Love it! That was a stupid move to downsize to a turbo 4. What a shame.

C43 literally sounded like a popcorn maker

I currently have a C43 W205 and tbh even though I didn't like the new 4 cylinders I was atleast expecting them to outperform the W205 C43, can't believe Mercedes litterly complettly went backwards on these cars making them slower! Definitly keeping my W205 C43 now.

W205C43 driver here. Thank you for having me and what an amazing race. very proud of my biturboV6 C43. Happy to join you guys anytime! Keep the contents coming!

Who advices Mercedes into making this stupid decision putting a4 cylinder in the new 63 and 43 models. I’m pretty sure they are gonna notice the drop in sales because most people will choose 340i and m3 and m4 over this 4 cylinder vacuum cleaner junk. I use to be a fan of the old Mercedes models but this is a wrong turn for me and most of car guys

I and a lot of other people would rather take the W205 C43. The old car's V6 sounded lovely.

It’s the popcorn maker exhaust for me! RIP Mercedes !

Appreciate it sam for comparing these 2 , I wondered what was the difference between them performance wise, wouldn’t trade my old gen c43 for the new one 😅

I love the Tech that is in the New W206. But the exhaust sound of and body lines of the W205 is a clear winner in my opinion.

I love my V6 C43 even more(2018). I call it my Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Anyone who owns one know what I mean.

The Sound of the V6 is elegant.

I have a 2021 w205 C 43 in Selenite Grey with the exhaust option. Let me tell you it’s sounds like a snarling beast and drives angry. Never getting rid of it. Miles better than the new one. MILES!

New Mercedes sounds like it's making popcorn at the beginning of the video 🍿 🤣

I love the videos. I'm very happy that your channel is doing so well. You keep the videos coming and I'll keep watching 👀 🤙🤙🤙

Finally!!! The race I’ve been waiting for!!! Now I want to see the CLA45 AMG vs C43 AMG

Love the W205. I have one and its just very very fun and a complete car IMO.

So glad i have a 2021 V6 C43 Estate. Just a great vehicle

If you put the W205 in Sport+ and rev it up to about 4.5-5.5K rpms and let off the gas it gives insane pops for stock. Not a lot of people mention that and I think that is very important for this car. It also makes them at 3K rpm but it definetly isn't as loud. Also, you can tune it even with a racechip if you want an easily removable tune and it completely changes the car in terms of power.

Sam. Keep doing what you’re doing. Love your ideas, your videos are very fun to watch.

The new c43 shifts like 2 times slower

My wife has a loaded 2020 cabriolet. With the top down it not only looks smart but in sport mode, it sounds amazing!

When I see this video, there is no way I would choose the new C43 over the old one, not even mentioning the BMW m340i which is two classes above.

No replacement for displacement.

4:47 This enough reason to get ur brand new C43 back to the dealership and ask for the refund. What an absolute disgrace

I really liked the video congratulations I already subscribed 💪💪💪

Love this review and comparison. Good to know the W205 is still a great car in 2023

It is called torque boys and girls.

A tiny bit more horsepower, a tiny bit less torque, a tiny bit less heavy... It sounds worse. It looks worse. I think all of those gear changes slowed it down. The V6 model had longer gears

older ones are always sounding better

Honestly at first i didnt like the w206 design but after a while i started liking it the more i saw it. . Its not bad but when parked aside a w205 and i realised why i didnt like the new design. The old looks more exquisite and sportier. That elegance of the old one new one doesnt have it.

I'll stick to my GLC43 and buy another 43 of any year. I test drove the replacement C43 and the build quality is trash, and it's slow as hell compared to the old one

You can do as many tricks to stop lag with an electric motor but a larger displacement more cylinders and an extra turbo still comes out on top in stock form

Really nice comparison and completely agree, the c43, as everyday car is just superb how enjoyable it is. Owner of a 2020 one and enjoying it a lot!. I've been driving 4cyl turbo before all the time and when I decided for my last purchase I was clear I wanted something different, considering it could be the last enjoyable non-4cyl engines, I've just regret not going for the v8... What about the handling? is noticeable the difference? Mercedes is raising the prices like crazy in Europe. Here in Spain the base price now for the C43 is €92k, when the M340i is €77k(old C43 when sold new had a similar price) and the new C63 is €140k now. Is bonkers, just the prior E63S model this year the base price was around €150k. Here in Europe is going crazy with the stupid restrictions, now the EU is becoming aware some decisions are unrealistic and consider to delay the ICE ban and other restrictions, is causing more "harm" to economy and the objectives are basically unachievable. The only think is causing is that everybody that wants electric ends-up with Chinese cars, as are the only cheap ones. This month in Spain is the first time the most selling car is a Chinese car, the MG4 electric(it's a piece of .....), when the car chargeer network is absolutly crap and one of the worst in the EU...

