2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 is a Balance of Luxury and Speed

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 review by The Straight Pipes. The Mercedes-AMG GLC43 is pumping out 385hp and 384 lb-ft tq from a Twin Turbo 3L V6. Sitting at $82,890 CAD, would this be your pick over the BMW X3 M40i, Porsche Macan S, Audi SQ5?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 641

  • @mitchajankovic987
    @mitchajankovic987 4 роки тому +292

    I’ve got mine last month and can say that you guys just nailed it with this review. Everything mentioned including the Pros and Cons are true and relevant. The entertainment system is not the best and sometimes hard to navigate but driving is a pleasure. This is my second GLC 43 AMG and I was really considering an option to go with the 63 model but could not convince myself to spend another 30K for a daily commute and weekend escape vehicle.

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  4 роки тому +46

      Congrats on the car and thank you for the comment!

    • @eventusvantos2770
      @eventusvantos2770 4 роки тому +18

      Disagree. MBUX is easily the best infotainment in the car industry even without the scroll wheel. :)

    • @LakeNonaSports
      @LakeNonaSports 4 роки тому +9

      MBUX Is better than the rest. Even Doug Demuro recommends that infotainment system the most.

    • @eventusvantos2770
      @eventusvantos2770 4 роки тому

      @@LakeNonaSports ^THISSS

    • @dusankrivokuca5269
      @dusankrivokuca5269 4 роки тому

      Mićo ne mlati praznu slamu

  • @TheStraightPipes
    @TheStraightPipes  4 роки тому +172

    Only 15,000 more subscribers until we're at 1 MILLION!!! THANK YOU ALL! THE 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBER VIDEO WILL BE THE BEST

    • @mohamedabaan5693
      @mohamedabaan5693 4 роки тому +3

      YAY you will reach it :D good luck!!! Btw I subscribe to TheStraightPipes.

    • @snakeeyes9246
      @snakeeyes9246 4 роки тому +2

      You guys are so close. Also, about this engine, don't most 6 cylinder Mercedes have the inline 6 and not a V6?

    • @justadad44
      @justadad44 4 роки тому

      You already did r34 and r35 video. Hope u deliver on "WILL BE THE BEST " part 👍🏻😁😁.
      Ps.
      1 mill is good foundation, U guys deserve more way more.!!!!

    • @franzthompson6661
      @franzthompson6661 4 роки тому

      You guys rock and knock it out every time great job as for the review it’s not bad I love the interior the infotainment definitely needs work but the seats are like a lounger lol and love the crackle and pops !!! I was hoping you guys would have gotten to a million for Canada day but still awesome

    • @franzthompson6661
      @franzthompson6661 4 роки тому

      I’m curious as to how your review works like how many days you guys get the vehicles for specially with the crazy times goin on and how you guys split it up who gets it for how many days ??? Happy Canada day guys you will get a million soon I know it !!

  • @botis3104
    @botis3104 4 роки тому +157

    "... almost like sitting on a really comfortable couch, that is slightly race couch." - Great description lol 17:22

    • @tibor29
      @tibor29 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah I love taking my race couch to the track sometimes for a spin.

    • @NoName-nf5xl
      @NoName-nf5xl 4 роки тому

      Great? More like perfect lol

    • @SM-1010
      @SM-1010 4 роки тому

      All mercedes have a comfy ride

  • @andrewgrattan1339
    @andrewgrattan1339 4 роки тому +252

    Just in time for my morning dump

  • @mauriciogarcia954
    @mauriciogarcia954 4 роки тому +67

    Is the “can it do donuts?” A new test?, if so I love it!

    • @fabianherrmann6398
      @fabianherrmann6398 4 роки тому +2

      Next should be "Will It Rally" like Team O'Neil Rally School

    • @nunayobiznass
      @nunayobiznass 4 роки тому

      It's all wheel drive.. not sure why they eve bothered

    • @UsgBifJgpwltA
      @UsgBifJgpwltA 3 роки тому

      @@nunayobiznass awd cars can do donuts tho, this car’s systems are just too intrusive to let the driver do his thing

  • @SM-1010
    @SM-1010 4 роки тому +47

    The 43s are all you really need, they are perfect

  • @sohansankuratri2905
    @sohansankuratri2905 4 роки тому +47

    This channel should have 3 mil subs underrated like crazy

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  4 роки тому +15

      1 step at a time. Need that 1 mill ❤️

    • @mimicka9034
      @mimicka9034 4 роки тому

      @@TheStraightPipes i am sure you guys will get there one day 😜

    • @artureff3046
      @artureff3046 4 роки тому

      agree though there is only one 'but' namely Autobahn driving w/o speed limits......

  • @Dommas1106
    @Dommas1106 4 роки тому +31

    13:10 you asked why the 43 doesn't have a launch control:
    Most Mercedes-Benz 63 models use the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G tansmission. This uses a clutch instead of a torque converter. The 43 and 53 models allways use the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission with a torque converter. For real launch control you have to use a transmission wich a clutch.

