Mercedes-AMG C43 vs BMW M340i - Best sports sedan under Rs 1 crore? | Comparison |
The Mercedes-AMG C 43 takes on its fiercest competitor, the BMW M340i, around India’s newest track. Jay Patil and Saumil Shah spend a day out on CoASTT finding out which one is better.
Cameraperson: Mrityunjay Chakraborty, Sharad Vegada, Roshni Manghani, Harshad Panchal
Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - BMW M340i drive impression
5:12 - Mercedes-AMG C 43 drive impression
9:20 - Powertrain
9:56 - Drag race 1
11:17 - Drag race 2
12:12 - Final race
13:12 - Rolling race
14:02 - Rolling race 2
15:00 - Narain Kartikeyan on M340i
16:11 - Narain Kartikeyan on C 43
16:53 - Lap time
17:14 - Verdict
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Welcome to new episode of can't afford still watching 😂
Ha ha exactly 💯 ❤😂
Very true 😂😂😂😂
Very True 😂😂😂😂
You can't even afford Bollywood actresses yet you watch them without blinking an eyelid!.
Same .yes.
Autocar India have started taking inspiration from Carwow UK. Thats nice
That's right....they are very funny...
BMW fan boys loved it 🔥💪
340i driver is reacting slow
exactly
yea, he is getting on my nerves
The issue with such cars is that they are more than double the price in India than what it costs in Europe and US.
Blame it on govt. imposed ridiculous import taxes. Then you start to wonder why Made in India cars have subpar quality.
Yes. If you see the actual cost of car on sale invoice, it is even less than USA or EU prices.
The import taxes sucks in India.
Tell BMW to make Cars in India. Tata is making Land Rover in Chenni from 2025 onwards. No one is stopping them from Investing more in Make In India. Like why support these foreign countries@@M4NA5
@@M4NA5😂Subpar quality have you purchased newer mercedes cars. Full of Plastic Crap
Well in reality the M340i is the only car which comes under 1 crore, like C43 AMG's on road price Delhi is almost 1.14 crores as for the M340i it's like 85 lakhs. C43 is not the perfect car for the market, bcoz we get an Audi RS5 which 10-15 lakhs more expensive than the C43 AMG, and I'd still think if someone has enough money for a C43 they can easily spend slightly more for the Audi which has 450 HP and is slightly an upper segment car with a lot more power. The price difference between the RS5 and C43 is much less than the difference between the C43 and M340i, so if someone rly wants a car in this particular segment they should clearly go for the BMW, and if u r going for the AMG, spend slightly more and u can get a car with a lot more power.
you're right and fun fact Audi gives crazy discounts, around 10L discounts are flat out without any reference on the RS5, you can get an RS5 for the same price as the C43
We can get a m 3 for that price
First of all M3 doesn't come in the Indian Market, if imported thn prices will be a lot higher. The 2 door M3 is cheaper, if u think of the M3 CS it's going to be even more expensive, so ya it's not the segment or doesn't come in that price.
M340i for the win
Displacement has no replacement
Having driven a 340i, all I can say is that drive one to understand why it is one of the world's most loved six cylinder petrol engines! Probably one of the best six cylinder engines ever made! So very special, the B58 will always be loved for how outstanding it is! The Ultimate Driving Machine indeed!
I guess if Octavia vrs launches, it would make it a value car ❤
The vRS is 80-90% of the car compared to these 2 at 50% price.
@@kvrreddy1605 💯
Surely
Upgraded from GTI to Same Melbourne Red M340i...😊
Bro I am looking forward to get M340i for myself and I want top performance. What do you say should I go for this or should I get a MANUAL RWD MONSTER M2?
@@user-vm3rd6nu7j If its for practicality & a sporty performance family sedan, the 4 door M340i is the one...thats why i upgraded from 2Door GTI...stiff suspension & the low profile RFT tyres are the disadvantages...Must be very careful on bad roads with potholes...Ground clearance was a concern but after delivery i had a trip for almost 3000Kms, and no where i had underside scratch...and on express highways, i got 15Km/Ltr... M2 is 2 door, thats the only concern i personally felt bcoz i had the GTI. The biggest advantage of M2 is it comes with adaptive suspension...which was a must for M340i too...If 2door is not a concern, then go ahead with M2...Performance of M340i is ultimate man, that B58 engine is a legend...you will not regret👍😁
@@user-vm3rd6nu7j It depends what you want from your car. If you are looking for pure perfomance go for the M340. If ur looking for something fun to drive go for the manual.....this is the easiest way i can put it.
@@Rey.54m2 is a better performing car than m340i
M340i is a sporty performance family sedan with 4 door...thats why i upgraded from 2door GTI. disadvantages are stiff suspension & very low profile RFT, which is a big concern on bad roads with potholes...Performance is just terrific...You will not regret, that B58 is a legend...Ground Clearance was a concern but soon after delivery, i covered a 3000Km ride around south india, with no issues of underside scratch...On express highways, the ride is buttery smooth and i got almost 15Km/Ltr which was surprising😊 If 2 door is not a concern, go right ahead with M2...and it has adaptive suspension which is a big miss on M340i...M2 is 100% M performance one.
