Funny thing is in Europe you can get the GLC as a 6 cylinder - the 450d. 367 metric hp and is slightly quicker than this Amg, while achieving over 550 miles of range. And to my fellow Americans, Diesel is still one of the most common engine types in Europe. The inline 6 (OM656) is very silent, linear and powerful. Just like the bmw 30/40/50d series (B57)
It’ll be in the shop immediately after the warranty expires and empty your wallet until you give up. Meanwhile depreciation is like a rock in the ocean.
@@Midg-td3ty yeah I agree. I’ll buy a merc for the V8, Audi for the design, BMW for performance. But no way am I buying a merc for anything other than a V8 lol
Very cool and reasonable car. I miss your explainations about extra costs and editional options over the standard of this car in particular and in general as well. Keep going Doug.
@@ItsMillerThyme the c class has always been like this. There has never been a skip track button, and it has never bothered anyone. Just navigate to the radio section, or click the button in the center console. It's not like you are skipping a track every 5 seconds...
I have the 2017 GLC 43, it handles SO good for a crossover it’s shocking, also the older 43 amg V6 has such a unique exhaust sound, I dont like these 4 cyls 😬
How has the reliability been? Thinking of looking at some used ones in the 2017-2021 model year range. I have an old ML430 but want something lighter as a daily driver now that I am done with the kid stuff.
@@georgeklimes7604 from 49k - 63k miles so far nothing at all knock on wood I have been doing oil changes every 4000-4500 miles l. Only thing is I started to get a squeeky rubber bushing in my suspension, not sure if it’s a sway bar bushing or ball joint lol but drives amazingly, oh and all the miles I out on were with a Racechip plug and play tune making 410hp, REALLY needed that lol
@@ItsAlive111 Oh yes those engines are not meant to last. People are going to have a rude awakening. I wouldnt pay 40k after 2 years. More like 20k. Just as a throw away item that can be thrown away after 4 more years.
DOUG!!! you forgot that all new AMG models have adjustable exhaust you had the exhaust on COMFORT MODE its super tame - you should switched the DYNAMIC MODE TO SPORT+ and open up the downpipes to make that nice POP and CRACKLE SOUND we all love modern AMGs for!!!!
I think the 6 cylinder makes more power. If we go by the 43 vs the E Class Cylinder. But I am with you. If they add in an I 6 I rather have that on the C-Class.
@@Andrew-zv4fm the last C43 had a 6 cyl and it sounded really good and made I believe 350 horsepower, the 4cyl is understandable for the 43 but the 63 should NOT go from a V8 to an I4 they should’ve done a V6 first to prepare people
But look at the specs on the I4 C43/GLC43 and look at the E/CLE/GLE/GLS 450. The I6 450 makes more power than the I4 43 engine. I hope that Mercedes puts an I6 in the C-Class.
"In what world is $66K for a C-class considered 'reasonable?'" I asked myself... I guess the world in which there's a version which costs $100K. Holy sh!t!! I can't imagine spending that much money on a C-class, ever.
You know that he is not anymore interested in hating or being accurate towards popular brands. If they are falling then maybe you re gonna hear something usefull.
I bought a GLC43 couple months ago, previous car was a Macan S. My criticism with this car is at low speeds power delivery is not smooth but rather uneven/ jerky at times (perhaps I need a software update?) Another reviewer termed it as an ‘unhappy marriage between combustion and electric drivetrains.’ Again, I agree but only at low speeds
I kinda disagree, it doesn't sound _that_ bad. A chainsaw with one cylinder and being a 2 stroke sounds wildly different to a 4-stroke inline-4. I get its an exaggeration but still, its not like it sounds like the European market A45S.
That's weird, you'd think that tinted windows would come on the lower car because it's closer to SUV/truck headlight height. If I'm paying over $30k for anything I'd expect it to have tinted back windows. But that's the Germans for you, they'd make round wheels and transparent glass optional if it was legal.
@@bwofficial1776 I think it’s because it’s actually classified as a wagon rather than an SUV. I think only SUVs or vans are allowed to have it from the factory
Correction: @11:00 I felt the same but, you can change the track from the steering by selecting 4in1 ok button just slide it to change the track. Hope this helps.
Little SUV? What do you Americans consider big? A Mercedes Citaro? 😂 Here in Europe it is one of the larger category of SUVs and also the most popular ones, besides the GLE/X5/XC90 for example. We also have things like the GLS and the X7 but you don't see them all that often, since you'll look like a bus driver over here, probably the "normal" size SUV for Americans.
"Big SUV" would be something like the Ford Expedition Max or the Chevrolet Suburban, both of which are longer than the GLS or X7. And they're very popular.
@@jamesengland7461 Yeah, that'd be the GLS. They sell it in the EU too, but they're not common on the street. First of all they're very expensive and second they are not useful in big cities with parking and stuff. Not sure how well the GLS sells in the US though.
