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- Industry News
- 2 April 2025
“More power, more equipment, more driving pleasure,” says Mercedes about its new generation AMG GLC. The performance SUV is available in two performance and trim levels: as the entry-level model GLC 43 4MATIC and as the first performance hybrid SUV GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE.
What is it?
The GLC is Mercedes’s mid-size SUV that slots in above the smaller GLB and just below the larger GLE.
Engine:
In the GLC 43 4MATIC, the AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger produces 310 kW (500 Nm) and has an additional boost of 10 kW. AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G transmission and the AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension with Adaptive Damping System also contribute to the dynamic driving experience.
In the GLC 63 AMG, the electric powertrain and the high-performance battery with 400 volts are AMG exclusive in-house developments. Just like in Formula 1™, the battery is specifically designed for fast power output and draw with innovative direct cooling of the cells. The combined system output is 500 kW, the combined maximum system torque 1 020 Nm. The 63 AMG has a larger turbocharger that the one used in the GLC 43 4MTIC.
Exterior:
In the exterior design there is an AMG‑specific radiator grille with vertical struts and the AMG front apron with flics, sporty air intakes and chrome-plated trim element. Flics, large inlets and air curtains direct the airflow specifically to the various functions. Harmoniously integrated side sill panels, the diffuser-look rear apron (GLC 43) or additional diffuser board (GLC 63 S) and the two twin tailpipe trims (round on the GLC 43, trapezoidal on the GLC 63 S) round off the design.
Interior:
In the interior, AMG seats in ARTICO-manufactured leather/MICROCUT AMG microfibre with distinctive graphics and upholstery add a sporty touch. Optional leather and Nappa leather upholstery with embossed AMG crest in the front head restraints are available. The AMG Performance seats are also available as an option.
The AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather (GLC 43) or Nappa leather/MICROCUT microfibre (GLC 63 S) is also fitted as standard. It is flattened at the bottom.
The MBUX infotainment system includes various AMG-specific displays and functions. These include special displays in the instrument cluster, on the portrait-orientation multimedia central display in the centre console and on the optional head-up display. The AMG exclusive "Supersport" style offers the option of displaying various contents via a vertical structure.
This includes a set-up menu that displays the current settings of the suspension or transmission. In addition, the driver can have a navigation map or consumption data displayed in “Supersport" style.
Price:
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 (R1 876 750) and Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (R2 760 000). Prices include a 5-year/100 000 km Service Plan and Maintenance Plan.
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