AMG GLC 43 versus 63
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Also, the 63 is the better car with a warranty. Tune your brand new 43 and risk status 8’ing yourself - breaking AMG cars (real or otherwise) gets very expensive outside of warranty and you may end up paying the same for lesser car in the long run.
If you want to tune please consider a used one.
If you want to tune please consider a used one.
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2020 GLC 43
So I joined MBWorld just for this thread - in Aussie land our 2020 GLC 43 will run about AUD$125-$130 "driveaway" depending on options (which are generally limited, given most Australian variants are already highly spec'ced). That's about $84-87k USD.
Our GLC 63s will be about AUD$180 - $195k, or approximately USD$121- 131k.
Absolutely massive cost difference for us, and that's why I've got the 43 on order. You guys are really lucky with your pricing even after accounting for currency differences!
Our GLC 63s will be about AUD$180 - $195k, or approximately USD$121- 131k.
Absolutely massive cost difference for us, and that's why I've got the 43 on order. You guys are really lucky with your pricing even after accounting for currency differences!
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Also, the 63 is the better car with a warranty. Tune your brand new 43 and risk status 8’ing yourself - breaking AMG cars (real or otherwise) gets very expensive outside of warranty and you may end up paying the same for lesser car in the long run.
If you want to tune please consider a used one.
If you want to tune please consider a used one.
Last edited by threeMBs; Feb 13, 2020 at 09:16 AM.
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Not true, if the tune is Renntech and is "installed"(they charge 1hr labor for a min flash) by a dealer who is both an authorized Renntech and Mercedes dealer. Many Authorized Mercedes dealers are also authorized Rennthech dealers and as long as the warranty is intact, I do not care which one of them actually pays(the downside is that you maybe married to that dealer).
Bad advice my friend. This topic has been covered ad nauseam - MBUSA is very clear that any alterations that cause damage may have warranty denied. Hell they can deny warranty if you race your car much less tune it. Everyone knows someone that has a tune and had their chair fixed under warranty, but you kill any part on your motor or transmission and have fun fighting that one. Renntech on their own website tap dances around this issue which should be a red flag. And sure there are dealers that will install a tune for you, but your dealer doesn’t back the warranty.
The general consensus amongst countless hundreds of posts on not just this forum but others is to modify your car only if you’re willing to risk your warranty. But if you can get MBUSA to sign off on a tune please send us the letter, that would be the Holy Grail for many.
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BMW M2 - want AMG GLC43/64
As far as cost is concerned on the MB website I configured a GLC 43 and GLC 63 with all the same options, I added the options that come standard with the GLC 63 to the 43 and a couple that I would like regardless.
The AMG GLC 43 was $70,570 (US Dollars)
The AMG GLC 63 was $81,340
Or a difference of $10,770
I did the night package, upgraded sound system, digital display, etc for the 43. So its roughly $10k more for the 63 ....
Kids are young and should fit fine, my wife is getting a GLS soon ..... That will be our primary family car. I can tell that the debate here is similar to debates I've seen on bimmerpost. I know that the 43 is more than enough car for me and what I will use it for, but honestly the regular GLC is probably more that enough car realistically for what I will use it for but I love the idea of the twin turbo V8. There aren't too many cars like that left anymore and in 10 years they will be extinct ... decisions decisions ....
The AMG GLC 43 was $70,570 (US Dollars)
The AMG GLC 63 was $81,340
Or a difference of $10,770
I did the night package, upgraded sound system, digital display, etc for the 43. So its roughly $10k more for the 63 ....
Kids are young and should fit fine, my wife is getting a GLS soon ..... That will be our primary family car. I can tell that the debate here is similar to debates I've seen on bimmerpost. I know that the 43 is more than enough car for me and what I will use it for, but honestly the regular GLC is probably more that enough car realistically for what I will use it for but I love the idea of the twin turbo V8. There aren't too many cars like that left anymore and in 10 years they will be extinct ... decisions decisions ....