@damilolaakanni We see more of those models being imported in the EU. For some reason, you look cool driving a big American SUV. Especially in a country where these cars never really sold here.
@@allupalluballu I had a friend of mine who had one back in the late 90's, it was a really sweet looking car especially in the color he had it painted in Black Cherry. Otherwise it was stock.
@@neelkrishna Americans don't even know how to use a roundabout, but hey at least their cars are big as a semi to carry their fat ol backs around. 10 minutes of driving tests 😂 ofc they feel insecure without a 2.7 ton suv
FYI, you can configure the two buttons on the steering wheel pod on the bottom Left. By touching the screen you can change what each button does, there is about 8 things to select from.
Our daily driver is a 2018 GLC 300, which we bought new. It has proved to be a remarkable car, probably the best, most reliable all-rounder we have owned. It is also the smoothest SUV I have ever driven. It's engine at the time was 240 hp and it is plenty for that vehicle. I suppose if you feel the need for more power, the AMG is great, but it is still a SUV and other than impressing your friends, I really don’t see the point.
SMH, Ya know, why isn't anyone giving merc a hard time about not making/ dropping the GLC 400 or a 400 anything anymore. Instead, slapping AMG 43/53 on products and diluting the AMG branding..
@LorenHeiman no, it's the GLC 63 that has the electric motor, and makes a total of 600+hp. The car Doug was showing was the GLC 43 and has over 400 hp. So yes it does have over 100hp per cylinder
He totally skipped that and then even showed the "electrified" badge at 5:22. But we can cut him some slack, he thinks you can use a toaster or kettle on the 120V outlets supplied in some vehicles (that aren't EV).
I have a 2021 GLC 43. I disagree with this review on the interior - the infotainment might be laid out well as software but the cheap plasticky piano black is behind the last generation. Also the V6 in the previous gen sounded so much better and will be more reliable.
The only purpose of these tiny turbocharged engines is to please the woke environmentalists. In reality, these engines emit almost the same amount of carbon dioxide and have almost the same fuel consumption as a six cylinder. Plus they don’t have the sound or the durability.
We got a 17 GLC 300 since new and it’s been good over the last 7 years. Very nice handling vehicle even in base model and the base engine is surprisingly quick for a 4 cylinder. I can only imagine how great the AMG is. Only complaints of the vehicle is a rattling interior, bad sounding 4 cylinder, and a ride that is too stiff-probably due to run flats.
@@chuch541 lol. What did your ancestors do? And what does that have to do with anything? Wake up my man and come back to current times. Don’t make me explain my Doug the kinda guy comment. You’ll lose points.
The only thing missing and rhe reason why i dont watch anymore, is i need a little more drive testing, 0 to 60, cornering, stop tests, or offroad testing from doug, luv ya tho bud
Sounds like a lawn mower and I got a good idea instead of wasting the screen by putting the digital buttons that don’t move make the buttons nice physical clicky metal buttons and make the bezels smaller the screen looks like the original ipad
Somewhat controversial opinion alert from a longtime Mercedes enthusiast from a Mercedes family (My dad's first Mercedes was a 1998 C220, he now has an S580, and we had 2 ML's for most of middle and high school). My first car was a 10 year old Volvo, then had a 2013 Nissan Sentra, because the Volvo basically never wanted to car, learned driving manual on a B4 Audi A4 3.0, and have had a BMW 428i xDrive 2-dr and a (currently) drive a 2018 Audi S5 Sportback, but I'm shopping to return home to Mercedes. Personally, I believe there is a new ranking of the Mercedes Benz hierarchy (I'm using the CLA as a base for this list because it's offered in all/most of the AMG line-up, but also adding the different trim designations for other comparable versions of other Mercedes vehicles, and comparing it to other German rivals) CLA 250/300/450 = Normal Mercedes = Audi A3 = BMW 230i CLA35 AMG = Mildly spicy normal car/appearance package in some cases = ~Audi s-line A3 or = to BMW m240i CLA45/53 AMG = Spicy entry AMG, but not bespoke/extraordinary on the whole = Audi S3 AMG 63 (any variant) = the old AMG model/punching above its weight, a real German muscle car or performance weapon = RS Audi = Proper BMW M cars
I don't see what the correlation is. If I'm paying Mercedes money, I'd expect it to have tinted windows standard instead of having to go out and have the windows replaced myself. A car with a low ride height needs tinted windows more because it's at truck/SUV headlight height.
@bwofficial1776 fair enough, but you don't replace the windows, you just go to a reputable tint shop and won't tell the difference between factory and aftermarket.
Just test drove one, absolutely loved it. I have a hard time with the price though. This will be my first Mercedes. With this price point does anyone have any thoughts ? Stuff to compare it to ?