The guy on the m340i in the first race took 2 business days to react
😂😂😂
That Sleeper cells word reminds me of the "Sleeper cells" gang in the movie Holiday 😂
Holiday*
Hehe ya ya sry
I drove my X3 M40i on the Coastt track last month. Amazing and highly technical track.
BMW has immaculate cars which cannot be competed against.
Unless it meets it's electric rivals, which cost half and beats it black n blue 😝
what a time to be alive. Merc more driver focused and BMW is the one with understeer..
M340I- THE PERFECT DRIVER ENTHUSIAST .. Ohh Man, That Sound from the Exhaust.. 😎🤑 That Straight Six Does Wonders .. 😅 that Grin on Saumil's Face says it all .. 🫰
These cars were 75 lakhs a few years ago. Nothing justifies this significant of a price increase
the 340i is 80 on road still. thats reasonable increase
Few months back it was 91 on road
No 92L on road@@aviralahlawat7743
Where is the AUDI S5? @autocar
Audi underrated as always
Really comparing a Volkswagen with a Bimmer😂
Default rear wheel drive to be considered
Waiting for Suv under 1 crore video. Confused between GLC, GLC coupe, x4.
I think C43 amg is a tier down version of c63 or i would say baby version of c63 but in case of m340i, it is not a tier down version of m3 but more of a more powerful version of normal 3 series...
It was a good review ! But why the paddle shifter were not used ? And please do add the drifting video of the m340i..which seems to cut off from this video.
Do a comparison between bmw m340i vs bmw z4 vs bmw m2 vs c43 amg vs a45 amg vs audi s5 a35 amg vs gla 35 amg
m340i's the clear winner but it would still be fun to watch
The M340i is running on Pirelli RFT vs the C43 running on Michelin PS4's. Tubeless would have made a differece to the 340i on the track.
Carwow setting the standards for every racing channels out there.
In ET NOW CHANNEL not showing auto car show program every Saturday morning 9.30 am
Literally owned both ….low key miss the c43 the braking and it definitely being more comfortable with a amg feel the only thing the m340i has over it is probably Tunability obviously better off the the line takeoff but if merc could tweak it a bit more I’d take the c43 just my opinion but everything they said was spot on
We dont wang to see host taking and his gestures in car while race. Show us the frontal view during race please. Autocar please consider this suggestion ❤ 👍
Please make a comparison of M340i vs AMG glc43 coupe.
Audi S5 is missing, is there a reason why Autocar?
Welcome Carwow viewers 🎉
How many cms is the drag strip length 😀😀
Finally in 4K video 😍
Both these reviewers from Autocar are sub par..Autocar need to bring Hormazd/Renuka/shapur/Gavin/Nikhil/Sergius to review such great machines...their reviews are way more exciting and engaging.
Unless our Per capita income exceeds, sports cars ar manufactured locally or taxation on luxury imports relaxes. These cars (in road sales) and peoples dreams are as good as a mid summer deliriums.
And to think that these cars start at around 38 lacs in European and American market but here in India it almost touches the 1cr mark🫡
Should have included the S5 as well…
Merc is dreaming to reach the level of performance of the B58/ S58 3l engines 😁👋
M340i❤❤❤
Bringing N Cars to India will be a game changer at fraction of this price. Hyundai will do it soon.....
true
I drove these cars and it was my first time , I drove for hundreds of km and I asked myself people shell out so much and miss out on manual stick shifting. Why aren't manual option available easily. People spending a crore and having a feel of a scooty.
a family sports car with a 6 cylinder engine. value for money!
“Top Gear” class content 👍
more like carwow
Audi S5 is missing
Why to ignore Audi s5 sportback 🤔🤔
Umm Audi S5?
thank you for doing something new and exciting! Up there with the European journalists.
Realised why to get a rear wheel drive instead of a 4wheel
Compare m340i with Audi S5
That's the reason People love BMW Cheaper than Mercedes, less power still won❤️ Won us❤️
Mr. saumil's drive happiness make me happy❤
Well I guess AMG C43 is definitely worth it. Looking forward to have it
Buy m340i
@@user-hc4pj2ym9l Hey there ! I absolutely love the 340i but I’m a huge fan of Mercedes interiors. For everyday purposes I think merc takes it all the way
@@rudrasharma5448 why tho
@@rudrasharma5448 sure
Please stop ruining the beautiful engine sounds with background music!
compare amg c43 amg with BMW m3 competition then it would be fair comparison
in what way was this not fair? Bmw is just superior when it comes to performance
C43 comes with 2.0L 4 cylinder engine in a 1.5CR car which is 2x more expensive than M340i which a 6 cylinder under 70Lakhs
LOL you clearly have no idea regarding cars do you..? A c63 competes with m3 not c43.
