2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 | Faster Than the BMW M340i?

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The Mercedes-AMG C43 makes 402 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque from a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine. Yes... no more six-cylinder in the AMG C43.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:34 - 0-60 MPH TEST
3:03 - Exterior Design
6:25 - Interior (Front Seats)
8:24 - Interior (Rear Seats)
10:12 - Trunk Space
10:35 - The Drive
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@ACCELER8TV 11 ай бұрын

BMW M340i or AMG C43? What will it be? Comment below!

@kreigerbailey3550 11 ай бұрын

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

@athul1212 11 ай бұрын

M340i

@williamennett708 11 ай бұрын

TL(X) type S

@3mr136 11 ай бұрын

Of course i will choose the car with a i6 and not a small 2.0 4 cylinder.

@prince07abban 11 ай бұрын

I love the looks and the tech behind the c43 but I’ve got to go with the m340.

@AutomotiveWoman 11 ай бұрын

The move from a 6 cylinder to a 4 in the C43 AMG sacrifices the unique character of the AMG lineup.

@mattc1580 11 ай бұрын

I have this C43. Stepped down to it from a 63 because lease was up and can't get the new 63 in the US nor do i want it with all of the unusable tech that can fail. I actuality enjoy the 43. Its fast enough for fun on regular roads and the handling is next level. Don't believe the bad rep most commenters are perpetuating . Spend some real time in one and you will understand.

@Seemashe 10 ай бұрын

The BM fans only concentrate on performance. Thats it. The AMG is much more complete car … much better design, interior and more superior technology.

@mattc1580 10 ай бұрын

@@Seemashe it is a very nice all around car. Another 30hp would put it over the top. I suspect AMG will hear that kind of feedback and maybe we will see an increase in 2 to 3 model years, hopefully in time for my next lease!

@Seemashe 10 ай бұрын

@@mattc1580 About the performance seats of say the CLA 45 S … I did not like them … they are too stiff and hard and actually quiet narrow .. much better for every day car to have standard leather bigger more comfy seats ..

@mattc1580 10 ай бұрын

@@Seemashe actually, I'm the opposite. Didn't do the performance seats in my last AMG but did in this one because I checked every single option box to make me feel better about dropping to a 43 from a 63 and it turns out I really like the seats! It's just a preference thing I guess.

@pete64041 7 ай бұрын

@@Seemashe BMW also has the better smoother transmission, better reliability and the 6 will hold up long term vs a 4...Not to mention it's slower...If i was to buy a c class i would just buy the c300 and tune it and get the exact same car lol The M340i is just a superior car and way more fun to drive...It's okay to be worse

@doggedlydetermined7022 11 ай бұрын

I’m a huge Mercedes’ guy and I’d choose the M340i hands down

@benny1772 11 ай бұрын

Agreed, BMW has been killing it the past 3-4 years

@richlin2384 11 ай бұрын

Wish they didn’t put the beaver grill on the M3 …

@_Atomic_impact 11 ай бұрын

@@richlin2384looks better in reality. And I found it very cool on The touring

@CorvusHyperion 10 ай бұрын

Same, always had AMGs, have an M340i on order.

@G82Watts 6 ай бұрын

@@richlin2384jut gotta add an aftermarket grille like the adro Vorstiener,or CSL to the m3 and m4. Looks really good

@Eppp961 11 ай бұрын

Love the energy you bring in your videos and love the channel 🙌

@user-ih5dw9jr2p 8 ай бұрын

Love your picture and audio quality. Kudos to you

@seanphan2373 11 ай бұрын

I recently purchased a 2023 C43 over a M340i. Performance wasn’t my #1 thing. I do like performance but I also like having a really nice interior and a comfy ride for daily. Had I prioritized speed, I would hands down go with the M340i. When I test drove the M340i and the M3 it just reminded me of the upcoming 2024 Hyundai Sonatas (the infotainment) Which I guess makes sense since the designers at BMW went to Hyundai. I think the C43 is a great car for daily driving with some performance. I see a lot of hate to this car without much people test driving it. I’ve seen a lot of people around me be skeptical of it until they drove in one. Ultimately, I think the C43 is more a daily driver first then performance second.