I have the previous generation glc 43 v6 and I don’t know if I can switch to a 4cylinder because it’s so engaging but at the same time sooooo smooth. I’m trapped in a world of v6’s and v8”s and I plan to stay 😂
It isn't really. It's the crossover equivalent to a C-Class, which is a midsize car. The GLE is large and the GLS is gargantuan, but the GLC is just a regular midsize SUV similar in size to a Skoda Kodiaq or Volkswagen Tiguan.
@wowdogeful by American standards the C Class is a compact car, it competes with the BMW 3 series, Genesis G70, Audi A4, Lexus IS etc. Since the GLC is based on the C Class, that makes it a compact crossover by American standards. Remember that they have the Chevrolet Surburban and Ford Expedition which are full size SUVs.
It is crazy Doug still not figure out that two buttons at the bottom left of the steering wheel is actually configurable. Tap the screen can switch to different functions，and then use the button to activate it.
And also, this M139 engine does have some turbo lag. You don’t feel it because it has an electric turbo to eliminate the turbo lag. The older M139 in A45S definitely feels the lag. But with these new longitudinal M139L version Merc gives a lot of electrics to assist it, giving it more power and less lag.
Doesn't matter how many hrsprs it has. Its still a 4 cylinder. My neighbor is in his late 70's and has owned *nothing but* Mercedes since the 80's. He has a GLE and an S class in his garage right now. He told me that he's buying a Lexus next because "Mercedes has lost its damn mind putting crappy 4 cylinder Nissan engines in their cars." If he can't get at least a 6 cylinder, he's not buying.
@@Lorentz_Driverit’s also about the smoothness, reliability, sound and price for what you get. An amg 43 with a 4 cylindres is okay with most but in a 63? That’s where we disagree.
I stopped watching when he stopped reviewing quirky, interesting cars, and switched to reviewing every model year. It's basically just another generic car review channel now.
Strongly disagree. Quirky is interesting but it’s great to get Doug’s twist on new cars and keep up with what’s coming out. Better than just being stuck in the past.
It actually looks pretty good. I just can't do a 4 banger, despite it being 400+ hp. I just don't like the sound of them, even with exhaust. I think BMW makes sportier vehicles and have the sweet i6 motors.
I wonder if Doug knows his Mercedes infotainment routine by heart. Could you ask him to spell it all out even if there isn't a Mercedes in front of him?
02:00 “ It wasn’t that long ago that you had to go to V8 for 460 HP … “ If you wanted it to last more than a year of course. This, together with many “brilliant” ideas does the consumer no good at all and is perfect for the after sales parts market. Well done Mercedes, you’ve imitated the money grabbers at BMW …
In the real world, not a lot, 400 hp is gonna cost some fuel no matter how you do it. Pouring it into 6 cylinders or cramming it into 4 with massive pressure, roughly the same amount when you're on it. These only save fuel when you're off boost and driving like an elderly woman.
![Twenty One Pilots - The Line (from Arcane Season 2) [Official Audio]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XCz7WUotXs8/mqdefault.jpg)
2:35 - sounds like my neighbor's leaf blower early Saturday morning when I'm trying to sleep.
interesting leafblower
Very accurate 😂😂
SAME 😭
😆
that was my EXACT SAME THOUGHT when i heard this. Long-Live the V8!
Big news!! Doug is for sale on cars and bids!
Can’t afford that. Perhaps Turo for a day or two
Sold by CNC Motors???
Seeing Turo, CNC, and C&B in the same comment thread is a quick trip to the past and then back to the present. Nostalgic stuff
Not possible, bro ain’t black 💀
THIS! Doug pod
Funny thing is in Europe you can get the GLC as a 6 cylinder - the 450d. 367 metric hp and is slightly quicker than this Amg, while achieving over 550 miles of range.
And to my fellow Americans, Diesel is still one of the most common engine types in Europe. The inline 6 (OM656) is very silent, linear and powerful.
Just like the bmw 30/40/50d series (B57)
I love diesels
talking about diesel, the new 5 series not having a diesel engine option not even in europe is absolute insanity
But it does? 520d and 540d
The funniest part about diesels is that they were made to run on vegetable oil.
I’m not a big fan of diesel engines in passenger cars but I totally agree, 3.0 I6 diesel is the best option for this chassis
I'm mad at myself that when he said $66,000 starting price, I thought "yeah, not bad"
Not bad...for a Merc.
It’ll be in the shop immediately after the warranty expires and empty your wallet until you give up. Meanwhile depreciation is like a rock in the ocean.
If it had a V8 then ok. But a 2 liter 4 cylinder engine that will be done after 60k miles. They are trying to trick you. In your mind AMG = V8 .
