2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vs Mercedes-AMG GLC 63S // $100,000 Savage SUVs Face Off

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • James and Thomas compare the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio with the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63S. Both SUVs pack a huge punch, and are wolves in sheep's clothing. The boys explore how fun they are, and if Ferrari-inspired engine of the Alfa can compete with an AMG V8.
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  • @ThrottleHouse
    @ThrottleHouse  5 лет назад +551

    Should we bring back the “La Resistance Marauders” for another sketch? What do you think?

    • @thatreviewguy6109
      @thatreviewguy6109 5 лет назад +19

      That skit was straight up gold😂

    • @dr-ok3sn
      @dr-ok3sn 5 лет назад

      but why did you used the old GLC and not the facelift, it's out for like half a year already🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @jamesengelsman9369
      @jamesengelsman9369 5 лет назад +8

      Dominik it is NOT the old GLC. The 2020 isn’t even out yet and can’t be specced on the website

    • @thatreviewguy6109
      @thatreviewguy6109 5 лет назад +3

      @@jamesengelsman9369 hes probably thinking of the gle which I dont even think can be purchased in a 2020

    • @dr-ok3sn
      @dr-ok3sn 5 лет назад

      @@jamesengelsman9369 it IS the old one actually and I just checked it out on the website😂 just not for the AMG, you should have waited for like one or two months for the facelift
      but in europe both the amg and the normal one are already available for over half a year🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @thenobleman14
    @thenobleman14 4 года назад +637

    I've owned my share of AMGs. My last two were the C63 and the E63s Wagon. I test drove the GLC63 and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio. I ended up buying the Quadrifoglio with CCM and Carbon Sparco seats. I'm absolutely in love. Car sounds, drives and looks beautiful. Its different. The GLC 63 may be better put together on the amenities and I'll always be an AMG fan, but Alfa... you captured the soul.

    • @fenchurchassociates3336
      @fenchurchassociates3336 4 года назад +38

      Shareef Khan only until you try to sell it will you love it. I’ve got a Guilia Quadrifoglio and been trying to sell it for 4 months. No one wants them. Best sticking with AMG or M products

    • @Sickwitit18
      @Sickwitit18 4 года назад +9

      @@asr1143 while you are correct, I think the other guy is too. There is a smaller pool of people looking for an Alfa than there are potential buyers of an amg or m car

    • @Sickwitit18
      @Sickwitit18 4 года назад +11

      @@asr1143 idk, we cross shopped the Stelvio Quad with the GLE63amg and the Jag F Pace S, so I don't know if the wallets are very different. I just think there are more people shopping for one these sporty SUVs who will automatically think of BMW Merc and Audi and totally forget about Alfa. A lot of people who aren't into cars don't know anything about Alfa

    • @Sickwitit18
      @Sickwitit18 4 года назад +2

      @@asr1143 well people like us will be cross shopping them is all I'm saying

    • @f99o46
      @f99o46 4 года назад +4

      @@asr1143 Had Alfa’s, got to know main dealer really well, didn’t drive it that much, only to main dealer.

  • @keenanfitzpatrick9104
    @keenanfitzpatrick9104 5 лет назад +318

    “Of course Thomas left me in race mode. Whatever most overcompensating mode there is he drives in”. 😂

  • @spyrosargyrou8382
    @spyrosargyrou8382 5 лет назад +204

    I have a Veloce with 14000 miles on it. I absolutely love the car and it has no problems whatsoever. Forza Alfa Romeo.

    • @gomza4826
      @gomza4826 3 года назад +2

      The alfa is beautiful and the engine sounds great as well.I love Benz but I'll go for the Alfa

    • @TheLordofcod
      @TheLordofcod 3 года назад

      Σου εχει βγάλει ζημιές;

    • @Ingefurly
      @Ingefurly 2 года назад +2

      Proud owner of a 210 CV Q4 Stelvio with 90000 km over all italian roads. All top!

  • @sfcindia981
    @sfcindia981 5 лет назад +169

    I love their review style, there is something unique about it..

  • @MCSilk
    @MCSilk 4 года назад +74

    Damn!! The most creative and fun car reviews.Well done Sirs!;)

  • @chrismunsey3185
    @chrismunsey3185 5 лет назад +107

    “Master race” wonder how much snickering was done at the AMG engineers meeting when they decided to make that the name?🤣🤣🤣

    • @RichieRouge206
      @RichieRouge206 5 лет назад +5

      Chris Munsey there’s a bunch of muppets that only care about profit - that’s the Masterrace

    • @CJizzleJ
      @CJizzleJ 4 года назад +3

      they’re german too

  • @Dani-hl3xu
    @Dani-hl3xu 5 лет назад +174

    Only ze germans could add a „master race“ mode to their cars.
    Guess some things never change....

    • @jimjames5312
      @jimjames5312 5 лет назад +6

      Dani old habits die hard

    • @mae8920
      @mae8920 5 лет назад

      Dani time stamp?