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  4 роки тому +16

      Other brands manage to have launch control with torque converters. They don't launch as hard but they definitely still have launch control

    • @thegirthquake8574
      @thegirthquake8574 4 роки тому +2

      @@TheStraightPipes Is it possible they're attempting to protect their converter? I doubt they're sandbagging or something.

    • @benwong1111
      @benwong1111 4 роки тому +4

      TheStraightPipes or maybe the power isn’t that high to create wheel spin or lose traction. So there is no point to have launch control. Normal launch with break torque would have similar effect

    • @idyllsend6481
      @idyllsend6481 4 роки тому +1

      The power isn't even a launch control.

    • @SolGuy42
      @SolGuy42 4 роки тому +3

      Left foot brake for half a second as you ease into throttle. Manual launch control!

  • @anw9485
    @anw9485 3 роки тому +10

    I know this video is a year old but another awesome review fellas! I just placed an order for a GLC43 to replace our 2021 SQ5. I also have a 2020 X3 M40i, purchased based on your review(no regeRts). Also previously had a 2016 Macan S. Having had almost all of the German "Fast SUV's" I gotta say the M40i and GLC43 are probably the best "all-arounders" in this class.
    *EDIT*: I'd also like to add that when we got our M40i and SQ5, the GLC43 was excluded because I hated the previous AMG grill, the weird star/dot thing. The new GLC43 with the Panamericana grill made all the difference!

    • @TheLumberJacked
      @TheLumberJacked Рік тому +2

      That parametric grill is where it’s at. Love the AMG43, such a fantastic car, having driven both, what surprised me the most was how different the AMG43 steering felt. I loved it. It feels so fantastic. Love the M40i as well. For some reason the AMG43 felt faster just driving around. No idea why as they are so close in 0 to 60. But I’d happily own either vehicle. You still enjoying it? A bet you are happy you got that before the redesign when they make the AMG43 a 4 banger with an electric motor. Shoot me now. Also the GLC43 has the best sounding exhaust of any compact SUV today..everyone else’s got so quiet.

    • @anw9485
      @anw9485 Рік тому

      @@TheLumberJacked I don't think the GLC43 is necessary faster because on paper, it isn't. But the GLC is more wagon-like with a slightly lower center of gravity and stiffer suspension than the M40i. So you can definitely feel that. Yes, still enjoying the GLC43. But in February I realized that this might be my last chance to buy a new ICE powered M-Car so I placed an order for a 2023 X3M and picked it up 2 months ago. Replaced the M40i so enjoying the X3M as well. 😄

  • @karabomaredi6092
    @karabomaredi6092 4 роки тому +17

    Still own a GLE43 AMG and I love it.❤

  • @Xenon0000000000001
    @Xenon0000000000001 4 роки тому +19

    The trackpad's fine when you get used to it. I really like that you have a choice of using the trackpad, touchscreen, thumb controls or voice for pretty much everything. Plus, there's lots of real buttons that let you go directly to the commonly used screens. I don't see any other system out there that matches that.

    • @sonlee4961
      @sonlee4961 4 роки тому +1

      I agree with you. Test drove one of these beauties and the controls on the steering wheel works too!

  • @slugger7440
    @slugger7440 4 роки тому +37

    I really wish you guys talked more about the functionality of adaptive headlights and how reliable they are at dipping beams. Really key feature of a car for me. A bit more spec info on stereos would be awesome too. Great video. Great channel.

    • @kevina.600
      @kevina.600 4 роки тому +2

      You should check out Savage Geese they usually go more in depth on things like that 👍🏾

    • @SM-1010
      @SM-1010 4 роки тому

      My old 2015 Mercedes with the adaptive headlight worked awesome so there’s no doubt this will work fine

    • @billmcgill3739
      @billmcgill3739 4 роки тому

      2012 E350. They work great. No issues with the lights dipping at appropriate times. Set and forget.

  • @NotUrStupidName
    @NotUrStupidName 4 роки тому +50

    Finally, someone not claiming first. But on a serious note I really like the new front end styling on the new models with the AMG GT 4 Door grille, better than BMW design choices.

    • @timonxDlol
      @timonxDlol 4 роки тому +9

      Yes it doesnt look bad, but giving the entry level amg cars the same grille and almost same overall front as the 63AMGs takes away of how special the 63s are.

    • @dexterbeatty7072
      @dexterbeatty7072 4 роки тому +1

      It kinda reminds me of an audi tbh

    • @NotUrStupidName
      @NotUrStupidName 4 роки тому +4

      @@timonxDlol Yea they definitely should make a different grill for each AMG trim or at least a for the 63/63S, the non-AMG C-class had 3 different grilles available in the same year at one point so they are open to the idea already.

    • @t-bone9239
      @t-bone9239 4 роки тому +4

      Remember when Mercedes was the ugly one in the early 2000s? Now it’s reversed and BMW is the ugly one

  • @vexthem
    @vexthem 4 роки тому +18

    43 series are becoming something great

    • @SM-1010
      @SM-1010 3 роки тому

      They are great

    • @litespeed65
      @litespeed65 3 роки тому

      The sweet spot of the GLC series.

