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
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC vs 2024 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
Mazda CX-5
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
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CX-5
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CarExpert Score
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 Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
581 to 719 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$36,740 - $55,150
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
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)
- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2996 - 3982 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW - 375kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 82.1 - 92 | 91.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
