Better Than the X3 M40i | 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4matic Full Tour & Review

[@garysmith2674]

Excellent review. I really like your perspective and thoughtful commentary. That’s true of all of your reviews. Keep up the great work!

[@PRNTestDrive]

I appreciate that, thanks! I'm really happy with the way this episode turned out.

[@Sc0rpy]

What an amazing review mate this car sound so good too I love it.. Thanks for sharing

[@PRNTestDrive]

I love the sound on this one! After spending a week with it it makes me very curious to hear what the GLC 63 S sounds like.

[@alimirza7907]

Finally! After so many of PRN reviews & tests videos, the non Mercedes videos are simply great to watch Nile Sir's presentations. And also really great content, this channel has. And the 4K upload since few vidoes have been awesome to watch! Also the 1080P resolution isn't bad either on my high resolution screen One Plus 8 Pro! The usual 25 or 30FPS is uploaded instead of 60FPS? No problem, the MEMC interpolation tech in the 8 Pro is mind blowing able to watch at 60FPS or 120FPS! via hyper graphics smoothing! The facelift GLC is one of the most tempting cars to buy, in any Mercedes models, it's hard to find faults or flaws! What an excitement to watch this GLC43, hope to more Mercedes videos, either old or new. The Best Or Nothing!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad you're enjoying the 4K content! I did try some 60 fps footage with this new GoPro but it seem to record 60 frames interlaced instead of progressive scan, so the 60 fps I record ends up importing as 29.97 frames. 24p seems to be the sweet spot for video while keeping the file sizes down. I've already used up almost 2TB of HDD space on the videos I've done in the mast month!

[@dvebmb]

I have one of these (but with running boards and a matte centre consol), and I've said it was a guitar it would be a Fender Stratocaster. It basically does everything you want at a very decent price. I really enjoy the car, especially as we do plenty of short trips. We also tried the 63, but it was just so much firmer and wasn't suitable for what we use the car for. This car is a perfect balance.

[@PRNTestDrive]

It really is the perfect balance, Mercedes was smart to offer a mid-range AMG across the board for those who want to have fun but still want to enjoy cruising & day-to-day chores with it.

[@seff5677]

you stepped up the audio quality? You can hear the engine notes so clearly its great

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'm glad you noticed! I tried something new since I've been having some audio issues with my usual setup. I'm hoping to improve it this week as the mic was a little far from me so the vocals weren't as sharp as I'd have liked.

[@alimirza7907]

And not forget the uploaded video resolution! It is an amazing 4K! I guess Nile sir has upgraded his recording setup.

[@innominatecitizen]

Great review! I like how you wrapped up and concluded this one. Thanks.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad you liked it! I'm trying to pre-plan these episodes more to ensure a smoother end to them.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Great video. Thanks Nile

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thanks! I had a lot of fun with this one!

[@vineethreddyb]

Love my 2020 GLC43 Coupe Every start has to be Emotive start. Certainly puts a smile on my face every single time. I like it in sport+ with manual transmission Crackles every time I take my foot of the accelerator at around 3000 rpm Only thing I miss though are the dials on the performance steering wheel. We don’t get those here on the 43. They are only reserved for 63 here in Australia 🇦🇺

[@PRNTestDrive]

Definitely every start needs to be that Emotion Start, no doubt! Interesting about the steering wheel dial, you do need the AMG performance package to get it here in Canada otherwise you won't have them, but I can see Mercedes not offering it in some markets to push people up to the 63. Enjoy yours!

[@nedschneebly4829]

Mercedes is the GOAT baby! Nice review, thank you very much. :)

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad you liked it!

[@evanwanous2466]

Just got my 2022 Amg glc 43 last month and love it

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it, enjoy!

[@yizhang2646]

Glad to see you back on the road with new car. Keep up with the good work Neil.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I’ve got some fun stuff lined up!

[@epicon6]

AMG 43 is equivalent to Audi's S cars. They are not RS models but still darn great.

[@PRNTestDrive]

That they are! I remember driving the SQ5 back when it was new, but the non DCT transmission, shifts were harsh and slow. I'm sure today it's much better. Either way it made sense for Mercedes to come out with a proper competitor to the Audi S cars, along with BMW M Performance. Only took them 20 years!

[@KC_Smooth]

This review was perfect. Well done!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad you liked it!

[@martinwilliams5681]

Just came across your review absolutely spot on direct & clear well done!

[@PRNTestDrive]

I’m glad you liked it, thanks! I do my best to cover as much as I can without it becoming too dry.

[@marcussimmons2708]

I don’t know about that. The 2021 BMW X3 M40i is a pleasure to drive. I should know I have one! 👍🏾!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it, enjoy it!

[@frankkhan3024]

#me too

[@francoisbalavoine1316]

Really really really good review and insights! I'm battleling myself between this one and the 63S, in my country the markup price is 41.2%, so it makes me think a lot...

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad you liked it, thanks!