@@Midg-td3ty yeah I agree. I’ll buy a merc for the V8, Audi for the design, BMW for performance. But no way am I buying a merc for anything other than a V8 lol
its EUR150k starting in the Netherlands, love me some car-averse government
Sounds like a Dyson
AMG POWER Dyson edition
sounds better than 90% of the car market
Stop! A Dyson sounds powerful
THISSS IS THE NEWWW MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLC43 DYSON SPONSORED SUV POWERTRAIN
Crazy how this is considered a little car in my country
We would call this a mid size suv in Europe
@@v12-s65 So than what's the GLE?
@@Carfan678full size? Coz it's obviously bigger than the GLC.
@@Johnny91832 so if the GLE is full size than the GLS must be Extra Extra full size 😂
@@Johnny91832He has a point GLS is full size.
Very cool and reasonable car.
I miss your explainations about extra costs and editional options over the standard of this car in particular and in general as well.
Keep going Doug.
Not sure if you need a different microphone or that thing actually sounds so horrendous.
Thank you! I was immediately turned off as soon as I heard the sound. Huge L on their part for that.
sounds like a lawnmower
I think that's because where it was filmed.
@@thanosianthemadtitanic *weed wacker
It doesn't sound _that_ bad. It sounds okay. Sounds a bit better than an A45S but still could be better.
No skip track on the wheel and a slider volume control? Unforgivable
@@ItsMillerThyme the c class has always been like this. There has never been a skip track button, and it has never bothered anyone.
Just navigate to the radio section, or click the button in the center console. It's not like you are skipping a track every 5 seconds...
@@megarafjogos its bothering me that it's not bothering you...your so silly defending stupidity....
What's hilarious is the hybrid GLC63 with this engine and entire hybrid system is still like 300lbs lighter than an M5
What's so hilarious? M5 also has an entire hybrid system, but also is a bigger car with 4.4 V8. Obviously it will be heavier.
@@wiktorszulc1685 why is the M5 bigger than an F150 that's what's so funny about it
@@BrandinooWOW Maybe because M5 has more steel in structure ? I'm just guessing
GLC is a 4 banger vs M5 V8. I rather still have a heavier V8
so what!
I have the 2017 GLC 43, it handles SO good for a crossover it’s shocking, also the older 43 amg V6 has such a unique exhaust sound, I dont like these 4 cyls 😬
My thoughts are now the same.
Give me all of the power it has and it won't make up for the lack of exhaust sounds.
How has the reliability been? Thinking of looking at some used ones in the 2017-2021 model year range. I have an old ML430 but want something lighter as a daily driver now that I am done with the kid stuff.
@@georgeklimes7604 from 49k - 63k miles so far nothing at all knock on wood I have been doing oil changes every 4000-4500 miles l. Only thing is I started to get a squeeky rubber bushing in my suspension, not sure if it’s a sway bar bushing or ball joint lol but drives amazingly, oh and all the miles I out on were with a Racechip plug and play tune making 410hp, REALLY needed that lol
@@TheV8Pumpkin the 4 cylinders are more powerful and quick, you get better performance and they don’t sound bad in person
14:57 My face had the same look when i saw there were no charging ports.
i came here searching for this comment and was not disappointed 😮
Haha, that's pretty funny
LMFAO spit out my beer!
Btw.. All the Mercedes interiors are copy paste lately! So uninspired, lame and downward lazy AF! 😒
There are ports, however they have to be configured. The guy who built this car had no idea what he was doing
tunedbyai AI fixes this. Mercedes-AMG GLC43: Big Power
I think Chevy Corvette C3 and C2 also have big power like GLC43.
Doug the type of who takes Kennan for a ride in his Carrera GT and charges him for the privilege.
I hear that was 26 bucs for 5 blocks
@@mxlzzu
Rental for the passenger seat tyre wear surcharge, weight charge.
Nah
I bet Doug still hasn't let him drive it
But with a $40,000 clutch replacement, I wouldn't let anyone drive it either
👃👃👃
It sounds like a Yugo.
66k with options 85k. After 2 years worth 38.999
@@thewiseguy390 in 4 years after warranty and free maintenance expires, they are toast
Okay, being able to buy one for thirty-eight dollars and change is a bit of an exaggeration. That's Maserati depreciation.
@@bwofficial1776 39 buck...I'll just wait the the used market:)
@@ItsAlive111 Oh yes those engines are not meant to last. People are going to have a rude awakening. I wouldnt pay 40k after 2 years. More like 20k. Just as a throw away item that can be thrown away after 4 more years.
You're aware of leasing right? You can lease cars
Doug cuts his speech short when he talked about the reliabilty of this very stressed engine for long term ownership 🧐.