    • @mondaiji4738
      @mondaiji4738 4 года назад

      Was soll das den heißen?

    • @Sartheris
      @Sartheris 4 года назад

      when is that, cant find it? timestamp please?

    • @AB-ff1cq
      @AB-ff1cq 4 года назад

      Musa Akira Eslami 12:40

  • @Jorge_Magallon
    @Jorge_Magallon 5 лет назад +164

    You guys have to package some of these intros to movie studios. Totally could see you in cameos in movies playing TV personalities. Hilarious.

  • @WilliamStevens007
    @WilliamStevens007 4 года назад +117

    I would have the Alfa because it's a Alfa Romeo.... And just look at it!!!!!! Love it.

    • @oloappaolo1936
      @oloappaolo1936 3 года назад

      Stelvio have 0 spec, the Mercedes have the carbon package, go in the alfa romeo site and see

    • @WilliamStevens007
      @WilliamStevens007 3 года назад

      @@oloappaolo1936 and who cares, it's an Alfa.

    • @oloappaolo1936
      @oloappaolo1936 3 года назад

      @@WilliamStevens007 the Stelvio gap that in nurburgring

    • @Bigman-fh1fz
      @Bigman-fh1fz 3 года назад +2

      @@WilliamStevens007 you are right the Mercedes is a million times better

  • @Vadim28882
    @Vadim28882 5 лет назад +48

    I like/love the Stelvio.

  • @crimsonstang
    @crimsonstang 5 лет назад +65

    The amount of budget and time that appears to go into the intro is amazing. Most people just overlook them but you guys do it right.

  • @thomaslebens7168
    @thomaslebens7168 2 года назад +6

    Plot Twist: Ferrari actually has an SUV now....

  • @miks564
    @miks564 4 года назад +21

    No hard choice for me. I'll take the one with the Ferrari engine, thank you!
    But there's more, it's actually lighter, faster, more engaging and satisfying, it looks miles better and it's not the same old boring German expensive stuff.
    Oh, and in terms of reliability, I'll pick the Alfa-Romeo too.

    • @paulj9821
      @paulj9821 2 года назад

      @Mohamed Koubaa Yes I do, because I owned 2 80K mercs and the last one was an AMG. Merc isn't a reliable brand, they are made to be reliable for any the lease period and I have never owned one that didn't require work even on the lease.

  • @Goyxrd3
    @Goyxrd3 4 года назад +55

    I’m picking up my Alfa Romeo stelvio q in a few day

    • @wking8
      @wking8 3 года назад

      How is the long term quality review?

    • @wackjob7
      @wackjob7 3 года назад +3

      @@wking8 two years no issues, 32000 miles

  • @micahtrostle1367
    @micahtrostle1367 4 года назад +86

    I love my Alfa. One of the most fun cars you can buy in the US

    • @m4rcopolo01
      @m4rcopolo01 4 года назад +1

      Im sure is fun, when is out of the mechanic, lol those Alfa Romeo are always broken on the road

    • @micahtrostle1367
      @micahtrostle1367 4 года назад +17

      Haha I fix my own cars. But it's an incredible reliable car

    • @rogerchadwick3452
      @rogerchadwick3452 4 года назад

      LOVED the 4c I had...

    • @davidlee3107
      @davidlee3107 3 года назад +11

      @@m4rcopolo01 how to hate on any car you cant afford on the internet: “bUt wAiT uNtiL iT bReAkS dOwN”

  • @johnz8112
    @johnz8112 4 года назад +17

    Old review but the 2020 Alfas have updated interiors

    • @oloappaolo1936
      @oloappaolo1936 3 года назад

      Stelvio have 0 spec, the Mercedes have the carbon package, go in the alfa romeo site and see

  • @Edgedrifle
    @Edgedrifle 2 года назад +13

    The fact that the guys who got shouted out in the videos for building the engines actually reached out warms my heart, makes me feel like every AMG engine is made from pure passion

  • @slow8r
    @slow8r 5 лет назад +20

    Great video guys. I'm genuinely entertained by the amount of work put into these. Well put together and you guys clearly have a bit of Clarkson/Hammond vibe going on. Love it. Keep up the good work!

  • @mattmiller340
    @mattmiller340 5 лет назад +9

    Nice video! I own a Stelvio Quadrifoglio and agree with just about everything you said - I'm not tied to defending the brand. I do think one fact (at least in the US) that's worth noting though is that the Stelvio QV has heavy discounts off the MSRP from most dealers, while the Mercedes doesn't. So while these cars seem to be at a similar price range in terms of MSRP - the actual real market sales prices on them are quite a bit different - almost $15k-$20k less for the Stelvio QV in many cases (if you don't care about the Sparco seats and carbon ceramic brakes). For me the question became - is the Mercedes worth an extra $15k-$20k over what I can buy the Stelvio QV for? I was willing to put up with a cheaper build quality for that amount of savings. Both are great cars - can't go wrong with either though!

