Should You Buy a MERCEDES GLC? (Test Drive & Review GLC43 AMG)

Today I'm in this Mercedes GLC. Let's see what it's like...

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[bicotmary]

Hi Matt. The off-centre positioning of the steering wheel on RHD Mercedes has to do with the pedal box design. Mercedes routes the clutch and brake lever arms to the right of the steering column on their RHD cars (whereas other brands tend to split them around the steering column for RHD). Given the location of the gas pedal, this design necessitates pushing the steering column a little to the left, and hence its off-centre location. This is generally true of all RHD Mercedes with a manual option. Although this GLC was not available with one, its design is based on the 205 which was. Now that Mercedes is ditching manuals across its passenger range, this problem should disappear in the future.
Great video, Matt. I also the GLC is a good looking car, but would personally go for C class estate instead.

[basle]

'the perfect family car for someone who hasn't given up on life' is a great way to describe this car!.
My daily driver - love it and agree with just about everything you said.

[majorscope]

Just got back from Scotland in my GLC 250 and have to say it is one of the best long distance cars i have ever owned. Superb in every way. Never noticed the steering wheel issue.

[dennym]

Just bought myself the GLC43 as an Aussie. Absolutely love it. Perfect mix of performance while still being comfortable and practical

[Jambafasmalone]

I leased a GLC 250 for 2 years in 2019 and it’s so good I’m keeping it for another 2 years. Ideal family car and, as you said, with 200 plus bhp and 9 speeds a really comfortable motorway cruiser.
Highly recommend!
Great video Matt.

[lesfernandez]

The Mercedes off-set steering wheel has been a topic of discussion for quite a few years now.

[PB]

Just sold my GLC. Mine was a model variant you didn't mention and was excellent 3.0 V6 diesel AMG Premium Plus (350) - not all AMGs are petrols, and not all diesels are 4 cylinders. Good car and held it's value amazingly well.

[spritln]

Bought this model recently in the Dark Blue colour which I think is the best colour and not so common - in fact i havent seen another one yet. Car is a beast if you push it and quicker than the Cayenne and the Audi SQ5. Only complaint from me is the Comand Navigation system which I don't find easy to follow vs Google Maps/Waze etc. The Burmeister sound system is also amazing. Very happy with this car.

[simonchristie]

I love the E class and C class estates, elegant and subtle

[jackcarlson]

A relative of mine owns a GLC250d which I drive quite a bit and even that is quite a dynamic car to drive. The different drive modes with the adaptive dampers really do turn it into a completely different car with a push of a button and the diesel is very economical but is still quite powerful for what it is.

[md-detailing]

The GLC43 sounds amazing and its perfect in every way possible!

Great video as usual Mat! :D

[stephensalt]

Never noticed the offset! Bought mine with 40k on it, now on 47k and I love it. Mines a diesel and does over 600 miles every tank full, we’ve just returned from a week in Bruge and the car eats miles as expected. This will be keeper for a few years.

[matth]

A close friend of mine has this same car, the GLC 43. It's a good compromise of practicality, style and a bit of oomph with the 3.0 litre 43 AMG engine, which has all the power you need (particularly in a family SUV), sounds decent and without the running costs of a 63.

[Birmingham_racing]

I would only buy one with digital display or whatever you call it since that's what I like most about current mercs. As for engines I always prefer a 6 cylinder diesel with this type of car

[dalehewison]

Hi Matt

Great review as always.
I have a 2020 facelifted GLC 300de, just the AMG Premium rather than the true AMG. The "de" is for the diesel electric hybrid combo, the electric good for 30 miles or so pure electric range (good if you do school runs and trips to Aldi and can charge it daily) but the 100hp electric motor added to the 200 hp diesel gives a 300hp machine. Set into Sport mode and it goes quicker than the last dinky pork pie at a Weight Watchers reunion meeting.
Main downside of the "de" is the eating of some boot space for the batteries, but rarely a real problem.
Can't say I've noticed the off-centre steering TBH.

[Mike]

I have a 2022 GLC43. It's a beaut.

[DMatalas]

The best car we ever owned 2018 AMG 43. Around Town in sport plus feels nearly like a super car 0-60 under 5 secs. YET 27 mpg @75 mph fully suffed for long road trip. My wife and I can sleep in the back for a quick camping trip. 😎 Push the air suspension rise button and it’s has looks😳 like a Subaru outback KILLER 😳 Zero probems with this car in last 3 years now.

[madamegazelle]

I was looking to buy a 2019 GLC 350d back in 2020 but we decided that we didnt want it (as it was pretty bashed up when it was loaned to an employee). Now, we own a 2019 BMW X2 M35i, which we prefer as they are extremely rare to find the M model. Also, they are a much smaller size, which is what we needed but the speed is almost mind-blowing for, what looks like your average family crossover! It was slightly older, younger, less damage and had less mileage. I love it!

[JohnHoganN]

I tested one of these when they first came out but it was a little dear for our budget. Lovely drive. Great video Matt thank you!

[rexmundi]

I have a GLC 350e, amazing car. German build quality.