Gotta stay on mercs good side
DOUG!!! you forgot that all new AMG models have adjustable exhaust you had the exhaust on COMFORT MODE its super tame - you should switched the DYNAMIC MODE TO SPORT+ and open up the downpipes to make that nice POP and CRACKLE SOUND we all love modern AMGs for!!!!
100% correct! I have a new GLC43 (and A45s AMG - same motor 423hp!) and in sport-plus, it sounds nothing like that pathetic test sound.
I’d rather a less power V6 than a more power 4cyl
I think the 6 cylinder makes more power. If we go by the 43 vs the E Class Cylinder. But I am with you.
If they add in an I 6 I rather have that on the C-Class.
@@Andrew-zv4fm the last C43 had a 6 cyl and it sounded really good and made I believe 350 horsepower, the 4cyl is understandable for the 43 but the 63 should NOT go from a V8 to an I4 they should’ve done a V6 first to prepare people
@@AutoOctan3 I agree. I would love an AMG I6 or V6.
But look at the specs on the I4 C43/GLC43 and look at the E/CLE/GLE/GLS 450. The I6 450 makes more power than the I4 43 engine.
I hope that Mercedes puts an I6 in the C-Class.
@@AutoOctan3 I would have had the C43 over the C63 of the last generation C-Class because it had AWD.
"In what world is $66K for a C-class considered 'reasonable?'" I asked myself... I guess the world in which there's a version which costs $100K. Holy sh!t!! I can't imagine spending that much money on a C-class, ever.
You know that he is not anymore interested in hating or being accurate towards popular brands. If they are falling then maybe you re gonna hear something usefull.
I bought a GLC43 couple months ago, previous car was a Macan S. My criticism with this car is at low speeds power delivery is not smooth but rather uneven/ jerky at times (perhaps I need a software update?) Another reviewer termed it as an ‘unhappy marriage between combustion and electric drivetrains.’ Again, I agree but only at low speeds
1 exhaust tip for each cylinder 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
And 100 horsepower per cylinder too lol
@@MayankLongiany Even more in the 63. The M139L in the 63 models makes 476...
@@jamestorrens645 that is bonkers
it sounds like a chainsaw
Well, chainsaw’s sound has more character. This one sounds like a leaf blower.
leaf blower
I kinda disagree, it doesn't sound _that_ bad. A chainsaw with one cylinder and being a 2 stroke sounds wildly different to a 4-stroke inline-4. I get its an exaggeration but still, its not like it sounds like the European market A45S.
@@jamestorrens645frankly it does sound like some sort of leaf blower. My 2007 Avalon sounds waay better.
Every time I see a new video, it's a treat!
Fun fact: this car does not have rear window tint/privacy glass because it sits too low. The regular GLC has rear tinted windows standard.
That's weird, you'd think that tinted windows would come on the lower car because it's closer to SUV/truck headlight height. If I'm paying over $30k for anything I'd expect it to have tinted back windows. But that's the Germans for you, they'd make round wheels and transparent glass optional if it was legal.
@@bwofficial1776 I think it’s because it’s actually classified as a wagon rather than an SUV. I think only SUVs or vans are allowed to have it from the factory
2:16 thank you Doug by showing with your finger pointing .
Over 600hp in a car it’s something that 20 years ago you’d see in Ferraris, Paganis, Porsches…
Just bought a 22 in selenite matte gray. V6. Not a perfect car, but I love it
Correction: @11:00 I felt the same but, you can change the track from the steering by selecting 4in1 ok button just slide it to change the track. Hope this helps.
@@user-mn2kf7wm5e was about to say. It's kinda cumbersome but if you have the music displayed on the main driver dash you can use the arrows
I remember back in the good old days we used to pay $60k for a turbo/v6
Little SUV? What do you Americans consider big? A Mercedes Citaro? 😂
Here in Europe it is one of the larger category of SUVs and also the most popular ones, besides the GLE/X5/XC90 for example. We also have things like the GLS and the X7 but you don't see them all that often, since you'll look like a bus driver over here, probably the "normal" size SUV for Americans.
In suburbs , 40% of the vehicles on the roads are trucks, many of them with big fish rims and lifted 😂
You can judge Americans all you want, but it's not the largest SUV built by that German brand.
"Big SUV" would be something like the Ford Expedition Max or the Chevrolet Suburban, both of which are longer than the GLS or X7. And they're very popular.
@@jamesengland7461 Yeah, that'd be the GLS. They sell it in the EU too, but they're not common on the street. First of all they're very expensive and second they are not useful in big cities with parking and stuff. Not sure how well the GLS sells in the US though.
@damilolaakanni We see more of those models being imported in the EU. For some reason, you look cool driving a big American SUV. Especially in a country where these cars never really sold here.
can u please review a buick riviera with the boat tail, would love to watch u review my dream car
@@allupalluballu I had a friend of mine who had one back in the late 90's, it was a really sweet looking car especially in the color he had it painted in Black Cherry. Otherwise it was stock.