  • @dinopappous6639
    @dinopappous6639 5 лет назад +21

    1) Paddles belong on the column
    2) Laptop thrown on top of the center stack is a tacky afterthought
    3) I'd like to grab that Merc's center stack and manhandle it and see how great that "German build quality" is...
    Don't drink the German Kool Aid
    FORZA ALFA BABY !!!!
    THE KING IS BACK !!!!

  • @dinopappous6639
    @dinopappous6639 5 лет назад +4

    Mercedes needs a V 8 TWIN TURBO to do what Alfa did with a V 6 TWIN TURBO !!!!!
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ....EMBARRASSING ....and they had two years to catch up and this is the best they can do?
    *UCKING HIDEOUS !!!! FORZA ALFA BABY!!! THE KING IS BACK !!!!

  • @axing_
    @axing_ 5 лет назад +4

    my mum has a giulia and there are 0 build quality issues and the center console definitely doesn't move like that, I'm assuming that's a press car thats been abused through it's life quite a bit

  • @telliesmith9825
    @telliesmith9825 5 лет назад +32

    I'll take the Alfa please 😁 the Benz there a dime a dozen EVERYWHERE smh

    • @Avalk9724
      @Avalk9724 5 лет назад +4

      ...and regret it next week. Alfas are junk. Poor build quality, lots of gremlins, terrible resale value...

    • @3255timmy
      @3255timmy 5 лет назад +2

      @@Avalk9724 this video makes it look like mercedes can compare to alfa, but they are a long way from being as nice, reliable, "cheap". So ur statement is completely false. Have a nice life normie.

    • @stefanoricci94able
      @stefanoricci94able 5 лет назад +8

      @@Avalk9724 if you never owned an alfa you cannnot understand. I personally owned mercs and alfas and many others but alfas are special in every way and they are very very very reliable if you do proper maintenance. Sorry for destroying your dreams but you cannot speak if you never owned both. FACT!

    • @telliesmith9825
      @telliesmith9825 5 лет назад

      Hell like Mercedes is any better back in the day Mercedes was solid hell that's been decades ago why you think they depreciate so bad please get off the line wit that

    • @Avalk9724
      @Avalk9724 5 лет назад +1

      Tellie and others, I have had a brand new Alfa Romeo 156. That's why I know. It was the worst car I've ever owned

  • @roarpal6314
    @roarpal6314 5 лет назад +2

    both are great suv! the alfa romeo is much more better driven then mercedes! the reason is that many people forget one particular thing,...cause alfa romeo its a racing car from 1910....mercedes its a ladylike!

  • @frumpd63
    @frumpd63 5 лет назад +56

    I've been driving a Giulia Ti Q4 for nearly 2 years and 20K miles. With a mild tune, it has been the most fun everyday performance car I've owned by a wide margin, far surpassing my previous S3 and 335i. The Q4 gives you RWD during the summer and AWD during the winter, and the seats, steering wheel, and paddles feel like they're out of a car costing twice as much. Everyone bitching about reliability or interior quality is just deflecting because they prioritize pulling up in a German status symbol over finding a car that can make your daily commute truly joyful.

    • @Newzchspy
      @Newzchspy 5 лет назад +1

      Engi_Nerd that's OK, I'd prefer NOT to be sitting on the side of the road.

    • @rahulmandala4930
      @rahulmandala4930 5 лет назад +3

      Not everyone that buys German want the badge. Germans also have serious performance and dynamic credibility too.

    • @dinopappous6639
      @dinopappous6639 4 года назад +11

      @@Newzchspy ... Then you better stay away from German cars...

    • @dinopappous6639
      @dinopappous6639 4 года назад +1

      @@rahulmandala4930 "Dynamic Credibility " ?
      WTF....?
      YOU ARE TOTALLY BRAINWASHED....
      BMW = Big Money Waste

    • @davidt8087
      @davidt8087 Год назад +2

      Uhm. The Germans know that their cars weren't so reliable and they had it fixed in most of their F series cars ans now the G series cars are all extremely reliable. In 2015 when I had a m235i I put 75,000 miles in three years constantly driving in sport and pushing the car to its maximum limit and abusing it with tunes which pushed the hp/torque waay higher and the transmission had to take more hp/torque than it could properly handle and it still was fine with no issues. Neither is my current bmw version of the supra I have with an inline 6 *knocks on wood*. BMW has fixes these issues but Alfa's haven't gotten to that point yet. I would say most cars released today by any brand are reliable, it's just a lot of times cars break is because of how the people drive. Msot people are dumb so they do things like constantly Rev the engine to high rpms at cold start, or are constantly pushing the engine hard non stop for dozens of minutes or even hours keeping WOT time high and the engine constantly loaded with no brakes and then breaking hard which downshifts too quit and stuff like that. While I push my car too it's only when it's hot and I'm only pushing it for no more 10 min average and 15-20 max, and even then after the first 5 minutes I no longer even go 100% throttle and I start slowing down and like I said not punching it to 100% WOT. This is the method to ensure car remains healthy, but most treat their cars like garbage like it can handle and tolerate nonstop abuse. Most people just watch fast and furious and think they're "pro racers" eben though all it entails (especially in America with American youth) is going in a straight line or to the drag strip, modifying cars to breaking point just for a straight line. They don't even know what a track is and if they do don't understand the purpose. Corners and lap times are concepts they don't understand and if the straight warriors are placed on a track and learn the track they would still always be 50% slower at the minimum to twice as slow or more and then make a excuse that "omg lap times suck and don't matter it's all about the American way which is just going in a straight line and feeling like a pro doing so" before leaving the track to go back to the drag strip with their heavily modified car that they constantly need to fix