    • @SM-1010
      @SM-1010 3 роки тому

      @@litespeed65 yep

  • @yaboijohan743
    @yaboijohan743 4 роки тому +60

    these ppl chanell's underrated ppl sleeping on thees dudes vids fr

    • @eddy5388
      @eddy5388 4 роки тому

      subscribed since the element review :P

    • @Bigyames1
      @Bigyames1 4 роки тому

      Learn how to spell

  • @Thesketchmonkey
    @Thesketchmonkey 4 роки тому +82

    Mercedes currently killing it with their SUV designs, great looking thing!

    • @ammarokla7217
      @ammarokla7217 4 роки тому +4

      I wish we could say the same about their new sedans....

    • @glorp7833
      @glorp7833 4 роки тому +1

      Ammar Okla ikr😔

    • @insayn7995
      @insayn7995 4 роки тому +1

      And they are killing there cars unfortunately.

    • @litespeed65
      @litespeed65 3 роки тому +1

      The E53 Coupe is very nice indeed.

  • @chrismunsey3185
    @chrismunsey3185 4 роки тому +4

    Man Merc and Audi have the interior game on lock!! What a beautiful machine!👌🏽

  • @adithyavk1764
    @adithyavk1764 4 роки тому +6

    What's up my boys! Been binging on your videos since past week. You guys help me stay sane with my current busy work schedule!
    Thank you 😊

  • @rpoten2347
    @rpoten2347 3 роки тому +2

    You know what… You make the payments It’s a really nice, comfortable SUV with just enough POP Fun toy for the money and my wife can enjoy it without feeling intimidated We love it !!!

  • @janchinmay
    @janchinmay 4 роки тому +5

    god ive seen u guys from like 10k u guys have GROWN and will continue to keep growing.
    Cograts guys u two deserved it well!

  • @scotch4577
    @scotch4577 3 роки тому +1

    Just got mine and the exhaust in person puts the biggest smile on my face

  • @bittertruth0000
    @bittertruth0000 4 роки тому +24

    You guys should collab with the Throttle House it will the collab of the year.

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  4 роки тому +5

      We already did 2 years ago. It already won collab of the year. Check out our 4motion winter driving video at 2:12

    • @bittertruth0000
      @bittertruth0000 4 роки тому

      @@TheStraightPipes I hope you do it once again someday because you and the Throttle House are the best in North America.

    • @nazerlsyed
      @nazerlsyed 4 роки тому

      Throttle house vs the straight pipes
      Race to 1M subs

  • @Etdubs
    @Etdubs 4 роки тому +11

    15k subscribers left to get to 1m!!! Awesome!! Keep the great videos coming.... ready for some more hellcat powered vehicle reviews!!!

  • @TimPoitevin
    @TimPoitevin 4 роки тому +6

    To be fair, it DOES come with ventilated seats if you pay for them. I have them in mine. And as far as the infotainment, I like it a lot, except for the inability to switch between preset stations easily (as you pointed out). I'm hoping Mercedes fixes that with an over-the-air update. Great review guys, I'm also loving my 43!

    • @GeauxRilla
      @GeauxRilla 2 роки тому

      Software vs hardware. Any update?

  • @DD-sr9xm
    @DD-sr9xm 2 роки тому +1

    Have one of these. Drove this, Audi SQ5, BMW X3 40i. Merc drives the best, has the best interior, looks the best on the exterior AND at 1-2 year used is second cheapest (BMW loses its value bad). The Macan is better but it’s 25% more expensive. I am up in a ski town in the Rockies, only have room for one car and this thing does it all. Airport run, snowy drive to Denver, Home Depot run, cane it in sport+ on empty mountain roads in the summer, golf trip with friends, does it all.

    • @TheLumberJacked
      @TheLumberJacked Рік тому

      Hey, that’s great to hear You are loving it. How is the AWD system on this? Is it as good as they say? Seems to me a rear biased AWD system is THE way to go for winter driving even if you aren’t hooning it. Let me know and thanks for posting this, it’s helping us with our decision to buy a lightly used one.

  • @kosanrachid7417
    @kosanrachid7417 4 роки тому +57

    Road to 1M ;)
    You did it guys🤩
    Or we did it😉☺️

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  4 роки тому +21

      We all did it together (soon...)

    • @abalakrishnan4152
      @abalakrishnan4152 4 роки тому +9

      @@TheStraightPipes When you reach 1M review a 1M

    • @justin_fajardo
      @justin_fajardo 4 роки тому +1

      A Balakrishnan that’s actually genius

    • @autumnleaf2976
      @autumnleaf2976 4 роки тому

      @@abalakrishnan4152 you mean the best sports car you ever need for road?

    • @abalakrishnan4152
      @abalakrishnan4152 4 роки тому

      @@autumnleaf2976 Yes. It is probably the best sports car.

