Four-cylinder Mercedes-AMG GLC63 priced over $200,000 driveaway

Mercedes-Benz Australia will double down on its four-cylinder budge-in hybrid AMG approach because it opens relate books for the 2nd-generation GLC63 S sports activities SUV as of late.

The transfer comes even as respected sources present an explanation for Mercedes-AMG is mulling a dramatic about-face with a return to V8 vitality in autos admire the GLC’s coupe sibling, the CLE63.

Energy rises whereas acceleration times tumble

Priced at $192,900 earlier than on-avenue charges in SUV layout and $199,500 earlier than charges in Coupe guise, the GLC63 jumps in stamp by four to 5 p.c despite shedding half its cylinders.

It is miles also a four-cylinder, but admire the C63 sedan reviewed by Chasing Autos earlier in 2024, the 2.0-litre turbocharged GLC63 gains an advanced and sturdy electric hybrid plan.

In consequence, most vitality leaps to 500kW (from 375kW), whereas mixed petrol-electric torque is theoretically as high as 1020Nm – previously 700Nm in non-hybrid V8 guise.

Speedy electric boost slashes 0.3 seconds from the GLC63’s 0-100km/h time: Mercedes claimed the V8 may perchance well also compose the triple digit scamper in 3.8 seconds whereas the unique layout is as pacey as 3.5 seconds.

Will the GLC63 return to V8 vitality?

But questions abound over the longevity of the four-cylinder GLC63 model – as well to the four-pot C63 which is reportedly experiencing sales at a lower quantity than the earlier-generation V8 model.

British publication reported this month that the CLE63 – a two-door coupe utilising the identical regular platform as the C63 and GLC63 – used to be switched from four-cylinder hybrid to 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 earlier than pattern ceased.

Closing plans for the C63 and GLC63 had been confirmed and dwelling in circulate nicely earlier than the resolution to back off to the V8 for the CLE63.

Meanwhile, the most senior AMG executives own advised media that customer preferences will deem future choices in terms of powertrain lineup.

Frequent instruments swells

Like the earlier GLC63, the unique four-cylinder hybrid utilises a used-match 9-toddle automated transmission – in unique-gen originate, it’s a Speedshift multi-grab gearbox with out a torque converter.

All-wheel force is additionally identical outdated, with AMG’s 4MATIC+ plan in a region to change the default 50/50 front-to-rear torque ruin up all the methodology to 100-p.c rear for tail-out slides.

Adaptive dampers are identical outdated, whereas brakes are six-piston mounted callipers on the front axle and single-piston floating callipers at the rear. Ceramic composite brakes are optionally accessible.

Four-wheel steering has been added to the GLC63 with the capability to flip the rear wheels up to 2.5 degrees, whereas the digital vitality plan offers three settings for more than a few phases of resistance.

Australian GLC63 devices are fitted as identical outdated with AMG’s Evening Package II, blacking out the grille, chrome badges, wheels and assorted exterior substances.

21-crawl solid alloys characteristic a irascible-spoke make whereas inner, nappa leather-basically based fully multicontour AMG Efficiency front seats are fitted along with a nappa and microfibre steering wheel.

Early adopters can opt for the AMG Edition 1 kit which sees the GLC63 painted in Manufaktur graphite grey magno (satin) paint with yellow highlights for a further $12,900.

2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 pricing in Australia

All prices are earlier than on-avenue charges.

• GLC63 S SUV: $192,900
• GLC63 S Coupe: $199,500