  • @sayyeddavis8199
    @sayyeddavis8199 5 лет назад +13

    Thank for being what Motor Trends Head to Head used to be❤️

  • @grumjpy
    @grumjpy 5 лет назад +74

    I own 2018 Stelvio TI Sport with all the packages and I absolutely love it. I just had my second service done. And I haven't have any issues whatsoever. No panel gaps or nor my console moves like what they try to show. No rattles at all. One word of advise don't buy Harman Kadon Sound system. Base sound system actually sounds way better. It comes with HID headlights but they were too yellow for my taste. I upgraded D3S with 90$ Morimoto 55K color temp bulbs and now it looks amazing.

    • @pastorofmuppets8834
      @pastorofmuppets8834 3 года назад +2

      Any feedback a year later?

    • @grumjpy
      @grumjpy 3 года назад +7

      @@pastorofmuppets8834 Thanks for asking. I have 49k Km on it right now. Completed 3rd service on it and no issues at all. I had a sway bar link noise from front right wheel and they changed it in warranty. I did a small upgrade as I exchanged exhaust with Ragazzon resonated exhaust with mufflers. It was about 1400$ USD but well worth it. There is no drone or obnoxious sounds coming into cabin. I would call it exhaust for grown ups. When I put it in Dynamic I hear farts on upshifts when you redline. I upgraded start/stop button to Red same as QV. And that's about it. I still love it. My kids love it. They don't want me to change it anytime soon.
      Cheers!

    • @pastorofmuppets8834
      @pastorofmuppets8834 3 года назад +1

      @@grumjpy glad to hear! There are so many choices out there. I drove a colleague's 2.2 diesel which was surprisingly quick. Would prefer the 2L petrol like yours. Exhaust upgrade sounds like a must!

    • @grumjpy
      @grumjpy 3 года назад +4

      @@pastorofmuppets8834I have BMC air filter in my car. And it definitely makes engii breath better and you can tell the difference. Also around 38k km factory Continental economy tires were running low on tread so I changed them to Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ and what a difference in handling and ride. And tread looks better as well.

  • @victorlicht6765
    @victorlicht6765 5 лет назад +4

    The amg is way nicer, and id much rather like to have that then the alfa

  • @rmr5184
    @rmr5184 4 года назад +34

    I would definetely take the Stelvio!

  • @Realmiamirealestate
    @Realmiamirealestate 3 года назад +7

    Love your videos guys!!!! So much fun to watch! Keep it up ❤️❤️.
    I just got an Alfa Q4 🙃😋😋 thanks for the review, you sold it to me 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @pedrosousa8512
    @pedrosousa8512 5 лет назад +6

    That Stelvio is so fucking amazing!!!

  • @ricosta75
    @ricosta75 4 года назад +44

    Stelvio all the way.

    • @softroseforyou7457
      @softroseforyou7457 3 года назад +2

      Mercedes all the way. You can have you cheap looking interior. Enjoy!

    • @JarnoScw
      @JarnoScw 3 года назад +2

      @@softroseforyou7457 you mean the best looking SUV of all Time with a better sound, the best design and since Facelift better put together Suv?

    • @oloappaolo1936
      @oloappaolo1936 3 года назад

      @@softroseforyou7457 Stelvio have 0 spec, the Mercedes have the carbon package, go in the alfa romeo site and see idiot

    • @softroseforyou7457
      @softroseforyou7457 3 года назад

      @@JarnoScw In your dreams! SMH LOL

    • @softroseforyou7457
      @softroseforyou7457 3 года назад +1

      @@oloappaolo1936 You can say your opinion with out name calling. Grow up little boy!

  • @paolobreda3123
    @paolobreda3123 3 года назад +4

    Stelvio ❤️❤️❤️

  • @VoxGav-bd9rc
    @VoxGav-bd9rc 4 года назад +6

    Both amazing cars but if you want to stand out and have something special, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the pick.

  • @MrVara411
    @MrVara411 5 лет назад +12

    Guys. Your intros are unbelievably creative! Keep em coming. Great reviews too.

