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Jeff_DML · 08-28-2016, 11:02 PM

We test drove two cars today, Mercedes GLC and Mazda CX-9

Mercedes GLC

Test drove a 2016 rwd with sport package plus other options such as NAV. Forgot that it only has a 2.0T but power was decent and they hid the engine note so not offensive like the bimmer 2.0T. Had a 9 speed slushy with paddle shifters. Size wise it was bigger then I expected with a roomy back seat. Interior was nice design with pretty good quality. Vents are cool looking metal but seem plastic like the CLA. Drive was smooth but far from sporty. Actually drove like our current highlander with a lot of body roll. Spec out it would be ~45k MSRP.

Mazda CX-9

Went to the Mazda dealer after the Mercedes and that was a big difference, Mercedes had two salespeople sort of harassing us vs Mazda with a very hands off salesguy. Anyways test drove the mid range level. Interior is a step down from the mercedes but not by much. Fake leather was actually nicer then the Mercedes m-tex stuff, felt almost real. First thing I noticed was the huge center console

Not sure why in the hell it was so large, cramped by right leg while driving. Major design flaw IMHO. Driving wise the 2.5T seemed a lot more powerful then the Mercedes, burning up the front wheels on command. We drove a FWD CX-9 but figuring we would buy the AWD version. Feltsportier then the Mercedes which I liked. Price should be around ~35k.

So after these test drives, my wife rankings as far as I can tell is:

1. Mercedes GLC
2. Mazda CX-9

Out of the running:
Porsche Macan - She thinks that the sportiness is a waste on her and sadly I agree. Also smaller and less functional then the other two.

For me I am not a fan of the Mercedes but it is her car. Mercedes European delivery seems pretty sweet, slightly better then BMW.

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/european_delivery_program

Would be nice to do a European delivery of it next summer.

08-28-2016, 11:02 PM	#11
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,564	We test drove two cars today, Mercedes GLC and Mazda CX-9 Mercedes GLC Test drove a 2016 rwd with sport package plus other options such as NAV. Forgot that it only has a 2.0T but power was decent and they hid the engine note so not offensive like the bimmer 2.0T. Had a 9 speed slushy with paddle shifters. Size wise it was bigger then I expected with a roomy back seat. Interior was nice design with pretty good quality. Vents are cool looking metal but seem plastic like the CLA. Drive was smooth but far from sporty. Actually drove like our current highlander with a lot of body roll. Spec out it would be ~45k MSRP. Mazda CX-9 Went to the Mazda dealer after the Mercedes and that was a big difference, Mercedes had two salespeople sort of harassing us vs Mazda with a very hands off salesguy. Anyways test drove the mid range level. Interior is a step down from the mercedes but not by much. Fake leather was actually nicer then the Mercedes m-tex stuff, felt almost real. First thing I noticed was the huge center console Not sure why in the hell it was so large, cramped by right leg while driving. Major design flaw IMHO. Driving wise the 2.5T seemed a lot more powerful then the Mercedes, burning up the front wheels on command. We drove a FWD CX-9 but figuring we would buy the AWD version. Feltsportier then the Mercedes which I liked. Price should be around ~35k. So after these test drives, my wife rankings as far as I can tell is: 1. Mercedes GLC 2. Mazda CX-9 Out of the running: Porsche Macan - She thinks that the sportiness is a waste on her and sadly I agree. Also smaller and less functional then the other two. For me I am not a fan of the Mercedes but it is her car. Mercedes European delivery seems pretty sweet, slightly better then BMW. http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/european_delivery_program Would be nice to do a European delivery of it next summer.