My wife previously leased a 2018 W205. She now has a 2024 W206 on order. This video will have a seriously re thinking this purchase. I feel we will be looking for a used W2O5 instead. Thanks for making this video!

And then the big story is the efficiency of the 4 cylinder isn’t better either! This is a terrible decision by Mercedes.

Neither lol I’ll take a b58

Old one is better and nicer looking. I get it, downsizing is a must now but why do you have to make the car less preaty and with worse interior??!

Great comparison and point proved!

Amazing comparison @SamCarLegion. You highlight very good points. As enthusiasts (and owner of the V6) this makes me really proud and reinforces my decision of buying. Can’t deny the tech on the w206 is amazing and MB achieves pretty much the same with more efficiency, less petrol, plus electric. This is the way of the future, whether we like it or not. Conclusion: (money aside) MB engineers achieved same/more performance with less fuel usage. That is the whole point. But I’m an old-fashioned enthusiast and I love my big and loud engines, so I guess I would keep the W205 V6. And when the time comes for changing it, I might jump to the last of the V8C63.

C43 with the v6 was a great middle ground with a lot of natural snappiness . This new iteration is trash

It’s funny how the “real” AMG is slower than the AMG lite model

MB probably underrated the power rating of the 6-cyl so I’m sure the HP numbers are probably much closer than the numbers on paper suggest.

"LET'S ROLL!" I Love that! And I like that you compare these Mercedes with Genisis and Audi. Mercedes are nice but there are better options for way less money.

I don’t know if it’s the fake exhaust sound or something, but the new c43 upshifting sounds extremely slow

the new C43 AMG cost in Germany USD 110k, it´s really not worth the money.

Dont sell your W205 C43 people the new one is a disappointment when it comes to engine sound and straight line performance also i prefer the exterior look of the W205 just my opinion however the interior of the W206 is just 🔥

MB wont sell many of the new ones as a 4cyl will turn many buyers off given the price of the vehicle. Less reliable as well. Too small of a motor given the power output for it to not be overstressed. I’d take an M340i for the better performance and less $$$.

Tahts 4 cylinder really is a let down. Glad the v6 still kicks butt!

The new C43 is has a very cheap plastic interior compared to the previous one. I'm driving in the new one right now as a loaner from my MB dealer.

The new C43 is a pleasure to drive (I'm sure in line with the previous gen) and has a really aggressive 1 thru 4 gearing. I guess Mercedes isn't too concerned about going fast in their entry level sedans ("entry" level lol $92k)

Its funny how the v6 steering wheels is shaking , while the 2024 c43 stand still due to it being an inline engine , i own a Cls53 2022

Very cool, would love to see you do the same with the C63S

The 390hp v6 restyle w205 has the 9 speedshift tct too. The old 367hp had the 9g converter

W205 looks better exterior wise, sounds better than the new model, interior wise and tech wise, headlights etc i would choose the new model. But there no doubt about it the W205 is the overall winner. I have a 2019 C43 wagon and plan to keep it a few more years at least no rush to replace.

The a-class is front wheel bias vs the c-class which is rear wheel bias. Perhaps that's another reason to consider the c-class (but not at this price).

Trq on the w205 is greater plus it has a larger engine. No surprise for it to win the race

It was that little torque difference from the bigger engine. Now a CLA45 vs the old No brainer but the fact the older car in this one had a bigger engine so the torque band is longer and a little bit more.

This reminds me of the N55 single turbo vs the N54 twin turbo. The N55 was a more modern supposedly more efficient single turbo system but the true twin turbo setup in the N54 335i performed better even stock not to mention with mods. Of course this is inline 4-E vs V6 situation.

Waiting to see this on CarwoW!

Whether or not the new AMG wins when you take both in stock form once you start doing mods the performance world will show why the V6 is superior.

