The dual chamber suspension is key here. In any suspension mode, if you say, hit a sharp small speed bump going slow…it will feel quite stif and firm….but if you hit the same speed bump with a little more speed, the computer lets you travel the magic carpet and it soaks up that speed bump like it’s not there. I puckered coming over a rise at speed and saw an unexpected railroad crossing….I clinched my butt and my teeth and expected to loose a couple….but instead of the hard hit I expected it thwapped over it and soaked up the hit. It was incredible. So while it is either fairly firm to very firm spending on suspension setting, the big hit’s are always soaked up. I’ve never had a vehicle that did that. It’s incredible.

I've gotta disagree. The ride quality is amazing even with 20 inch wheels and standard run flats. Sure, if you hit moon crater pot holes you'll hear a bassy thumping sound(like most cars), but it's far from "too stiff". It's comfortable enough for a baby to sleep soundly in even on these rougher NY/NJ roads, while also being stiff enough to handle extremely well in comfort mode. This car is extremely enjoyable and smooth!

@Thomas-Tsai-NYC

2 жыл бұрын

Please test drive a gv70 3.5.

@cpg8000

Жыл бұрын

@@Thomas-Tsai-NYC I did and thought it was disintegrated feeling in terms of all the inputs.

@japslapr

Жыл бұрын

@@Thomas-Tsai-NYC That's a land yacht in comparison.

@ROYALP100

Жыл бұрын

Great review and I agree with you...I have a 2022 AMG GLC it's obviously a sports car and my wife says "It's smooth " and she would know...People it's a SPORTS CAR!

The GLC 63s is insane. I nearly pulled the trigger on one a few years ago. The 43 is plenty enough power for an SUV this small.

I had a 2018 glc 43 went to a 2020 gle 450 and 8 months later I was back in a 2020 glc43. Great daily for the kids or by yourself.

Thank you both! Great Video!

The best looking model of the Mercedes SUV line-up IMO. I recently ordered a base 2021 model in Graphite grey and the 20" wheels seen in the video.

"Ah May Gahd!!" Love it.

Have to say as a long time fan and follower of you guys, the test drive KZread channel is to me, everything that makes you guys great, condensed. I love the pacing, the length format and the extended commentary. I love your tv content, but I feel it limits you considerably in format to need to break for commercials and fit into a given time. This just flows. Also, I love the continued “seat swap” shots that have persisted from the supras video! Also, love how jacked up Paul got on this. Would love to see you guys feature a Stelvio TI Sport. I think you’d both like it and am curious to get your thoughts on it! And Giulia TI with paddles for what it’s worth.

It’s been a while to see a video and get so excited about this car, I have owned over 50 luxury cars in the past 20 years. WOW love your excitement about this one

Tested a 2017 C43, very impressed, the AMG bits make a big difference. Totally agree with the AMG Performance exhaust. Cannot work out which looks better the sedan or coupe.

Nice video. Really enjoyed it. 👌

Paul looked like a kid at Christmas when he was driving!

Totally agree with you guys on the comfort mode critique. Otherwise amazing car.

I would like to point out that I was looking for performance first. Came from a C400 and my back couldn’t hang with the sport suspension. This car is the solution. I find it to be much more comfortable then the c43.

That GT grille is going everywhere.

love to see you guys review the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio!

People who dismiss these as not real AMG’s or as money grabbers are sadly mistaken. They are surprisingly coherent packages of gas powered fun. Sharp, fun, tight, loud performance exhaust. A total blast and they pull hard. EDIT: Indeed the engine isn’t hand built, neither is the price, but it feels just as special somehow. That’s what AMG does so well is make the vehicle feel like it’s from another manufacturer. It feels much closer to a “real” AMG than an X3 M40i feels to a real Msport. They do it better and while they have a similar 0-60 the AMG 43 feels faster. Don’t now why..but it does, probably the extra torque.

