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Great review! Keep it up. However, the 43 (and 53 variants) of the AMG lineup are true AMG cars, hence the AMG badge. They don't need to be hand built. In my opinion, that's a lot of marketing and an excuse to charge more. They don't need to be V8 to be a true AMG either. There are plenty of "true" AMG's that are 4 cylinder engines. Furthermore, what does "hand built" mean? Are these mechanics forging each nut and bolt and assembling the pistons themselves etc. No, they are simply putting the parts together instead of a machine. So what? The end result is a great engine either way. Source: I own a GLC43 machine made AMG and a CLS55 V8 hand built engine AMG. Both are amazing! I don't care how they were built.
While at the AMG plant in Affalterbach, they confirmed the “43” variants are in fact not AMG’s and was a slap in the face when Mercedes USA finally got Mercedes to rebadge the 450 Sports as “AMG 43’s.”
Its a real AMG.. Ive been inside the Affalterbach engine room.. while they are "hand built" its a computer double checking everything and setting up everything computers even drill to a torque (to a spec) for the technicican.. its computer controlled hand built... 385hp..
I've been frustrated by the lack of C-Class AMG Wagons in the US for some time. Absolutely signing that petition, and I hope Mercedes brings these amazing wagons to our market at some point.
My best friend from college works at AMG as engine manufacturer. He told me this hand built propaganda is hilarious because the engines aren’t actually hand built. They are built the same way as every other Mercedes engine. Just Quality Control is tighter and the signature at the end of production.
Of course it's propaganda and all these lemmings buy into it hook, line and sinker. All the AMG Techs do at Affalterbach is assemble pre made components using pre-set torque tooling. I've watched the videos of what they do and there is nothing "hand built" about it... Hand built to me is having things custom machined, blue printed, sitting there and plasti-guaging the rod and crank clearances, degreeing camshafts. Back in the original days of AMG yes they were built by two men, by hand... Today the only difference between Affalterback and Sindelfingen is that in Sindelfingen there is some robotic assembly (there are still humans involved too). But propaganda sells and makes those C63 owners feel pride about how much they just spent... :)
Brett DiMichele Studios Its better than it being fully being built by robots, at least we can have some pride in minor handbuilding before robots takeover just like they did with other car companies.
My individual settings on my E63S Wagon (current gen) is Sport+ everything with normal suspension. I find that delivers everything I want in every day driving-loud exhaust, quick engine response, smooth ride on the highways.
Those are my favorite AMG wheels on the C43 wagon, and that blue is stunning. Sounds really good too, actually one of the best sounding V6s I've heard in awhile!
Watched this 4 years ago and finally bought this car today now that they are at a more affordable price. Just wanted to give y'all a shoutout so you know thay a video you made 4 years ago still makes an impact! Thanks homies! Keep em coming!
The production quality...specifically the camera work and friendship dynamic between the the two on this channel is spectacular . I wonder what there're like together when they know no one is watching.
Every important component of the C43 has been engineered by AMG. It has an AMG suspension, AMG transmission, AMG all wheel drive system, AMG steering, AMG brakes, AMG wheels. And yes the engine wasn’t “hand built” by AMG but WAS engineered by AMG. But “ohhh it’s not a “real” AMG”! What a bunch of f#%!ing nonsense hahaha! I was going to buy a C63 because I listened to chowder heads like the one guy in this video and believed the hype about it. Then I drove it. It was a great car but frankly seemed jumpy and just not dialed in. Then I found out how inaccessible the 63 was. There were 30 coupes in the entire country. And ordering one would take 9-12 months! No thanks. So I test drove a c43 coupe and was blown away at how great it was. Why? Because it’s better at getting its power (albeit less then the 63’s) down to the road. The stock 43 coupe is able to hit 0-60 in the 4.1-4.3 range and with an ECU tune hit mid to high 3’s. I’ve seen tuned c63’s with 630 hp hitting 4 seconds flat. Oh and it sounded fantastic AND was $11k cheaper. If you’re in the market and on the fence do yourself a favor and give the c43 a test drive. Then make a decision before listening the 1 man 1 man engine blah blah blah hype.
lol so true . cannot agree with you more. Bought the 2019 C43 coupe in graphite grey. Enjoying every mile. The hater in this video was comparing to a c63 when he should've been comparing to an S5 or a 340i/440i . Dumbass reviewer.
Prathik Iyer yep same here. I’ve had my car now for over a year now and love it. Congrats on your ride as well! Ironically I have been watching these guys since this video and actually like them now lol (although I still disagree with the one dude regarding the c43 not being a “real amg”.) The c43 is not perfect and is not for everyone. For example the c63 may be more fun and at home on the track then a c43. And that’s cool. It doesn’t necessarily mean one is better then the other but are different cars built for different purposes. Just because one doesn’t have a “hand built engine” I don’t think that diminishes the “AMG authenticity” of the c43 based on how great the car performs overall. Just another side note-I’ve been taking my car to a local cars and coffee for the past year and it is always well received and well complimented (despite there being Lambo’s and Ferrari’s present every week lol). But not one guy has said to me yet this car is not a real AMG. These are m2, m3, m4 and even c63 and Porsche owners. Many even argue that “of course it’s a real Amg...why wouldn’t it be” haha! Enjoy your c43 AMG!
