Auto only: Turbo vs V6?

[CarGuy07]

curious what the pros are on the Turbo I4 with DCT vs pros for the V6 with slush box? I’m circling back to the Emira and don’t want manual.

Is the AMG engine reliable? How about maintenance vs Toyota V6?

 

[Milk242]

When I test drove both, I thought the auto in the turbo was a lot more responsive than the v6 auto. I chose the turbo for future tune ability and the m139 engine is pretty stout. Never heard of major frequent issues in the Mercedes A43 or CLA forums. With that said, you can never go wrong with Toyota reliability and I believe I saw JUBU offers an Audi DSG upgrade for the V6

 

[CarGuy07]

^ how’s the sound of the turbo vs V6?

I think you’re referring to this: https://www.jubu-performance.com/en/shop/part-jubu_dct__doppelkupplungsgetriebe_v6-2219

It’s $22K USD for the conversion. Probably makes more sense to get the turbo version unless someone really prefers the V6+DCT.

 

[OppositeLock]

Dual clutch transmissions just feel so much better than torque converter automatics. There's never a time when they're fluid coupled, like a traditional auto, so it makes the car feel more responsive.

Modern turbo engines are amazing too, with very broad torque curves, more broad than that V6. I bought my V6 because I wanted the manual transmission, but if I had to buy the auto, I'd definitely go AMG, even though Toyota's engines are simpler and more reliable.

 

[Milk242]

^ how’s the sound of the turbo vs V6?

I think you’re referring to this: https://www.jubu-performance.com/en/shop/part-jubu_dct__doppelkupplungsgetriebe_v6-2219

It’s $22K USD for the conversion. Probably makes more sense to get the turbo version unless someone really prefers the V6+DCT.

Inside the car, both sound amazing but I prefer the turbo sound. From the outside, the i4 doesn’t sound as impressive, but the v6 doesn’t sound all that great either. Either way, I think aftermarket exhausts will be needed. I think the v6 with 3rd car delete could be enough to achieve a great sound while the i4 would need a full exhaust.

 

[Emira Fan]

Perhaps this article will help with your decision...
From a sound perspective, installed the valve controller on my i4 and it really brings the car to life. Waiting for GRP to offer a 2nd cat delete pipe, and I'll be done with mods.