  • @Genevagirls-h2x
    @Genevagirls-h2x 2 месяца назад +2

    Stelvio quad owner here....bought because its special not better. And quite frankly its not THAT worse. I feel if we are talking about any of these 30 years from now, it will be the Stelvio. Got it and love it.

  • @samtunks8833
    @samtunks8833 4 года назад +24

    A car has to have some flaws for it to be human- Jeremy Clarkson
    Alfa Romeo 4 life

  • @michalv3158
    @michalv3158 3 года назад +1

    I would definitely buy the Stelvio, oh wait... I've allready bought the Giulia Quadrifoglio... yes, in that Missano blue. Just one thing, it's Quadri(!!!)foglio not Quattrofoglio, learn how to pronounce correctly ;-)

  • @24tommyst
    @24tommyst Год назад +5

    "X car is better than the Alfa....but I don't like it better"
    Seems to be the sentiment--the Alfas steal your heart and heart wins over mind.

  • @perseus9428
    @perseus9428 2 года назад +1

    The Stelvio is by far the better looking SUV of the two ( or, for that matter, of any of the current SUVs ). And it handles like a dream. the interior is nice but not spectacular but in every other way, it steals your heart.

  • @vuotopieno
    @vuotopieno 4 года назад +24

    ALFA ROMEO IS LEGEND!

    • @softroseforyou7457
      @softroseforyou7457 3 года назад +1

      It is poor quality which you are use too. Mercedes is a lot better quality.

    • @damealfamladenovski5481
      @damealfamladenovski5481 3 года назад

      @@softroseforyou7457 are you sure about quality?Do you ever had some Alfa in your life?

    • @oloappaolo1936
      @oloappaolo1936 3 года назад

      @@softroseforyou7457 Stelvio have 0 spec, the Mercedes have the carbon package, go in the alfa romeo site and see idiot

    • @oloappaolo1936
      @oloappaolo1936 3 года назад

      @@damealfamladenovski5481 i have a Stelvio 280cv turbo, Amazing interior

  • @st1028tezaku
    @st1028tezaku 5 лет назад +1

    Amg is so much better looking than Alfa

  • @davissilvestrs1996
    @davissilvestrs1996 5 лет назад +63

    5:26 I'm sure that wasn't the exhaust but an actual fart.

    • @doubleg2084
      @doubleg2084 5 лет назад +5

      AHAHAHAHAH anyway whoever listens to it, likes it.🇮🇹😉

    • @james64ibm
      @james64ibm 5 лет назад +9

      Well, Throttle House is a low-budget production after all, you have to work with what you've got!

  • @justinpharand8454
    @justinpharand8454 4 года назад +7

    Happy to see some quality car content coming out of Canada! Can't believe you got your hands on an Alfa Stelvio

  • @drewkay
    @drewkay 4 года назад +6

    Yes! bring back the "La Resistance", your intro's are awesome and hilarious!

  • @nikaarbolishvili8011
    @nikaarbolishvili8011 3 года назад +2

    Carbon ceramic is amazing invention, like laser lights, it is must have if you love Track and hot laps, but its not necessary if you just want to floor sometimes in city, the thing is, that carbon ceramic works on much higher temperatures and can easily sustain it as well without losing performance, we should also note that Carbon ceramic brakes don't work well in very cold conditions, you should warm it up. the reason why they dont put carbon ceramic on SUV most of the time is reason that they might be damaged in off-road, this brake discs need good care and if you will do so, they say that "They're designed to last for the car's entire lifetime, unlike conventional steel brakes, which need to have their discs replaced every 15,000 to 70,000 miles".

  • @MrAchilles113
    @MrAchilles113 4 года назад +6

    i LOVE these guys! Easily the best two casual auto journalists today.

  • @grumjpy
    @grumjpy 5 лет назад +2

    I rather have a car that only some special people who know and understand. And then there are people I see who drive these Mercedes and Audi's and when you talk to them they don't even know what's the engine in it or when and where to take it for an oil change or tire rotation. Proves the point that those cars mostly driven by morons who just want a status symbol. I am perfectly happy by driving an Alfa which might not have as fancy interior as Mercedes but it makes me feel emotionally connected to the car. I don't want to blend in the sea of Tom, Dyck and Harry. Cheers!

  • @Alex-ub7tk
    @Alex-ub7tk 3 года назад +4

    The Stelvio is special…in a “eating crayons in the back of the short bus” kind of way.

  • @snvffxxx
    @snvffxxx 5 лет назад +38

    carbon fiber interior trims over those SUVs, have the same value of installing a GT wing on a cow

    • @overtaxed3628
      @overtaxed3628 3 года назад +2

      As Gordon Murray once said : carbon fiber interior parts and plastic ones have the same role, total waste of money but people obviously love it anyway.
      I hate carbon fiber, when I see it on a non race car it makes me wanna puke.

  • @gme0ver24
    @gme0ver24 5 лет назад +2

    That MB center console looks extremely cheap with that glossy plastic/whaterver material it is.