[@ckneasel]

Really like the spec on this one... still think the M40i is a better all around performer though and looks just as good...

[@PRNTestDrive]

Depends on what you're looking for I suppose! They're both really good.

[@04tsxpower]

😂

[@nevco8774]

I wonder how all these optional technological items will survive in time? The way new vehicles are built today is a huge threat to the second hand market which was fed by cars coming from luxury segment for decades since they were aging historically in a slower, more decent pace.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I 100% agree, all this technology is great today but in 5-10 years when they break down, pixels die out, screens burn in, and things just become incompatible we'll be looking back on the classics as the only used car options.

[@petejr7583]

Nice in-depth review! We’re planning to get one of these in a few months. Can get one like what you are driving, out the door, for under $70k USD. We’re looking at a brighter blue with brown saddle interior. Btw, the paddle shifters are correct, if you properly keep your hands at the 9 and 3 o’clock position while taking corners. This will be my wife’s DD and she could care less about paddles, but I use them (properly) in my Volvo and AMG.😉

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it! Blue on brown would look incredible!

[@litespeed65]

I've ordered a base 2021 model with the marvelous 20" Y-spoke stock wheels, it's well equipped as is. I feel you buy this model over the 300 for the engine-that makes it worth it.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Congrats on the order! Hope it arrives quickly for you, the wait is always the hardest.

[@89StarKiller]

Nice review! Are you from around Montreal?

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thanks! Nile used to live in a small town west of Montréal but moved back to Ontario. James, one of our other hosts is in the Montréal area.

[@rc-panzer-shop]

Great review, thank you. I have 2018 GLC Coupe 250 ...9 Liter per 100km possible.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very nice! Definitely doable with the non-performance engine.

[@yizhang2646]

btw, Summer day like this makes me forget all about the -30C winter.....

[@PRNTestDrive]

No kidding eh! At least when it’s +40° here the roads are clear and safe, whereas at -30° it’s no fun being on the road.

[@husseinadib7666]

I think the 43 is the sweet spot on the C and GLC lines. Question here might someone have the answer. Is the running cost of C63 much higher than a C43? Percentage wise.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'd be curious to know also, it will definitely cost more but how much?

[@leopoint1184]

I love amg nice Glc 43 amg 💕

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it!

[@04tsxpower]

You're smart

[@litespeed65]

Awesome V-6, the next generation AMG’s are getting 4 cylinder hybrid drivetrains.

[@PRNTestDrive]

That's certainly the direction the industry is moving towards.

[@kevng3056]

How is the "crabbing" issue in your review? A lot of owners are signing pertitions to get this fixed.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I personally didn't experience any of that during my week, but I see what the problem is on some of the MB forums. It seems like it should be a simple enough problem to diagnose and fix.

[@04tsxpower]

Mercedes says it an AMG good enough for me.4.9 that would be the slowest ever. Paddle shifters are perfect

[@PRNTestDrive]

It's certainly slower by today's standards of 'fast' but it's still plenty quick for daily use.

[@vince7349]

Nice Although if you can afford this and Like power for an extra 10k you can have a Jaguar F- pace SVR that competes with a real AMG.

[@PRNTestDrive]

That's very true, entry price for the F-Pace SVR is $92,000 CAD. I'm hoping to get into some JLR vehicles, I got the go-ahead a year and a half ago but they have a limited fleet.

[@CARLEXXCOATING]

Any real fuel consumption ?

[@PRNTestDrive]

We discuss fuel efficient around 15:07

[@CARLEXXCOATING]

Thank you

[@drewyager4020]

I got the x3m40i over the Merc. The engine is such a joy compared and for me the interior is better. No creeks easy to use. Quiet

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it!

[@litespeed65]

I'd still order the base model- no Premium package, Mercedes pricing model is ridiculous-all or nothing.

[@PRNTestDrive]

We're in the 2021 AMG GLE 53 this week and pricing is nutso on it also, considering a similarly equipped BMW X5 M50i has a lot more power. Depends on what you're looking for though, these seem to be pretty popular even without all the options.

[@Mugwump7]

I have one of these and he’s right, it puts a smile on your face. Not a “real” AMG - blah blah blah - pretentious clowns.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Mercedes was smart to offer an entry-level AMG version for their vehicles, it's just smart marketing.

[@Great_America]

Not a fair comparison. The M40i is $10K less. Seriously? How about comparing it to the X3M 🤔

[@PRNTestDrive]

The base for both are similar in price, and optioned up with similar kit the BMW X3 M40i is almost exactly the same price as this the way it was optioned.

[@jiajianhou426]

43/53 are fake. If i ever buy a 43/53 I will debadge it and tell people it's a 350e with AMG packages.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Fair enough

[@InfamousStar1]

What a 🤡. Typical response from someone who can’t afford one of these beauties.

[@jiajianhou426]

@@InfamousStar1 I have a 2018 c63s couple fully loaded, with all the options and carbon brakes. Paid in full cash 100k usd before tax.