  • @Tikikat22
    @Tikikat22 3 роки тому +30

    I have this car and I could care less if it’s a “real” AMG or not. It’s fun to drive, it’s fast & pretty 🤷🏽‍♀️.

    • @KC_Smooth
      @KC_Smooth 3 роки тому +15

      Well said! Mercedes says it’s an AMG, so I’ll personally take their word for it.

    • @DaddychiLL6
      @DaddychiLL6 3 роки тому +13

      If Mercedes says it’s a amg it’s a amg 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @GauravSharma-tt8lj
    @GauravSharma-tt8lj 4 роки тому +1

    Those people who dislike your videos cannot call themselves car guys!!
    You guys are the best!!

  • @marienyb.
    @marienyb. 2 роки тому +1

    I went from a GLE 350 w/ Night package to a GLC43 AMG and although I miss my GLE I really enjoy the GLC. I wish I could’ve found a GLC63 but they’re so hard to come by

  • @giovanniriccardovigano3990
    @giovanniriccardovigano3990 4 роки тому +45

    Wait, how can this video be literally seconds old, and already have comments from 4 days ago??

  • @sergioleon-marquez8069
    @sergioleon-marquez8069 4 роки тому +20

    Ooohhh yeah!!! I was waiting on a review for this beauty!

  • @benjaminkohl342
    @benjaminkohl342 4 роки тому +1

    I'm so sorry you guys don't like the MBUX infotainment. I'm the opposite of you in that I think the MBUX with the new menu layouts and trackpad is SOOOO intuitive and easy to use, and BMW's iDrive 7 is actually very complex and confusing. I wish I could be there with you guys and just at least give a different perspective on certain things! Seriously, to me it is far and away the BEST infotainment out there.

  • @bill7481
    @bill7481 4 роки тому +2

    Even with the fake air vents, which I typically hate, this thing is a seriously good-looking vehicle. Kudos, MB!

  • @IAmAPhan
    @IAmAPhan 4 роки тому +2

    That standing start acceleration is smooth!

  • @johnfranchi7760
    @johnfranchi7760 4 роки тому +5

    Picked up a ‘20 GLC43 a month ago and I love it. I get where you’re going with the review, but you can’t draw comparisons from the GLC63 - that’s apples to pineapples. Fair review, but you kind of dogged the 43 with all of the 63 references imo. Either way, I love this thing

    • @Hiphop0873
      @Hiphop0873 3 роки тому +1

      I thought so too. Why compare it to a car thats $20000-$25000 more. The GLC 43 is perfect in it own right. Such a great car - we get it... its not a 63. You know why? Because its not.

    • @mwdallas1
      @mwdallas1 2 роки тому +2

      @@Hiphop0873 My 43 is perfect. I don't want the 63 gas or insurance bills.

    • @Hiphop0873
      @Hiphop0873 2 роки тому

      @@mwdallas1 Have my 43 since February and love it. Plenty of power and get up. Handling is superb.

    • @amosthomas7948
      @amosthomas7948 2 роки тому

      Hows the reliability

  • @cato12
    @cato12 2 роки тому +2

    I test this and a Macan s I’d prefer this glc43 over the Macan s

  • @tlf361
    @tlf361 4 роки тому +3

    Sure, the Macan S handles way better, but is it just me or does the Macan also feels absolutely muted in comparison to the GLC43, or even the X3 M340i? Like the powertrain just feels kinda slow in comparison, and the sounds it makes aren't even close... And the interior is quite behind the GLC's too, despite both being due for a redesign.
    Even as the biggest Porsche fanboy, I've always wondered why reviewers seem to prefer the Macan over everything else in the segment. Could someone elaborate?

  • @tranjen
    @tranjen 4 роки тому +2

    Great review, but you guys really didn't point out that the steering wheel has that Blackberry style scroll pad on it as an alternative way to navigate through the infotainment screen as well. I tried it out and works better than the big touchpad below. You guys are awesome!

  • @ganghuang3722
    @ganghuang3722 4 роки тому +6

    43series are good enough for daily use.

  • @EngineAdventures
    @EngineAdventures 4 роки тому +3

    Great review as always! We had a GLC 43 off-road a few weeks ago and found it to be less capable than expected. Of course with it being and AMG the off-road package wasn't available.

  • @docinhouse2010
    @docinhouse2010 4 роки тому +4

    I own one...you have to option the “Track” and “Performance” packages in the US at least and I have launch control and “Race” mode 😎

    • @Baas_Fumani
      @Baas_Fumani 4 роки тому

      Congratulations sir, ain't no hater in me!!!!

  • @Alpito123
    @Alpito123 Рік тому +11

    "It's not a real AMG" Yes, it is.