  • @mikejautosandstuff3349
    @mikejautosandstuff3349 5 лет назад +5

    Love watching you 2 guys doing these car comparisons videos. Very informative with a class touch of comedy & humor 👍😀 you 2 are matched perfectly!!!!!

  • @tranjen
    @tranjen 3 года назад +2

    You guys rock! James, my wife wants to leave me for you, so please stay away! :D

  • @BMWROYAL
    @BMWROYAL 5 лет назад +24

    Why can’t every channel have intros this good

    • @pyroVoid
      @pyroVoid 5 лет назад

      Louder with crowder has amazing intros too, which I’m assuming is where they got the idea from

    • @ThrottleHouse
      @ThrottleHouse  5 лет назад +8

      Never heard of them

  • @moeg2627
    @moeg2627 5 лет назад +1

    Alfa looks waaaaayy better. That interior looks really nice. It Just isn’t on the same level as the amg when it comes to build quality and reliability.

  • @lefterischristoforou4837
    @lefterischristoforou4837 5 лет назад +14

    Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio!!! Sports car has to be Italian !!!

    • @vladimirart758
      @vladimirart758 5 лет назад +1

      lefteris christoforou
      True

    • @bullforcescarface930
      @bullforcescarface930 5 лет назад

      Στο ονειρι σου ,όταν έβγαζα τα γερμανα (BMW) 8κυλινδρους οι μακαρονάδες ξέρεις τη βγαζαν;;

  • @rogerchadwick3452
    @rogerchadwick3452 2 года назад +1

    An accountant would drive the Mercedes, a rock star would drive the Stelvio...

  • @stephendayman2743
    @stephendayman2743 Год назад +9

    I've had my 2022 Selvio Quadrifoglio for a month now and I do not see any problem at all with interior materials quality. I'm absolutely in love with my Alfa (dreamed of having one since I was a teenager). Happy to lend my QF if "La Resistance" wants to have a revisit. I'm in Tillsonburg On.

    • @regal842
      @regal842 Год назад

      Yea. The leather and carbon aren’t cheap and the build quality is sound. Mother in law has one that’s 2.5 years and 25K Kms in and it still feels really solid with no creaks in the dash of centre stack. Yea some things like the door switches might be parts bin but I don’t see the issue for those. Only real complaint about the interior imo other than tech (which not everyone wants) would be the screen quality

  • @SilverScarletSpider
    @SilverScarletSpider 3 года назад +2

    10:44 Holy shit that Alfa Romeo's knob is cheaper than 90's Jeep and Chevorlet quality wtf!
    11:31 This is unacceptable at all from a "luxury" car brand.

  • @CarsMeetsBikes
    @CarsMeetsBikes 5 лет назад +22

    holy hell the way the center console shakes on the quadrifoglio, that's really concerning

    • @jordanrosenberg9816
      @jordanrosenberg9816 5 лет назад +7

      Jeron Wong My dad has a guila and I tried moving it but it didn’t move, maybe it’s just the stelvio but who knows

    • @seantaylor2683
      @seantaylor2683 5 лет назад +6

      The one they have is probably a press car and has likely been treated rougher in it's short life than most will before they rust away a decade or two down the line :P

    • @jayclark4239
      @jayclark4239 5 лет назад +15

      Dad has a stelvio Quad. Can confirm the centre console doesn’t shake like that. Admittedly some of the materials aren’t as nice as a German car, there are some cheaper plastics, but the overall quality of the car is amazing, especially for an Italian car and the drive is unlike any SUV on the market, bar your Urus. Honestly recommend driving the car. Plus the paddles are perfect

    • @thepizzaclub99
      @thepizzaclub99 5 лет назад +5

      I checked my console today (2019 stelvio quad) and it doesn't move like the one in the video.
      I pre owned an 2018 Merc E400 Coupe and had to gave it back because of several problems and quality issues.

    • @mattmiller340
      @mattmiller340 5 лет назад +3

      Ha! That's funny - I just went and checked my 2018 Stelvio QV and you CAN make it do that if you push on the center console in the right spot. But my center console doesn't squeak or move while driving. Oh Italian build quality....

  • @ericb.4358
    @ericb.4358 4 года назад +1

    As hot and as beautiful as the Stelvio QF is I would put the build quality (and reliability) of my 2019 Mazda CX 5 GT Reserve 2.5 T up against it any time. Mazda builds HIGH quality units.
    And I'd also say my candy apple red (Soul Red) CX-5 is AS beautiful as the Stelvio. So yeah, not a "handler" like the Merc and Alfa but it is very good and best in price class by a lot, as is the steering feel.

  • @BassFace1776
    @BassFace1776 5 лет назад +38

    The stelvio quad is my attainable dream car. I've heard terrible things about the reliability but I still want one so bad.

    • @GneX4Ktb
      @GneX4Ktb 5 лет назад +3

      What things?