So dope. Currently saving for one 😍😍 also compared to the new BMW X3 this thing looks like it was designed by the gods themselves
The bmw is leagues ahead of this thing in reliability
@@rashodm7129 nah
@finnwindu not what the statistics say.
This thing is considered little? This looks like a full size SUV to me
Doug inflates those words hella.. all though 4.7m of length is quite okay for todays world, right in the mid size segment.
It’s little in the US
@@neelkrishna Americans don't even know how to use a roundabout, but hey at least their cars are big as a semi to carry their fat ol backs around.
10 minutes of driving tests 😂 ofc they feel insecure without a 2.7 ton suv
That's what I thought.
@@Ok_Mountain_8698 ok mountain the type of guy to call a rav 4 and a Honda cry suvs most cars labeled as suvs are not suvs
FYI, you can configure the two buttons on the steering wheel pod on the bottom Left. By touching the screen you can change what each button does, there is about 8 things to select from.
That rear console looks surprised. 😦
Our daily driver is a 2018 GLC 300, which we bought new. It has proved to be a remarkable car, probably the best, most reliable all-rounder we have owned. It is also the smoothest SUV I have ever driven. It's engine at the time was 240 hp and it is plenty for that vehicle. I suppose if you feel the need for more power, the AMG is great, but it is still a SUV and other than impressing your friends, I really don’t see the point.
You could also press the + and - to raise or lower the volume.... you don't have to do the slide with the finger.
SMH, Ya know, why isn't anyone giving merc a hard time about not making/ dropping the GLC 400 or a 400 anything anymore. Instead, slapping AMG 43/53 on products and diluting the AMG branding..
Looks better than the x3..
Miss the v6 and v8 of the previous gen AMGs
No one misses the V6 (except the poors that couldn't afford anything better), but we do miss the V8.
I’ve literally been obsessed with this car and just drove an Amg glc 63 from 2019 the other day, funny you should do a vid on this today 😊
It's pretty crazy to think that car manufacturers are now getting over 100 horsepower per cylinder.
And 200+ hp per liter. That’s insane.
a mechanics nightmare
Its got a battery and a electric motor so not really "100hp/cylinder". Electric cars have infinite HP/cylinder
@LorenHeiman no, it's the GLC 63 that has the electric motor, and makes a total of 600+hp. The car Doug was showing was the GLC 43 and has over 400 hp. So yes it does have over 100hp per cylinder
@LorenHeiman Also, the electric motors has 0 cylinder, therefore there is no equation, and no infinite hp per cylinder. Even a child would know that
6:56 You can also press the mode select dial on the wheel to change it to different quick access modes like exhaust and suspension.
Doesn't anyone realize how overstressed that engine is going to be now that it's been turbocharged to that high of output?
Their new buyers don't care. The second owner will be bankrupted.
85% of new mercs are leased. Let the second-hand used buyer deal with it 😂
Love it when you review a car I'm considering getting, to that end it would be great to hear your opinion on the CLE 53 AMG, that car looks amazing
18:06 "cuz its like a 47-speed or whatever for fuel economy" i wheezed so hard laughing hahaha
Did I miss him mention that this is a hybrid? Being a hybrid is where the extra power comes from.
He totally skipped that and then even showed the "electrified" badge at 5:22. But we can cut him some slack, he thinks you can use a toaster or kettle on the 120V outlets supplied in some vehicles (that aren't EV).
Unless it’s an electric turbo? I think that exists now
@@PaulMiller-mn3me it's still a supplementary power injection through pure electric motors.
It's not. It uses an e-turbo, but that doesn't directly power the wheels.
@@wojciechmuras553 The Mercedes website says it's a hybrid. I was curious so I looked it up.
I have a 2021 GLC 43. I disagree with this review on the interior - the infotainment might be laid out well as software but the cheap plasticky piano black is behind the last generation. Also the V6 in the previous gen sounded so much better and will be more reliable.
The only purpose of these tiny turbocharged engines is to please the woke environmentalists. In reality, these engines emit almost the same amount of carbon dioxide and have almost the same fuel consumption as a six cylinder. Plus they don’t have the sound or the durability.
What is the point? A base 4 cylinder is plenty quick and this can’t actually be sporty or fun to drive.
Not to mention that people put aftermarket AMG logos so it doesn't even have that "coolest among peasants" thing
I'd get the 450d. It's faster than the 43
There was simply a gap in excel sheet between 63 amd 300
@@v12-s65We don't get that model in the US. We have the 450e PHEV instead
@@v12-s65 it isn't.
I love how the engine cover is 10inches longer than the engine.
