New Audi S5 v New AMG C43 v BMW M340i: DRAG RACE

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It's time for an almighty German showdown!

We've got Mat in the new , and he's lining up versus the brand-new Mercedes-AMG C64 and the M340i! The question is, does the brand have sufficient power to propel itself to success? Let's take a closer look at the statistics.

Starting with the S5, it's powered by a 3-litre turbocharged V6 that can put down 367hp and 550Nm. Power is sent out to all 4 wheels through a 7-speed automated transmission, and the vehicle weighs in a t 1,950 kg. As new, the Audi costs around ₤ 69,000.

Alongside him, we have the . This houses a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo fuel engine under the bonnet, and this produces 435hp and 500Nm. This power is sent out to all four wheels via a 9-speed automated transmission, and it suggestions the scales at 1,810 kg. It's slightly cheaper than the Audi, being available in at ₤ 67,500.

Then finally we have the . It's the pre-facelift edition of the M340i, however the power stats are the very same as the most recent edition, so its 3-litre turbocharged V6 delivers 337hp and 500Nm. Power is delivered to all four wheels by means of an 8-speed vehicle, and it's the lightest car here, weighing in at 1,670 kg. If you're looking to buy the current edition, it'll cost around ₤ 60,000.

So the AMG has the most power, but will it be able to remove its competitors? There's just one method to find out for sure … LET'S RACE!

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Comments

86 responses to “New Audi S5 v New AMG C43 v BMW M340i: DRAG RACE”

  1. @eliasmachalek4856 Avatar
    @eliasmachalek4856

    Soft limiter on a 2 liter 4 cylinder is nuts….

    1. @James-May Avatar
      @James-May

      Gotta keep the polar bears safe yknow

    2. @XxTHEGENERALxX79 Avatar
      @XxTHEGENERALxX79

      A Mercedes’ c43 with a 4 cylinder engine is just nuts anyway, the downfall of Mercedes amg

    3. @eliasmachalek4856 Avatar
      @eliasmachalek4856

      @@XxTHEGENERALxX79 don’t even get me started on this topic

    4. @TheFreakonhell Avatar
      @TheFreakonhell

      ​@@XxTHEGENERALxX79 sure, because the 45’s haven’t been 4 cylinders, so the 43’s should be bigger, makes total sense, brainfart

    5. @DonHisham Avatar
      @DonHisham

      My 1.4t audi have softlimiter

  2. @jerrydino1310 Avatar
    @jerrydino1310

    6 years later… they still can’t beat it

    1. @Titoygts Avatar
      @Titoygts

      300kg lighter….

    2. @jenGD3 Avatar
      @jenGD3

      ​@@TitoygtsExcuse blah blah blah 😂😂😂😂

    3. @vladiosipescu1536 Avatar
      @vladiosipescu1536

      @@Titoygtsok lol😂😂😂😂

    4. @poroskiebw7292 Avatar
      @poroskiebw7292

      ​@@Titoygtsmerc has more power

    5. @0224_lsh Avatar
      @0224_lsh

      ​@@Titoygts well they have 6 years to make their car 300 kg lighter

  3. @Weirdnamed Avatar
    @Weirdnamed

    That M340i is crazy for its class

    1. @kifir376 Avatar
      @kifir376

      Big fact

    2. @sandrapickl915 Avatar
      @sandrapickl915

      Yes because it’s way lighter.
      Sit 4 more people in this car and it will lose completely

    3. @TheProboscisNose Avatar
      @TheProboscisNose

      @@sandrapickl915 that’s not how things work. Audi/Merc should make their cars lighter, no?

    4. @sandrapickl915 Avatar
      @sandrapickl915

      @@TheProboscisNose yew they should and if, the winner won’t be BMW anymore.

    5. @milekovacevic4083 Avatar
      @milekovacevic4083

      over 400hp crank

  4. @Nice_Person7379 Avatar
    @Nice_Person7379

    That bimmer is king. 300kg lighter and has a b58.
    Any sensible person would choose the m340i over the other 2.

    Edit: this is a comparison between the cars in the video only. The w205 c43 and older audi s4 models are beasts.

    Also, the m340i RWD is 1736kg and the xdrive variant is 1805kg.

    1. @gaycha6589 Avatar
      @gaycha6589

      Sensible woukd get a 2 year old B3 Alpina

    2. @keloduma Avatar
      @keloduma

      True

    3. @zkilerex9661 Avatar
      @zkilerex9661

      Where was you at the video where audi destroyed bmw u was no where just a troll kid

    4. @AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo Avatar
      @AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo

      ​@@zkilerex9661cry more audi fangirls.

    5. @patrickk5907 Avatar
      @patrickk5907

      Stay mad the B58 beat your new Audi

  5. @georgetallent1834 Avatar
    @georgetallent1834

    M340i is an absolute masterclass. Genuine classic for years to come

    1. @sandrapickl915 Avatar
      @sandrapickl915

      It’s lighter

    2. @kuksenekroksene7574 Avatar
      @kuksenekroksene7574

      Junk

    3. @kalicok1 Avatar
      @kalicok1

      Is that the black mondeo?

