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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 Ford Mustang Mach-E Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
Ford Mustang Mach-E
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
vs
2024 Ford
Mustang Mach-E
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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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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC
Based on the Ford Mustang Mach-E
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
61L
573 to 946 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $199,500
$64,990 - $103,002
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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)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
- Star White
- Space White
- Vapour Blue
- Grabber Blue Metallic
- Rapid Red
- Carbonised Grey
- Shadow Black
A $700 prestige paint charge applies for all colours except Shadow Black.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 2300 - 5038 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L | 0.0, 5.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | NOT APPLICABLE, V8, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 198kW - 349kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 5500 - 7250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 430Nm - 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 3000 - 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 11 | |