Hello Doug, Can you please review the new Genesis Gv80 Coupe!!, I would love to see that video, keep up the work @Doug DeMuro
We got a 17 GLC 300 since new and it’s been good over the last 7 years. Very nice handling vehicle even in base model and the base engine is surprisingly quick for a 4 cylinder. I can only imagine how great the AMG is. Only complaints of the vehicle is a rattling interior, bad sounding 4 cylinder, and a ride that is too stiff-probably due to run flats.
14:57 I can't unsee that face
9:30 it's insane that we have to be grateful when they don't put controls in the screen.
Doug the kinda guy to warm up his EV before driving.
Sorry about what my ancestors did brother, but this type of hatred is uncalled for. Every car guy despises electric. Doug is being bullied by big EV
@@chuch541 lol. What did your ancestors do? And what does that have to do with anything? Wake up my man and come back to current times. Don’t make me explain my Doug the kinda guy comment. You’ll lose points.
You aren’t funny or original. Grow up. Keep your stupid comments to yourself and make millions of normal people happy.
Was looking at this and when I saw it had a 4 cylinder went with the Macan, sure it’s a bit more expensive, but faster and drives so much better!
The only thing missing and rhe reason why i dont watch anymore, is i need a little more drive testing, 0 to 60, cornering, stop tests, or offroad testing from doug, luv ya tho bud
8:21 actually pretty good feature to avoid your car being stolen.
Sounds like a lawn mower and I got a good idea instead of wasting the screen by putting the digital buttons that don’t move make the buttons nice physical clicky metal buttons and make the bezels smaller the screen looks like the original ipad
Doug’s the type of guy to burn out a sunroof motor for his car review.
Still waiting for Doug to say "THISSSSSSSSSSS...is a 2024 Whatever-mobile. And it's MINE!"
Somewhat controversial opinion alert from a longtime Mercedes enthusiast from a Mercedes family (My dad's first Mercedes was a 1998 C220, he now has an S580, and we had 2 ML's for most of middle and high school). My first car was a 10 year old Volvo, then had a 2013 Nissan Sentra, because the Volvo basically never wanted to car, learned driving manual on a B4 Audi A4 3.0, and have had a BMW 428i xDrive 2-dr and a (currently) drive a 2018 Audi S5 Sportback, but I'm shopping to return home to Mercedes.
Personally, I believe there is a new ranking of the Mercedes Benz hierarchy (I'm using the CLA as a base for this list because it's offered in all/most of the AMG line-up, but also adding the different trim designations for other comparable versions of other Mercedes vehicles, and comparing it to other German rivals)
CLA 250/300/450 = Normal Mercedes = Audi A3 = BMW 230i
CLA35 AMG = Mildly spicy normal car/appearance package in some cases = ~Audi s-line A3 or = to BMW m240i
CLA45/53 AMG = Spicy entry AMG, but not bespoke/extraordinary on the whole = Audi S3
AMG 63 (any variant) = the old AMG model/punching above its weight, a real German muscle car or performance weapon = RS Audi = Proper BMW M cars
The reason no tinted rear windows is due to it being considered a wagon by the US Government due to the low ride height.
I don't see what the correlation is. If I'm paying Mercedes money, I'd expect it to have tinted windows standard instead of having to go out and have the windows replaced myself. A car with a low ride height needs tinted windows more because it's at truck/SUV headlight height.
@bwofficial1776 fair enough, but you don't replace the windows, you just go to a reputable tint shop and won't tell the difference between factory and aftermarket.
Just test drove one, absolutely loved it. I have a hard time with the price though. This will be my first Mercedes. With this price point does anyone have any thoughts ? Stuff to compare it to ?
All of that cheap gloss black plastic in the interior already looks awful.
Hey! I own a 2023 GLC 200. Is the 43AMG less comfortable in comparison?
Looks much better than the previous version
Doug, we love you Doug
I have the previous generation glc 43 v6 and I don’t know if I can switch to a 4cylinder because it’s so engaging but at the same time sooooo smooth. I’m trapped in a world of v6’s and v8”s and I plan to stay 😂
Please Doug, no more crap car reviews. This last one is a washing machine.
Why? Those are always entertaining.
Have you done a GLC63 review? So much better
„Little“? In Europe its considered to be on the large side
Considering that they have the smaller GLA and GLB, this isn't anywhere near "little".
Mid size more likely. The GLE is BIG and the GLS is GIGANTIC
It isn't really. It's the crossover equivalent to a C-Class, which is a midsize car. The GLE is large and the GLS is gargantuan, but the GLC is just a regular midsize SUV similar in size to a Skoda Kodiaq or Volkswagen Tiguan.
@wowdogeful by American standards the C Class is a compact car, it competes with the BMW 3 series, Genesis G70, Audi A4, Lexus IS etc. Since the GLC is based on the C Class, that makes it a compact crossover by American standards. Remember that they have the Chevrolet Surburban and Ford Expedition which are full size SUVs.
