Is the 2020 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 a BETTER performance SUV than the Audi SQ5? 

Congrats Danny! It is a great SUV!

How much did you buy it for?

Which one better

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Richard with the quarantine we are all experiencing, how did you manage to buy the Mercedes? Just curious

T.O OR You can buy online. There are both GLE 350s and 450s in stock. But, I custom ordered in December. And literally a few days before Mercedes closed the Tuscaloosa factory, they made my car. I really lucked out. But then I had to wait several weeks for it to be shipped to NY. But like I said, even without custom ordering, you can still buy.

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Between the X3 and the GLC, care to shares some pros and cons of each? I'm debating between those two for when I change cars next year.

@@hugolafhugolaf Performance wise, I think the X3 M40i wins. The BMW is more "driver-focused" which shows as the center stack and screens are slightly tilted towards the driver(as it's always been in BMW's). The GLC43 has a more luxurious interior though but the BMW uses a lot of the same types of materials. The little details matter, like faux leather on the door sills and dash which both the X3 and GLC have(the rubber stuff in the Audi makes it feel cheap). The Main difference would be interior space. The BMW FEELS like a SUV inside. It's roomier, it's wider, has a taller roof and all of those add to visibility and bigger windows. The GLC feels more like a "lifted wagon". You have more visibility due to height but the roof is lower like a sedan and that means smaller windows. If this is your first MB than it takes some getting used to the controls. For example, gear selector is on a stock on the steering wheel instead of down on the center stack. So that means windshield wipers are moved to a stock on the left-hand side vs on the right-hand side on most cars. Both are great cars either way. Back to the video, the SQ5 is also a good car that most people would be happy to have. But after owning the Macan S, GLC43 and X3 M40i the SQ5 is definitely wayyy down on the list. It doesn't really deserve that "S".

@@anw9485 Thanks for the detailed reply. Well, I do have a GLK250 now (had it for 7 years), so I got used to the controls a long time ago. Hopping into a GLC would not be a big change, although I'd want a 2020 + model with MBUX, as COMAND was already dated in 2014, so I don't want 8 more years of that (I keep my cars 8 years, normally). Having had BMWs in the past (E36 M3 and Z3), I'm not too fond of their newer interiors, but I have read that they do feel roomier than the competition. In fact, my GLK is downright small. Heck, we rented a 2009 Rav4 on vacation recently and that thing was HUGE inside. I know that the GLC is bigger, but still. I'm just not sure of BMW's reliability as of late. My GLK has been an absolute beast in that regard. If money was no object, I'd go GLC 63s, but maintenance, insurance, mpg, all that adds up. I guess a lightly tuned 43 would cut it! Decisions, decisions...

@@hugolafhugolaf This my 3rd BMW and the M40i has been solid. The Macan S suffered a flooded cylinder but luckily was fixed under warranty. I'd also like to add that the GLC interiors build quality doesn't seem as good as the BMW. I've had my 2020 M40i since new and I drive crappy LA roads daily and to today, barely any rattles inside. The GLC43 is a 2022, ordered it and took delivery after 8 months. Brand new, the door sills squeak if you press down on them, center stack feels hollow if you tap on it with your finger nail. Nothing like that in the BMW.

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I think it just depends on the dealership, brand, location, which model etc...

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It’s a Mercedes AMG!! Of courseZ

In my opinion no. The SQ5 almost "squats" into a turn, while the GLC 43 seems top heavy and "body rolls" into a turn. Both engines are top notch, and deliver power immediately. I haven't seen the official stats, but I'd be willing to bet the SQ5 has a higher lateral G force score.

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Thanks for sharing that great detailed information!

@@RaitisRides My pleasure. Since you asked the question, I would've liked to have heard about the 2020 SQ5's door handle, trim and "belt lines" too. That way my analysis wouldn't have come down to the boring (but predictable) power and handling. Great video on the one side though.

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I did not hear any of that! Might of been road conditions!

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The question is for you to answer but I will tell you which way that I would choose I am going with the AMG!

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@@varuntrivedi191 Of course man! I appreciate you watching and your support!

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@@mystictk4149 I am so glad that you like this one!

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