I got a 2019 c43 coupe instead of a 2016 c63 in the same budget. 43s are awd, which are more practical. It’s also still a amg and will kick a c63s ass to 60 mph in real world conditions
That sounds really good for a V6. I’m with Jakub, give me a C63 wagon that looks like this with a bit more AMG styling. Make it an AMG S. I still like this wagon, it’s a nice medium spice option, and the interior looks like a really nice space to be in.
Oh man that aerial slow motion drifting shot!!! Perfect composition. A photo itself. Sometimes I don't even care about the car I'm just here for the talking during the video and the shots.
Credit Mercedes for bringing Canadians another #Wagon for the upwardly mobile but what about the rest of us? #WeWantWagons #SaveTheWagon #CorollaTouringSports
I think I found my perfect car to buy as second hand in two years, I am pretty sure I will be able to find it around 40.000 pounds in UK. Also sorry Audi S4, you were a great option but this is just perfect for a lot of people with families or work that requires a spacious car but still looking for a driver's car as daily commute. Thanks for another great review guys, this just made my day,
35k and you are fine. I would definitely take a 1-2yo C43 for two years and then sell asap. I love the new generation of MB interior, and it's still less expensive than BMW.
the general rule of thumb is that if you have a very rigid chassis, you want softer suspension. The whole point of suspension is to keep the tires on the ground. Less tires on the ground means less grip and less control.
Great video. Never seen you guys before. Thought it was quite funny until you started talking about ‘peasant blockers’ when the comedy went up a level. Awesome.
It's odd that when you speak about the grill, you talk about the diamond grill, the Panamericana grill, and twin blade that is on your review car. But you reference that it's not very AMG with that grill. That grill came from the C63 though, before they switched to the panamericana. It's the 2017 C63 grill, so I wouldn't say it's not an AMG grill.
My neighbor has a C43 AMG Sedan - Think it looks pretty cool. Has that fake square dual exhaust outlet but it looks better than a c300 - Too bad we don't get the wagon! Love that rear end!
I’m so jealous! We need this wagon in America. It’s the perfect amount of performance at the perfect price point 😩😩😩. We literally have no sport wagons in this class. The Volvo v60 and Audi look great but not enough power. The jaguar is just not very good looking.
Dmn, I just ordered my 330d and now you made me regret my choice ...if only Mercedes Belgium had gotten me a testdrie in the C43 ... dmn. Oh well, the 330 will be fine, I'm sure! thx for the great content guys!
I know it was tongue in cheek, but pointing to the one-man-one-engine "rule" to be a real AMG is a bit stupid: early AMGs like the hammer never followed that rule to begin with, neither does the AMG 1.
Not a fan of Mercedes as of late, but this one really caught my eye at this year's Toronto auto show. Helps that it was in matte grey, which looks amazing. Good luck keeping it clean though. If my wife had no say in the matter, I'd get this as our next long term family car.
Worth mentioning is that the 4matic is 30/70 ratio . If you turn of the traction control you can easily make the tail hang out :) Traded my 2018 RS3 for a C43 and I have no regrets.
@@SweBunDon't worry you are not losing out on "much", atleast for stage 1. About 30 HP? It's the same setup pre-facelift/C400 overall. The C400 actually matches C43 once Stage 1 is applied
Great video guys! Those drone shots really make a difference. This review really made me wishlist this Merc (if I only had the money, right ;) Also greetings from Finland. Keep up the good work!
We need this here, I do enjoy the fact we get the E63 wagon here but for price choices I would love to have this wagon here in America. And it's a wagon!! We need more wagons!
Such a sick car😍 Saying that though I find it strange they would launch this car with the last gen interior & tech, the new A class seems to have a nicer interior so for my daily driver I’d still stick to my SQ5. Now if they bring the E63s Wagon with the next gen, I’m in! Unless Audi brings over the RS6...
Having watched this video several times over the last few weeks, finally ordered one and collecting in a few days! Cannot wait. Perfect balance of style, practicality, performance and comfort. 😍
@TheStraightPipes the plate at 2:36 is yellow... those are for the rear of the cars here in UK and its white at the front just for future reference. and thanks for the shout out to UK fans !!!
Jakub says the C43 isn't a super sporty car whilst the C63 is, but the C43 will best a C63 in a drag race or around a track in all but the most ideal road and tire temperature conditions, due to the massive traction benefit afforded by AWD, so what on Earth is he actually talking about? There's a reason so many performance cars are now going AWD, because the reality is that performance means little unless you can actually get the power down, and in heavy cars like this, AWD can really make a difference. Imo Jakub is too hung up on the politics of it (eg because the engine isn't hand built) and is letting it affect his rationale and logic. The C43 and C63 are highly comparable in terms of performance and sportiness, hell, after test driving both back to back, I'd even argue that the C43 may have actually been set up ever so slightly stiffer.