  • @Techinvestor567
    @Techinvestor567 4 роки тому +3

    0:38 always funny when the car filming the acceleration is somehow faster than the car accelerating

  • @jamesthefirst_8147
    @jamesthefirst_8147 4 роки тому +1

    Even just from the thumbnail, this car looks SO GOOD

  • @Bolling0
    @Bolling0 3 роки тому

    When Jeremy Clarkson retired I was sad. Then I found you guys. My new favorite car show

  • @autonewstv86
    @autonewstv86 4 роки тому +24

    *wow such an amazing car and nice review* 👍😀

    • @davidlegkodukh6969
      @davidlegkodukh6969 4 роки тому

      For the value absolutely terrible

    • @UsgBifJgpwltA
      @UsgBifJgpwltA 3 роки тому

      @@davidlegkodukh6969 Very good lol. Maybe you’re just from a heavily taxed country

  • @arminabdi
    @arminabdi 4 роки тому

    I know it is probably a lot of trouble taking cars to a track so i just wanna tell you the effort is much appreciated.

  • @SiforsGarage
    @SiforsGarage 4 роки тому +1

    I love mine. Even better once you install an ASR exhaust valve module for an even louder exhaust....! Good video!

  • @marclaguitare
    @marclaguitare 4 роки тому +4

    Hello from québec!
    Has always, such an amazing video!

  • @ijaazahmed6399
    @ijaazahmed6399 4 роки тому +4

    The reason the 43 doesn’t get launch control is because it would embarrass the 0-100 of the 63 models

  • @damonlee97
    @damonlee97 4 роки тому +2

    You guys didn't mention the (more precise) fingertip touchpads on the steering wheel to control the MBUX screens.

  • @patbartholick7845
    @patbartholick7845 4 роки тому +14

    Chevy Emblem on each side of the steering wheel. 😂 15:12

    • @SM-1010
      @SM-1010 4 роки тому +2

      Not funny, Chevy ass

  • @golfchvse
    @golfchvse 2 роки тому +1

    apple car play thing is a bit wrong, there is a button top right on home screen that takes you directly there.

  • @eyunseville1310
    @eyunseville1310 3 роки тому +4

    14:10 this is amg. maybe not a TRUE amg but still an amg,and its real. imagine mercedes just called it glc 450. you think the exhaust sound gonna sound the same? look at mercedes c43 w202 amg? is that a real amg? not sure if it hand build or not but at least amg tune and still an amg. for me, 35,43,53 is TUNE AMG, 45,63,65* TRUE AMG. and they all real amg.

    • @KC_Smooth
      @KC_Smooth 3 роки тому +1

      I think that's a fair assessment.

    • @TheLumberJacked
      @TheLumberJacked Рік тому

      I agree. If only the engine made the AMG then they would all be fast but terrible handling cars. AMG is in the details and the changes they make to all sorts of stuff on the car is what makes it *chefs kiss*.

  • @maheshpatel60
    @maheshpatel60 4 роки тому +6

    Notice how the plate says - “BENZ”

  • @crazybots3032
    @crazybots3032 4 роки тому +21

    Tomorrow is Canada day

    • @TheStraightPipes
      @TheStraightPipes  4 роки тому +10

      ❤️🇨🇦

    • @changes4339
      @changes4339 4 роки тому +2

      What is Canada day?

    • @CL4SSiCS
      @CL4SSiCS 4 роки тому +1

      Change s dunno actually prob cuz I’m English

    • @mcvic2264
      @mcvic2264 4 роки тому +1

      Change s It’s Canada’s version of Independence Day. It’s the day we became a country. (July 1st 1867)

  • @93remix
    @93remix 4 роки тому +1

    Sometimes I wish you'd guys would do side by side comparisons like, X3M (non competition) vs GLC AMG 43 vs SQ5. BUT, it's nice 2 focus on 1 vehicle per episode

  • @Fanzo463
    @Fanzo463 4 роки тому +1

    I think this is more in the same level with macan. I'd undoubtedly choose the GLC 43 over any of its competitors. Because I love Mercedes

  • @benwong1111
    @benwong1111 4 роки тому

    I think they remove the controller wheel because the main reason for a controller wheel was for driver to have better access to the center screen. Now that they have the blackberry trackpad on the steering wheel, you don’t really need it. The passenger side wouldn’t require to have as much attention on the road so the touch screen and middle trackpad are good enough. The middle trackpad does give a little more gestures and functions like writing or moving the map so it’s actually more useful than just wheel. Also a lot of people complained about how Mercedes had both and it’s hard to access the wheel, so they decide to just remove it.

  • @JamesBon10
    @JamesBon10 3 роки тому +4

    I love the cooled seats in my glc43 amg (2018). They work great 👍 Seats and a ride overall very comfortable for daily and cross country. stage 2 ecu tune makes it so much more fun and way quicker at near 500bhp/500tq. Low 4sec 0-60 Plus removed governor.. the infotainment and nav system is not my favorite.. but burmaster is sounds sweet.. I like the rims on the 2018 slightly more.. they just look better than the new ones, at least to me. The previous Diamond grills are so much better looking than almost anything else out there. However the new grill is mean, also like the new steering wheel in the 2020.. the new lights design I don’t care for much.
    Overall a very fast and great little suv
    Debating to get a new one or switch to a X3m when the lease is up

    • @matthewgateoperators2406
      @matthewgateoperators2406 Рік тому

      What did you end up going with? And how do you like it I'm considering getting one of these

    • @JamesBon10
      @JamesBon10 Рік тому +1

      @@matthewgateoperators2406 still have the glc43. And I still love it. For the summers I picked up a c43 cabriolet. unfortunately it is not optioned the way I wanted but it is still the v6 and overall a great ride. I’m glad I stayed with the more comfortable AMG’s.