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Just for giggles an alternative.... I love the V8 Twin Turbo too 
before you order check mbusa cpo's got glc63's...... might get lucky and find the 63 for the same or less than the 43 with all your options...
Ya never know.... I traded my 16 gle63s coupe for basically a leftover 2018 gle63s for stupid cheap money in late 2019.
https://www.mbusa.com/en/cpo/invento...&model=GLC63W4
before you order check mbusa cpo's got glc63's...... might get lucky and find the 63 for the same or less than the 43 with all your options...Ya never know.... I traded my 16 gle63s coupe for basically a leftover 2018 gle63s for stupid cheap money in late 2019.
https://www.mbusa.com/en/cpo/invento...&model=GLC63W4
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Just for giggles an alternative.... I love the V8 Twin Turbo too before you order check mbusa cpo's got glc63's...... might get lucky and find the 63 for the same or less than the 43 with all your options...
Ya never know.... I traded my 16 gle63s coupe for basically a leftover 2018 gle63s for stupid cheap money in late 2019.
https://www.mbusa.com/en/cpo/invento...&model=GLC63W4
before you order check mbusa cpo's got glc63's...... might get lucky and find the 63 for the same or less than the 43 with all your options...Ya never know.... I traded my 16 gle63s coupe for basically a leftover 2018 gle63s for stupid cheap money in late 2019.
https://www.mbusa.com/en/cpo/invento...&model=GLC63W4
2018 in Coral Gables with 7k miles for $64k. That’s a damn steal.
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Florida is great for these..... a lot of us are snowbirds or just want something cool to drive when we are here... so low mileage in a garage is common for high end stuff..
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Bad advice my friend. This topic has been covered ad nauseam - MBUSA is very clear that any alterations that cause damage may have warranty denied. Hell they can deny warranty if you race your car much less tune it. Everyone knows someone that has a tune and had their chair fixed under warranty, but you kill any part on your motor or transmission and have fun fighting that one. Renntech on their own website tap dances around this issue which should be a red flag. And sure there are dealers that will install a tune for you, but your dealer doesn’t back the warranty.
The general consensus amongst countless hundreds of posts on not just this forum but others is to modify your car only if you’re willing to risk your warranty. But if you can get MBUSA to sign off on a tune please send us the letter, that would be the Holy Grail for many.
The general consensus amongst countless hundreds of posts on not just this forum but others is to modify your car only if you’re willing to risk your warranty. But if you can get MBUSA to sign off on a tune please send us the letter, that would be the Holy Grail for many.
Further, if my kids were still young and it had to be GLC, I would go with 43 over 63.
But my most honest advice, considering three young kids, is GLE63/63S new (at least 15-17% off for leftover '19s at most dealers) if budget allows or if not, then certified '16 or '17 GLE63(S) which would be about the same price as new GLC43 or a certified '18 GLE63(S) which would be about the same price as new GLC63. Yes I understand OP's spouse is getting GLS, but I still would go with a low milage certified GLE63 over new GLC43.
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The CPO route is very attractive - my 63 was purchased for around 55% of original price with only 22k miles. Ridiculous depreciation so let someone else eat that!
Last data point on Renntech. So I emailed a RT MB dealer and asked if they would put in writing that the tune would not void the warranty. They refused to do so, but offered "we’ve done 50 of these without any issues". I personally would not put my MB at risk based on some anecdotal evidence, if even true.
Last data point on Renntech. So I emailed a RT MB dealer and asked if they would put in writing that the tune would not void the warranty. They refused to do so, but offered "we’ve done 50 of these without any issues". I personally would not put my MB at risk based on some anecdotal evidence, if even true.
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GLC 43
As far as cost is concerned on the MB website I configured a GLC 43 and GLC 63 with all the same options, I added the options that come standard with the GLC 63 to the 43 and a couple that I would like regardless.