I'm giving up my dreams of driving a sports car for my daily (Supra) and Want something more comfortable that still moves when I give it the beans. Going to drive this Benz today and hopefully it doesn't suck.

Paul, what is it about a good 6 cylinder that just feels so right?

Have you guys driven the Macan GTS ? Or just the S and Turbo. GTS is the sweet spot.

I pick up my new Blue GLC 43 premium plus night edition on Monday...so looking fwd to it as I’ve been waiting long enough.

I've been trying to decide between the AMG and the regular 300.... this had me ping ponging back and forth the entire time! LOL

@michaelsundell5631

2 жыл бұрын

I've had both. I'd pick the GLC 43 over the 300 because I like the pick-up-and-go plus the external styling. The 300 drives a bit more softly. The GLC 43 feels downright sporty. I wouldn't say that the GLC 43 feels harsh, I'd call it somewhat sporty. The AMG models also come with more options out of the box. I couldn't even find a non-AMG model with the options that I wanted.

1:08 lmao in her 20s in the 80s my mom daily'd a biturbo and LOVED it it was men-in-black, red-button-type speed on us hwys in the 80s (she did happen to live in dc and for maintenance got to take it to the dude who trained all the maserati techs in the continent so it ran gr8..)

@lezzbmm

2 жыл бұрын

6:27 yess paul; its a gr8 thing this is like,, the whole point of amg/m/sti/n/etc the hilarity of the "family car"-looking object.. making motorsport noises :3 and having decent- to good/gr8 driving dynamics :3

@lezzbmm

2 жыл бұрын

10:40 yesss paul - fxx bmws had big design issues - mostly sorted on the gxx cars we've seen so far imo

You two are hilarious! Great review. My daughter has the GLC 300 which impressed me but I want more power. This video fulfilled the “NEED” that is not necessary…more lusted after!🤣

@TestDriveVideos

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found this and enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!

Actually several F1 technologies trickle down to the engines in ways of improved energy efficiency, and materials. It's by design as this "trickle down" is how Mercedes justifies the F1 AMG team being allowed to use Mercedes R&D and not blow the budget limitations set by F1 regulations

Is the internal engine pistons forged factory?

3:41 merc's have the absolute best border btwn trunk floor and car exterior that metal thing w the smooth, raised, longitudinal, bump-lines on it is just amazing at this point it must be a patent war or smthn idk y no one else comes close..

@lezzbmm

2 жыл бұрын

cant shake that the almost-black leather (esp the perforated on the wheel).. w the red stitching.. i just keep seeing sti..

The MB of this vehicle looks like a top of the line compact suv. The BMW of this looks like a top of the line performance compact SUV.

Sir.....go for BMW x3 M40i 2022 is the best, most fun, whenever you want it bring you power right away without any delay, back seats recline too comfortable on long trip, the price is OK, corner turn solid evry time I make a turn it seems my M40i knows I would then it controls that for me 🥴 wow love my m40i

15:58 what about that squeaking of interior omfg ???

what year is that particular glc? need it

I like this Benz truck the PanAemrica or what ever it’s called works on this

I own a 2018 base with 20" wheels and run flats. I can't stand the ride quality of run flat tires. I think they really let it down. I will replace them with regular tires as they wear out.

That wheels are beautifull 20"

I like it...

Personally I like the Macan's outside styling better than the AMG. Thanks for the review. 🙂

My whip! I honestly can’t see myself in another model.