    • @TheLastCrankers
      @TheLastCrankers 5 лет назад +5

      funny, I’ve heard they don’t live up to their afla reliability (which is good ofc)

    • @oliverchilds9453
      @oliverchilds9453 5 лет назад +2

      I've been put off it by the alfa adverts on everything

    • @effa114
      @effa114 5 лет назад +2

      Ollie Childs Let them advertise. They’re still relatively new to the market and they have every right to be proud of the Giulia and Stelvio.

    • @effa114
      @effa114 5 лет назад +4

      Other than teething issues with early Giulia quads, seems like the more recent cars and the Stelvio generally are all doing pretty well reliability-wise

  • @jayjuggrnaut
    @jayjuggrnaut 3 года назад +2

    11:36 "Once you get north of $90k, there's a certain expectation." No sir. Once I get north of $25k, I have an expectation that the center console doesn't move around.

  • @NoOne-gj3ir
    @NoOne-gj3ir 4 года назад +4

    AMG any day

  • @giuseppedefilippis9605
    @giuseppedefilippis9605 4 года назад +6

    I love Stelvio 🇮🇹

  • @kahless0173
    @kahless0173 5 лет назад +9

    Thomas, you sound like James May talking about the fizz.

  • @technocatification
    @technocatification 5 лет назад +4

    Im not driving merkels emotionless box cars thank you. Im driving the sexy sharp, passionate and stylish italian stelvio

  • @speedracersrt8250
    @speedracersrt8250 5 лет назад +9

    Omg drag race them!!!

  • @dmw13
    @dmw13 5 лет назад +1

    What is the point? What you going to do, go on a track day with that 500 bhp? Or accelerate across ruff ground and smash the suspension and alloys? Sorry no it's just for pathetic individuals.

  • @benjaminsmith2287
    @benjaminsmith2287 4 года назад +4

    "SUVs that are sporty like this do not need to exist." I totally agree. You guys are fun.

  • @machoenicke2778
    @machoenicke2778 3 года назад +4

    Hats off, the work you two (and team) are doing is sooo unbelievably good!!. I love the blunt and honest feedback (like really WTF BMW designers, hell I'll take Bangle back at this point), blend of on road/on track reviews and genuinely unique and hilarious comedy. You remind me of some of my best car buds/moments over the years - it all feels so genuine. I'm a fellow enthusiast, driver, weekend track nut who still loves everything car as much as I did as a kid 30 years ago. Compared to most of the boring car programs and reviewers out there, you guys are a breath of fresh air and in my opinion, on track to to join the few other greats like Clarkson, Hammond, and Harris (sorry Demuro/Shmee, no, just no...). I look forward to your every video. Keep it up!!

  • @marcosaruca5283
    @marcosaruca5283 5 лет назад +5

    love the intros and outros in your videos great review guys love your channel

  • @davelim6216
    @davelim6216 4 года назад +1

    Alfa Romeo Stelvio does not feel like a SUV... more like a raised Gulia and equal fun to drive.
    I love the set up of Mercedes cars they're comfortable but Alfa Romeo cars engages the soul & exciting to drive one!
    I've driven both Mercedes & Alfa Romeo... yet I still lean towards Italian cars :p

  • @rck399
    @rck399 5 лет назад +4

    I’ve driven the stelvio for a good amount of time and fortunately my car didn’t have rattles and stuff. Would any time of the day take the alpha over the GLC.

  • @JustinDixon881
    @JustinDixon881 3 года назад +1

    You're too easy on the Alfa on quality. That is 100% unacceptable for the interior quality. It should be priced wayyy lower and should not compete dollar for dollar to BMW or Mercedes

  • @dinopappous6639
    @dinopappous6639 5 лет назад +7

    Mercedes = Boring
    Alfa = Exhilirating

    • @goga511
      @goga511 5 лет назад +3

      Dino Pappous Mercedes = reliable
      Alfa = unreliable

    • @dinopappous6639
      @dinopappous6639 5 лет назад +2

      @@goga511 Here you go BIG BOY !!!
      8 Most Common Mercedes-Benz Problems
      Rust behind license plate / trunk area. ...
      Rust at the bottom of the door.
      New vs. old engine mount. ...
      Ball joint / front control arm.
      Mercedes Suspension Components.
      Broken window regulator on Mercedes C-Class.
      Air suspension failure on Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220.
      Automatic transmission oil filter......
      I could go on FOREVER !!! Don't drink the GERMAN KOOL AID....
      Don't be a SHEEP !!! Think for yourself !!!!
      FORZA ALFA BABY !!!! THE KING IS BACK !!!!