@@ChandranPrema123 I guess if you’re looking at price yeh maybe… but in terms of the classes… m3 and m4 should be compared with a c63 not a c43
@@ChandranPrema123 I guess if you’re looking at price yeh maybe… but in terms of the classes… m3 and m4 should be compared with a c63 not a c43
Reviewers :Mercedes feels it has has more powerful engine with better gearbox, Mercedes has stiffer suspension with better brakes and generally Mercedes feels like a real AMG . Results: BMW faster in 0-300 and rolling race and faster at the track… At the end, Mercedes will be a Mercedes and BMW will be what it was all the years before… The ultimate driving machine..
No replacement for displacement
17:21 c43 amg handsome bro seriously........common man mercedes cars can never be handsome if it's standing next to BMW😅
i would prefer a 3Litre 6 cycl, Displacement over horse power
Inspire from Carwow ❤
in drag race 1 it was clear m340i started late by 0.5 seconds
audi s5 bhul gaye ?
That amg guy is jumping starts🥵
I'm not a car guy. But I just love autocar and all of its hosts. I hit like at @1:38 just when they started enjoying the rumble...
Best duos for performance sedans, unless you bring something to SEAL the victory 😜
instead of c43 amg M2 manual which is a pure ///M car makes more sense if you dont need rear seats
the m340i's is faster than the m2 tho.....while bieng an //M..But manual would be more fun
To be precise ,m340i has more m performance engine character than c43 ,because of inline 6 it feel like m performance bmw but c43 due to inline 4 it doesnot sounds like amg but that engine sounds better on A45s because it's more nimble and its a hatchback.When it comes to interior and aesthetically c43 has more amg feel than m on m340i .M340i doesnot look like m3 in anyway ,c43 has takeover so many looks and interior bits from c63 .M340i for a normal person it looks like 330i but c43 even for a normal person it looks different from c300.M340i comes in India as xdrive ,not mxdrive available on mlite so that little understand feel on track but on street big no ,because it is rear biased .C43 has less understeer due to more character from amg c63 ,major con on c43 is inline 4 which is really downside for purist .M340i is big win for engine character ,with mild modification it can perform even more better on track itself .Verdict:Better to buy M340i and save 27 lakh instead of c43 ,c43 too expensive due to cbu but at the same time S5 also cbu but its cheaper than c43 and also on the same segment ,s5 also good contentor for those who love quattro.
I agree with everything u say except the M340 isnt an M lite...and the m340 does have the Mxdrive it just cannot switch to rwd as the m4.........
Bruh now merc C 43 amg costs 1cr so for comparison take m2 competition from bmw
These cars' price difference is also out of my budget :(
M340i has B58 emgine that is used in Toyota Supra MK5. Like Toyota using a BMW says a lot on how good this Engine actually is❤❤
Juat get the m340i and call it a day, don't get c43 instead get a A45 have more fun and will also save you some money.
No REPLACEMENT for DISPLACEMENT eh !!!
Damm bro this comments section is filled with rich guys who are planning to buy Merc or BMW😅
Booked m340i 🎉
BMW guy reacted slow, I hope it's not deliberate
And the BMW still won two out of three times... So, what's the logic? Why would the BMW driver deliberately be slow to respond?
Apple & orange badge wise!
And at the end of the day, it's a BMW!
340i all day everyday
Mercedes for life 📈
So the M340i is Rohit Sharma and C43 is Hardik Pandya and the reviewers like the commentators (Sanjay Manjrekar type) are hard selling the C43. May be the reason why auto car lost relevance over the years. Carwow and Fasbeem pulls pants of manufacturers without fear while Autocar helps them with pushing non moving inventories out. The mercedes 4 cylinder gimmick is a global failure.
Hardselling the C43? You have clearly no idea what you're talking about!
Waiting until a vrs fanboy comments, it will eat these germans for breakfast 😂
DEF BMW GIVES THE ATTITUDE 😂😂😂😂
330d RWD with M Sport Differential is Superior than both of these Cars
Amg C43 should be compare with M3
SUCH SINFUL PRICING - IN ALL THE OTHER COUNTRIES YOU GET S CLASS OR I7 FOR THAT PRICE!!!!
This videos are similar to the carwow KZhead channel
bhai gavin ya bhati se review karwao
Bmw always beutifull ❤❤
3 series for the win
BMW any day😍🔥
Its a luxury sport sedan not a track car learn that
What about the real sleeper !!! AUDI rs6
You can get m2 for same price
yeah but the m340 is faster
BMW ❤
if want a better driver car , just buy bmw m2 instead of merc amg c43, the difference is only 2 lacs
Amazing Rivals
Bmw all day everyday
Guys loved the presentation and amazing cars! I would yet again request autocar India to please stop uploading videos in 25 fps. You don't have to upload each video in 50 fps. Even if all your videos are 30 fps, that would be plentiful! 25 fps looks too jittery for this fast moving stuff like cars. Please switch to 30 fps videos! 🙏
BMW 👌
4 cylinders < 6 cylinders
Need m2 competition not a m340i
the m340 is faster.......