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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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Mercedes-AMG GLC vs Land Rover Defender Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
Land Rover Defender
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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2024 Land Rover
Defender
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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 Land Rover Defender 130 P500 V8 (368kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunAwards
We don’t have any awards for Mercedes-AMG GLC. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1152 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $199,500
$92,402 - $217,282
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Eight seats, eight cylinders – ooft.
- Heaps of space and tech
- Looks like it will eat other cars
Misses
- Nearly double the price of base 130
- Awkward rear proportions
- Thirsty, expensive to service
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)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,040)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Smoke Pack (+$65)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 183kW - 386kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 550Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