That's because all the brave Europeans came here. What's left is folks who drive testicular shaped vehicles to compensate
It is crazy Doug still not figure out that two buttons at the bottom left of the steering wheel is actually configurable. Tap the screen can switch to different functions，and then use the button to activate it.
And also, this M139 engine does have some turbo lag. You don’t feel it because it has an electric turbo to eliminate the turbo lag. The older M139 in A45S definitely feels the lag. But with these new longitudinal M139L version Merc gives a lot of electrics to assist it, giving it more power and less lag.
Doesn't matter how many hrsprs it has. Its still a 4 cylinder. My neighbor is in his late 70's and has owned *nothing but* Mercedes since the 80's. He has a GLE and an S class in his garage right now. He told me that he's buying a Lexus next because "Mercedes has lost its damn mind putting crappy 4 cylinder Nissan engines in their cars." If he can't get at least a 6 cylinder, he's not buying.
They have plenty of 6 cylinder engines, & the 4 cylinders aren't made by Nissan anymore. The alliance Mercedes had with Nissan ended in 2022
Ok? Just pay for it.
Who cares? Your ego is that fragile that 2 fewer cylinders with just as much power and more efficiency will damage your fragile little mind?
@@Lorentz_Driverit’s also about the smoothness, reliability, sound and price for what you get. An amg 43 with a 4 cylindres is okay with most but in a 63? That’s where we disagree.
Please review the AMG GLE 53 SUV!
Most of Dougs reviews now are like reviewing washing machines… or socks. Pretty much all the same soulless crap.
I stopped watching when he stopped reviewing quirky, interesting cars, and switched to reviewing every model year. It's basically just another generic car review channel now.
That’s unfortunately the way the car industry is headed
Strongly disagree. Quirky is interesting but it’s great to get Doug’s twist on new cars and keep up with what’s coming out. Better than just being stuck in the past.
@@GoldenRatio22You drive a prius.
@@GoldenRatio22with you there mate
I love going outside and showing off my AMGnis.
0:20 this car leaking doug
Probably from the A/C
It looks really nice but I wouldn't pay that for it 😅 I could get a 90s amg cheaper then that and modify it for cheap
Such a shame, sounds terrible. Only milk and juice should come in 2L
Great review!
New GLC63 has a 4-banger?! SADDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't care how much "horsepower" it has.....4 Banger.
Tighter and Grippier seats, you love to hear it
Doug is the kind of guy to be the kind of guy 😮
You aren’t funny or original. Grow up. Keep your stupid comments to yourself and make millions of normal people happy.
The grand Cherokee SRT went for $18K??!! Sheesh I wish I would’ve bid on that
adaptive dampers help the ride quality?
Being that it’s only a 200 something horsepower difference between the 63 amg and the GLC43 amg is really good bang for buck
Great video 🎉✌️👍
My '22 GLC43 had air suspension and it was fine. My SQ7 drove/felt better. Of course, it was priced higher.
It wasn't that long ago when you had to go to a supercar for 400 horsepower.
if u squint you can imagine it’s the cla45 wagon we didn’t get 😭
Didn't want*
Does the coupe version perform the same? In my country mercedes only released the coupe version
It actually looks pretty good. I just can't do a 4 banger, despite it being 400+ hp. I just don't like the sound of them, even with exhaust. I think BMW makes sportier vehicles and have the sweet i6 motors.
I wonder if Doug knows his Mercedes infotainment routine by heart. Could you ask him to spell it all out even if there isn't a Mercedes in front of him?
Can't believe he's that enthusiastic about such a gaudy infotainment system, looks like a strip club
@@lptomtomIt’s still one of the best, if not the best, on the car industry. Don’t take my word for it. Doug DeMuro says so. And he knows! 😂
02:00 “ It wasn’t that long ago that you had to go to V8 for 460 HP … “ If you wanted it to last more than a year of course. This, together with many “brilliant” ideas does the consumer no good at all and is perfect for the after sales parts market. Well done Mercedes, you’ve imitated the money grabbers at BMW …
I'm curious what the actual gas mileage improvement is.
In the real world, not a lot, 400 hp is gonna cost some fuel no matter how you do it.
Pouring it into 6 cylinders or cramming it into 4 with massive pressure, roughly the same amount when you're on it.
These only save fuel when you're off boost and driving like an elderly woman.
Of course any car with over 400+ horsepower, not counting EVs are going to use more than 10 L/100km. V6 or twin-turbo Inline 4.
Doug reviewing the identical MB interior, infotainment, and controls for the 37th time.
What’s the difference between the 43 and 45 amg models?🤔
Almost 70k? Suddenly the GLK550 build on cars and bids is making sense
7:07 doug the left screen on the steering wheel can also be pressed and cycles through other various sport features.