Drag Race And Comparison. New Mercedes C43 W206 vs Old Mercedes C43 W205. Worth the upgrade?
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2023
- 2023 Mercedes C43 AMG vs 2021 Mercedes C43 AMG, is it worth the upgrade?
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C43 literally sounded like a popcorn maker
No frfr
I had to toss a bag of popcorn in just to be sure.... spot on
Sounded broken …. Hate it
Damn this comment is actual af
you seriously think that sound was actually from the car? lol come on... Ambient sound at start up was waaaay different than the sound of an actual microwave making a bag of popcorn. if ANY car sounds like that at idle then it means it has a severe severe misfiring and it wouldn't even run past 2 seconds.
Love it! That was a stupid move to downsize to a turbo 4. What a shame.
I agree with an additional 17 hp and a liter loss in displacement, there is bound to be some engine issues IMO
Agreed, if they are going to downsize to a 4-cylinder mild hybrid set-up, it should at least either (1) perform better or (2) cost less than the twin-turbo V6. Not only is the new C43 slower than the BMW M340i, it's slower than the old C43.
@@TheBreakfastLover Way slower compared to M340i. Don't know what happened at AMG! 😞
@@rohitkalra90Age Of Stupidity. That's what Happened to'em.. It Happens to Even the Unsuspected.
Especially the C63... what a joke that thing is. That thing is gonna flop hard.
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.
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Me too!. My W205 coupe is THE keeper...
Don't get rid of your w205. The 206 is very cheap feeling inside.
@QuanPham-uq7ml I drive these cars in valet all the time and I can tell you one feels no cheaper than the other. W205 is famous for creaky plastic anyway (doesn't make it bad, the new one just isn't as bad as you say)
you car is probally alot more reliable to this new c43 engine is way overbosst that will eat the internal in wear and tear plus it seems from a glance there alot of plastic parts conected to the turbo i wouldent trust those part to last vety long and the electrification of the whole thing even the turbo have an ev motor attach to it this car is nightmare to service after warranty.
I and a lot of other people would rather take the W205 C43. The old car's V6 sounded lovely.
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!
I'm with 'ya 100%, MotoringGeek! I'm keeping my W205 C43 coupe. Loving it! 👍
@@rbmedd good man! Stay safe
X253 GLC 43 here, and I love it!
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 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.
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 my V6 C43 even more(2018). I call it my Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Anyone who owns one know what I mean.
It’s the popcorn maker exhaust for me! RIP Mercedes !
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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!
Same here. I thought it was slow but I guess not haha.
Although the new body style is very clean
New Mercedes sounds like it's making popcorn at the beginning of the video 🍿 🤣
Thats it lol
Love the W205. I have one and its just very very fun and a complete car IMO.
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 👀
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Finally!!! The race I’ve been waiting for!!! Now I want to see the CLA45 AMG vs C43 AMG
Sam. Keep doing what you’re doing. Love your ideas, your videos are very fun to watch.
Thank you! Will do!
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.
The new c43 shifts like 2 times slower
4:47 This enough reason to get ur brand new C43 back to the dealership and ask for the refund. What an absolute disgrace
So glad i have a 2021 V6 C43 Estate. Just a great vehicle
Love this review and comparison. Good to know the W205 is still a great car in 2023
It is called torque boys and girls.
My wife has a loaded 2020 cabriolet. With the top down it not only looks smart but in sport mode, it sounds amazing!
I really liked the video congratulations I already subscribed 💪💪💪
No replacement for displacement.
Tesla model S plaid
the ugliest car ever......@@KO-sx9uy
@@KO-sx9uy ?
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...
Saludos desde Madrid!
It’s a shame in general what Mercedes have done.
I’m pretty sure they are already regretting of discontinuing V6s and V8s in their C class. As a w205 c63s owner I would never buy any of those 4 cilinders, at least a v6 with the sound of the c43… it’s shame Mercedes have gifted this vehicle segment to BMW and Audi (as the sales of the new c63s are close to 0).
And the same will happen with the e class, sales will plumb against the new M5 v8 hybrid and the RS6 and RS7.
Hi from Bcn!
I was wondering the differences between old and new gen… I will keep my 2020C43 😊
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.
Or even the S4/S5 which is another solid choice
What's interesting though is the new c43 beat the m340i on track time.
@@themercedestraveler9566I seriously doubt that. I don't think it is possible.
