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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
Renault Koleos vs Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
Renault Koleos
Mercedes-AMG GLC
2024 Renault
Koleos
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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How they stack...
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Based on the Renault Koleos
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
60L
486 to 498 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,500 - $48,500
$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
- Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
Colours Available
The Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 126kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 226Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 | 10 - 10.5 | |