    4. @Turborider Avatar
      @Turborider

      Yes it‘s lighter – and so what? Another reason to buy the BMW

    5. @AliveGhost13 Avatar
      @AliveGhost13

      No chance it’s a future classic lol.

  6. @carwow Avatar
    @carwow

    Sorry about the quality of Mat’s audio! His mic decided to stop working for this video… 🤦

    1. @nchmusic99 Avatar
      @nchmusic99

      No wonder it sounded so muffled ! I thought it was my speakers

    2. @grahamstone816 Avatar
      @grahamstone816

      Then there’s me thinking matt had a cold 😂

    3. @hewasnumberr1 Avatar
      @hewasnumberr1

      @@grahamstone816 was about to comment asking if Mat needs some Vick’s XD

    4. @ГМПТЩЩИТ8 Avatar
      @ГМПТЩЩИТ8

      У ауди самое меньшее hp и она как всегда лержится,достойно нечестные заезды

  7. @ramtinscarchannel Avatar
    @ramtinscarchannel

    You can have good peak horsepower, like the Mercedes does at 6750 rpm, meanwhile the BMW has its peak horsepower from 5500-6500rpm and 500Nm of torque from 1850-5000rpm. The power and torque band is enormous.
    I‘ve driven a B58 lots of times. It just feels mighty and super relaxed while out performing its competition.
    And with next to no money you‘ll make safe and sound 700hp from that engine.

    1. @neil5242 Avatar
      @neil5242

      Good comment

    2. @iAnas65 Avatar
      @iAnas65

      Exactly right! I dynoed my Stock M340i, the torque is almost always at its peak! Btw it did 385.58hp on the wheels! Peak torque was 408 ft.lb! Completely stock

    3. @joaquinpaul8205 Avatar
      @joaquinpaul8205

      Truly a masterclass in straight six engineering. S58 M engine even more impressive

    4. @ramtinscarchannel Avatar
      @ramtinscarchannel

      @@iAnas65 I think it might be the best consumer car engine ever built for its time. It’s an allrounder. And not to forget that the diesel version performs amazingly too.
      It’s all thanks to the closed deck block. It’s super stable and you can just use the power without a worry in the world.

    5. @Vyydas Avatar
      @Vyydas

      ​@@iAnas65meanwhile merc has 435 crank for like 1sec in the powerband

  8. @ron.archives Avatar
    @ron.archives

    M340i. No debate. It’s still a proper cool sports sedan. Plus its still faster

    1. @Namek117 Avatar
      @Namek117

      Thank you for 300kg less.

    2. @davissilvestrs1996 Avatar
      @davissilvestrs1996

      @@Namek117Yup bmw is so much better at engineering, they know how to save weight unlike shitty merc or audi.

    3. @aliiskandarli17 Avatar
      @aliiskandarli17

      @@davissilvestrs1996 the new audi s5 weighs a bit more than a M5 F90😂😂😂 the m5 f90 weighs 1,982kg

    4. @davissilvestrs1996 Avatar
      @davissilvestrs1996

      @@aliiskandarli17 yeah audi is a joke

    5. @Strawbery69 Avatar
      @Strawbery69

      Even more enonomy than a hybrid !!! Yo BMW are goated

  9. @ricconamz5501 Avatar
    @ricconamz5501

    The B58 is simply amazing…. Nothing in this segment can touch it.

    1. @willianzorzi6026 Avatar
      @willianzorzi6026

      16:00 what a roast 😂

    2. @Qkazam Avatar
      @Qkazam

      Model 3……

    3. @Johnny91832 Avatar
      @Johnny91832

      ​@@Qkazam does model 3 have a b58? No? Not interested

    4. @Qkazam Avatar
      @Qkazam

      @Johnny91832 i’m not interested in a slow b58 and definitely not a car that doesn’t even have a v8 or above

    5. @Andrei-hy7ji Avatar
      @Andrei-hy7ji

      @@Qkazam 30 iq or what

  10. @andyrome6713 Avatar
    @andyrome6713

    I remember years ago when Matt reviewed the 340i touring xdrive and said: ” this is the only car you’ll ever need”. He was right😊

  11. @rmr5184 Avatar
    @rmr5184

    I own a M340i touring since three years and drove 80’000km with it. I can confirm, its just perfect. I will drive it for many more years!

    1. @roli3454 Avatar
      @roli3454

      I own a touring too. I got it delivered in 2023 october, 30.000kms with it. I love it.

    2. @ghuldorgrey Avatar
      @ghuldorgrey

      80k km down isn’t anything special. Report back at 150k km and 200k km.
      Every car does fine when only driven 80k km man😂.

    3. @1AOR1 Avatar
      @1AOR1

      ​@@ghuldorgreymy guy owns a 1.6 fiesta 😂😂😂😂

    4. @mcFourbE Avatar
      @mcFourbE

      @@1AOR1 nah bro as a bmw owner you know the fun starts at about 100/130k km. better prepare your wallet for some unexpected maintenance

    5. @Taskwyre Avatar
      @Taskwyre

      @@mcFourbE The statistics on reliability of the German TÜV tell a different story. If you take proper care of your car, perform the required oil changes, inspections and so on you’ll enjoy it for a long time. Unfortunately, there’re plenty of people who neglect these things and then act surprised when the car eventually has issues. Instead of blaming themselves and their lack of care, they just pin it on the car.