    • @matthewgateoperators2406
      @matthewgateoperators2406 Рік тому +1

      @@JamesBon10 yes we just had a baby so I have to lean on the side of comfort thank you for the feedback

    • @JamesBon10
      @JamesBon10 Рік тому +1

      @@matthewgateoperators2406 sure thing. good luck with the baby 😀

  • @martinzhao6436
    @martinzhao6436 4 роки тому +1

    WIll you guys make a video about Audi SQ5? Or like the comparison with GLC43, SQ5 and X3/4M40i? Look forward to seeing that.

  • @LMO169
    @LMO169 4 роки тому +4

    Had one in the shop last week. Not really an AMG. If they'd called it GLC400 or 450 or something, it would have been the better decision

    • @wmahmoo
      @wmahmoo 4 роки тому

      They're already breaking down??

    • @LMO169
      @LMO169 4 роки тому

      @@wmahmoo No, getting them ready for delivery

    • @davidlegkodukh6969
      @davidlegkodukh6969 4 роки тому

      @@LMO169 But they are so slow why not get an X3M instead?

    • @LMO169
      @LMO169 4 роки тому

      @@davidlegkodukh6969 1. It's not my decision what car a customer buys.
      2. X3M is a totally different class of car. M40i goes in the right direction.
      3. If you like Mercedes, you won't buy a BMW
      4. When you're happy with 390hp, good. Otherwise there are 63 and 63S, too

  • @Lightsout565x
    @Lightsout565x 4 роки тому +25

    When you getting that GLB! Prefer the boxy, “mini G wagon” style, to the GLC hahaha. Also if I’m spending 60K on a quick SUV I’d still get a Macan S.

    • @makatron
      @makatron 4 роки тому +4

      The Macan S would be a way more fun to drive than this for sure.

    • @timonxDlol
      @timonxDlol 4 роки тому +7

      The macan is also very nice, but I think they are both really good. But I dislike the GLB it just doesnt look nice and has the a class interior the GLC is a whole lot better on the inside. But you also see that in the price difference.

    • @yes8032
      @yes8032 4 роки тому +7

      I’d get a GLC over an macan

    • @ammarokla7217
      @ammarokla7217 4 роки тому +1

      @@yes8032 you are not alone m8

    • @NoName-nf5xl
      @NoName-nf5xl 4 роки тому +3

      Macan S will be way more then 60k because Porsche have so many options.

  • @sidharthsharma9985
    @sidharthsharma9985 4 роки тому +2

    You guys should tell us the 0-100 in all the reviews. That’d be much appreciated

  • @abalakrishnan4152
    @abalakrishnan4152 4 роки тому

    My dad owned a 2016 GLC 300 and he said it handles really well.

  • @derianafzal1414
    @derianafzal1414 4 роки тому +3

    good job guysssss lovin this review always

  • @Malby_65
    @Malby_65 4 роки тому

    On our GLC 63s we like the MBUX better than the old command , the track pace seems to work better when the Mercedes Me connect is active and fully updated. Great review overall you guys are my favorite review channel been subbed from almost the very beginning

  • @skyetic5775
    @skyetic5775 4 місяці тому

    my 43 has launch control so idk if it was a package or what, but some definitly do.

  • @maybenodyarg
    @maybenodyarg 4 роки тому

    Super Disco Breakin' is a legendary song on a legendary album

  • @sonlee4961
    @sonlee4961 4 роки тому

    3rd option. Missed the trackpad on the steering wheel which works well too!

  • @KurtSchutte
    @KurtSchutte 4 роки тому

    2020 C43 sedan owner here (somewhat due to your 2019 C43 wagon review last winter). Launch control is not officially official, but the behavior of the car from a basic launch to a power brake launch is completely different. Regular launch is more eventful with the pops/bangs, but those acoustic effects slow the car down. When you brake boost, you don't get any of the dramatic crackles, instead you get a super fast upshifts and way quicker acceleration. (over half a second difference based on my track pace app data).

    • @TheLumberJacked
      @TheLumberJacked Рік тому

      Hey, so when you do the unofficial launch control on this vehicle. Does it act like a proper launch control? Or is it just brutally hard on the trans because it’s not a real unofficial official launch control? That’s as a confusing question, but I guess I want to know if it really does work good and if I’m just killing my trans.

