Mercedes premiered the AMG variations of the Mercedes GLC. The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 makes use of the two.0-liter combustion engine with an electrically pushed turbine and gentle hybrid system, whereas the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency combines the identical 2.0-liter combustion engine with an electrical motor on the rear axle, leading to a complete of 680 ps and 1,020 Nm.
In the summertime of 2022, Mercedes unveiled the next-generation Mercedes GLC (codenamed X 254), and this spring, the SUV-coupe model (codenamed C 254) adopted, each primarily based on the MRA II platform additionally used within the C-Class.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PerformanceThe high model of the Mercedes GLC makes use of the identical powertrain because the AMG C 63. A 2-liter turbocharged engine with an electrically pushed turbine (M139L, L for longitudinal set up) develops 350 kW (476 ps) and a most torque of 545 Nm and is mixed with a 150 kW (204 ps) electrical motor (steady energy 80 kW) driving the rear axle. The 2 motors kind a really highly effective hybrid system growing 500 kW (680 ps) and 1020 Nm. The electrical motor helps the combustion engine throughout acceleration but additionally permits pure electrical driving over a distance of as much as 12 km.
The battery has a capability of 6.1 kWh and may be charged at AC stations with solely 3.7 kW. It operates at 400V and is cooled utilizing Formulation 1 know-how.
Within the occasion of a rear axle slip, part of the electrical motor energy is transferred to the entrance axle. This motion is feasible as a result of there’s a mechanical connection between the entrance and rear axles.This hybrid system is known as the P3 hybrid.
The turbine is just not pushed by exhaust gases, however is electrically operated by a 48V system and operates as much as a most pace of 175,000 rpm. An electrical motor round 4 centimeters skinny is built-in instantly on the turbocharger shaft between the turbine wheel on the exhaust aspect and the compressor wheel on the consumption aspect. The electrical motor drives the shaft of the turbocharger and is electronically managed, accelerating the compressor wheel earlier than the exhaust fuel circulate takes over the drive conventionally.
Within the case of the AMG GLC 63 S, the turbine is bigger as a result of the next increase stress is required.
Energy is transmitted to all wheels through a 9-speed computerized transmission with a moist start-off clutch as a substitute of a torque converter, and variable all-wheel drive can transmit torque from 50/50% to 0/100% entrance/rear. The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in simply 3.5 seconds, and the highest pace is 275 kph.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 AMG 4MaticThe base AMG GLC model makes use of the identical turbocharged electrically pushed turbine engine, however the energy output is barely increased than the AMG C 43 4Matic: 421 ps in comparison with 408 ps whereas the utmost torque of 500 Nm is similar. As well as, the AMG C 43 4Matic incorporates a 48V gentle hybrid system with a belt-driven starter generator that helps the combustion engine by 10 kW (14 ps).
Energy is transmitted to all wheels through a 9-speed computerized transmission with a moist start-off clutch as a substitute of torque converter, and all-wheel drive distributes torque in a repair 31/69% ratio entrance to rear.
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4Matic accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 4.8 seconds whereas the highest pace is electronically restricted to 250 kph.
Each fashions options AMG Journey Management adaptive suspension with metal springs (with three set-up Consolation, Sport, and Sport+), and integral steering. As much as 100 kph, the rear wheels steer in the other way to the entrance wheels at an angle of two.5 levels and from 100 kph in the identical path at a most angle of 0.7 levels. Within the case of the AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency, energetic anti-roll bars and electronically managed limited-slip differential on the rear axle and torque vectoring are customary. AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency additionally has a extra performant braking system, with 390 mm entrance and 370 mm rear discs, whereas the GLC 43 has 370 mm entrance and 360 mm rear discs.
The AMG GLC 43 has 5 driving applications and the AMG GLC 63 has eight driving applications. The ESP system may also be adjusted in three steps: On, Sport, and Off.
Exterior and inside designBoth fashions have a radiator grille with vertical struts and the entrance spoiler has extra air ducting fins and aerodynamic sills. On the rear, the 2 fashions are extra clearly differentiated, with the highest model having an actual diffuser and the AMG GLC 43 only a look-like diffuser. The AMG GLC 63 AMG has 4 exhaust pipes with trapezoidal cross-section whereas within the GLC 43 they’re spherical.
Inside, each fashions have a flattened steering wheel within the decrease half, perforated within the grip space, with silver-colored aluminum gearshift paddles, wrapped in nappa leather-based on the GLC 43 and nappa leather-based/Microcut microfiber on the GLC 63 S. The seats are customary in Artico synthetic leather-based, with non-obligatory nappa leather-based and AMG Efficiency seats obtainable.
Large value improve expectedThe market launch will happen by the top of this 12 months and costs haven’t been introduced however will improve considerably. The earlier era Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 prices virtually 70,000 euros, and the highest model GLC 63 S, 97,500 euros.
By comparability, the brand new Mercedes-AMG C 43 and C 63 S E Efficiency limousines outfitted with the identical powertrain because the GLC 43 and GLC 63 are far more costly. The AMG C 43 prices 83,960.45 euros, and the AMG C 63 S E Efficiency involves 114,888.55 euros. So, we anticipate a minimal of 86,000 euros for the GLC 43 and round 118,000 for the GLC 63 S E Efficiency.
Version 1 at market launchSimilar to different Mercedes fashions, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency is on the market at launch with the particular collection Version 1 obtainable within the first 12 months after launch solely in graphite gray magno or high-tech silver magno and 21-inch AMG cast matt black wheels. Included within the particular Version 1 is the AMG Aerodynamics package deal with a bigger entrance splitter in high-gloss black with flics on the perimeters and extra flics for the air retailers within the rear apron in high-gloss black. Additionally included are the AMG Exterior Evening Bundle and the AMG Exterior Evening Bundle II.
Inside, we be aware the unique black nappa leather-based upholstery together with yellow ornamental topstitching, the yellow seat belts, the unique AMG trim components carbon with yellow thread, and the AMG Efficiency steering wheel in nappa leather-based/DINAMICA microfibre with yellow ornamental topstitching.