  12. @lukecoppens2488 Avatar
    @lukecoppens2488

    I have a 2020 M340i and my family is sick of me constantly telling them how much I still love it. Never thought I’d hang onto a car this long.

    1. @v4skunk739 Avatar
      @v4skunk739

      Yeah it’s a very good car and really good prices on used vehicles of various ages.

    2. @mamosw Avatar
      @mamosw

      Me too

    3. @pedrojorge2741 Avatar
      @pedrojorge2741

      It’s been 4 years, that’s not long

    4. @MrFeuerlee Avatar
      @MrFeuerlee

      Weird flex bro. But good for you!

    5. @kevinsherman3667 Avatar
      @kevinsherman3667

      Mine is 2023 and I absolutely love it

  13. @KingSadim Avatar
    @KingSadim

    Got a 21 plate M340i in September last year, it is one heck of a machine. That engine is effortless, but the car is also very smooth and the boot is huge. Forget hot hatches, I’ve had the Golf R, Cupra Formentor 310bhp, this M340i is in a diff league. And this older version has physical buttons, so nice

    1. @LeeWhite26 Avatar
      @LeeWhite26

      Yep same here, 2021 M340i Touring with MHT. Fantastic car 👍🏼

    2. @tubejorrit Avatar
      @tubejorrit

      @@LeeWhite26 2022 touring, still pre-lci and with the optional M3 seats! Love the car, the tech is perfect, but I sometimes dream of a G80 M3 as a daily :’)

    3. @agnttgr Avatar
      @agnttgr

      Audi RS3 would smash it, no chances.
      Also, Golf R cost less than M340
      It’s cool car, but not the best

    4. @LeeWhite26 Avatar
      @LeeWhite26

      ​@@agnttgrmy friend has a 2020 Audi TTRS, and my M340i touring keeps up with it no problem, just not as quick off the line because it’s 1450kg vs 1880kg

    5. @LeeWhite26 Avatar
      @LeeWhite26

      ​@@agnttgr had a mk7.5 golf R, good car but that 2.0 engine is no match for the b58. The vw dct gearbox isn’t as good as the vf8 either

  14. @TM-cw3mp Avatar
    @TM-cw3mp

    That M340i ❤🎉
    B58 engine!!!

    What an absolute driving machine 😲. Even today, 6 years later its launch, still ahead of the time.
    Going to be a classic car for sure !!

    1. @yonut7 Avatar
      @yonut7

      Yes in year 3035 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  15. @mirsabzeeshan1449 Avatar
    @mirsabzeeshan1449

    Carwow should do a video of a bmw m140i vs m240i vs m340i just to see how much the b58 has changed over the years

    1. @hquwx6027 Avatar
      @hquwx6027

      This is perfect! I’m getting a B58 car for my next one after the E46. I still don’t know which one.

    2. @oliverparker4097 Avatar
      @oliverparker4097

      Got a m140i custom tuned – 450hp 640nm in a rwd hatchback is crazy

  16. @gcm747 Avatar
    @gcm747

    As an AMG fanboy since the W204 C63, I’m finding it hard to maintain my enthusiasm lately.

    1. @pete9240 Avatar
      @pete9240

      Same bro i have a w211 with the m273 currently, but i’ve looked at bmws to replace it…

    2. @softroseforyou7457 Avatar
      @softroseforyou7457

      Maybe you should go test drive the 2025 C63 AMG SE Performance before you knock it down. It is super fast!

    3. @Stark7Ghost Avatar
      @Stark7Ghost

      I mean Mercedes has far more going for it now than winning races in the street. Certainly not a reason to be switching vehicles.

    4. @charles-davidberube1174 Avatar
      @charles-davidberube1174

      @@softroseforyou7457going fast is just a fraction of the reason you buy a car… the feeling of a car is much more important than 0-60 and the new one has zero emotional attraction

    5. @syaieya Avatar
      @syaieya

      You picked a spectacular moment in time to jump on. They had always been more for the theatrics and feel than any lap time or numbers game. But they’ve certainly dropped that chasing the numbers in recent years and I don’t think they’re better for it.

  17. @blackmercury956 Avatar
    @blackmercury956

    The 2019 M340i has to be the greatest all around car ever build.

    Sporty look
    Performance is top notch
    Luxury is definitely there
    Really practical
    And for 40 grand is a no brainer

  18. @bmw_phc Avatar
    @bmw_phc

    The M340i has been out 6 years now and still can’t be beaten. What a car!

  19. @Philmoscowitz Avatar
    @Philmoscowitz

    The new Audi S5 is such a disappointment. It’s like the designers (or maybe it was the accountants) said, “Hey, here’s a great idea: let’s turn one of the most stylish cars in the world into a lackluster family sedan! We’ll soften everything to make it look anemic, replace real buttons and switches with digital everything, because our customers hate driver-centered cars, and while we’re at it, let’s give it less power!” Bloody hell.

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