    • @dinopappous6639
      @dinopappous6639 5 лет назад +3

      @@goga511 Here you go BIG BOY !!! Jalopnik, the BMW Whore polled actual owners of New ALFAS !!!! Read this you clueless sheep !!!
      jalopnik.com/actually-alfa-romeos-are-extremely-reliable-1819080051

    • @goga511
      @goga511 4 года назад +1

      Dino Pappous im driving a 2004 CLK 320 and im happy ;) i dont care what you say

    • @dinopappous6639
      @dinopappous6639 4 года назад +3

      @@goga511 ....Mercedes alphanumeric soup nomenclature is sooooo STUPID...
      I have no idea which model that is...But I'm sure you're paying through the nose to keep it going....UBER QUALITY MY ASS !!!
      FORZA ALFA BABY ....THE KING IS BACK !!!!!

  • @nnnkkk1001
    @nnnkkk1001 4 года назад +1

    In all seriousness, why the fuck would anyone get the stelvio instead of a Giulia? It's worse in every single way. What's the point of giving a car more ground clearance, when it's aimed towards performance on the road?

  • @sixfeetmonsta
    @sixfeetmonsta 5 лет назад +4

    Thomas looks like the villan from Hoodwinked. You know, the rabbit😂
    Nonthelesss, great review, great content, keep up the good work

  • @SilverScarletSpider
    @SilverScarletSpider Год назад +1

    please bring back “la resistance!” i’m tired of bmw suvs 😢 and i’m sad the base 3 series doesn’t have a manual anymore

  • @ams914
    @ams914 3 года назад +7

    The AMG has a more mature, mean look that I love. Bit more stealthy and brutal.

  • @NNooshaAlfa
    @NNooshaAlfa 3 года назад +1

    Alfa all day long.

  • @ahemgee9542
    @ahemgee9542 5 лет назад +3

    Bruv the facelift GLC63/ S is out with the updated interior and MBAux. The old interior looks mega dated.

  • @meridiancrap
    @meridiancrap 5 лет назад +1

    That alfa will be mine........once i win the lottery. The merc looks meh.

  • @computerandipodgeek
    @computerandipodgeek 5 лет назад +4

    You hade me at "There is a deoxyribonucleic acid button down here"

  • @wbwayne8887
    @wbwayne8887 5 лет назад +2

    You missed a golden opportunity, should have track tested the La Resistance bus. Can't wait to see what you 2 come up with for Halloween costumes this year. Ok, now to watch the rest of the video. 😂

  • @axrod1990
    @axrod1990 4 года назад +3

    They update the Giulia and Stelvio interiors after all these bad reviews

  • @cbi04
    @cbi04 4 года назад +2

    FUCK mercedes,Forza ALFA.

  • @mikeanderson9266
    @mikeanderson9266 3 года назад +3

    Ironically I own one of each, how wild! Hum, there's pro's and con's to both for sure. I am torn they did a good job after owning both.

  • @DeeeBeee123
    @DeeeBeee123 5 лет назад +1

    Why isnt the new dual screen not in the Mercedes. That interior is boringgggg. ALFA!

  • @Cerebrum72
    @Cerebrum72 5 лет назад +7

    Stelvio for me! Thank you. I have already Alfa 4C and I love the car.

  • @kumusworld4671
    @kumusworld4671 3 года назад +1

    here in the UK you can get the alpha for like 20k less so it’s a no brainer

  • @WhiteGoldSynesthesia
    @WhiteGoldSynesthesia 5 лет назад +4

    Another one! More great stuff guys. Congrats on 300k subs too! 😘

  • @Ryguy430
    @Ryguy430 Год назад +1

    I hate how this intro has aged so well. Here we are with a Ferrari SUV, and world factions… well.. lol

  • @stewartstarling2309
    @stewartstarling2309 3 года назад +4

    The Merc is awesome, the stance!

  • @XxXGutierrez
    @XxXGutierrez 4 года назад +2

    You two are awesome. Just like Batman and Robin or Dumb and dumber 😍👏👏

  • @ΆγγελοςΠαπαδόπουλος-υ7θ

    3:56 He's Chrysostomos Vasileiou actually and he is Greek. Vasileiov lol

    • @dinopappous6639
      @dinopappous6639 5 лет назад

      and as a Greek, he shouldn't be working for a German company...Mas exouv kseftelisi.....Xeso tous Germanous kai thv MERKEL !!!!

    • @bullforcescarface930
      @bullforcescarface930 5 лет назад

      @@dinopappous6639 και εγω τους χεζω αλλά ξέρουν να βγάζουν αυτοκίνητα αεροπλάνα και όχι ΣΑΝ τους μακαρονάδες που βγάζουν σαβουρες σαν και τα αλφα

  • @kennywallace1497
    @kennywallace1497 3 года назад +2

    I left this video play by accident after watching some of their other videos which I loved but my God the fact that sparco agreed to make seats for that Alfa Romeo prove that the world of cars is going to sht

  • @jonathanmillar
    @jonathanmillar 5 лет назад +3

    Excellent comparison, and I genuinely LOL'd a a few times - this channel is excellent guys.

  • @kubanskiloewe
    @kubanskiloewe 3 года назад +1

    guys if the AM stands for AMazing , the G stands for G class ;-)