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 Tesla Model Y Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
Tesla Model Y
2019 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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2025 Tesla
Model Y
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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 Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
581 to 719 km
NA
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$55,900 - $82,900
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Market-leading price
- Still extremely well equipped
- Ultra practical design
Misses
- Price cuts hurt resale
- Still not as comfy as some rivals
- Short warranty
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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 | 188kW - 393kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 350Nm - 690Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 82.1 - 92 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