I've watched ALL your videos. Never commented. But now I am compelled! This is my new (real world) dream car. I am a huge wagon lover. Always had turbo Subaru's and recently purchased a 2015 Volvo V60 T6 AWD. When I first saw that Canada was getting the C-class wagon, I was like, hell yeah! Its happening! Someone at MB has seen the light and is listening to all us car fans that lament shit SUVs, regardless of how many aweful go-fast bits and pathetic "sport" packages they throw on them. Just look at the monstrosity that has become of my beloved 06-08 Forester XT :( So was feeling pumped about the future of cool wagons in Canada, but then you realize its just a tease. Just like the 328iX Touring, and the A4 AllRoad, the C-class was only getting a 240HP-ish 4-banger econo-engine. Nooooo! The cruely. They are so slow -- anyone with $30k for a base WRX would dust you in these cars. So booo-urns. No thanks, not interested. (this is exactly how I ended up with the 325HP V60 T6) But THIS!! This is proper performance, in a perfectly sized package. The E63S is awesome, but its huge, and its massively expensive, and its more posh/luxury than most people want/need. This C43 is the price of a friggen Q5 Technik; and they will sell thousands of those. What are people thinking?!?! Its absurd. You guys are bang on in that its the perfect middle ground. And priced so that you can actually use it and treat it like a normal car, not a 6-figure investment that you are too scared to drive down a gravel road or put your dog or skis in. I just love it. I must have one. COME ON CANADIANS. Buy this thing so MB-Canada will see that there is a market and keep giving us all the cool euro stuff that we want! If they sell enough maybe BMW, Audi, and Volvo will bring their performance versions back to our market. OK, I need to go see how much I can get for a few of my non-critcal organs. PS. Love the channel, love the reviews, love the humour and enthusiasm. Peace from Northern Ontario
At 8:34 Before the facelift it had a diamond grill but now after the facelift the C43 amg got the grill from the previous C63 amg. And now all 63 models have the panamericana grill and the 43/53 models got the previous gen 63 grill. Thats why you don't get the diamond grill in any AMG model anymore (excpet the "old ones). The exact same will happen with the E 63 facelift it will get the panamericana grill and the (currently with diamond grill) E43 amg will get the current E63 grill.
For sure comfort suspension and sport engine/transmission. Also, this car looks so good with the round tips, multispoke wheels, and diffuser. The color is cool too.
Love it, still prefer the sound of the e class amg wagon, think it is one of the best exhaust notes ever. I owned 2 e class wagons, loved the 3 rd row and the over all versatility, who needs a SUV. Great jobs guys...
@Cowloon - .. Wait just a minute. .. MY19 E-Class 450 4matic wagon. .. Ordered Spring of '18, took delivery in late September, '18. .. Past wagon; a MY96 Audi UrS6 5sp manual, Quattro wagon. .. Made several of the long Euro RS2 5cyl enhancement lists. .. Silver metallic with a gorgeous black leather interior. .. 100% sleeper wagon. .. A daily driver of ten years. .. We have wagon chops.....
LOVE IT. I've been waiting for a Canadian reviewer to finally get their hands on this, so I can validate my purchase decision while I wait to take delivery. Not a real AMG? 😒Yes, the engine is made by robots, but so is every other fantastic non-AMG engine you've ever reviewed. The fact is that hand-building engines is REALLY expensive. If the point is to give people an entry-point into the AMG brand then they have to do something about the price/cost to manufacture. Moreover, hand-building an engine delivers what tangible benefit other than bragging-rights? Secondly, AMG has their finger prints all over the transmission, handling, exhaust, interior and exterior styling. So this definitely more than an S-Line trim level. Is this brand dilution? Yes. Will they sell more cars because of it? Absolutely. The danger with brand dilution is if you turn off your existing customer base by attracting the new ones. I don't think there is any danger of that happening here. People will still buy the models w/ the hand-built engines and continue to brag about them, all while continuing to sneer at the non-hand-built models. About the front grill - so it's the old grill from the C63 aka the twin-blade and the old diamond pin C43 grill is now in the regular C class. It's too bad the press car they gave you didn't include the digital instrument cluster or the red seat belts. Anyway, there's my fanboy nit-picking. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video!!!
Almost bought one... Live in the city (no garage) and 2 young kids. Sold the Golf R and got a 2nd Audi SQ5 though...ground clearance and stance with air suspension. Less performance than C43 wagon, but more practical and ground clearance for unplowed street parkings... C43 wagon was not very comfortable even in comfort mode (coming from a Golf R). SQ5 is a pillow compared with air suspension.
Just signed the petition. The only wagon in this class that we get is the Volvo V60. It's not a bad car by any stretch, but we need more wagons! #savethewagons
Since you clearly have some kind of deal with Continental I thought I might aswell ask If you guys could recommend a good summer tire for street driving for my Golf Gti edition 35? :)
Jakub's spot on with regards to keeping the adaptive dampers in comfort mode for the street, especially if you have a custom mode(like my 2019 GTI Rabbit edition) which allows you set the dampers in comfort and set the other parameters to your liking. Decent ride and good handling need not be exclusive.
When I ordered my GLC 43 AMG the 63S was not available in Canada. Then the V8 biturbo finally arrived but with less power then expected only 503 hp vs 603 hp available on E class... The marketing department at MB should let the folks from production to put the real V8 engine into the C class and/or GLC and create an ultimate machine or The Car(das auto is taken by vw).
