Review from Sharp Magazine : Our 7 Favourite Mercedes-Benzes To Buy Right Now
September 01 2020, Matt Bubbers
Look, we’re just going to say it: Mercedes-Benz is hot right now. A team of engineers in Stuttgart are cranking out hit after hit, which, perhaps isn’t entirely surprising given that this is the company that arguably invented the modern automobile way back before any of us were born.
That puts would-be Mercedes-Benz drivers in a tough spot, though: the brand is too successful for its own good. Consider this: there are 30 different Mercedes models in showrooms to choose from now, with another dozen or so coming soon, and that doesn’t even include the 38-ish different high-performance models from AMG. How do you choose from a lineup like that?
Good news! We’ve driven pretty much every Mercedes and AMG of note. We crunched some numbers, went back through our notes and picked our seven favourite Mercedes-Benzes to buy right now.
A FUTURE HALL-OF-FAME ALL-TIME GREAT MERCEDES-BENZ
Do you ever have that feeling where something is so good, you miss it even before it’s gone? That’s how we feel about the Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe. How they managed to cram a hand-built twin-turbo V8 into a car this long, low and svelte we have no idea. The two seats are surprisingly spacious. Luggage space is minimal, but who cares: pack light. The 4.0-litre V8 motor has 550 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque and an old-school rumble that you feel in your bones. The nimble rear-wheel drive chassis makes the car seem alert, feisty, even ferocious at times. It’s a pure driving experience, high on dramaGet one while you still can.
Price: $170,000
THE CHEAPEST MERCEDES-BENZ THAT’S ALSO AMONG THE BEST
At just $38,300 the A-Class hatchback is a bargain. Hear us out. The Mercedes-Benz A250 Hatch is the most affordable Mercedes-Benz right now, and it’s also one of our favourites. The reason is simple: it’s a great car to live with day-in, day-out. Its compact size makes it easy to wheel around a tight condo parking garage, but it still has room for four adults. It rides and handles like a proper luxury car, but isn’t priced like one. For more grunt, go with the 305 horsepower A35 AMG, but know that the A250 is all the Mercedes-Benz you need in the real world.
Price: $38,300
THE ULTIMATE ALL-ROUND MERCEDES-BENZ
The Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4Matic+ is an all-wheel drive, mid-size SUV that’s fast, comfortable, practical, fuel-efficient, family-friendly and great to drive. It can be everything to everyone. If you simply can’t decide which Mercedes-Benz to get, get this one.
Price: $87,800
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