viper3ez

First of all, I think Mercedes needs to send the SUV for these competitions, rather than the Coupe. They chose not to give us the S model in the SUV body, so now they are going tom send the S coupe out for all competition. Shameful.

That said, I checked out the Alfa and while it is a great car (i did not get to drive it) , I just could not accept missing luxuries like vented seats and the rear seat space is compromised.

3.2S 0-60:
Now, car and driver ran a similar 3.3s 0-60 and I thought it was a fluke but a second magazine running 3.2 might be the start of a pattern.

The trackhawk is rated at 3.5s 0-60 but the 63 beats it in this test, making it the fastest gas SUV ever tested, as good as the torqey P90D and only slower than the P100D model X

Overall, I am happy with my choice of the GLC63. Now, if only they would actually test the SUV.

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/alfa...e-macan-turbo/

Nationalleaguer

I thought the C&D test was a lot more biased and pre-decided in favor of the Alfa. The Motor Trend review feels more objective, although I agree that they should really test the SUV when comparing brand offerings.

viper3ez

Oh, I absolutely agree. based on their own results, C&D really should have chosen the GLC. they definitely seemed all in on the Alfa.

In this case, I saw enough fascination with the driving dynamics of the Alfa throughout the article, that it made sense that they preferred it as the best driver's car.

I am a little bias, but I think the trackhawk should have beat the Range Rover but they seemed to prefer the range rover which really beats the trackhawk in Luxury just like the GLC beats the Alfa in luxury. That seemed inconsistent to me.

Mike450

I don't understand how they give zero weight to pricing. Yes, it's a driver test, I do get that, but doesn't make complete sense to totally ignore it, imo. You can't consider luxury aspects if you ignore pricing.
The RR is a $115k base truck that doesn't include basic options such as heat/cooled seats, intelligent cruise control or blind spot. You are near $130k by the time you basic option the SVR.

As a TH owner, I feel the need to highlight that it also has a 1000 lb weight disadvantage to GLC.

Nationalleaguer

The TH has 200 more HP, call it even.

viper3ez

As a GC SRT owner, I too share your sentiments.

If you are going to stick to driving dynamics, ignore all niceties.