@CorvusHyperion 10 ай бұрын

Most reports have it the other way around, especially with the lovely torque converter gearbox in the BMW being smoother than the DCT in the C43. Also the C43 has the harsher suspension tune.

@lnursalim 10 ай бұрын

You raise a valid point, but people is shaming the ‘23 C43 mainly because of it being a $70k+ car with 4 cylinders only. People are expecting more cylinders when paying premium. Not to mention, this is MB first 4 cyl+eturbo engine. Reliability is on the question. M340i B58 engine has been mentioned in lots of articles that claimed it to be the most reliable engine of all time.

@bobvance- 10 ай бұрын

It's not a bad car. But the expectations from AMG is that it should be smoking an m340i. Especially today, with the amount of engine technology that has improved. They should have went with a straight six or v6, they would have been getting the same amount of horsepower and NOBODY would have complained, even if it was slightly slow than a 340i.

@mattc1580 10 ай бұрын

I have the C43 also. I agree 100% with your comment. People should spend some time in one to really appreciate it. Its not going to win many youtube racer highway races but its a great all around car.

@rickzagor 10 ай бұрын

I had the same thought as you. That’s why I got the 43.

@Classicman.43 11 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC review, Bro. I’ve really taken a liking to this channel; subscribed. Only tidbit: this isn’t necessarily a “Mercedes-Benz” product but more so a Mercedes-AMG product. 🤙

@ACCELER8TV 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate you

@Warrengr89 11 ай бұрын

$90k+ CAD for a 4 cylinder? What a joke!

@imrajko 11 ай бұрын

M340i is another lever for this.

@AngelicAcid453 11 ай бұрын

Another fantastic review

@dwanejl9143 11 ай бұрын

Love your channel bro I’ve driven the m340i xdrive and it’s a very impressive car by far.

@sumitpaul5576 11 ай бұрын

That intro was sicccc

@prestonf1047 11 ай бұрын

Another nice review. I want the M340i in Brooklyn Grey but my wife wants the C43. So, we should be getting the C43 in white any day now.

@twapalwatns 11 ай бұрын

Whoever edits your videos, tell them 'You Rock 😂🔥🔥"

@ACCELER8TV 11 ай бұрын

Hi my name is Ian and I film/edit, thank you! Mike and I are a team!

@twapalwatns 11 ай бұрын

@@ACCELER8TV oh wow, you rock man 😊🔥

@ttonydong5987 3 ай бұрын

great video ！！ love to watching your videos. I have a question, I lived in California, I bought my amg c43 on 2023 7-5 and now 2024 4-1 my car has 8726 miles on it, just wanna ask am I driving too much or its just normal milage ？

@ianlatham2975 11 ай бұрын

And if the only rear seat back release is in the trunk it's impossible for a thief to drop the seats if they break any of the glass in the car. And Ian might need to do some blurring to protect Mike's license (we saw 115km/h on a non=highway in this video).

@nhlanhlamagagula7467 11 ай бұрын

C43 a highly tuned 4 pot and electric support.realibility in has to be proven..I pick Bmw 340 All day preface..B58 the art of engineering..

@thekiller500099 10 ай бұрын

4 banger vs THE legendary b58? Lollll

@vrage98 11 ай бұрын

This guy would be dangerous at any dealership

@MukhtarMuhammad-zx6rt 11 ай бұрын

Nice

@Viddough 11 ай бұрын

Let’s address the elephant in the room…this hybrid tech works in the c43 but has NO place in the c63,the only reason people buy the c63 is for the big lumpy v8 ,Mercedes are losing the script.