Dang, this would be an almost automatic buy but they don't sell it here!!! (American) So I signed the petition and when my Jag lease is up hopefully this would be available. But this is a great review fellas and if I was a Canadian I'd already be buying this.
Sounds a little Porsche-like!! So good. I think this is a real AMG cuz well look at BMW ... they have a 340, and an M340 which you can argue is not a real M car. Mercedes has the C43 AMG, but no C43 by itself. Therefore real AMG! =D ... And thank god they have analog gauges!! #savetheanaloggauges #savethemanuals
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is it bad that i dont want to sign this so we can keep it for ourselves?
TheStraightPipes In Australia we have the C63 as a wagon, old or new ones.. sucks for you guys :/
Holy fucking shit a car channel commenting on healthcare in america. For fucks sake
Review the E53 wagon!
TheStraightPipes Hello from America! Hey guys, couldn’t we just import it though? Like on a case by case basis? If people can get these exotics into America from all over the world then there’s gotta be a way to get the wagon in here!😄 keep up the great work!👍🏾
*Cries in Imperial System* 😭😭😭
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Who ever edited that Tesla Up to Speed episode did a great job!
I cook donuts too
Why don’t we have this beast in America 🤔
Do a freakin collab NOW!!
"Just like Universal Health Care: USA, you don't get this one!"
Savage Yuri
Speaking of wagons... Hey Ferrari, how about lending these guys that FF / GT4 Lusso?
Gt4 LUSSO SUCKS AT MERCEDES E63s sooo BETTER
@@SM-1010 yea but its doesnt have the badge...
Ferrari all the waayyyy
Cris James yea when it’s fucking slow
jazz03 badge can mean anything Maserati only good for the badge it’s NOTHIG WITH OUT IT
We need more wagons in America!
Sign the petition
I’m punching the air right now!!!
We purchased an e400 wagon and picked it up in Europe last summer. I love my wagon!
Margie Nicholas
You guys are lucky all I can do is look from far away.
I know right
You had me at wagon.
I want all the wagons we can get. Given the choice, size for size, I’d take a wagon all day every day over a crossover.
Yes.
Great review! Keep it up.
However, the 43 (and 53 variants) of the AMG lineup are true AMG cars, hence the AMG badge. They don't need to be hand built. In my opinion, that's a lot of marketing and an excuse to charge more. They don't need to be V8 to be a true AMG either. There are plenty of "true" AMG's that are 4 cylinder engines. Furthermore, what does "hand built" mean? Are these mechanics forging each nut and bolt and assembling the pistons themselves etc. No, they are simply putting the parts together instead of a machine. So what? The end result is a great engine either way.
Source: I own a GLC43 machine made AMG and a CLS55 V8 hand built engine AMG. Both are amazing! I don't care how they were built.
footballcoreano human make mistakes too!! Hand built doesn’t mean perfect. Are you perfect?
I think part of the idea is that it's a long standing traditional thing from AMG to be hand built and mega displacement.
While at the AMG plant in Affalterbach, they confirmed the “43” variants are in fact not AMG’s and was a slap in the face when Mercedes USA finally got Mercedes to rebadge the 450 Sports as “AMG 43’s.”
@@amg202benz LOL
Ante Susnjar ah you just mad cause they arn’t 63’s 😆
This is the only relationship on the planet where they don’t get heated or frustrated yet disagree on nearly everything. Great work guys!
Its a real AMG.. Ive been inside the Affalterbach engine room.. while they are "hand built" its a computer double checking everything and setting up everything computers even drill to a torque (to a spec) for the technicican.. its computer controlled hand built... 385hp..
1:55 did yuri just design the next generation Honda CR-Z
Remember how AMG started? Yeah i think this a AMG, not all AMG need a hand build V8...
This. People these days seem to forget the roots of AMG as just a tuner for Benz vehicles (which is exactly what the 43 is lol)
I like the C43 more than the C63, C43 looks perfect and subtle
The beard with the mustache delete is so distracting lol. Feel like I'm looking at sabertooth from the shitty wolverine movie review cars
#amishmafia
hahahahaha
I had to turn it off at 2:07 because of it. It's embarrassing. Did he straight pipe his face?
Lamo
He actually took my advice lmao
Mercedes says it's an AMG so guess what...... it is
I just got the 2019 C43 Sedan and man it’s amazing
Same here! I got mine 2 weeks ago, love every moment driving the car!
Ah lul and i got a 2019 e 200... 184hp hahaha
What’re the running costs like?
Greg Brooke what do you mean the running cost ?
Renato Maure MPG, services etc
I've been frustrated by the lack of C-Class AMG Wagons in the US for some time. Absolutely signing that petition, and I hope Mercedes brings these amazing wagons to our market at some point.