  • @hellcat4life655
    @hellcat4life655 4 роки тому +2

    Can you guys please do a review on a 2008 viper acr

  • @tyrese771
    @tyrese771 2 роки тому +2

    Why is that not a "real" amg?
    Why Mercedes said it’s a AMG, and you saying opposite??🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @hugolafhugolaf
      @hugolafhugolaf Рік тому

      The engine is not handbuilt.

    • @TheLumberJacked
      @TheLumberJacked Рік тому

      @@hugolafhugolaflol. I love this. Yet how many house tuners do special editions for ford and chev and other brands and it becomes super special because they strapped a super charger on it. Those engines weren’t hand built and the ZO6 engine isn’t hand built…and most very desirable performance cars don’t have hand built engines and everyone gets all horny about those ones. But for the AMG43…nah..not hand built. It’s not real. What’s funny is the engine is only a part of it, look what AMG does to all of the other parts, same things as they do for the AMG63. But the 43 isn’t special enough…so it’s not real. Lol. It’s an engine…AMG is really at its core about the everything else they do to them to make them monsters. If an AMG designation started and stopped with hand built engine, they would be fast but really crappy handling vehicles. So in all the ways that actually matter..it’s an AMG…and whether someone put their hands on the engine or not, it’s a DOPE performance engine and makes it go like a bat out of hell. People are just crazy now a days…people who don’t even own performance cars are like, “Yawn…its not an AMG63…meh”. I’d be happy with this AMG43…so very happy.

    • @hugolafhugolaf
      @hugolafhugolaf Рік тому

      @@TheLumberJacked I was only answering his question as to why is this not considered real AMG. I don’t really care for what constitutes a « real » this or that, but Mercedes themselves seem to make it conditional to the engine being hand-built. I, for one, don’t care, and if they called it a GLC450 or whatever, I’d still want it, as it is my next vehicle anyway, in 2024. It is a great balance of performance and luxury. Sure, the 63S is crazy, but I don’t need a supercar engine, 285 (or is it 295 wide) rear tires, a race mode, and supercar-esque insurance premiums on what is a daily driver in a country where it’s winter 5 months a year. The GLK250 is awesome and hopefully, so will the the GLC43.

  • @DonFather
    @DonFather 4 роки тому +1

    It sounds meaty from the interior but from the exterior, it sounds like a bicycle with noise makers. Just doesn't sound AMG from the outside. I'm just hoping it sounds better in real life.

  • @ahemgee9542
    @ahemgee9542 4 роки тому +2

    43 V6 sounds so much better than the new 53's I6.

  • @fabianherrmann6398
    @fabianherrmann6398 4 роки тому

    Getting pretty fancy on your way to a million. Driving around in Benzes and getting medium cups now instead of small ones.

  • @useurbrain999
    @useurbrain999 4 роки тому +1

    Why you guys can do the review in such a comfortable way? Keep up with the good work! 😁

  • @cedrickshibe8202
    @cedrickshibe8202 4 роки тому

    The Launch control is only on AMG’s with clutches ,the 43 has a torque converter as its a 9G gearbox.

  • @AFCompany
    @AFCompany 4 роки тому +1

    Woah the music caught me off guard. I like it though.

  • @zthebeastreborn1518
    @zthebeastreborn1518 3 роки тому

    Just got the 2021 today LOVING IT sport plus is nice af

  • @Bob-kn5gw
    @Bob-kn5gw 4 роки тому +1

    “It’s 2020 real” -Yuri on exhaust

  • @JSOptimus
    @JSOptimus 4 роки тому +1

    Launch control is pointless for cars that won't actually be used on the track. Are people going to use launch control at a red light in their SUV?

  • @edy40111
    @edy40111 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Yuri, Jacob. Great video! Any chance you guys review a 2020 or 2021 Tesla? Any model. Would be super interesting!

  • @thenut1212
    @thenut1212 4 роки тому +3

    "Race Couch!”

  • @deepee1544
    @deepee1544 4 роки тому

    Ahhh, June 5th, 2020 when we weren't getting pummeled with 30+ celsius day after day in Southwestern Ontario. 😉

  • @lifeofalex2942
    @lifeofalex2942 4 роки тому +1

    That’s a fast camera car !

  • @jakes5530
    @jakes5530 4 роки тому +2

    If I had the money, I would totally trick my girlfriend into getting this or an X3M. “Here honey, I got you that small SUV you liked” Meanwhile, I’d be tearing it up on the weekends

  • @GabeByte5
    @GabeByte5 4 роки тому +5

    Honestly just a really good SUV, from both a practical and sporty standpoint!

  • @Syrinx-Priest
    @Syrinx-Priest 4 роки тому +3

    Now Mercedes just needs to bring back a refreshed GLA 45...

    • @gregbach5
      @gregbach5 4 роки тому

      It’s out already if I’m not mistaken

    • @Syrinx-Priest
      @Syrinx-Priest 4 роки тому

      @@gregbach5 I think they stopped offering it in North America after 2018 or 2019. And we can't even get an A35 Hatch in the US.