@PNAI1818 11 ай бұрын

Can you do an S6 prestige review??

@chrisplummer9639 5 ай бұрын

Wife wanting a nice and easy daily but fun when it needs to be, as she loves to drive my g87. Big fan of this for just easy to live with but im gonna say and she did too. This has the same attitude as an Elantra N, but for twice the price. Its got more power and more luxurious. But not even close to twice of each. Idk, the N sounds like a better deal for a similar recipe.

@zaim8506 11 ай бұрын

Still think they should have used the 380hp Inline 6 from the GT43

@malekinception 11 ай бұрын

M340

@Dior444L 4 ай бұрын

M340i all the way that b58 is insane, but this engine is pretty good too especially with a tune just saying.

@JxH 10 ай бұрын

1:50 0-60 MPH test: Why are... ...the gear changes... ...so very slow ?

@changl1383 7 күн бұрын

Honestly don't mind the 4 cylinders and the bit slower acceleration. Its 10-15K price difference above the M340i here in Canada is what kills it for me. Heard from my BMW sales that their M performance models are selling better than expected just because of Benz's crazy price increase.

@SeanyMacks 11 ай бұрын

I saw these cars in person and you are right... it looks too much like the regular C300.

@CorvusHyperion 10 ай бұрын

The plastic blanks in the front facia are ok in a C200 but are inexcusable on an AMG.

@dit.p2598 10 ай бұрын

The C207 E Class Coupe with the Dino engine M273 with 387 HP V8 5.5 liter is faster than this new would like AMG.🤣

@DK-et6lm 4 ай бұрын

Without driving either yet, I am thinking M340i at this point

@user-yk5eg8qf5k 11 ай бұрын

Shouldve kept the V6 except just handcrafted it and made it push 400hp flat. Why would someone want to buy the c43 when you can get the CLA45 with the same engine top trim of its class and is faster for the same price. The only reason the c43 was cool was because of its exhaust note. And they took that away now C43 is just an awkward car

@imrantahir1678 4 ай бұрын

Eve though this is a c43, I feel it should be called the c63 since they both have the same 2l 4cylinder engine. The only difference is the c43 has a mercedes f1 electric turbo and the c63 has a plug in hybrid motor. I feel that because the c63 is now a plug in hybrid (and that's the only option) most people, including me, will opt for this car instead

@Escape_Raz 11 ай бұрын

I'm keeping my W205 C43... I feel like this new one is for an older crowd

@user-yk5eg8qf5k 11 ай бұрын

You think them adding all this digital, futuristic tech for the older crowd? None of the features have buttons except along the doors. Older folks like buttons and bigger engines. This seems more geared for younger folks who have never been in an AMG before. Honestly, now that it has 4 cylinders more like a young womans car

@justinh8959 11 ай бұрын

I would choose a Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance over this any day of the week.

@shuoyin9445 11 ай бұрын

I love this video❤❤

@marcusturner5291 11 ай бұрын

Nice video keep up the good work fella

@trevorsutherland5263 11 ай бұрын

Who tracks a Benz sedan??? I would rather have CLA 35/45 for this type of MB F1-inspired driving experience, M340i if I need the space of the slightly larger car.

@LyrionLee 9 ай бұрын

I wish they brought this update to the coupe. The new CLE coupe is a much bigger car.

@NotTheMaestro 10 ай бұрын

It’s slower than the BM since other YT have had it as low as 4.1 and it’s about 10k cheaper in the UK. I’ve got the M340i and it’s just too good for the money.

@TommyPickIes 11 ай бұрын

You seem like a cool dude 👍

@Shaggy12321 10 ай бұрын

M340i any day of the week. It's faster, has a better engine, sounds nicer, looks nicer, drives better, is comfier, quieter inside, better suspension, better interior... the list goes on. Oh and its a LOT cheaper

@user-fg8gu4pk3v 4 ай бұрын

If it has 4 cylinders it’s not a real Mercedes or is it ?