The AMG GLC 43 was $70,570 (US Dollars)
The AMG GLC 63 was $81,340
Or a difference of $10,770
I did the night package, upgraded sound system, digital display, etc for the 43. So its roughly $10k more for the 63 ....
Kids are young and should fit fine, my wife is getting a GLS soon ..... That will be our primary family car. I can tell that the debate here is similar to debates I've seen on bimmerpost. I know that the 43 is more than enough car for me and what I will use it for, but honestly the regular GLC is probably more that enough car realistically for what I will use it for but I love the idea of the twin turbo V8. There aren't too many cars like that left anymore and in 10 years they will be extinct ... decisions decisions ....
The AMG GLC 43 was $70,570 (US Dollars)
The AMG GLC 63 was $81,340
Or a difference of $10,770
I did the night package, upgraded sound system, digital display, etc for the 43. So its roughly $10k more for the 63 ....
Kids are young and should fit fine, my wife is getting a GLS soon ..... That will be our primary family car. I can tell that the debate here is similar to debates I've seen on bimmerpost. I know that the 43 is more than enough car for me and what I will use it for, but honestly the regular GLC is probably more that enough car realistically for what I will use it for but I love the idea of the twin turbo V8. There aren't too many cars like that left anymore and in 10 years they will be extinct ... decisions decisions ....
Something to think about when your kids are older. My 17 year old loves driving the 43 when she can…if it was a 63, I don’t think I’d be so comfortable with it lol
Last edited by Konak88; Feb 14, 2020 at 10:03 PM.
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I have a GLC 63 and have driven a Renntech tuned 43. The tuned 43 was impressive but my stock (no longer stock) 63 pulled noticeably harder. Just my experience.
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I’m also an Aussie and agree. Would of gone a 63 if it was $20k more AUD. Must be our luxury tax and import duty.
My 43 is also on order, can’t wait.
My 43 is also on order, can’t wait.
So I joined MBWorld just for this thread - in Aussie land our 2020 GLC 43 will run about AUD$125-$130 "driveaway" depending on options (which are generally limited, given most Australian variants are already highly spec'ced). That's about $84-87k USD.
Our GLC 63s will be about AUD$180 - $195k, or approximately USD$121- 131k.
Absolutely massive cost difference for us, and that's why I've got the 43 on order. You guys are really lucky with your pricing even after accounting for currency differences!
Our GLC 63s will be about AUD$180 - $195k, or approximately USD$121- 131k.
Absolutely massive cost difference for us, and that's why I've got the 43 on order. You guys are really lucky with your pricing even after accounting for currency differences!
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I just had a similar dillema and chose the 43. The 63 looks better, performs better, sounds better, basically does everything better. Coming from a M2, if this is your primary "cool" car, no brainer. RIP on gas consumption however.
I love my 43 and I have no regrets at all. The 43 is an awesome ride. In the uber rare occasion where you are drag racing on public roads and there is a 63 next to you, you will lose but are people really drag racing their mom wagons or taking it to the track? Why? lol.
I love my 43 and I have no regrets at all. The 43 is an awesome ride. In the uber rare occasion where you are drag racing on public roads and there is a 63 next to you, you will lose but are people really drag racing their mom wagons or taking it to the track? Why? lol.
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Drove both a pre-owned 43 and 63....but dyno felt the same only the 63 was a lot louder. To me the benefits of the "preowned" 63 are the aggressive bumpers, stiffer suspension, and designo AMG performance seats. Other than that the power is not needed. But then again I have a GTR and have never launched it for the same reason. I've never ever needed that power on the street.
With that being said, if money was infinite I'd get a 63...but then I'd also have a Huracan, Pista, and a Urus in my garage.
With that being said, if money was infinite I'd get a 63...but then I'd also have a Huracan, Pista, and a Urus in my garage.