My best friend from college works at AMG as engine manufacturer. He told me this hand built propaganda is hilarious because the engines aren’t actually hand built. They are built the same way as every other Mercedes engine. Just Quality Control is tighter and the signature at the end of production.
chrisak49 I thought it was just the v8’s
Of course it's propaganda and all these lemmings buy into it hook, line and sinker. All the AMG Techs do at Affalterbach is assemble pre made components using pre-set torque tooling. I've watched the videos of what they do and there is nothing "hand built" about it... Hand built to me is having things custom machined, blue printed, sitting there and plasti-guaging the
rod and crank clearances, degreeing camshafts. Back in the original days of AMG yes they were built by two men, by hand...
Today the only difference between Affalterback and Sindelfingen is that in Sindelfingen there is some robotic assembly (there are still humans involved too).
But propaganda sells and makes those C63 owners feel pride about how much they just spent... :)
@@CP-vg4vy no, the A45 engines also come out of Affalterbach.
Brett DiMichele Studios Its better than it being fully being built by robots, at least we can have some pride in minor handbuilding before robots takeover just like they did with other car companies.
My individual settings on my E63S Wagon (current gen) is Sport+ everything with normal suspension. I find that delivers everything I want in every day driving-loud exhaust, quick engine response, smooth ride on the highways.
Those are my favorite AMG wheels on the C43 wagon, and that blue is stunning. Sounds really good too, actually one of the best sounding V6s I've heard in awhile!
I love you guys. Keep up the awesome work. By far the best review channel
Picked up mine in this exact colour March 4th. Was searching for new c43 wagon reviews for months. Great work guys.
The Eh squad 🇨🇦 are the luckiest
The huh squad 🇺🇸: 😭
@@manchas1268 100% support... as long as you are not checking the price ;)
Brah huh squad is better
Watched this 4 years ago and finally bought this car today now that they are at a more affordable price. Just wanted to give y'all a shoutout so you know thay a video you made 4 years ago still makes an impact! Thanks homies! Keep em coming!
Amazing, congrats. I have also since bought an E55 AMG wagon. There’s a video on it here too
You guys should start doing a "Honk Test" so we can hear the sound
We need this in the US! Hate our lack of wagons and hatchbacks. No A250 either. I need to move to Canada.
I added the petition link
In Sweden we get a c63 s wagon 510 hk and a V8
The production quality...specifically the camera work and friendship dynamic between the the two on this channel is spectacular . I wonder what there're like together when they know no one is watching.
Same
Every important component of the C43 has been engineered by AMG. It has an AMG suspension, AMG transmission, AMG all wheel drive system, AMG steering, AMG brakes, AMG wheels. And yes the engine wasn’t “hand built” by AMG but WAS engineered by AMG. But “ohhh it’s not a “real” AMG”! What a bunch of f#%!ing nonsense hahaha!
I was going to buy a C63 because I listened to chowder heads like the one guy in this video and believed the hype about it. Then I drove it. It was a great car but frankly seemed jumpy and just not dialed in. Then I found out how inaccessible the 63 was. There were 30 coupes in the entire country. And ordering one would take 9-12 months! No thanks.
So I test drove a c43 coupe and was blown away at how great it was. Why? Because it’s better at getting its power (albeit less then the 63’s) down to the road. The stock 43 coupe is able to hit 0-60 in the 4.1-4.3 range and with an ECU tune hit mid to high 3’s. I’ve seen tuned c63’s with 630 hp hitting 4 seconds flat.
Oh and it sounded fantastic AND was $11k cheaper.
If you’re in the market and on the fence do yourself a favor and give the c43 a test drive. Then make a decision before listening the 1 man 1 man engine blah blah blah hype.
lol so true . cannot agree with you more. Bought the 2019 C43 coupe in graphite grey. Enjoying every mile. The hater in this video was comparing to a c63 when he should've been comparing to an S5 or a 340i/440i . Dumbass reviewer.
Prathik Iyer yep same here. I’ve had my car now for over a year now and love it. Congrats on your ride as well!
Ironically I have been watching these guys since this video and actually like them now lol (although I still disagree with the one dude regarding the c43 not being a “real amg”.)
The c43 is not perfect and is not for everyone. For example the c63 may be more fun and at home on the track then a c43. And that’s cool. It doesn’t necessarily mean one is better then the other but are different cars built for different purposes. Just because one doesn’t have a “hand built engine” I don’t think that diminishes the “AMG authenticity” of the c43 based on how great the car performs overall.
Just another side note-I’ve been taking my car to a local cars and coffee for the past year and it is always well received and well complimented (despite there being Lambo’s and Ferrari’s present every week lol). But not one guy has said to me yet this car is not a real AMG. These are m2, m3, m4 and even c63 and Porsche owners. Many even argue that “of course it’s a real Amg...why wouldn’t it be” haha!
Enjoy your c43 AMG!
I got a 2019 c43 coupe instead of a 2016 c63 in the same budget. 43s are awd, which are more practical. It’s also still a amg and will kick a c63s ass to 60 mph in real world conditions
That sounds really good for a V6. I’m with Jakub, give me a C63 wagon that looks like this with a bit more AMG styling. Make it an AMG S. I still like this wagon, it’s a nice medium spice option, and the interior looks like a really nice space to be in.
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What a great morning ! Thanks for the review , that’s how every Friday should start !
