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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2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC vs 2025 Hyundai Tucson Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
581 to 719 km
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$35,650 - $61,100
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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
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
Colours Available
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2996 - 3982 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW - 375kW | 115kW - 172kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 82.1 - 92 | 89 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
