Coming from Range Rover!!

[xjayk69]

Hi all,

looking to get a 250d GLC AMG Line, currently own a 4.4 TDV8 Range Rover L322. it's primary used for a long distance cruiser and also performs towing duties on my twin axle caravan.
So i think it would be unfair to compare the 2 for towing prowess i know there will be compromises but this will be more than made up in fuel economy.
does anyone currently tow with one of these cars and can give me some feed back?
that would be awsome

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome,

The GLC is a brick so fuel economy isn't great, I'd go for the 350 for towing

 

[mioba]

Welcome, MB gearboxes are pretty bombproof

 

[SmartAmg]

Welcome.

 

[dry run]

Welcome

 

[PaulG]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Frontstep]

Don't know in answer to your question but hello.

 

[00slk]

Hello and welcome

 

[Dean Fletcher]

Hello and welcome

 

[A.J.]

Hello and welcome,

The GLC is a brick so fuel economy isn't great, I'd go for the 350 for towing

It’s gonna be better than a Range Rover though hasn’t it ?

 

[A.J.]

Hi and welcome to the forum and the world of MB

 

[Blobcat]

It’s gonna be better than a Range Rover though hasn’t it ?

A Range Rover is a very nice place to sit and wait for breakdown recovery…

 

[Srdl]

It’s gonna be better than a Range Rover though hasn’t it ?

Beat me tomorrow Andy!

 

[Srdl]

Hi all,

looking to get a 250d GLC AMG Line, currently own a 4.4 TDV8 Range Rover L322. it's primary used for a long distance cruiser and also performs towing duties on my twin axle caravan.
So i think it would be unfair to compare the 2 for towing prowess i know there will be compromises but this will be more than made up in fuel economy.
does anyone currently tow with one of these cars and can give me some feed back?
that would be awsome

Welcome. As has been said try to get a 350. You will almost certainly find the 250 (2.2 or 2 litre) very lacking after your RR.

 

[bembo449]

Have you thought about tbe abilities of the mercedes when not on tarmac ? Most of these soft roaders are s*** off road where as your l322 will go pretty much anywhere, think on . . . .

 

[Craiglxviii]

Have you thought about tbe abilities of the mercedes when not on tarmac ? Most of these soft roaders are s*** off road where as your l322 will go pretty much anywhere, think on . . . .

This is very true. And a GLC is a C class on stilts, it’s nothing at all like an Evoque off road f’rinstance

 

[xjayk69]

Hi all and thanks for the warm welcome
there are some fair comments but i am looking for any GLC owners that tow for an opinion. if i am in the wrong area please point me onwards where i can get some feed back.

many thanks

 

[xjayk69]

Hi any one own a GLC and tow with it?
I am looking for opinions please i currently tow with a L322 4.4 TDV8 but fueling is really beginning to get on my nerves and would rather not spend so much on diesel!!

Many thanks

 

[keefysher]

Hi all and thanks for the warm welcome
there are some fair comments but i am looking for any GLC owners that tow for an opinion. if i am in the wrong area please point me onwards where i can get some feed back.

many thanks

There are very few GLC tuggers on here, most of us tuggers use ML/GLE 350's, E350 estates and R350's, for a reason

TA vans are not usually lightweight so you may have the tail wagging the dog with a GLC

 

[xjayk69]

now we are getting there and this is my primary concern!! my Van is 1750KG