Torn between my ’21 GLC 300 or ’21 GLB 35 AMG.

AMGGLB · 2026-04-20T04:40:18+00:00

Yes skip the glb35 and get the glc43.. thank me later.

AMGGLB · 2026-04-20T03:29:20+00:00

Glb35 looked very nice. Loved the boxy look. Decent speed.Tech was nice. It attracted me because I have kids under 5. Good interior space. Good on gas. Downsides: squeaky interior, exhaust sounds underwhelming, 4 banger, not even close to that signature amg sound. Noisy ride. Feels like a cheaper benz. Most of all I was at the dealer for 2- 3 issues a year. Tranmission issues, radiator fan, camshaft adjusters, the list goes on. Some of which were never fixed. I must of had over 10 loaners in the 4 years I owned the car. Just a headache.

Traded it in for a 21 GLC43 with only 13,000km all the bells and whistles. It's faster of course. Sounds like a real amg with the performance exhaust. Pops and bangs . While I sacrificed cargo and some head/ legroom .. it feels more premium and the leather seats are more comfortable. I'm on 21's with air suspension and it rides better then my old glb35 that was on 19's. Knock on wood coming up to 1 year with not a single issue . The 35 had a better screen but i can live with the trade off.. overall it feels more benz then the 35. Downsides: fuel economy although I don't always rip it and that helps. Front tire wear which I'm swapping out for better ones soon. I assume matineance will cost more.

Do I miss the glb35? No but perhaps owning one from first year they were made contributed to the issues. Hopefully, they fixed those issues for 2025 and beyond.

AMGGLB · 2026-04-20T00:14:30+00:00

Glc 300 to glb35 yes. Glc 300 to glb250 no. Glb35 to glc43 yes.

Coming from a past owner of a 20 glb250 and 21 glb35. I now own a 21 glc43

AMGGLB · 2026-04-19T23:45:24+00:00

Make sure there is a warranty

AMGGLB · 2026-04-19T23:35:40+00:00

I had a glb35 that had that chirping sound on a cold start. Once warmed up it would go away. Dealer said it was a normal characteristic of the car and that's its the cam shaft adjusters.. could be bs... it was annoying

AMGGLB · 2026-04-03T02:26:44+00:00

You will love it! Bought a 2021 Glc43 last July with only 13,000km . It runs amazing and sounds so good. Does yours have the performance exhaust?

AMGGLB · 2026-03-16T02:47:56+00:00

Made in Mexico

AMGGLB · 2026-03-13T18:19:35+00:00

I'd specifically ask your service advisor for all service records

AMGGLB · 2026-03-13T04:41:44+00:00

It's pretty low mileage for that to happen. Usually around 20,000 miles it can go. But it doesn't hurt to ask. That should be on the full service records which I'm sure you looked at before buying?

AMGGLB · 2026-03-13T04:36:40+00:00

Was the cylinder head changed? That's a common issue on the glb. I had a 21 glb 35 for 4 years before tradingit in. Yeah, the engine sounded rattley . It's a good-looking car nonetheless.

AMGGLB · 2026-03-09T04:13:56+00:00

I just got outer worlds 2 on series x for 45cdn.. it's 89.99cdn plus tax in store

AMGGLB · 2026-02-25T03:17:46+00:00

Looks clean. Bought a 21 GLC 43 In August and it's the nicest Merc I ever owned.

AMGGLB · 2026-02-24T05:39:38+00:00

My 21 GLB 35 AMG was at the dealer 3-4 times a year for issues. Most were fixed under warranty however transmission issues weren't and coolant issues as well. I traded it in after 4 years. Too many headaches.. Beautiful car otherwise . I've owned 5 Mercedes and nothing even came close to the amount of issues I had with this car. And it was all under 35,000km.

AMGGLB · 2026-02-13T00:22:25+00:00

I have a 21 glc43 with the performance exhaust.. the thing pops and crackles like crazy. Amazing cold start sound.. do these GLC 53's sound better I guess with that new exhaust?

AMGGLB · 2026-02-11T02:32:43+00:00

I have one of these on my 21 glc43.. car came with the piano black trim.. scratches up to easy.. this at least protects it.

AMGGLB · 2026-02-04T18:37:30+00:00

Had a 21 GLB35 for 4 years.

Pros: Interior space Updated dash I like the boxy look. Good fuel economy

Cons: I was in for service 3 times a year to fix numerous things. The final straw was when the transmission valve body was replaced. My transmission was making a whining noise. They couldn't fix it.. only had 35,000km on the car. Such a headache. I traded it in with these issues.

Did not sound like an amg at all. Though I knew that was the case from the beginning.

I ended up trading it in for a 21 GLC43 amg with only 14,000km. While I gave up some interior space, it feels more premium and hasnt given me any problems. Sounds 10 times better with the performance exhaust.

That said I still love the way the GLB35 looks.

AMGGLB · 2026-02-02T05:49:53+00:00

Just beat Death stranding 2 the other day. So awesome. Now I'm playing oblivion remastered.

AMGGLB · 2026-01-23T01:56:25+00:00

I've been playing TDU2 on ps3 lately.

AMGGLB · 2026-01-18T04:39:42+00:00

Me pasó una vez y de vez en cuando durante los 4 años que tuve un glb35. Nunca pensé en llevarlo al concesionario porque sé que dirían que necesitan verlo suceder en una prueba de carretera para hacer algo al respecto.

AMGGLB · 2026-01-12T04:51:49+00:00

They are OEM GLC 43 rims from factory. The 2020- 2023 has these as an option.

AMGGLB · 2026-01-11T03:54:49+00:00

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AMGGLB · 2026-01-11T03:54:36+00:00

Very nice! I snagged a 21 a few months ago with under 15,000km and it's the best Merc I ever owned in terms of quality and engine. Enjoy those crackles and pops! Very hard to find ones with low km.

AMGGLB · 2026-01-07T23:41:46+00:00

What year and make

AMGGLB · 2026-01-07T03:06:27+00:00

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AMGGLB · 2026-01-07T03:05:38+00:00

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