Oh man that aerial slow motion drifting shot!!! Perfect composition. A photo itself. Sometimes I don't even care about the car I'm just here for the talking during the video and the shots.
Credit Mercedes for bringing Canadians another #Wagon for the upwardly mobile but what about the rest of us? #WeWantWagons #SaveTheWagon #CorollaTouringSports
I think I found my perfect car to buy as second hand in two years, I am pretty sure I will be able to find it around 40.000 pounds in UK. Also sorry Audi S4, you were a great option but this is just perfect for a lot of people with families or work that requires a spacious car but still looking for a driver's car as daily commute.
Thanks for another great review guys, this just made my day,
35k and you are fine. I would definitely take a 1-2yo C43 for two years and then sell asap. I love the new generation of MB interior, and it's still less expensive than BMW.
"Just like universal healthcare" 🤣♨️
the general rule of thumb is that if you have a very rigid chassis, you want softer suspension. The whole point of suspension is to keep the tires on the ground. Less tires on the ground means less grip and less control.
Great video. Never seen you guys before. Thought it was quite funny until you started talking about ‘peasant blockers’ when the comedy went up a level. Awesome.
Love my c300 wagon but this sounds a whole lot better and the interior feels more luxury..good job guys!!
I'm so happy that fast wagons are a thing again.
Guys you've got a lot of UK fans, play to them! Loving your channel = great content!
Don't worry, we Canadians will be sending you food parcels after Brexit. ;)
All dislikes are Americans pissed off
Yes I am.. I'd buy this.. cannot afford a E63 wagon
Cmon man. You too?
Idk about you but I always come to car review UA-cam channels for opinions and debates on healthcare
U cab have ur v6 merc with AMG badges
Why we dislike when we can have e63 AMG with v8 not hideous v6
your love of wagons make me happy!
It's odd that when you speak about the grill, you talk about the diamond grill, the Panamericana grill, and twin blade that is on your review car. But you reference that it's not very AMG with that grill. That grill came from the C63 though, before they switched to the panamericana. It's the 2017 C63 grill, so I wouldn't say it's not an AMG grill.
My neighbor has a C43 AMG Sedan - Think it looks pretty cool. Has that fake square dual exhaust outlet but it looks better than a c300 - Too bad we don't get the wagon! Love that rear end!
I’m so jealous! We need this wagon in America. It’s the perfect amount of performance at the perfect price point 😩😩😩. We literally have no sport wagons in this class. The Volvo v60 and Audi look great but not enough power. The jaguar is just not very good looking.
Rivals (in other countries): Audi S4 Avant & BMW 340i Touring
Which do you think would be better?
(If they were available in North America)
S4
BMW ALL THE WAY (even though it has less power)
Audi
Dmn, I just ordered my 330d and now you made me regret my choice ...if only Mercedes Belgium had gotten me a testdrie in the C43 ... dmn. Oh well, the 330 will be fine, I'm sure! thx for the great content guys!
If I were married with children, I would definitely join the fast car wagon movement! Hashtag this isn't your grandpa's station wagon.
And money, lots of it.
swagger van :)
@@iHasCaek no, swaggon
@@maaaaaarccc2348 I was referencing the old toyota sienna commercial :p
Don't even need to be married. Use the wagon to carry all your fun toys!
I know it was tongue in cheek, but pointing to the one-man-one-engine "rule" to be a real AMG is a bit stupid: early AMGs like the hammer never followed that rule to begin with, neither does the AMG 1.
As usual, I think the wagon / estate looks better than the sedan. Good one gents.
Hey guys just coming to tell you guys that your videos are amazing I love it I wish you can review more cars and make more great videos :D
America always gets the crappy cars . almost makes me want to move to a country with out SUVs and trucks
@@davidb3800 I know
At least they’re cheaper here. Well not the used ones. Damn it.
You think America gets crappy cars? How about moving to India or some African countries? 🌚
Go to Portugal, the mustang gt costs 100k and gasoline is like 1.70 per liter
@@Mister_OCD yea I hear they are bad there . What i meant was other countries they have great performance package cars and we get the base models
Not a fan of Mercedes as of late, but this one really caught my eye at this year's Toronto auto show. Helps that it was in matte grey, which looks amazing. Good luck keeping it clean though.
If my wife had no say in the matter, I'd get this as our next long term family car.
Damian C are they reliable for long term?
Worth mentioning is that the 4matic is 30/70 ratio . If you turn of the traction control you can easily make the tail hang out :) Traded my 2018 RS3 for a C43 and I have no regrets.
I reckon you tuned it ??
@@Phar0hB0t Nope. Tuning your car here in Sweden instantly voids the warranty.
@@SweBunDon't worry you are not losing out on "much", atleast for stage 1. About 30 HP? It's the same setup pre-facelift/C400 overall. The C400 actually matches C43 once Stage 1 is applied
Great video guys! Those drone shots really make a difference. This review really made me wishlist this Merc (if I only had the money, right ;) Also greetings from Finland. Keep up the good work!
We need this here, I do enjoy the fact we get the E63 wagon here but for price choices I would love to have this wagon here in America. And it's a wagon!! We need more wagons!
Sign the petition
You guys get thr jaguar wagon we don't.