@kenoh818 there is a video review of it on youtube. It's in German language however. People have been talking about it. It beat the bmw around a track by 2 seconds which is a large margin for that track and class comparison
@@themercedestraveler9566I was hoping you were not referring to it. I've seen it already. This very channel has pit a RS5 vs a M3 xdrive. Guess who won? The RS5 which is impossible too. If you scout for other videos between the Merc and the BMW, the Merc never wins in any situation.
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
older ones are always sounding better
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!
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
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
It’s funny how the “real” AMG is slower than the AMG lite model
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Both are AMG’s smart guy AMG says so
Both amg are lite not real amgs, like m340i.
@@Areku06 the new AMG is an actual AMG. It has a hand built 4 cylinder engine from AMG.
@@lastpally ok got it, but to me any amg with 4 banger isn’t a real amg. Even new c63 is a joke. Amg is about sound, with 4 banger it sounds worse than m lite m340i.
And then the big story is the efficiency of the 4 cylinder isn’t better either! This is a terrible decision by Mercedes.
Good thing these are automatic so Sam can actually drive the cars 😂
C43 with the v6 was a great middle ground with a lot of natural snappiness . This new iteration is trash
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.
That’s exactly what I did. Traded in my 2019 c43 for a 2015 c63s. There’s no comparison, the c63s is so much more exciting to drive and puts a smile on my face that the c43 never did.
Except it doesn't use any less fuel in testing, so the new one is lose-lose
@@mikehagmaier3949 meh if you like a powerful daily driver in all weather conditions or race from digs, the C43 4matic bi turbo V6 is where it’s at. Accomplishes all those parameters better then any high powered rwd car.
@@PoppaSnipe hey, whatever floats your boat is cool. I felt the same way you did with my c43 - until I drove a c63, and then the c43 just wouldn’t do it for me anymore.
@@mikehagmaier3949 I have a Mustang with twin turbos (700 whp), built 6R80 trans, gears, etc., etc.and got sick of daily driving it. I can’t imagine going crazy like some these guys do with Mustangs and shooting for +1000 whp. I bought the mustang new and just slowly modded it up. It was fbo NA E85 originally but It’s been twin turbocharged for about 3 years now. High HP RWD cars suck in the rain, cold out, city traffic and gas mileage. Just not a fun daily driver experience overall except for bragging rights or the spirited quick run.
So I bought a C43, did stage 2, downpipes, etc for my daily driver. It is a better all around performance daily driver car than any high HP RWD will ever be, mainly do to the awd. I still own my mustang but now it’s used occasionally on sunny days to work and for the drag strip.
So like you said whatever floats your boat,…I have both a high performance DD and a high performance street/strip car 🤷♂
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.
This is right. They claim it's 4.5s, while I can get 4.2s 10/10. The best I did was 3.9s with break boost, no tune.
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??!
Neither lol I’ll take a b58
I don’t know if it’s the fake exhaust sound or something, but the new c43 upshifting sounds extremely slow
"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.
Glad you like them!
Great comparison and point proved!
The 390hp v6 restyle w205 has the 9 speedshift tct too. The old 367hp had the 9g converter
Yes , 2019 C43 has TCT transmission ,so 0-100 km fast then old C43
the new C43 AMG cost in Germany USD 110k, it´s really not worth the money.
Damnn
Yep, well equipped C43 is somewhere in ballpark of 110-115k euro. Which is the same as M3 comp xdrive..... Same spec 340i is around 85-90k, and we cant get S5 petrol in europe ...
@@SamCarLegion and a BMW 340i is 15k cheaper with a inline 6 engine 😅
@@Andy090216 yes thats right a 340i is in Germany 15 - 20k cheaper with ainline 6 engine and not slower maybe a little bit faster.
@@alengreen589 yep, i have 23' 340i, catalogue price was ~85-ish after options. I like C43 design bit more but cant justify the price. Also the fuel efficiency is insane on the bmw can run it at 5,5-6l/100 almost the same as 30d X3 that wife has.
4 cylinder engine was the biggest mistake
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).
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
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 🔥
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.
Very cool, would love to see you do the same with the C63S
2016-2019 best c43
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.
Tahts 4 cylinder really is a let down. Glad the v6 still kicks butt!
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.
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 $$$.
On the amg subreddit, apparently people are turning them back into Mercedes for multiple engine and transmission issues.
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.
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 owned a w205 c300. Got ir CPO and it was flawless. Quality of plastics on-par. You’re right. Suspension was a bit too harsh. It’s even at the same level than the w205 C43 (the one in the video is mine).
It all comes down to the tires. Those OEM continental run flats are stiff as stone and ruin the ride quality. The ones in the C300 were all-seasons, which worked well for me in Ontario, but with the C43s summer tires, I might have to get winters.
