Exhaust is much quieter on 2020 models
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Exhaust is much quieter on 2020 models
Those exhaust crackles and pops are in violation of new European exhaust noise regulation. I took the 2020 GLC63 on a test drive and in 2nd and 3rd gear at 4000-5000rpm, there were no crackles or pops when letting off the gas. It’s now a low rumbling/gurgling noise.
The 2020 v8 exhaust is noticeably less violent than the 2019 gt43 inline six.
Personally, I think it’s ok for exhaust not to scream and bang. It’s an end of an era.
The 2020 v8 exhaust is noticeably less violent than the 2019 gt43 inline six.
Personally, I think it’s ok for exhaust not to scream and bang. It’s an end of an era.
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2020 GLC 63s Coupe
Those exhaust crackles and pops are in violation of new European exhaust noise regulation. I took the 2020 GLC63 on a test drive and in 2nd and 3rd gear at 4000-5000rpm, there were no crackles or pops when letting off the gas. It’s now a low rumbling/gurgling noise.
The 2020 v8 exhaust is noticeably less violent than the 2019 gt43 inline six.
Personally, I think it’s ok for exhaust not to scream and bang. It’s an end of an era.
The 2020 v8 exhaust is noticeably less violent than the 2019 gt43 inline six.
Personally, I think it’s ok for exhaust not to scream and bang. It’s an end of an era.
i drove a 2019 and 2020 GLC63s back to back before deciding to go with the 2020. Other than for “clunking” sound when upshifting in the 2019 model, I didn’t notice much difference in terms of the engine sound between the two model years. Certainly not one that make the 63s sound less than the inline 6 in the 43.
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Did you have it in Sport+ or Race mode? Otherwise, no pops and crackles. They are there in my 2020 GLC63s coupe.
i drove a 2019 and 2020 GLC63s back to back before deciding to go with the 2020. Other than for “clunking” sound when upshifting in the 2019 model, I didn’t notice much difference in terms of the engine sound between the two model years. Certainly not one that make the 63s sound less than the inline 6 in the 43.
i drove a 2019 and 2020 GLC63s back to back before deciding to go with the 2020. Other than for “clunking” sound when upshifting in the 2019 model, I didn’t notice much difference in terms of the engine sound between the two model years. Certainly not one that make the 63s sound less than the inline 6 in the 43.
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Throttle needs to be depressed a bit more with a more sudden lift off. I’ll try to get an audio recording of my car if I can upload it. It’s easier in race mode. But I haven’t used race mode much since I’m still in the break in period.
