A redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class compact crossover went on sale earlier this yr, and it’ll quickly be adopted by sporty AMG variants that can are available in GLC 43 and GLC 63 S E Efficiency flavors.

Mercedes on Monday revealed the coupe-like variations of the GLC 43 and GLC 63 S E Efficiency that can go on sale alongside their standard-body counterparts that Mercedes offered in July.

The GLC 43 fashions are scheduled to reach in showrooms early subsequent yr as 2024 fashions. The GLC 63 S E Efficiency fashions will comply with later in 2024 as 2025 fashions.

Pricing data will probably be revealed nearer to the on-sale date.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency Coupe

The coupe-like physique model loses some practicality, but it surely makes up for this by including a sportier look that can attraction to some consumers.

Most cargo area within the GLC 43 Coupe is 52.6 cubic ft. This drops to 47.1 cubic ft within the GLC 63 S E Efficiency Coupe because of the car’s battery and rear-mounted motor. The GLC 63 S E Efficiency Coupe is a plug-in hybrid, whereas the GLC 43 Coupe options mild-hybrid know-how.

The GLC 43 Coupe’s powertrain is identical one discovered within the newest C 43 sedan, which arrived for the 2023 mannequin yr. The setup includes a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with a Components 1-style electric-aided turbocharger, in addition to a mild-hybrid system able to offering a further enhance. Peak output is 416 hp, or sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.7 seconds and a ruled prime velocity of 155 mph, in accordance with Mercedes. The mild-hybrid system can add one other 13 hp.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency Coupe

The GLC 63 S E Efficiency Coupe’s powertrain dials up the efficiency significantly but in addition the complexity and weight. Right here, 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 car. That is over 200 hp greater than what the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 delivered within the outgoing GLC 63, and it ends in the electrified compact crossover sprinting to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and on to a ruled prime velocity of 171 mph, in accordance with Mercedes.

Nonetheless, there’s extra to the story than these numbers recommend. The GLC 63 S E Efficiency’s 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 right away to assist off-the-line acceleration. Because of a 6.1-kwh battery pack, the crossover can be capable of drive on electrical energy alone for brief distances. The 400-volt battery options related know-how to that utilized in F1, enabling it to ship excessive energy outputs and recharge shortly, thanks partly to direct cooling of the cells.

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 greater than the 4,654 kilos of the most recent C 63 S E Efficiency sedan that arrives for the 2024 mannequin yr and packs the identical powertrain. One benefit of the added weight of the electrified system is best weight distribution in contrast the outgoing GLC 63, which solely had a twin-turbo V-8 up entrance.

Past the powertrains, each crossovers profit from a totally variable mechanical all-wheel-drive system, rear-wheel steering, and a quick-shifting 9-speed computerized transmission. In addition they characteristic high-performance brakes, speed-sensitive steering, and suspension with adjustable dampers all as customary. An energetic anti-roll system is out there for the GLC 63 S E Efficiency to additional enhance dealing with on the restrict.

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Coupe

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Coupe

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Coupe

Each crossovers sport typical AMG styling cues in and out. The visible variations between the 2 grades are tougher to identify in comparison with earlier generations. AMG primarily separates the 2 fashions on the surface with particulars comparable to exhaust tip designs, numerous wheel and brake packages, and distinctive badging.

Inside, premium touches embrace nappa leather-based, grippy sport seats, and AMG-branded pedals and flooring mats. Distinctive AMG graphics seem within the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. AMG additionally matches its drive mode selector, generally known as Dynamic Choose, as customary. There are 5 applications for the GLC 43 and eight for the GLC 63 S E Efficiency. These embrace changes for the electrical stability management, together with one mode that may change off the system, which Mercedes has designed to be used on the observe.