHP and 100NMT remap this and it turns into an animal.

[@brandonnava6338]

If I'm gonna shell out the money for a merc like that, it needs a v8

[@leotac5737]

Where is this recorded?

[@iraeich]

Is that the CA upper desert?

[@aidenp5768]

Its nice but the proportions is just not write its like to wide but short but the BMW Z4 2018 will be looking good with there m version

[@starlite-sw5wr]

Hahaha ``maybe it is not fast enough``. 250 km/h and 0 to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds is impresive.

[@rachelgreenwood7047]

Havn't Mercedes just announced they are discontinuing the SLC at the end of the year????

[@ritseee]

Tim! Can you make a review with a C43 please? :)

[@Shmee150]

I shot a video with the C63 and with the E43, so it fits somewhere in that crossover

[@ritseee]

Shmee150 Okay. Thank you very much for the reply. I've already ordered my C43, but I'm curious about your opinion. :)

[@McBeamer94]

SLC 43 or 718 Boxster S, that's the question! Well, f*ck that question: I'd actually look for a used Naturally Aspirated Boxster S or else wait for the upcoming soft-topped BMW Z5, with the Straight-6 of course! :-P Also, @9:48, what is this black coupe rolling behind the cherry-red E43??

[@ragnarlothbrok6324]

MafiosoItaliano458 civic coupe

[@hmm2928]

refresh squad ! 😁 btw personally I don't like the sl series 😅

[@Shmee150]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@hmm2928]

Shmee150 I always tune in for your videos 😄😄😄

[@Shmee150]

I appreciate the support! Thank you

[@silvestron1232]

hi shmee aswm vid

[@petervandiggelen6077]

I'm starting to think you have a small preference fir the color blue? lol

[@realtywithseankemp9704]

Annnnd the tune alone from eurocharged uts it at 460HP and 528LB-FT of torque........holy fuckin shit.....

[@RedC220]

If you think this is quite nice, take a drive in an SL400 and you'll start to wonder why you spent three times as much on an Aston Martin. They're awesome and genuinely usable everyday.

[@wtfdididolastnight]

Very sexy cruiser, too bad it has the old dashboard lay-out. PS: 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS INCOMING =)

[@001mrjam]

Not quite a 63 or 65... but I wouldn't say no lol.

[@rha600]

How incredibly sad that the AMG 43 engines are TWIN TURBO V6s that make a lousy 362hp while their 45 engines are a SINGLE TURBO 4 CYL that make 375hp. How these engines don't make 400+ hp to compete with the likes of the M3 and M4 is beyond me.

[@AAA-sl3mg]

rha600 they can, but it's a de-tuned version to appeal to people who want power but not as much and can still get accepatble fuel economy and reliability out of them

[@rha600]

Sorry but that's a ridiculous argument. No one is buying an AMG and wanting less power. If they want something detuned for economy (reliability is not a problem) then they could buy the regular V6 that still makes 326hp (see the E400). MB screwed the deal with their entire line. The 300 series cars are not 241hp I4s, no V6 option except the 43 which as I said, even when compared to it's competition should have in the 400hp range. When you have a twin turbo V6 that doesn't even make as much as your turbo I4 you should know you screwed up.

[@mackie1001]

rha600 the 43 models compete with the Audi S and BMW Mxxx/x35/x40 models and in that segment they are the most powerful and aggressive

[@rha600]

Please show me where MB says it competes with those? It does not. And even If that were the case, that means the C63 for example competes with the M3/M4 and has FAR more HP (over 500 compared to 425) yet they didn't do the same thing with the C43? You're claiming the C43 series competes with a series in BMW's lineup while making barely 20hp more? And you're still forgetting one key point to my statement.

[@mackie1001]

rha600 They say it by price point and performance. C63 is an M3/4, RS4/5 and Alfa Giulia QF rival by the same measure. The E43 is outgunned by the new M550i though.

[@TheRealBleach]

VROOM-VROOM

[@radostinangelov9193]

Tim you didn't say anything about the colour :D

[@patrick_1984]

SLC 43 is an upgrade from an SLK 350. SLK 55 successor doesint exist. Merc will come up with a '55' with more power for the slc.

[@janicemurphy7878]

I was going to get one but they won't give me enough for my cabriolet a class E so we didn't do it. A WM

[@GennyR]

Here before people complain that this is a girl's ca- Oh wait they beat me to it.

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

pathetic naming scheme. "55" and "63" used to actually stand for something

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

Random Car Guy Ah yes, Americans are so ignorant. That must explain why our economy is so much better than yours.

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

Random Car Guy Also, i wasn't criticizing them for downsizing, I was criticizing them for keeping the same names as their old cars even though those names now have no meaning behind them

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Stop complaining.

[@zsm5833]

it used to stand for displacement but not anymore

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

+Willy Willy I just don't like dishonest marketing

[@Aphotography-kv7dr]

The slc will discontinue and this might be the last generation.

[@hasanvic4853]

What does 43 stand for?

[@Rick2010100]

Equivalent to 4.3l naturally aspirated motor.

[@chingchilla6777]

it's funny hearing Tim try to stick up for & explain the pro's to peasant vehicles... you know he never wants to step in this car ever again.

[@draigygoch]

Where is the video?

[@danI43541]

I prefer the Audi TT! Especially the TTRS! That's because I'm not the biggest fan of the SLC and Z4

[@DavidZafra]

Dont looks like a 360cv car, needs to be much more aggressive

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Wow, the R172 SLK was so much better looking, that front end with the tacky ass diamante things on the grill and deformed headlights is repulsive. The interior is very nice though.

[@paulyeazel4668]

so you're not going to tell us where you are at?

[@manred6253]

Who was here when shmee's mother had a slk350...

[@rscosworthfan]

the antenna looks stupid the centre console is still offset its time they updated this properly if they have made up their mind they were supposed to be chopping this from the range the slc was going to be axed all this is is just a slk underneath nothing dramatically new from that

[@composimple364]

Think about it, at least its 3 cylinder for each passenger. In SL65, 6 cylinder for each. In GLB, 0.57143 for each 🤣🤣🤣

[@aloisblazit0053]

Shhthmmeee

[@elastiekeltjeshaar]

From the side it looks a lot like a BMW Z4

[@jasonandrsen]

The Pre Facelift Version, The SLK 55 AMG.. WAS BETTER! Sad That Mercedes-AMG Had Do Downgrade It..

[@shashimohan04]

where is d location?

[@Shmee150]

I don't even know!

[@sureshot70]

Obviously they don't want you telling us. The car has Michigan plates but background looked more like California. What state plates were on the majority of the other cars? That would be the obvious answer.Who travels to another country and doesn't know where the plane ticket was going to? I smell a cover up.