@ikeudechukwu5018 9 ай бұрын

The former v6 has more torque than this new version-----15lb/ft. The v-6 is capable of 0-60 in 4.2 seconds flat or even less. Oh, by the way, the v6 sounds better than this 4 banger. That v6 sound is glorious and addictive.

@johng2750 3 ай бұрын

Mercedes not selling this cars lol

@robsnow2099 11 ай бұрын

Does it take regular fuel?

@ACCELER8TV 11 ай бұрын

Nah, needs premium.

@robsnow2099 11 ай бұрын

@@ACCELER8TV yikes … that could have been the only saving grace. Besides the fact the car sounds and performs better than most people give it credit for. If it took regular, that would have been an incredible reason to go 4 cylinder.

@troubleman8732 11 ай бұрын

Mercedes Benz is like Apple, they make the same CARS with different numbers 😂😂😂😂😂

@ACCELER8TV 11 ай бұрын

Lolololol

@user-yk5eg8qf5k 11 ай бұрын

Every car company does that.. BMW literally just did it with their 340i and M340i. Nothing has changed about the car power plant except for cooling.

@crocop2712 11 ай бұрын

M340i every day

@MarioRotella 11 ай бұрын

I agree…look could be more aggressive. Not worth the extra money over the m340…

@KC_Smooth 4 ай бұрын

The last gen C43 is faster sadly. Mercedes took a step backwards.

@Phillipsonfire123 11 ай бұрын

It’s all good Mercedes is going back to v8 in 2026 I believe

@kwillee93 11 ай бұрын

What lincense plate front mount did they use for the c43 you tested? Been looking for something flush and off to the side like that

@keithh3099 11 ай бұрын

I have mine in the tow hook . Interferes alot with sensor. To lazy to figure out where it won’t do that. But it’s looks okay

@kwillee93 10 ай бұрын

@@keithh3099 I have the tow hook mount from platypus and it triggers the sensor too. I think I finally got it in a spot that doesn’t set it off but looks goofy

@sayhi2neil 11 ай бұрын

Went with M340, now I am thinking if I should have waited.

@questionyourself718 11 ай бұрын

Nah mate M340i is better in every regard ✌️

@ltdasilva93 11 ай бұрын

Brah. M340i all day.

@chrism869 10 ай бұрын

@@questionyourself718 nah bro c43amg is better in many regards. Better interior than the bmw

@questionyourself718 10 ай бұрын

@@chrism869 thats wrong. The benz uses more plastic and cheaper materials. Overall worse build quality, not as solid as the bmw.

@chrism869 10 ай бұрын

@questionyourself718 not true at all, never heard anyone say that, all of the yt vids I've watched of this car no one mentioned that the quality was not good, cause it is good

@glencarlson9277 11 ай бұрын

M340i all day long

@mojaby1988 11 ай бұрын

A C300 would be adequate. 91K for this…value for money just isn’t there…

@peterkiss3443 9 ай бұрын

Four cylinder! 😢

@kennethsmith6899 11 ай бұрын

The car industry and the prices are out of control. This is nothing but a hyped up Camry or accord for 60k.

@jpark7194 10 ай бұрын

4 cylinders? I will skip this video.

@alengreen589 11 ай бұрын

it´s not bad but it´s not worth the price where Mercedes wants for this Car, specially in Germany.

@Seemashe 10 ай бұрын

Shame the M340 lacks in exterior design, interior and technology compared to the AMG. Thats why I would get the C43. Much more complete car.

@pokerfred68 11 ай бұрын

MT got 3.8 for the M340…no doubt it is a sub 4 second car. Like the sound of this C43, but I’d want the B58 straight 6 over a 4 banger. MB has a lot of nerve charging more for less.

@themercedestraveler9566 11 ай бұрын

It's barely more. Also, mb offers much more. This amg has a handbuilt engine, rear wheel steering, better handling, much better interior, for only a couple grand more base then the m340i.