  • @msalvag
    @msalvag 4 роки тому +1

    Noting you mentioned launch control so many times, I question why anyone would need launch control if they're buying this as a daily driver? How many people are taking this to the track..close to zero?

    • @mwdallas1
      @mwdallas1 2 роки тому +1

      Zero. I have this car and could care less about launch control.

  • @gregmatanguihan
    @gregmatanguihan 3 місяці тому

    loved it best comfort car i hve ever owned

  • @ronquerubin67
    @ronquerubin67 4 роки тому

    Yacht radio. My favourite

  • @felix2402
    @felix2402 4 роки тому +1

    You are so right, the trackpad is so bad that you always have to use voice control or the touchscreen. The wheel from the old generation was a lot better and easier to use...

    • @SDav21
      @SDav21 4 роки тому

      They're not right. Have you actually used this? This works very differently. Both Carwow and Doug Demuro says its the best system in the industry. If you use it yourself, you'll see how easy it is to use. Most people find this easier but these guys are too used to the rotary wheel. They did not mess up. They're just moving forward. It isn't touch pad only. It also has touch screen plus the one on the steering wheel. Lexus system is actual trash because there's no haptic feedback and the interface design is poor meaning it doesn't work well with a touch pad. This is different.

    • @felix2402
      @felix2402 4 роки тому

      @@SDav21 My dad had the pre facelift and now has the facelift and I easily drove a couple thousand km with the old one and a couple hundred with the new one. You never hit the button you want with the trackpad and the controls on the steering wheel don't work that good aswell. Sometimes they respond and sometimes they don't, you'll never know :/

    • @felix2402
      @felix2402 4 роки тому

      @@SDav21 Although I have to say that the voice controls work really well most of the time.

    • @SDav21
      @SDav21 4 роки тому +1

      @@felix2402 The system itself is much more intuitive. It take multiple steps to enter a navigation destination in the old and multiple scrolls and clicks of the rotary control. You can do the same on the new system in seconds. These guys are talking like the system itself is unintuitive when they just don't like the method of input. I want to see them do a race as to how long it takes to input a station number on the new vs old. Same for a navigation destination. Same for any particular vehicle setting. This is where the new system is better. It's why they changed it.

  • @Wachofeo
    @Wachofeo Рік тому +2

    you say multiple times it's not a real AMG... I don't think AMG would put their brand on something thats not worthy

    • @TheLumberJacked
      @TheLumberJacked Рік тому +1

      I agree, just because the engine isn’t hand made doesn’t mean everything else they did wasn’t through and through AMG. It has monster brakes and the trans tune is amazing and the suspension is phenomenal. It literally does all of the things. That said, I agree that if “hand built” is more real than real AMG, this isn’t then…But every other time a company takes an existing car and tunes it, replaces parts, modifies it etc etc etc and makes it better, it gets called “special” and “performance” and every one ohhhs and ahhhhs…well that’s at AMG did to this…they did everything and even more than companies like Rousch racing does to mustangs or “name tuning house here”, then everyone gets hot and bothered…but in this case…people are like, “yeah, it’s not a real AMG” pffft and move on. We have lost touch with reality or people have spent zero time in them to be able to be dismissive of them IMHO. Sigh.

  • @inuralakranda2274
    @inuralakranda2274 4 роки тому +1

    x3 for sure

  • @tanner343
    @tanner343 4 роки тому

    I have a gle with the mbux system and I have no issues using the track pad. I really like it over the dial system

  • @Malby_65
    @Malby_65 Рік тому +1

    I just picked one up riding on the Continental recommended tire the contisportcontact 5p

    • @TheLumberJacked
      @TheLumberJacked Рік тому

      I’m about to pick one up and it’s riding on those tires too. 😊

  • @markol88
    @markol88 4 роки тому +1

    Mercedes: *puts AMG badge on as many cars as possible*

  • @CloakAndDaggerPC
    @CloakAndDaggerPC 4 роки тому +3

    I’m still going sq5 because I love the interior I’m the Audi

    • @nonikhanna1
      @nonikhanna1 4 роки тому +1

      I have the SQ5 from 2016 and I love it's interior. I was shopping between that and the GLA45, the merc was disappointing compared to the SQ5.

    • @CloakAndDaggerPC
      @CloakAndDaggerPC 4 роки тому +1

      Big Woofer I currently have an S5 Sportback almost purely because the colour selection on the SQ5 is bad. My S5 is in the Misano Red Pearl

    • @nonikhanna1
      @nonikhanna1 4 роки тому

      @@CloakAndDaggerPC I have the moonlight blue metallic colour. It's dark blue and I love it. Also Changed my grill to the RS one 😁. Love this car

    • @ANielsen112
      @ANielsen112 4 роки тому

      Big Woofer opposite for me. I test drove the new SQ5 today and bought the amg Glc 43 after driving it.

  • @prayformojo1117
    @prayformojo1117 4 роки тому

    Small typo in the description, should read BMW X3 M40i.