Macan S vs AMG A45 S to daily for years to come

[kalniel]

Maybe odd choice at first, but thinking about a car that's relatively practical and luxurious, comfortable over broken roads, but fun when mood takes.. and I was dead set on the Macan S until recent prices increased which made me look around a bit more..

and an A45 S seems to also tick similar boxes. Or am I bonkers? For a daily driver?

With the Macan I'd spec'd it up to be relatively simple mechanically, with the intention of keeping it for 100k miles. The AMG on the other hand seems to have a lot more trick stuff going on, and a high specific output engine which might be more stressed as a result? Not to mention clutch packs on rear axles. But then again the AMG is a lot cheaper to run.

[fflump]

The GLA45 a more SUV like, though both it and the A45 are ono the A-Class platform with a highly tuned 4-pot whereas the Macan is more a GLC-sized SUV?

[CG2020UK]

Badge wouldn’t be as strong but the X3M is worth a consideration I reckon

[J1990]

CG2020UK said:

Badge wouldn’t be as strong but the X3M is worth a consideration I reckon

I'd say an X3M is a class above the GLA/A45 and one below the Macan, certainly a sensible suggestion and has more space than either.
Maybe also worth looking at a Stelvio QV?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209280...

[ZX10R NIN]

kalniel said:

Maybe odd choice at first, but thinking about a car that's relatively practical and luxurious, comfortable over broken roads, but fun when mood takes.. and I was dead set on the Macan S until recent prices increased which made me look around a bit more..

and an A45 S seems to also tick similar boxes. Or am I bonkers? For a daily driver?

With the Macan I'd spec'd it up to be relatively simple mechanically, with the intention of keeping it for 100k miles. The AMG on the other hand seems to have a lot more trick stuff going on, and a high specific output engine which might be more stressed as a result? Not to mention clutch packs on rear axles. But then again the AMG is a lot cheaper to run.

I'd say the Macan is a clear size above so not a true comparison, somewhere between the two is the SQ5, or the Stelvio QV & a honorable mention to the X3M.

If you want something similar space wise then the C43 Estate is a good shout.

[Gweeds]

“comfortable over broken roads” would immediately rule the X3M out for me. To say the ride is stiff and unforgiving is being kind.