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As far as cost is concerned on the MB website I configured a GLC 43 and GLC 63 with all the same options, I added the options that come standard with the GLC 63 to the 43 and a couple that I would like regardless.
The AMG GLC 43 was $70,570 (US Dollars)
The AMG GLC 63 was $81,340
Or a difference of $10,770
I did the night package, upgraded sound system, digital display, etc for the 43. So its roughly $10k more for the 63 ....
Kids are young and should fit fine, my wife is getting a GLS soon ..... That will be our primary family car. I can tell that the debate here is similar to debates I've seen on bimmerpost. I know that the 43 is more than enough car for me and what I will use it for, but honestly the regular GLC is probably more that enough car realistically for what I will use it for but I love the idea of the twin turbo V8. There aren't too many cars like that left anymore and in 10 years they will be extinct ... decisions decisions ....
The AMG GLC 43 was $70,570 (US Dollars)
The AMG GLC 63 was $81,340
Or a difference of $10,770
I did the night package, upgraded sound system, digital display, etc for the 43. So its roughly $10k more for the 63 ....
Kids are young and should fit fine, my wife is getting a GLS soon ..... That will be our primary family car. I can tell that the debate here is similar to debates I've seen on bimmerpost. I know that the 43 is more than enough car for me and what I will use it for, but honestly the regular GLC is probably more that enough car realistically for what I will use it for but I love the idea of the twin turbo V8. There aren't too many cars like that left anymore and in 10 years they will be extinct ... decisions decisions ....
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As far as cost is concerned on the MB website I configured a GLC 43 and GLC 63 with all the same options, I added the options that come standard with the GLC 63 to the 43 and a couple that I would like regardless.
The AMG GLC 43 was $70,570 (US Dollars)
The AMG GLC 63 was $81,340
Or a difference of $10,770
I did the night package, upgraded sound system, digital display, etc for the 43. So its roughly $10k more for the 63 ....
Kids are young and should fit fine, my wife is getting a GLS soon ..... That will be our primary family car. I can tell that the debate here is similar to debates I've seen on bimmerpost. I know that the 43 is more than enough car for me and what I will use it for, but honestly the regular GLC is probably more that enough car realistically for what I will use it for but I love the idea of the twin turbo V8. There aren't too many cars like that left anymore and in 10 years they will be extinct ... decisions decisions ....
The AMG GLC 43 was $70,570 (US Dollars)
The AMG GLC 63 was $81,340
Or a difference of $10,770
I did the night package, upgraded sound system, digital display, etc for the 43. So its roughly $10k more for the 63 ....
Kids are young and should fit fine, my wife is getting a GLS soon ..... That will be our primary family car. I can tell that the debate here is similar to debates I've seen on bimmerpost. I know that the 43 is more than enough car for me and what I will use it for, but honestly the regular GLC is probably more that enough car realistically for what I will use it for but I love the idea of the twin turbo V8. There aren't too many cars like that left anymore and in 10 years they will be extinct ... decisions decisions ....
Our optioned GLC43: $76,200.00
Comparable GLC63s to our options: $104,800.00
Now you see why for me, the $30,000.00 jump wasn't worth it at the time? For a tune, I'm closer to the performance of your standard GLC63 and literally drive the identical car. Most people can't tell the technical differences of the two models. Both are fast and both look great. If the difference was only 10K like you guys in the States, then I would have jumped all over the 63. Me adding the 63 front fender flares cost $2000.00 alone.
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Buy in the U.S. and import back into CA. Based on exchange rate you’ll pay a several thousand dollar premium but you’ll still be up $25k.
You guys can have our cars - we’ll take your nicer people, better fishing and hockey culture!
You guys can have our cars - we’ll take your nicer people, better fishing and hockey culture!
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MBUSA does not allow exporting a new MB from the US for one year from date of new car delivery (does not apply to used cars). Every new buyer signs such "agreement". Not sure what they can actually do to enforce it other than "flagging" one from purchasing a new MB in the US.
