GLC 43 vs GLC 350d
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GLC 43 vs GLC 350d
I'm downsizing from a GLS350d and yesterday drove both 43 and the 350d back to back.
Surprisingly the 350d was amazingly responsive and powerful . Has anyone else done this comparison as I would be keen to hear about your findings.
My ( wife's ) main concern is harness of the ride ( 43 ) and the exhaust note as we primarily do long trips up to 8 hours or will the eco mode take care of this?
Surprisingly the 350d was amazingly responsive and powerful . Has anyone else done this comparison as I would be keen to hear about your findings.
My ( wife's ) main concern is harness of the ride ( 43 ) and the exhaust note as we primarily do long trips up to 8 hours or will the eco mode take care of this?
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I'm downsizing from a GLS350d and yesterday drove both 43 and the 350d back to back.
Surprisingly the 350d was amazingly responsive and powerful . Has anyone else done this comparison as I would be keen to hear about your findings.
My ( wife's ) main concern is harness of the ride ( 43 ) and the exhaust note as we primarily do long trips up to 8 hours or will the eco mode take care of this?
Surprisingly the 350d was amazingly responsive and powerful . Has anyone else done this comparison as I would be keen to hear about your findings.
My ( wife's ) main concern is harness of the ride ( 43 ) and the exhaust note as we primarily do long trips up to 8 hours or will the eco mode take care of this?
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I've done 7k miles in my GLC43, some longish range drives from Houston to New Orleans (400 miles each way) and other similar distance trips. Had no issues driving it at 80mph for hours in 35C peak Texan summer. I would say though for long distances the sprung suspension is more comfortable than the air suspension having driven both on highways, gearbox was also smoother on the GLC300 in Comfort mode (no diesel to compare to in US).
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Merc GLC Coupe 250d AMG Line Prem Plus
Does it have full Air suspension or just rear like the new E class estate? I currently have a C250d and glc coupe 250d both with Air and I really dont want to go back but I didnt know the 43 has it. I heard it has it at the rear but I wasnt sure if it was optional to get full air suspension?! my lease is up soon for one of them so Im hoping there is a possibility or back to the 250d's.
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Does it have full Air suspension or just rear like the new E class estate? I currently have a C250d and glc coupe 250d both with Air and I really dont want to go back but I didnt know the 43 has it. I heard it has it at the rear but I wasnt sure if it was optional to get full air suspension?! my lease is up soon for one of them so Im hoping there is a possibility or back to the 250d's.
Can't find a link to GLC air suspension but here's one for the C class which I assume has same suspension:
https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...ension-system/
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Not an expert but would imagine it has full air suspension as there is a button that allows you to raise and lower the car , works at front and rear.
Can't find a link to GLC air suspension but here's one for the C class which I assume has same suspension:
https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...ension-system/
Can't find a link to GLC air suspension but here's one for the C class which I assume has same suspension:
https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...ension-system/
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From MBUSA:
The GLC 43's advanced, lightweight adaptive air suspension responds with equal skill to the demands of the city streets, open highways and winding back roads. Based on class-exclusive AIR BODY CONTROL, its AMG-calibrated sensors and pressurized air spring-struts respond within 60 milliseconds to road-surface and driving conditions. It also self-lowers at speed to further enhance handling stability and efficiency. AMG DYNAMIC SELECT lets you vary the firmness and ride height.
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In the UK the GLC43 suv and coupe have the air suspension as standard.