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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 Skoda Karoq Comparison
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
581 to 719 km
50L
325 to 360 km
Warranty
3 year
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7 year
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MSRP
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$38,490 - $55,090
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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
- Dynamic driving experience
- Physical buttons and knobs for all key functions
- Plenty of 'Simply Clever' touches
Misses
- Switchgear getting a little dated
- Misses out on cool removable rear seats
- Expensive with options ticked
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)
- Service Pack (+$2,750)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2996 - 3982 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW - 375kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4200 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 82.1 - 92 | 80 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