I have experience with MB through my Wife's last year the GLK's were made but this was/probable my first AMG. My wife and I test drove a new 2019 AMG GLC 43 Coupe in Orlando, FL and we loved it for its AMG nature. We had an awesome Sales Agent, I was able to take the circular Highway On-Ramp at about 80 mph and the car was solid; it didn't feel like I was pushing the car's limit. Almost every vehicle behind us was doing about 25-30 mph and all of them in no time flat was non-existent in the rearview mirror, admittedly this was just plain fun! The 43 was amazing until I switched over to comfort mode, I was disappointed. Comfort mode was ok; I wanted it to be softer like what I know my Wife's GLK to be. The 43 Comfort was a Sport-Comfort, not a Comfort-Comfort. I found the Sport Comfort to be like a light race suspension - still up on its heels ready for you to throw something at it. I already have my work truck which is a 4-Runner and it's great but I get beat up when doing 1,500 - 2,000 miles a month. I'm looking for an MB vehicle for myself to incorporate in work travels on the days when I can leave the 4-Runner at the house but still need the space of an SUV for the tools. For MB, the GLC's tick all the right boxes. I had a great experience with the standard GLC for its plush ride but I really loved the GLC 43 for the animal it could/can be like in the same way Paul loved it for. Despite both vehicles, I don't have a lot of faith in the reliability of the standard GLC as there's a lot of used GLC's for sale around my area. My gut feeling is the GLC 43 despite the stiffer suspension is the better-made vehicle and the one (2018 - 2020) I'll probably end up going with sometime this summer. Thanks to both of you for helping me to relive my GLC 43 experience. It was awesome. If all goes to plan, I'm looking forward to taking ownership of one soon enough.

@topo520

3 жыл бұрын

I have the 2017 GLC43 suv now with 68k miles. It’s faster to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and in comfort mode at 65 mph, I achieved 502 miles to a full tank with 31mpg!! It’s faster than the 2018 and 2020 model.

@SethParr

3 жыл бұрын

​@@topo520 That gas mileage is insane. Okay, 2017 is now a consideration which is good as this will help my budget. Regardless of year, I would prefer to not pass $52K. When did you buy it and how's it been treating you? Did you buy new or used?

@topo520

3 жыл бұрын

Seth Parr I bought it may 2017! It was a floor demo and it has been awesome. The only thing I don’t like is it comes with 21 inch tires and I have gone through 3 sets of tires! Rear brakes 2 sets and front brakes 2 sets as well. I am a bad driver and drive it very hard. Daily. It was last week that I decided to fill it up with gas and drove 65 miles per hour until empty tank. 80% highway and 20% city. If it was 100% highway, I should be looking at 600 miles to full tank! Engine and transmission very solid!! To achieve 500 miles to full tank, you must drive in Eco mode and never drive aggressive.

@AndrewReifel

Жыл бұрын

Also picked up a GLC 43 from Orlando and had an awesome sales agent named Robert. Fantastic car and great buying experience.

Thank You for this video! Tossed between a Macan S, this, and a BMW X4 M40i and this video helped sway me towards the Macan 😊

Is redshirt just trying to be contrarian for fun? You cannot guess at why an AMG 43 buyer buys one, then use that as a straw man for why they will feel sorry they would. The Macan is fantastic but it’s small. If it’s a car for 2, buy the Macan. For 4, buy the GLC. It drives like a car. The suspension takes BIG hits and smooths them out but rides very firm over everything else. When you buy AMG you know what you are getting. The difference between comfort and sport+ is bigger on this vehicle than most any vehicle out there wit fixed spring rates and adaptive dampers. The fact that it EATS surprise big hits then returns it taught firm suspension is incredible. But people don’t seem to realize is does this.

I am not attracted to SUVs, however I did get a (used) GLA 45 AMG for half the price of this GLC 43.I hope I made the right choice.

@TheLumberJacked

10 ай бұрын

Great little vehicle. Very fast. I hope you have been enjoying it.

14:00 - 14:20 - .. this is kind of what im thinking abt when i say the M and AMG cars dont rly feel like hot versions of the lux cars anymore; they feel like nearly-lux-looking-not-necessarily-feeling versions of track toys.. think this shift rly started in the 2010s but we r pretty far into this trend now ring times arms races kill daily comfort in the M and AMG cars :((

@lezzbmm

2 жыл бұрын

this is y i love my 00s m6 hits that sweet spot of 21st century crumple zones and airbags and whatnot but b4 M and AMG went super hardcore on their cars super comfy pretty sporty special motor retractable rear glass :3 i guess i'd be looking more at like m240 instead of m2 mkt if i was shopping new.. does AMG do smthn equivalent to that ? where u get the lux suspension but a hot motor ?

