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 Subaru Solterra Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
Subaru Solterra
2019 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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2025 Subaru
Solterra
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Based on the Subaru Solterra AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
581 to 719 km
NA
Warranty
3 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$69,990 - $76,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable ride
- Smooth, quiet driving dynamics
- Free servicing
Misses
- Struggles to stand out
- Boot compromised by roof line
- It's taken its time getting here
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2996 - 3982 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW - 375kW | 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 338Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 82.1 - 92 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
