7.9
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance review
Mercedes-AMG's new high-performance medium SUV is a very different beast, swapping the old V8 for a stonking four-cylinder plug-in hybrid.
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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC vs 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
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2023 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (PHEV)
Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
58L - 60L
354 to 534 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$136,000 - $199,500
$42,490 - $70,490
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seemingly endless customisation
- Adroit handling
- Rapid pace
Misses
- A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
- It's not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbocharged engine
- Recent price cuts improve equation
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside fresher rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
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Colours Available
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey metallic
- Kings Red premium metallic
- Night Shade Blue metallic
- Reflex Silver metallic
- Deep Black pearl effect
Metallic and pearl effect exterior paint colours cost $900 and Kings Red premium metallic costs $1000.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 3600 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 9.6 - 16 | |
