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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
Mercedes-AMG GLC vs BMW X4 Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
BMW X4
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
vs
2024 BMW
X4
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.9
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC
Based on the BMW X4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
65L
501 to 689 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $199,500
$88,600 - $185,200
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CarExpert's Take
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
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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 Premium (+$1,500)
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Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 5000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 9.3 - 11 | |
