The twin-turbo V-8 engine in the Mercedes-AMG GLC63 will be replaced with the C63’s hybrid powertrain in 2025. Six hundred seventy-one horsepower and 752 pound-feet of torque are produced by the combination of the electric motor and the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The GLC63 plug-in hybrid’s 6.1 kWh battery powers all four wheels. In 2023, Mercedes-Benz debuted the GLC-class’s second generation. It is powered by a 48-volt hybrid system and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The GLC class is now undergoing AMG conversion at Mercedes-Benz. Before the fully-fledged, high-performance GLC63 S E Performance, there was the GLC43. The GLC63 will no longer feature a twin-turbo V-8, instead switching to a hybrid four-cylinder engine for the 2025 model year. In 2025, Mercedes will release the GLC63 with the same engine as the AMG C63 sports car. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a two-speed transmission and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential from both the front and rear engines. The front motor is a 469-horsepower M139 turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four. Compared to the 469 HP and 479 lb-ft of the original V-8, the system’s 671 HP and 752 lb-ft of torque significantly improve. Mercedes estimates a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 171 mph for this vehicle. The compressor and turbine wheels of the M139 engine are driven by an electric motor mounted on the shaft that joins them. The turbocharger gets its power from this motor. There is less turbo lag because the electric motor allows the turbo to start up before the exhaust gases arrive. The GLC63 has a much larger turbo than the GLC43, and a 400-volt electrical system powers its combined e-motor. An AMG-built lithium-ion battery, rated at 6.1 kilowatt-hours (kWh), is mounted directly above the GLC63’s back axle, allowing it to function solely on electric power. However, Mercedes did not disclose a maximum range for the battery. The electric motor can also power the front wheels, allowing for more acceleration if necessary. At speeds up to 87 mph, the electric motor’s second gear begins to operate. The battery may be charged using the built-in 3.7 kW AC charger. The GLC63 uses steel springs, dampers that may be adjusted, and control arms of varying lengths at each wheel. The GLC63 includes an active roll stabilisation system with a 48-volt electrical system to reduce body roll. With larger 14.7-inch front discs and 14.2-inch rear rotors, the GLC63 should be easier to control. A redesigned lip and an AMG-specific grille give the Mercedes-AMG GLC63 a distinct appearance compared to standard GLC models. These modifications are nearly identical to those implemented in the GLC43. There are four exhaust outlets in the shape of a trapezoid in the back, along with a large diffuser and a spoiler mounted on the roof. Mercedes’ synthetic leather, MB-Tex, was used to make the seats. Nappa leather covers the AMG steering wheel. Sport seats or Nappa leather seats with pressed AMG emblems into the headrests are available for the front seats. The GLC comes standard with AMG-branded floor mats, door sills, and wheels. The GLC63’s price is currently unknown because it will be released in the United States in the 2025 model year. We expect the Mercedes-AMG crossover to cost far more than its forerunner since its engine will likely be more complex. Starting prices are expected to be in the middle of $80,000.