Try that. There are pirellis, michelins, etc. but get a flat tire kit or be prepared to be towed in case of a puncture
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.
The N54 was much better in performance.
The N55 fuel economy was quite a noticeable improvement.
And now we have thanks to the n54 and n55 the glorious b58 which is basically the best inline six engine with nearly unlimited potential. Mercedes should have gone a similar way with their V6. But no, thanks Mercedes and thanks to EU regulations, you are the best🤝
So Mercedes actually made a slower and more expensive c 43 must be jokes 😂
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.
V6 also has forged internals
AMG Exhaust = Popcorn Sound lmao 🤣🤣🤣 Love it!
Hey Sam, can you do an e43 AMG vs e53 AMG?
have the 17 c43 + jb4. tested drive this 4 cylinder, it feels very underwhelming, and the price is just lol
You can keep both
2008 c63 amg 💪💪💪
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.
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)
Entry level are A series. Then comes CLA series, then base C300, then C43. Its far from entry level 😄
@@imransuhail82 CLA is a fricken Honda Civic with a tripoint badge. C class is entry level in my books
@@jimwallace4164 entry level is the cheapest car any company has so thats the A class and cla. You may not like these, I don't like em either but they are what they are 😆
@@imransuhail82 the C starts with C160, C180, C200, C250 only then the C300. That's without all the diesels as well
Trq on the w205 is greater plus it has a larger engine. No surprise for it to win the race
How much more power can a tuner get from a 2L 4cylinder with 402hp ?
For now the tuners are able to get 500bhp from a stage 2.
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 :)
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 😅!!
Hope you enjoy 😂😂😂😂
The moral is! Not everything new is better than old!
AMG is doing a good job on cocking their models up for sure.
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.
Before video I was “I want that V6T”, after it I’m “Expected, this I4 has no chance”
personally own the w205 c43. I thought the newer one would be faster but guess not haha.
The new c43 shifts noticeably slower.. double the disappointment wow
4 cylinder will not last
12.63 with my 2018 C43
I have the 2018 c43 coupe night edition. Love the car and it came with a few extras, of course the exhaust but one that is least mentioned anywhere is the front camera. Love that when I am pulling into tight spots and high parking stumps.
Waiting to see this on CarwoW!
In Germany the 4pot needs to be driven with 98 octane gas to achieve full potential.
That is beyond stupid for a passenger car. What a waste of
"you can't replace this".. I think that says it all
V6 is best engine, which today they have added electrical packages and call it 53, while v4 is 🤢🤮
You must have been popping popcorn on that intro..!
I am so happy the old one won 😅 and the sound of the w205 is irreplaceable love it
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.
Theres no 4.4l engine its 4.7
And ur decade is 4 years bcus Last one was made 2019 or 20 whit 4.7 biturbo
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
That benz sounds like u making popcorn, what is that sound lol
I'll keep my C450 AMG for a while longer. 2017 C63 AMG next.
good job Mercedes, you can do what no one can, you sell a new model that costs more and has fewer cylinders, so actually a neutered c43 that actually performs worse in everything than the old model and your marketing is the best, there are idiots who buy something like that 😉
If someone put a w205 c63s and w206 c63s beside each other, we will know which one would be the pick
Surprised theyre not that fast, unless a tune can I ush them much further
the new c43 sounds like popcorn in the microwave 🤣🤣🤣
How much power can that old c43 handle before having problems?
That’s why I keep it stock…
3 liter V6 can handle a lot of more, some of these guys making 600hp on that engine with no issues, that V6 also has forged internals
I got 502 HP and 696 NM torque. Stage 3. No problems until now....
Drove 55.000 km with that configuration.
@@peterbaumgartner9510 what went wrong? I got 550 hp at the crank rn and am thinking about adding a bit more power up to 580hp however, it’s a daily driver I just drive to work and the gym and home and sometimes 40mins to NYC if I go out. I’m in Long Island. You think I should do it? I also try to drive conservative until I want to have fun once in a while.
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.
Bro the AMG engine is only assembled by hand and the V6 is mass production.
Merc and their engine downgrade continue to be a big fiasco 😂😂😂. BMW(M340i) all day
They don't even feel like same segment cars performance wise.
So in the roll races the new car was faster? its not clear which car is which
Sad but true. I have tried both new C43 a C63 and it is such a downgrade I can not even believe it. These cars have nothing to do with demand or clever technical solutions, it is just dumb and dogmatic.
new c43 sounds like you left coins in the washer