TModelle

Yes I much prefer the supercharged V6 3L of my S5 Sportback. Just so much more tractable than the C43. And it’s not a bucking bronco like the C43 can be at random times. Also much better and composed at high speeds, it just eats up the road. A little vague at lows speeds but it works well when driving above 120mph for long periods. Better suspension too.

TModelle

I think the main irksome issues for me are the unpredictable bucking bronco moments with the throttle when taking off at random times, the fact that the car moves off in 1st gear all the time (facelift model), the inadequate damping of the suspension, and the fact that if you run the car hard just a couple of times the oil temp gets out of control and the ECU pulls power, bad oem wheels, juddering wipers, and (interestingly) no convenient way to move to the next track of music or back (on the facelift model). Too many to list, really.

TModelle

Didn’t mean to derail the thread. Sorry about that. Just that someone asked me to explain my position. Anyway, I’ll just conclude with that.

njforce357

My previous car was a 2017 C300 Coupe, it was kind of a no brainer because I loved my C300 and just wanted something faster and sportier so the C43 Coupe was the perfect fit.

zibby43

Been a while my friend. How’d the diff situation turn out for you? You can PM me or shoot me a message, but I’m curious to hear the outcome.

I can help you fix the juddering wipers issue, in the interim. My ‘18 had this problem.

Your experience with this car sounds like my nightmare experience with my ‘18.

My ‘20, on the other hand, has been everything I expect from a Mercedes. My ‘18 suspension was crashy at low speeds and floaty at highway speeds. My ‘20 feels like my ‘13 C63 in the suspension department - stiff but very well sorted and actually, it’s more confidence inspiring than the C63 when you’re throwing it around. I’m sure the AWD helps.

I’d avoid the W205 C63S if you don’t like this platform. Share a hell of a lot of architecture (including the coating on the windshield that can make the wipers judders if applied unevenly or too thick), and every time I had to go into service for my ‘18 lemon, there was a W205 C63 with its guts torn out, dealing with a misfire or some other engine issue.

ck21

I’m coming from an ISF. Should be getting my C43 in the next few days. I’ve really enjoyed test driving it a few times but I’m always wondering if I’m going to be losing out on power compared to my (sold) ISF. Should I be considering a different car? Hahaha

highboltage

I've driven the ISF a few times and it's a fantastic car.

However you're not really losing out much on power. The F is 416hp/371tq whereas the 43 is 385hp/384tq and I think Merc underrated the engine because they claimed 0-60 as 4.7 but I've seen youtubers achieve 4.2-4.5 bone stock.
With any NA V8, you have to really push it to feel the power as peak torque is at 5200rpm. I found the C43 to be quicker and more enjoyable in city driving especially with the AWD to give you that extra launch compared to ISF's RWD.

Then technology/interior wise, you'll be moving up several levels as the 2IS interior is heavily outdated now. I came from a 3IS F-Sport and even then the interior was a jump getting in the C43.

I think you'll be happy with the C43 but it's your decision at the end of the day. I've been loving mine every second since picking it up 2 weeks ago

ck21

I noticed a much higher amount of low end torque and and the cabin is obviously much nicer. I just keep trying to convince myself I don't need AWD and can just get a C63

Harold1898

Had a 991S before this and a facelift 2012 W204 C63 before that.