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2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S E Performance review
Mercedes-AMG's new high-performance medium SUV is a very different beast, swapping the old V8 for a stonking four-cylinder plug-in hybrid.
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William Stopford
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC vs 2024 Audi SQ5 Comparison
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Based on the Audi SQ5
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
581 to 719 km
70L
490 to 644 km
Warranty
3 year
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MSRP
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$119,084
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seemingly endless customisation
- Adroit handling
- Rapid pace
Misses
- A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
- Not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,400)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,100)
- Exclusive Paint (+$5,000)
- Inlays - Black (+$520)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,200)
- Quattro Sport Differential (+$2,990)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2996 - 3982 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW - 375kW | 251kW - 260kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 3800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1370 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 82.1 - 92 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
