Mercedes-Benz redesigned the GLC-Class compact crossover for the 2023 mannequin yr, and on Tuesday the automaker revealed a pair of efficiency variants developed by the AMG skunkworks.

The efficiency variants are the most recent variations of AMG’s GLC 43 and GLC 63 nameplates, each of that are set to reach solely with electrified 4-cylinder powertrains. The AMG GLC 43 arrives early subsequent yr as a 2024 mannequin, and will probably be adopted by the AMG GLC 63 later within the yr as a 2025 mannequin. Pricing info hasn’t been introduced.

The powertrains are the identical discovered within the associated AMG fashions based mostly on the C-Class sedan, and the GLC 63 sees the addition of the S E Efficiency tag to indicate AMG’s most potent hybrid know-how.

Within the GLC 63 S E Efficiency plug-in hybrid, a peak output of 671 hp is generated from a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with an electric-aided turbocharger and mild-hybrid system up entrance and a single electrical motor on the rear of the automobile. That is over 200 hp greater than what the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 delivered within the outgoing GLC 63 S and it ends in the electrified compact SUV sprinting to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and on to a ruled high pace of 171 mph, in line with Mercedes.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency

Nevertheless, there’s extra to the story than these numbers recommend. The powertrain is designed to ship energy and torque the place it’s wanted. For instance, the rear electrical motor is ready to ship its full torque straight away to assist off-the-line acceleration. Due to a 6.1-kwh battery pack, the SUV can be in a position to drive on electrical energy alone for brief distances. The 400-volt battery is just like the batteries utilized in System 1, enabling it to ship excessive energy outputs and recharge rapidly, thanks partly to direct cooling of the cells. Mercedes did not point out electrical vary or cost occasions for the AMG GLC 63 S E, as a substitute saying the “battery is designed for quick energy supply and draw quite than longest attainable vary.”

Additionally including to driving expertise is a totally variable mechanical all-wheel-drive system, rear-wheel steering, and a quick-shifting 9-speed computerized transmission.

There’s a weight penalty for all of this know-how. Mercedes hasn’t talked about a curb weight however the determine is prone to be larger than the 4,654 kilos of the C 63 S E Efficiency sedan. One benefit of the added weight of the electrified system is healthier weight distribution in comparison with solely the V-8 within the outgoing era. 

Issues are a lot easier within the GLC 43. The compact SUV has the identical 2.0-liter turbo-4 and mild-hybrid combo present in the C 43 sedan. The setup additionally options an electric-aided turbocharger and mild-hybrid system, although the turbocharger is far smaller in comparison with the one within the GLC 63 S E Efficiency.

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

Peak output is 416 hp, which is routed to all 4 wheels by way of a 9-speed computerized and rear-biased all-wheel-drive system. The mix is sweet for 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.7 seconds and a ruled high pace of 155 mph, in line with Mercedes.

With regards to dealing with, each automobiles function a metal spring suspension with adaptive dampers, in addition to speed-sensitive steering and the aforementioned rear-wheel-steering system. The GLC 63 S E Efficiency additionally options customary energetic roll stabilization.

Stopping energy comes from highly effective brake packages, with four-piston mounted calipers used on the entrance wheels on the GLC 43 and six-piston mounted calipers on the GLC 63 S E Efficiency. In each circumstances, single-piston floating calipers are used on the rear wheels.

Each automobiles additionally profit from distinctive grille and fascia designs to additional separate them from the common GLC-Class fleet. The GLC 63 S E Efficiency is but additional differentiated due to square-shaped exhaust ideas (spherical ideas are used on the GLC 43) and a rear diffuser.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency

Inside, there are premium touches like nappa leather-based, grippy sport seats, and AMG-branded pedals and ground mats. Distinctive AMG graphics additionally seem within the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system.

Mercedes’ newest GLC-Class Coupe can be set to obtain GLC 43 and GLC 63 S E Efficiency variants, although the automaker hasn’t stated when these extra physique types will arrive. It is possible they are going to be obtainable as 2025 fashions.