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 Volvo XC60 Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
Volvo XC60
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2019 Mercedes-AMG
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XC60
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CarExpert Rating
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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 Volvo XC60 ULTRA T8 PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
581 to 719 km
71L
114 to 568 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
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$73,990 - $103,390
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful, efficient powertrain
- User-friendly interior technology
- User-friendly interior technology
Misses
- Wrong side of $100,000
- Less cabin storage than rivals
- No real changes for 2025
Colours Available
The 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:
- Ice White
- Crystal White*
- Onyx Black*
- Denim Blue*
- Pine Grey*
- Fusion Red*
- Thunder Grey*
- Platinum Grey*
- Silver Dawn*
*Premium finishes cost $1950 extra
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2996 - 3982 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW - 375kW | 183kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 350Nm - 709Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 82.1 - 92 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
