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I am planning to buy Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 43, but I have heard that there will be a newer version of GLC 53 that might launch around February 2027 or later. Is it better to wait for the GLC 53 with 3-liter engine or stick with the current GLC 43 with 2 liter engine. Is it worth the wait considering the price increase that it will brings with 3-liter engine version while the performance numbers gets mild improvements when compared between them.

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We were very impressed with the Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 when we drove it in Germany, and you can read our review here. It is clearly a cut above the current GLC 43, largely because of its updated 3.0-litre inline-six M256 EVO engine with mild-hybrid assistance. This replaces the GLC 43’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit, which makes 421hp but lacks the character expected of an AMG at this price point.

The GLC 53 produces 449hp, a healthy 28hp increase, but the difference is about more than outright numbers. The straight-six sounds far more special, revs with greater enthusiasm and delivers its performance in a smoother, more effortless manner. It also feels properly rapid for an SUV of this size, while bringing back some of the sense of occasion that buyers expect from an AMG.

So, if you can wait and are comfortable with the likely jump in price, the GLC 53 is worth waiting for. The GLC 43 remains a very quick and capable performance SUV, but the GLC 53’s six-cylinder engine gives it a more complete, more emotive AMG experience.

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I am planning to buy my first luxury car. Right now, I’m getting good offers on Audi A6 and Q5 that are much cheaper than X3 and GLC. Will it make more sense to buy a 3 series in BMW or should I go for an Audi A6/Q5? I don’t want to spend more than 65 lakh.

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Audi is offering some very tempting deals on the A6 and Q5, and for obvious reasons. Both models are now well into their lifecycles and feel dated next to newer rivals, so the only way Audi can move them out of showrooms is with substantial discounts. That said, if you're getting a good deal, both are well worth considering.Yes, the cabins have aged and the tech is no longer cutting edge. The infotainment systems are a couple of generations behind what you'll find in the latest BMWs and Mercedes, and the overall cabin ambience doesn't feel as fresh or as richly appointed. But if you can live with that, these Audis remain superbly engineered cars. The 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engines are smooth, refined and genuinely fantastic, and both cars drive beautifully. Ride quality, in particular, is excellent, and better than what the Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW 3 Series offer.Within your Rs 65 lakh budget, our pick would be the A6. It's a segment above the 3 Series, and with current discounts it slips comfortably into your price range, which makes it exceptional value. It rides with a suppleness the Germans rarely match at this price, is impressively quiet and relaxed, and drives very well indeed. The GLC and 3 Series are better equipped and have plusher, more modern cabins, but they don't drive with the same polish or offer the same space and comfort. As a first luxury car, the A6 at a discount is hard to beat.

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