7.9
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 review
Mercedes-AMG has swapped out the GLC 43's old V6 for a four-cylinder turbo out of the A 45 – does it still offer the same go-fast thrills?
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James Wong
Audi SQ5 vs Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
Audi SQ5
Mercedes-AMG GLC
2024 Audi
SQ5
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.9
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Based on the Audi SQ5
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
455 to 497 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$110,875 - $125,400
$120,477 - $199,500
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cabin 'wow' factor, cool trim options
- Smaller engine hasn't reduced performance
- Practical, capable fast tourer for the family
Misses
- Big price premium over Audi, BMW rivals
- Over $6000 to service over five years
- Soundtrack lacks character of old V6
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Style Pack (+$1,100)
- Exclusive Paint (+$5,000)
- Inlays - Black (+$520)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,200)
- Quattro Sport Differential (+$2,990)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 251kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10 - 10.5 | |
