Mercedes is all in regards to the GLC variants this 12 months after launching the refreshed GLC 300 SUV final 12 months. In March, Mercedes rolled out the bigger and sleeker 2024 GLC 300 Coupe, which can solely are available in AMG Line spec. In July, Mercedes-AMG launched the common, boxy variations of the GLC 43, GLC 53, and GLC 63. Now it is time for AMG’s tackle the GLC Coupe, which can solely are available in GLC 43 and GLC 63 S E Efficiency trims. Downsizing claims one other pair of larger-displacement engines, the previous V6 and V8 giving technique to turbocharged inline four-cylinders, as has been the case all through AMG lineups.
There aren’t any efficiency losses, although. The gentle hybrid 2.0-liter four-cylinder within the GLC 43 makes 416 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, which is 31 horsepower up on the retired turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 mannequin however 15 pound-feet down. The bolt from zero to 60 miles per hour takes the identical period of time because the earlier GLC 43 at 4.7 seconds.
The GLC 63 S E Efficiency plug-in hybrid installs a bigger turbocharger, a extra highly effective rear motor turning the rear axle, and a 6.1-kWh battery that is tuned for repeatable efficiency and fast energy supply, not vary. Mixed output climbs to 671 hp and 752 hp, which is 167 hp and 236 lb-ft. past the earlier twin-turbo V8 and ridiculously riotous for an OEM four-cylinder-based powertrain. This one solely wants 3.7 seconds to get to 60 mph and might run all the best way to 171 mph as a substitute of the GLC’s 155-mph terminal velocity. The GLC 43 and 63 include rear axle steering, he 63 will probably be somewhat extra nimble on the monitor, too (we all know, as if…), because of energetic roll stabilization and a limited-slip differential on the rear axle. It would get in a full lap of the monitor below EV-only energy as properly, the European WLTP spec citing 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) of all-electric vary.
The GLC 43 will probably be extra helpful on the mall run, although, since it might probably maintain 19.2 cubic toes behind the second-row seats. The motor and battery within the GLC 63 shrink cargo house to 13.8 cubic toes.
If the rollout cadence follows that of the boxy AMG GLC variants, the GLC 43 Coupe will arrive in 2024, the PHEV GLC 63 S E Efficiency Coupe will probably be a 2025 mannequin. As with the conservative siblings, we do not but have pricing for the sleeker variations. The present AMG GLC 43 Coupe begins at $69,350 after vacation spot.