Regarding V8 engines, Mercedes-AMG is well-known for producing those that make your heart race and threaten to blow off the back tires. The wild demeanour sells even the most practical AMGs, like the GLC63 SUV. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 E Performance will not have the renowned 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine in the C63 super sedan. Instead, a hybrid four-cylinder system will power it. The well-liked family hauler has a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine up front, an automatic transmission in the middle, and an electric motor in the rear. To ensure that all four wheels are getting their fair share of the power, a 4Matic setup with a rear bias does just that. It’s good that the hybrid AMG is different from your aunt’s Prius. Its 168 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque represent increases of 671 and 752, respectively, over the previous V8-powered vehicle. Two-tenths of a second faster than the previous generation, Mercedes claims a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds. The 2.0-liter turbo-four-powered 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 is an entry-level AMG vehicle. The baby AMG, on the other hand, features a moderate hybrid system that only adds 13 horsepower via a 48-volt system and a belt-driven starter engine. It lacks the GLC63’s electric motor in the trunk. The combined output of 416 hp and 369 lb-ft is 31 hp greater than the previous V6 model. Steel spring suspensions with damping adjustments, variable gear ratio steering, and rear-wheel steering are standard on both AMG versions. However, the GLC63 E Performance is the only model that offers active anti-roll bars. The two new performance GLC siblings resemble their more understated cousins but feature the refined ferocity of a contemporary AMG. A redesigned front bumper, side skirts, roof spoiler, and four exhaust pipes give the GLC63 a dynamic appearance. The GLC43 is nearly identical, without the roof spoiler and side skirts. The inside is likewise very similar to that of a standard automobile. The only discernible changes are: The carbon fibre accents. Bolder contrast stitching. Alcantara surfaces on critical components like the steering wheel. Once again, the enhancements made to both AMG vehicles are similar. A release date and price for the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 have yet to be announced. You’ll have to wait until 2024 to buy a GLC 63 E Performance in the United States. These are often overlooked because they only have four cylinders, but if peak speed is your primary concern, this is a significant improvement. To put it plainly, that shouldn’t be the top priority.
