The New Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Is The C63's Lifted Cousin
The already complex AMG SUV menu has just been given a couple of new options. We’re talking about the new GLC 63 and GLC 63 coupe, and while we aren’t usually madly keen on fast SUVs, this one’s piqued our interest.
The GLC is - as a reminder - the replacement for the old GLK, which never got an AMG model. The current GLC already has a kinda-sorta AMG version in the form of the V6-powered AMG 43, but this new ‘full fat’ 63 is fitted with Affalterbach’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 - the first time it’s been slotted into an SUV.
This positions it just above the GLA 45 and the GLC 43, and just under the 5.5-litre V8-powered GLE 63 (which was formerly known as the ML). Sounds like a bit of a sweet spot to us, and since this is a car based on the C-Class, it’s essentially a lifted C63. A gross over-simplification, of course, but I think you can see how that results in a tempting prospect.
It’s the usual ‘S recipe’ we’ve gotten used to from AMG, which means a base-spec, 469bhp/479lb ft GLC 63 with a mechanical limited-slip differential at the rear, and a range-topping GLC 63 S with 503bhp/516lb ft and an electronically-controlled diff.
All models get a ‘4Matic’ all-wheel drive system, which predominately powers the rear wheels, bringing power to the front axle where necessary. Also fitted to all models is Mercedes-AMG’s nine-speed ‘MCT’ automatic gearbox.
Where it gets particularly interesting is performance figures, because to 62mph, the GLC 63 is actually quicker than the C63, despite tipping the scales at roughly two tonnes. The entry level car manages it in four seconds dead, while the S will do it in just 3.8 - two tenths quicker than the equivalent AMG Cs. That’s what happens when you combine all-wheel drive with launch control…
Interested? It goes on sale mid June. It’ll be making its public debut at the New York Auto Show next week.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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If every model gets a 4.0 litre biturbo engines, then I am wholly excited for A63 AMG. Imagine a 1600 kg car with 500 horsepower!! Even Jesus can’t handle the wheel XD
A63? Yes please! Or at least bring back the A38 AMG!
Much more exited for Smart ForTwo AMG63
Imagine that engine in a 1000kg car, rear engined and RWD
It would ruin the balance of the car. Making it nose heavy is not a good thing.
Should be a SSUV- Super sport utilitary vehicle
Been waiting for this
Audi be like: Oh f*ck! Make an RSQ5 now!!! Same engine as the new RS5 please! And then a Q6, SQ6 and RSQ6!
BMW be like: Make an X3M and X4M with an M3/M4 engine!
That just might happen.
O God In Coupe Edition It Kinda Looks Like The AMG GT3 To Me XDDDDD
i would get the E63 wagon over this
Or the C63 Wagon, but too bad the C63 Wagon isn’t on sale in America.
Why doesn’t Mercedes give the C63S and GLC 63 S the 603hp it needs, like the E63S?
Does it have a drift mode ?
Yeah right. It makes the same power as the C63 S and weighs a lot more, but will still do the same 0-60 time? The regular C63 S can barely do a 3.8 sec 0-60, even with its launch control.
I guess that I’m the only one in love with the Coupe versions of the GLC and the GLE…
eso parece jajaja