Glad you guys are back to real reviews.
Such a sick car😍 Saying that though I find it strange they would launch this car with the last gen interior & tech, the new A class seems to have a nicer interior so for my daily driver I’d still stick to my SQ5. Now if they bring the E63s Wagon with the next gen, I’m in! Unless Audi brings over the RS6...
This isn't a new car though, it's a facelift of the car that came out in 2015, that's why it doesn't have the new interior style.
Having watched this video several times over the last few weeks, finally ordered one and collecting in a few days! Cannot wait. Perfect balance of style, practicality, performance and comfort. 😍
Oh damn, what spec on your C43 Wagon? Send us pics on instagram when you get it!
Yuri!! Your a genius. C63 coupe wagon, that looks sick.
Thanks
@TheStraightPipes the plate at 2:36 is yellow... those are for the rear of the cars here in UK and its white at the front just for future reference. and thanks for the shout out to UK fans !!!
Nice
I'm with you Yuri - it does sound really good!
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Jakub says the C43 isn't a super sporty car whilst the C63 is, but the C43 will best a C63 in a drag race or around a track in all but the most ideal road and tire temperature conditions, due to the massive traction benefit afforded by AWD, so what on Earth is he actually talking about? There's a reason so many performance cars are now going AWD, because the reality is that performance means little unless you can actually get the power down, and in heavy cars like this, AWD can really make a difference. Imo Jakub is too hung up on the politics of it (eg because the engine isn't hand built) and is letting it affect his rationale and logic. The C43 and C63 are highly comparable in terms of performance and sportiness, hell, after test driving both back to back, I'd even argue that the C43 may have actually been set up ever so slightly stiffer.
I've watched ALL your videos. Never commented. But now I am compelled!
This is my new (real world) dream car. I am a huge wagon lover. Always had turbo Subaru's and recently purchased a 2015 Volvo V60 T6 AWD. When I first saw that Canada was getting the C-class wagon, I was like, hell yeah! Its happening! Someone at MB has seen the light and is listening to all us car fans that lament shit SUVs, regardless of how many aweful go-fast bits and pathetic "sport" packages they throw on them. Just look at the monstrosity that has become of my beloved 06-08 Forester XT :( So was feeling pumped about the future of cool wagons in Canada, but then you realize its just a tease. Just like the 328iX Touring, and the A4 AllRoad, the C-class was only getting a 240HP-ish 4-banger econo-engine. Nooooo! The cruely. They are so slow -- anyone with $30k for a base WRX would dust you in these cars. So booo-urns. No thanks, not interested. (this is exactly how I ended up with the 325HP V60 T6)
But THIS!! This is proper performance, in a perfectly sized package. The E63S is awesome, but its huge, and its massively expensive, and its more posh/luxury than most people want/need. This C43 is the price of a friggen Q5 Technik; and they will sell thousands of those. What are people thinking?!?! Its absurd.
You guys are bang on in that its the perfect middle ground. And priced so that you can actually use it and treat it like a normal car, not a 6-figure investment that you are too scared to drive down a gravel road or put your dog or skis in. I just love it. I must have one. COME ON CANADIANS. Buy this thing so MB-Canada will see that there is a market and keep giving us all the cool euro stuff that we want! If they sell enough maybe BMW, Audi, and Volvo will bring their performance versions back to our market. OK, I need to go see how much I can get for a few of my non-critcal organs.
PS. Love the channel, love the reviews, love the humour and enthusiasm.
Peace from Northern Ontario
Sorry for the novel -- got a bit excited ;)
Right on
At 8:34 Before the facelift it had a diamond grill but now after the facelift the C43 amg got the grill from the previous C63 amg. And now all 63 models have the panamericana grill and the 43/53 models got the previous gen 63 grill. Thats why you don't get the diamond grill in any AMG model anymore (excpet the "old ones). The exact same will happen with the E 63 facelift it will get the panamericana grill and the (currently with diamond grill) E43 amg will get the current E63 grill.
New spy shots of the E63 are suggesting it won't get the Panamericana yet. But it's still a great grille...
For sure comfort suspension and sport engine/transmission. Also, this car looks so good with the round tips, multispoke wheels, and diffuser. The color is cool too.
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I laughed way too hard at the universal health care joke lmao
Idk why America hates hatchbacks and wagons so much! I wish we got the C class wagon, and A class hatch
Cause we love crossovers, which is ironic lmao
Love it, still prefer the sound of the e class amg wagon, think it is one of the best exhaust notes ever. I owned 2 e class wagons, loved the 3 rd row and the over all versatility, who needs a SUV. Great jobs guys...
When you have to pick up the kids from practice but you're running late, this is the car you take
Im so glad CUV season is over too. You guys should review a CTS V wagon if you can find one. Keep up the great job guys!!
Im curious to the difficulty to import to US. Wonder if it has the EPA conformity sticker.
I agree with Jakub, my golf R is in individual (custom) mode for race in every thing except for suspension which is in comfort for day to day driving
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A sorter suspension setup makes my cars feel more fluid and less crashy
Jesus that v6 sounds sooooo goood
Handbuilt or factory, the engine is the same and you can’t tell the difference.