You can keep both 2008 c63 amg 💪💪💪

What annoys me most about owning a 2015 c300 205 is that it's so hard to find people that truly understands the car and can maintenance it just as well. I purchased mines used at 65k and is overall a great car but the suspension doesn't seem as flawless as the one in this video. If their are any MB experts the knows and understands common issue with this model and year near nw Indiana/Chicago area please reach out.

I had a c43 W05 19's it was an awesome car minus the harsh ride. The 4 pot path made me go to another brand.

You must have been popping popcorn on that intro..!

How much more power can a tuner get from a 2L 4cylinder with 402hp ?

I am so happy the old one won 😅 and the sound of the w205 is irreplaceable love it

The moral is! Not everything new is better than old!

AMG Exhaust = Popcorn Sound lmao 🤣🤣🤣 Love it!

Oh man, I totally regret selling my V6 C43 Cabriolet. But I got an amazing deal from Mercedes who bought it back during COVID. Now I'm stuck having to consider a friggin four banger because used V6's are increasing in price and this video is proof as to why. Ugh.

have the 17 c43 + jb4. tested drive this 4 cylinder, it feels very underwhelming, and the price is just lol

Perfect video.

Before video I was “I want that V6T”, after it I’m “Expected, this I4 has no chance”

So Mercedes actually made a slower and more expensive c 43 must be jokes 😂

Me getting ready to watch sams video. Throws popcorn 🍿 in the microwave walk away press play on fone and get the same noise times 2 😂! The batlle has just begun 😅!!

No comparison, C43 W205 is the Beast. Don't forget to use Rotella T6 Synthetic 5W40 Diesel Oil to keep those Bi-Turbos super happy.

That benz sounds like u making popcorn, what is that sound lol

12.63 with my 2018 C43

The new c43 shifts noticeably slower.. double the disappointment wow

Hey Sam, can you do an e43 AMG vs e53 AMG?

"you can't replace this".. I think that says it all

AMG is doing a good job on cocking their models up for sure.

personally own the w205 c43. I thought the newer one would be faster but guess not haha.

V6 is best engine, which today they have added electrical packages and call it 53, while v4 is 🤢🤮

How much power can that old c43 handle before having problems?

In Germany the 4pot needs to be driven with 98 octane gas to achieve full potential.

2016-2019 best c43

Great comparison - but is'nt it all theoretical in real life motordriving? I mean, what's the speed limit on the US highways - 70-80 mph? Hint: If you wan't to drive REALLY fast on common highways, Germany is the place. There's still many sections on the german "autostrada" - highway - with no speed restrictions. But that said, I LIKED YOUR DRAG RACE, MORE PLEASE :)

I'll keep my 2020 C43 and just tune it. So incredibly disappointed with Mercedes doing this.

Remember that the 4.4L v8 engine in the e550 and cls 550 made 402hp about a decade ago.

The new c43 AMG sounds like me playing to through a soda can like a soccer ball.

4 cylinder engine was the biggest mistake

I might be a simp, but I actually prefer the new C43. Sure it's slower (not by much), but it does have other things going for it. 1. Real hand made AMG engine from Affalterbach 2. Much comfier ride. I test drove the W205 C43 and the ride is insanely harsh for a 4 door sedan. Haven't driven the new one, but from what I'm reading it's miles more comfy 3. The car just looks way nicer inside and outside 4. The tech makes the W205 feels extremely dated 5. I'm an AMG simp This is also an interesting video, Throttle House basically confirms the new C43 is faster than the old one, but from your video, quite clearly the old one has a leg up.

the new c43 sounds like popcorn in the microwave 🤣🤣🤣

I'll keep my C450 AMG for a while longer. 2017 C63 AMG next.

Probably the downsize to 4 cilindres is like the change from Coca Cola to the new coke.

that exhaust sound like my dryer when i put my shoe in it

So in the roll races the new car was faster? its not clear which car is which

4 cylinder will not last

Not only is there no coupe anymore for the C43 but they went and made it slower and quieter. Why would anyone spend more for the new model, especially if you get the W205 with the digital gauge cluster and have than modern interior feel to it. I'd say wait for the CLE 53 but that's priced at E53 range and not C43 range

lol the 2024 model sounds like he’s cooking bacon on a pan 😂