@pokerfred68 11 ай бұрын

@@themercedestraveler9566 and a 4 cylinder. Negative.

@themercedestraveler9566 11 ай бұрын

@pokerfred68 true. Why even go m340i, might as well get something with 8 cylinders. Not even m3 has it. 6 cylinder is not enough

@PatrickWilliamsI 10 ай бұрын

@@themercedestraveler9566That B58 engine is proven technology and engineering. Talk to me about this MB hybrid in 4 years.

@themercedestraveler9566 10 ай бұрын

@PatrickWilliamsI the engine in this new c43, has been in use for many many years in the cla45 and a45 amg.

@erich1308 9 ай бұрын

M340 for me....easily

@CorvusHyperion 10 ай бұрын

Most reports have the new C43 being harsher with gearbox refinement issues. The M340 for the win. The C43 is also no quicker than the last version and uses no less fuel. Inline 6 > inline 4. Here in Australia, the C43 is much more expensive than the M340i XDrive as well, the BMW is the wise choice.

@bobvance- 10 ай бұрын

The previous version had a v6. They really should have gone with the m256. You would have thought the m256 would be a no brainer in the c63 but.. yeah.

@alsanpi 8 ай бұрын

4 pots… same as for the c63s, customers will stick to the 340i and M3 hands down

@willbobig 11 ай бұрын

Just another sub-$100k lease machine

@kuopei626 11 ай бұрын

M340i hands down period

@estheticdesigns 10 ай бұрын

I really wish i could do current Merc as a personal vehicle, but the styling hasn't been there for me since the chiseled W204 on the C. The current aesthetic is too boujie and a bit feminine , that i cant see myself in it. M340i would be my choice here, but i'm still honeymooning my Stage 1 Audi A6 55TFSI and the extra space as a business daily.

@Seemashe 10 ай бұрын

If only the BMs can have as good interior and technology as the Merks …

@underachv 10 ай бұрын

B58 > c43 not even competition

@jcwatts5000 11 ай бұрын

That Type S in the background looks really good

@ACCELER8TV 11 ай бұрын

Sure does, video coming next week!

@MeandtheLord 11 ай бұрын

That’s a Acura type s in the back??

@jcwatts5000 11 ай бұрын

@@MeandtheLord yes 👍🏼

@mohammadsattar5488 10 ай бұрын

Yeah a 4cyl with added electricity hybrid technology makes more sense to lug around all that weight than a 3.0 ltr 6cyl. Bollocks

@Mr.Lambert777 11 ай бұрын

I like the Mercedes C43, but I will go with the M340i ! yes I am being bias because I am a owner of a 23 X3M40i lol. But BMW has been killing it. Kanye shrugs 🤷🏿‍♂️

@Rack_The_Jipper 11 ай бұрын

Most powerful letter in the world \\\M 💪🏻

@CorvusHyperion 10 ай бұрын

///M

@user-qi5xc7co7k 11 ай бұрын

Short answer: NO.

@EndofDays213 11 ай бұрын

Mercedes has announced the c63 will be a v8 but it won’t come out till 2025

@gaara4667 11 ай бұрын

2026*

@TheRealBobMarley 11 ай бұрын

False. First of all, that was a rumor article, which has also been disproven, plus Mercedes never said anything. Your comment should be deleted for how wrong it is

@gaara4667 11 ай бұрын

@@TheRealBobMarley the articles I’ve seen have said Mercedes is “considering bringing back the V8 for 2026”.

@TheRealBobMarley 11 ай бұрын

@@gaara4667 That original article was from Car and Driver, as a rumor, zero statements from Mercedes, and the article has already been disproven. That reporter too has a questionable history.