Another awesome video from you guys. Keep up the great work.
You guys can keep it. Americans don’t like wagons. Those who say they do here, don’t own one any way. Just facts. Great video once again tho.
@Cowloon - .. Wait just a minute. .. MY19 E-Class 450 4matic wagon. .. Ordered Spring of '18, took delivery in late September, '18. .. Past wagon; a MY96 Audi UrS6 5sp manual, Quattro wagon. .. Made several of the long Euro RS2 5cyl enhancement lists. .. Silver metallic with a gorgeous black leather interior. .. 100% sleeper wagon. .. A daily driver of ten years. .. We have wagon chops.....
Michael Schneider you fall into the 1% . Nice rides tho!!!
"Just like universal healthcare, USA, you don't get this one!" XD ouch ahahahahha
Thank you for finally reviewing this car! 2019 Range Rover Velar next!
you guys have a great dynamic. * nods approvingly *
LOVE IT. I've been waiting for a Canadian reviewer to finally get their hands on this, so I can validate my purchase decision while I wait to take delivery.
Not a real AMG? 😒Yes, the engine is made by robots, but so is every other fantastic non-AMG engine you've ever reviewed. The fact is that hand-building engines is REALLY expensive. If the point is to give people an entry-point into the AMG brand then they have to do something about the price/cost to manufacture. Moreover, hand-building an engine delivers what tangible benefit other than bragging-rights? Secondly, AMG has their finger prints all over the transmission, handling, exhaust, interior and exterior styling. So this definitely more than an S-Line trim level. Is this brand dilution? Yes. Will they sell more cars because of it? Absolutely. The danger with brand dilution is if you turn off your existing customer base by attracting the new ones. I don't think there is any danger of that happening here. People will still buy the models w/ the hand-built engines and continue to brag about them, all while continuing to sneer at the non-hand-built models.
About the front grill - so it's the old grill from the C63 aka the twin-blade and the old diamond pin C43 grill is now in the regular C class.
It's too bad the press car they gave you didn't include the digital instrument cluster or the red seat belts.
Anyway, there's my fanboy nit-picking. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video!!!
Almost bought one... Live in the city (no garage) and 2 young kids. Sold the Golf R and got a 2nd Audi SQ5 though...ground clearance and stance with air suspension.
Less performance than C43 wagon, but more practical and ground clearance for unplowed street parkings...
C43 wagon was not very comfortable even in comfort mode (coming from a Golf R). SQ5 is a pillow compared with air suspension.
Just signed the petition. The only wagon in this class that we get is the Volvo V60. It's not a bad car by any stretch, but we need more wagons! #savethewagons
I like that you guys aren't simply agreeing with each other. That you each have your own individual opinions and disagree quite often.
Thank you
I'm Yuri, I'm Jakub, and surfs up !
I'm so happy to see proper exhaust tips on this car!
Since you clearly have some kind of deal with Continental I thought I might aswell ask If you guys could recommend a good summer tire for street driving for my Golf Gti edition 35? :)
We recommend Continental tires 😉
Jakub's spot on with regards to keeping the adaptive dampers in comfort mode for the street, especially if you have a custom mode(like my 2019 GTI Rabbit edition) which allows you set the dampers in comfort and set the other parameters to your liking. Decent ride and good handling need not be exclusive.
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great review - covered everything - and great price and styling. BOOYAH
OMG!!! Yuris joke on US health system!!! LMFAO!! That's some burn! Hahaha
When I ordered my GLC 43 AMG the 63S was not available in Canada. Then the V8 biturbo finally arrived but with less power then expected only 503 hp vs 603 hp available on E class...
The marketing department at MB should let the folks from production to put the real V8 engine into the C class and/or GLC and create an ultimate machine or The Car(das auto is taken by vw).
It would hurt E63 sales.
ive done the whole coilover thing and constantly dodging potholes. now its comfortable suspension always
Dang, this would be an almost automatic buy but they don't sell it here!!! (American) So I signed the petition and when my Jag lease is up hopefully this would be available. But this is a great review fellas and if I was a Canadian I'd already be buying this.
AH HAAAAAAHHHAHAHAA! The universal health care hurt, but oh my god thank you for bringing it up... 😂
Cant wait for the comparison to the new straight 6 engine. So E or C 53 AMG next?
Sounds a little Porsche-like!! So good. I think this is a real AMG cuz well look at BMW ... they have a 340, and an M340 which you can argue is not a real M car. Mercedes has the C43 AMG, but no C43 by itself. Therefore real AMG! =D ... And thank god they have analog gauges!! #savetheanaloggauges #savethemanuals
The C43 is basically a rebadged C450 though.
Oh, and the 340i and M340i are from different generations, they were not contemporary trims in the model lineup. The G20 M340i replaced the F30 340i.
I'm a BMW guy, but holy crap, this thing looks SO GOOD
The small cup of coffee test is really great, but as an American, I'd really appreciate an 80 oz big-gulp test as well
We don't have 80 oz cups in Canada. Our large cups are equal to your mediums.
0:48 Mercedes decides what an AMG is...and they said this car is an AMG...so its a real AMG...and YOU should deal with that.