2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Review

A great car that I can only dream of. Thanks for a great review.

Mercedes interior quality isn't what it used to be

Good review.
I'm amg glc43 owner and generally satisfied.

This guy always speaks my language, great review as always.

With BMW just announced the 2025 X3 M50i going with inline 6 turbo, the GLC43 is going to be left in the dust. With MB using all their resources on making EVs that no one wants, they forgot how to make good combustion engine cars. I hope BMW and Audi don’t follow suit.

don't care about 43 with 4 pots alien tech, AMG needs to put that sweet twin-turbo V8 back in 63 and call it a day.

so weird how there's skimping on the window tint

Is this a joke? AMG badge with Buick interior quality.

Four banger turbo for it. I rather get a Honda Pilot or Dodge Durango V8.

Finally somebody telling the truth about the Benz interiors these day's

Very underrated channel right now. Clifford and car gurus keep up the great reviews

Appreciate an honest review. Definitely looks nice on the outside but eh for the inside and engine reliability. Test drove the new c class like a year ago and found it annoying just to change the volume so I was out on the car from there. Mercedes has gone way too far with the increase of price compared to the actual quality these days. As you said too much focus on tech, many of which is completely unneeded (hello selfie cam on some models) just to drive up the price.

❤ the look & the sound

Great review thank you. I just purchased one, awaiting arrival in California. Coming from a Porsche Macan S which I loved and drove 100K miles without a fault. I have to agree with your criticism. I was underwhelmed by the torque, especially at speed where lag seemed most apparent. AIRMATIC air suspension would have been nice as the ride was harsher than I hoped in comfort mode. The transmission feels more like a sequential manual but I actually like the grabby feel of the clutch (or its equivalent). Still all the positives you mentioned where there and I’m eager to experience Benz ownership 🤞.

Just a very great review for myself, having my glc300 amg style package version for almost 8 months, I really like the car, but really trying to thinking about the 43 version. Just because when i drive on freeway, sometimes wish to quick pass or change lanes, the 300 doesn’t always giving the boost as my foot down and expecting, a little slow. But I like the ground clearance as the 300 version, no worries driving around in socal. You know how the road around the LA better than SF, but still rough😂 not sure if I could wait for 8month to get my GLC, will I get the 43 or my current one, which is almost 65k with all options on my 300, just extra 5k, I could have more than 100hp. And a true AMG. Wish some day you guys could help to have a compare review on the 300 vs 43, and i really wish to know how much ground clearance difference on the 43 lower than the 300. And btw it’s great to know the 43 with rear wheel steering, that was what i was looking when i order my 300. Unfortunately it doesn’t offer 😂 thanks for the review!❤

That lag when you're shifting is just disgusting 😮

Super nice analysis man, very well presented. Current '21 GLC43 owner, love the Biturbo V6 but a bit worried about the long-term reliability of that motor. Will this one be any better? I don't know, but I do plan to drive them side-by-side!

MB dump these stupid 2.0. Inline 6 guys plz.

KIA trumps MB on interiors

4 wheel steering, how quick do you want turn this suv? Being a car enthusiast sucks nowadays, hybrids and rear wheel steers

BMW is winning in every aspect & lexus is more comfortable

I just test drove a '24 C300 today. If this drives as naturally and with a bit of temper as that, this gives the impression of Lancia Delta rally cars.

Fake engine sound feed through the front cabin speakers. All 43s are not worthy of the AMG badge. For the driveaway price, there are better and cheaper small-medium SUVs out there, shop around enough said.

I know that the tech is better. I still prefer the V8. Oh well nothing lasts forever. Cars are slowly losing their soul.

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Good review, thanks. I'm considering this. The four sounds better than I thought. But mpg is disappointing. Might as well have stayed with the six.
Mercedes needs to understand that nicely weighted cast metal switches and knobs or more luxurious than a laptop screen.
Also, in true C/D fashion, Atiyeh doesn't bother to find out or explain the ratios at which torque is distributed front to rear. What's the default? What are the limits front to rear? Admittedly less important for street-only.