@gaara4667 11 ай бұрын

@@TheRealBobMarley okay good to know. So Mercedes is still handing over their customers to BMW then🤣 RIP C63

@W_W_M715 11 ай бұрын

BMW M340i

@christophercasas8503 4 ай бұрын

When you don’t even test with the sporty options 🧍🏻‍♂️

@gaara4667 11 ай бұрын

M340i all day.

@jroosh 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos but I lost interest at 4 cylinders, sorry.

@ACCELER8TV 10 ай бұрын

ughh yeah :(

@OniTheWolf 11 ай бұрын

Deciding between this and the S4 for my next lease. I already had to rule out the M340i due to their crappy residual values 😢 . The S4 can be had for like $200/month cheaper in a fully loaded Premium Plus (not Prestige tho so kk ambient lighting) but am afraid about how outdated the Audi interior would feel vs. this and the BMW. Or, will I be lucky that I get one of the last cars that still has physical controls for HVAC? 😅.

@oa1017 11 ай бұрын

M340i has crappy residual value? Used ones I see are pretty pricey. My opinion, but I don’t see a huge secondary market for these, especially with all the tech. 340i B58 is a proven reliable unit.

@OniTheWolf 11 ай бұрын

@@oa1017 meant more so in the car leasing market. BMW keeps the residual value low nowadays instead of higher like in years past. The result is a higher payment. But yeah, that B58 engine is. Beauty!

@user-yk5eg8qf5k 11 ай бұрын

@oa1017 its pretty crappy my guy. The 2020 M340i can be found with 60-70k miles in the Philly. NYC, DC area for about $28k. That means they lost almost half their MSRP in 2-3 years depending on the assemble date. The F series 340i holds its value roughly 24-29k even after being 7 years old pretty good. The M340i from 2020 is doing horribly

@questionyourself718 11 ай бұрын

@@user-yk5eg8qf5k show me one bmw m340i for 28k. Like, send a link. The cheapest i can find online are like 45k.

@oa1017 11 ай бұрын

@@OniTheWolf ahh ok I misunderstood. Makes sense.

@DreamDosage 10 ай бұрын

Mercedes has the lamest grills in the game right now

@user-bk4vl1ur5f 11 ай бұрын

Bmw 340 is a beast 👍

@ShafinRehman 11 ай бұрын

This is quite a downgrade from the previous generation in my eyes

@fancypants5490 11 ай бұрын

The bezels on the screen make it look like a tablet from 2012, in 2023 it’s not good enough

@themercedestraveler9566 11 ай бұрын

I like the bezel and silver edge. All other manufacturers just go all black and it looks bland.

@TreDaSpartan 11 ай бұрын

It's $20k more than a fully loaded m340. 😂

@questionyourself718 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, mercedes just told their customers: go buy a car at bmw.

@themercedestraveler9566 11 ай бұрын

Not in USA. My base model c43 was 5k more than m340i base.

@mudcat508 11 ай бұрын

A 4 cylinder!!! Yeah, M340i all day here.

@istvan368 11 ай бұрын

The sound is worse than the older gen of c43 😢😢😢 and i agree that it should be more edgy on the outside

@IRaoulDuke 9 ай бұрын

70k for a 4 cylinder lol pass

@Luis_G919 11 ай бұрын

M340i for sure, especially for the price of that Benz

@AdamJDMartin 11 ай бұрын

This looks like a bit of a miss to me. It's basically an budget AMG, which would be suitable for a young family or something like that... To have no power sources in the back seems like a FU from Merc to their average customers. Styling is boring for an AMG; I'm really not down for all the cockpit controls to be on screen - but it probably is cheaper to implement lol. Exhaust is classic AMG deliciousness though. Another great review Mike. And Ian, I mean my god he can make any car (and even Mike) look great

@user-yk5eg8qf5k 11 ай бұрын

Yeah they missed with this one. Im in the market for a c43 w205. The AMG exhaust note was the only thing this car was really known for and they took that away

@CorvusHyperion 10 ай бұрын

exhaust note is heavily synthesised through the speakers.