7.9
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
2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC vs 2025 Cupra Ateca Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
Cupra Ateca
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2019 Mercedes-AMG
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2025 Cupra
Ateca
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Based on the Cupra Ateca V
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
66L
581 to 719 km
55L
391 to 451 km
Warranty
3 year
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MSRP
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$51,990 - $63,490
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stellar driving dynamics
- Beautifully weighted steering
- Lots of physical buttons and knobs
Misses
- Not a big price hike to the more powerful VZx
- Lots of similarly priced Volkswagen Group rivals
- Black interior looks bland, lots of hard plastics
Colours Available
The only interior colourway on offer is Petrol Blue, with copper stitching found throughout the cabin.
The Ateca will be available in the following finishes:
- Nevada White
- Graphite Grey
- Magic Black
All finishes are a no-cost option, with one premium paint finish – Dark Camouflage – costing $475.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2996 - 3982 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW - 375kW | 140kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 82.1 - 92 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