I have the new GLC 43 AMG SUV. Very very good Car . 👍👍

What about a bachelor?

The Mercedes service is what turned me off to this suv. I ended up getting a ‘17 infinity qx50

Todd has been spoiled by the Phaeton.

That sounds quite good for a V6... how much of that is speaker sound?

@tubejorrit

3 жыл бұрын

none, mercedes/amg doesn't like that crap

Just got my 2021 GLC 43 Coupe, we LOVE it!!! The coupe looks way better than this FYI

👍👍👍👍

Dad had a 2017 GLC 43. It rattled itself apart.

@GetDaBurner

3 жыл бұрын

had the glc 300 and engine blew before 20,000 lol

@TheLumberJacked

10 ай бұрын

@@GetDaBurnercylinder 1?

@TheLumberJacked

10 ай бұрын

@@GetDaBurnerthe AMG version is worth it just for the VERY reliable V6.

Is Paul's cheap sports car nearly here?

I do not like the Macon interior at all. Looks very 911ish. Buttons all over the place. Mercedes is classy.. and flows better... imo.

too little for me i went for the gle

Oh God I hate that instrument cluster... Mercedes, just give us real dials with the needle pivots mounted in the middle of them.

@litespeed65

3 жыл бұрын

The base model cluster is analogue gauges, thats what I ordered on my 2021.

@TheLumberJacked

10 ай бұрын

It’s an option…

The plastic creaking...

A 43 over a Macan … Turbo or GTS? Really?

Over macan? No way

No matter what review that bald guy always gets " my Macan" in there.

@TestDriveVideos

Жыл бұрын

? - Not sure what you heard. Neither of our guys said this or own a Macan. It was brought up in comparison, but no one related to our channel owns one.

@04tsxpower

Жыл бұрын

@@TestDriveVideos my wife's Macan? 5:19

Gotta say, never seen a video with so much blathering and so little information. So does this have a heads up display? They look like they do wtih that dip in the dash ahead of the steering column, but nobody mentions this in their "review" videos. Don't quit your day jobs....

@TestDriveVideos

Жыл бұрын

We understand that someone may be looking for specific feature information about a car when they click on a review (A head up display seems to be vital for you) But we know that most stats and spec information is easily available with an online search. Our approach has always been to describe the experience of being in a car and how it is to drive and interact with. We want people to enjoy the cars they own and drive, and we've been doing videos about it full time for more than 15 years. Thanks for watching!

I still prefer the bmw x3m over this.

@syedalam6363

2 жыл бұрын

this doesnt compete with the M it competes with the M40i

@paulevans240

Жыл бұрын

Odd because this SUV outperforms the X3M?

@TheLumberJacked

10 ай бұрын

Ya the X3M competes with the GLC 63s. But the GLC AMG 43 absolutely feels more special and far more like a real AMG than the M40i and it’s full M counterpart.

@chriskros8858

10 ай бұрын

You must like mechanics and spending money for repairs.

Nsx trickle down......kick your buddy out 🙄 hard to believe he reviews vehicles with his comments

Two gays are good

@TestDriveVideos

Ай бұрын

? - We’re not sure how gay or straight has anything relevance to car reviews. But, both of our hosts are straight. Thanks for watching!

Paul.. porsche is the better choice.

Red shirt guy could leave and no one will notice. Enough with what you're driving no one cares.

GLC is trash…. It’s loud, uncomfortable, and small. 👎🏻

No Powerful Suv is Comfort. Buy bouncy rough handling Lexus or Chevy impala if you want Comfort.