Great RWD proportions, Not many styling complaints except those obnoxious, fake intake nostrils.
So, never any glare on the visorless IP and info screens?
Too many options grouped in the $4300 Pinnacle package. Nav system should be standard, and I'd pay for a stand-alone audio upgrade (like you can with the BMW X3), but not so sure as part of this stupidly expensive package.

Sound great, but pump in fake engine/exhaust sound which is a bummer. A lot of cars are doing it these days, which tells me performance oriented people still want the grunt, pops and bangs of the I6/V6, if not better the V8 turbos! Wake up Mercedes, the old school guys still have the money to pay for gas and performance!

Obviously it has more junks now with increased price i mean that’s obvious.

This is a good video. After 6 months. I am about to sell it and get GLE

I'm holding on to my V6.

Like the car, but the engine ruins for me.

Update: this car is insane and a '24 Silver Cirrus Magno is now in my garage. Thx to M-B of Rocklin for a great experience. Coming out of the '21 GLC 43 w/the 3.0 Biturbo, I thought that this car would be lacking. It is NOT. The 2024 handles better, brakes better, and goes like a bat-out-of-hell - even while keeping it under 4K RPM for break-in (OK, I admit it, I did hit 5K once). The car is physically larger than the 2021, but feels markedly smaller, lighter, lower and much more like a car than a SUV. The steering is crazy accurate, especially with the rear-axle assist. The interior is well done (other than the issues noted here in the review). MBUX is maturing nicely w/better voice command and features. I enabled a T-Mobile digital hotspot, and can stream Tidal directly to the Burmeister system without using my phone. By the way, the new Burmeister system delivers incredible sound - it's worth the cost of the Pinnacle trim if you're weighing different MSRPs. The digital headlights and HUD are cool tech.

Don't hate on the 4 cylinder, it's a wolf in sheep's clothing. In combo with the new wet clutch MCT, the soundtrack is more F1 than muscle car. Yeah, it sounds a bit anemic at idle versus the Biturbo V6, but step down even part-way on the right-hand pedal and you'll know that the '24 is a real AMG, regardless of cylinder count. Haters gonna hate, but if you haven't driven one, you won't have a valid opinion. I decided to buy it about one mile into the test drive - potential buyer, beware!

I look forward to getting to 1,000 miles on the odometer so that I can drive this car properly. I fear for my license, actually. :)

Outstanding review. You've provided a well detailed and complete review of everything this vehicle offers. This is perfect for someone that's thinking of buying this vehicle. I watch car reviews all the time, and to me you are hands down the best!

The hollow sound, And the plastic isn't really a bad thing. It doesn't change my mind about the car.
I'm not knocking on my dash, and I'm not trying to disect my seat.

It's gorgeous interior, and packed with features. And fast.
That's good for me.

2.0, 4 banger? Can’t see this ending well?

I’m sick and tired of reviewers going back to previous V8/6 engines of past! Those days are gone! We’re lucky to even have petrol engines and instead of hearing all the bitching by reviewers, I’m just gonna enjoy driving whatever petrol cars are offered until they all go EV!!

I have the 2022 V6 Biturbo and i would not switch to this .

It would be better to buy the GLC 63S AMG from 2021. I tried the GLC 43 AMG from 2024, but I hate the tablet and the all-technical view. The 2021 model strikes the perfect balance between technology and the driving experience. That iPad in the middle makes it feel like a Tesla. I bought the glc 63 s amg v8 for the same price as the new glc 43 amg.

The older version looks better and has a better engine (V6). They went down in price now that this new design came out, so great time to buy them. Just got my 2020 and i am loving it.

Mara Stream

Why have a review in the mud!

I like the older design more

THE PREVIOUS AMG GLC LOOKED WAY BETTER THIS ONE LOOKS LIKE A FORD EXPLORER SLIGHTLY ROUNDED OFF

Swift Creek

Merc same as Audi, reducing quality but still asking premium prices.

Elouise Mission

Great review.