GLC [Official] Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253)

[OZ A250]

Has anyone done the sums on what a fully loaded GLC250 costs compared to the GLC43?

In your opinion, Monster, would the 43 be worth the extra $$ ?

 

[Monster]

Has anyone done the sums on what a fully loaded GLC250 costs compared to the GLC43?

In your opinion, Monster, would the 43 be worth the extra $$ ?

I was quoted $84k for a fully optioned GLC 250 and $105k for the GLC 43. I think the 43 is worth the extra $21k but only just, ideally I would prefer to have the car for $100k.

 

[Merc1]

Only have the 250 petrol engine in my C. Dynamically I am actually quite surprised by how similar it felt to my car, steering feels just as tight and sharp, the turn in is just as responsive, body stays very flat during cornering. The ride never really settles, even on comfort mode. It seems to be the case for all recent Mercedes with sports suspension setup.

The twin turbo V6 is two to three levels above the engine in my car. It has good response, no lag or hesitation even from partial throttle application, and it revs freely. Half throttle on this car feels like full throttle on my car. Previously I was skeptical about this "43 AMG" range, however I am now more convinced than before that this will fill the gap nicely between the normal cars and the full "63" AMG models.

I never had any doubt about the product, the issue was changing them from "450" to "43" trying to lump them in with the real AMG models. GLC450 AMG Sport was perfect IMO, but yeah no matter what it is called the product works.


M

 

[WAND]

 

[Wolfgang]

Best spy shots yet with the V8-powered Mercedes-AMG GLC 63
Will eventually go up against the BMW X3 M.

It was less than two weeks ago when our spies caught on camera a partially camouflaged prototype of the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Coupe and now the crossover has been spotted in its regular body style. Compared to our first batch of spy shots from May with the GLC 63, the latest images are a tad more interesting because the prototype appears to be wearing most of the production bits.

Not only does it have the final exhaust system with the ‘63’-specific tips, but there’s also something going with the roof-mounted rear spoiler. It appears to have an add-on component the older prototype lacked, which is a sign the range-topping GLC will be more than a V8-engined version as it will also host an assortment of aerodynamic tweaks. It remains to be seen whether it’s going to get an integrated active rear spoiler like the 2018 Porsche Cayenne or it will be a fixed part sitting above the spoiler, although we doubt that.

Since we’ve mentioned the V8, it’s obviously Mercedes-AMG’s familiar biturbo 4.0-liter available in a multitude of power stages. The strongest iteration of the eight-cylinder generates a monstrous 603 horsepower (450 kilowatts) and 627 pound-feet (850 Newton-meters) of torque in the E63 S, but it’s highly unlikely the GLC 63 will match or even get close to that. A more realistic expectation would be 503 bhp (375 kW) and 516 lb-ft (698 Nm) as in the C63 S, or slightly more than that.

Regardless of how much power it will get, the first-ever GLC 63 will come as standard with an all-paw 4Matic setup. It will be interesting to see whether the power transfer will be done via the usual seven-speed automatic or the 9G-Tronic implemented in the aforementioned E63.

As far as outright performance is concerned, the GLC 63 should cover the 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in about 4.0-4.1 seconds taking into account the warm GLC 43 needs 4.9 seconds to complete the task. As usual, top speed will be electronically capped at 155 mph (250 kph), but there might be an optional AMG Driver’s Package featuring a less restrictive limiter.

Sitting above the V6-powered GLC 43, the 63-badged model will be introduced sometime next year and it is going to be followed shortly by the equivalent GLC 63 Coupe.

Photos: Automedia via Motor1

 

[martinbo]

Saw my first GLC 43 AMG on the weekend and it was like can't imagine what the mighty GLC 63 AMG would elicit!

 

[WAND]

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[domleo999]

I wonder if the GLC63 will receive the 4MATIC +...

 

[Wolfgang]

^ From an interview with Car Advice.

Further to that, Moers has said in the past that the new AMG-developed all-wheel-drive system has been engineered to allow drift, to maintain that rear-drive feel if the driver so desires. He stressed the point that the four-wheel-drive system has been “engineered by us”.

“And in our understanding, all other 63 models coming up to the market, they have to use the new, more sophisticated drivetrain, Moers said.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/428684/mercedes-amg-glc63-to-make-use-of-new-e63-drivetrain-will-not-use-c63-bits/

 

[Adr5]

 

[Rolf]

That GLC AMG 63 mule looks great. Lower stance with extra wide tyres and aggressive front intakes make it look menacing.

 

[Monster]

That GLC AMG 63 mule looks great. Lower stance with extra wide tyres and aggressive front intakes make it look menacing.

Somehow I don't think the new AMG front grill will work well with those headlights.

 

[Merc1]

Are we seeing these next month in China or NYC?

M

 

[Wolfgang]

^

From Motor1: It’s official. Mercedes has quietly announced plans to host the online premiere of the GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe on April 5th. We’ll have full details, images, and videos of the high-performance compact crossovers on Wednesday, ahead of what will likely be a public debut at Auto Shanghai 2017 on April 19th during the first press day.

 

[Amat46]

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[SCOTT27]

New York Premiere.

 

[Giannis]

Since it's now official, all relevant posts have been moved here:

http://www.germancarforum.com/threads/mercedes-amg-glc-63-4matic-and-glc-63-4matic-coupe.56933/

 

[Rolf]

The GLC 43 has good performance
0-100 in 4,9sec
0-200 in 19,8sec

That is as fast as a W211 E500 with 285kw/388PS engine!

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[WAND]

From GLK to GLC: Mercedes marked one million copies

The excellent result of Mercedes GLK, which in the meantime became GLC, was significantly helped by buyers in China

Mercedes's crossover GLK was created in 2008, and with the change of the way of marking, the successor to the extremely popular model since 2015 is being sold behind the GLC label.

Whatever the case, Mercedes has marked a million of GLK / GLC manufactured copies, which from the start are considered premium crossovers in their category and are the best-selling models of Mercedes with a letter G.

The success of Mercedes certainly helped a huge Chinese market that "swallowed" half of the planned and realized production of the GLC, and it is interesting that two of the three buyers of the aforementioned crossover are under the age of 40. Immediately behind China is the United States market, and GLC particularly likes female Americans who have bought half of the amount shipped.

GLC is currently produced in three countries (Germany, China and Finland), and thanks to the enormously great personalization capabilities in Mercedes, they say they almost do not have two identical examples. At the top of the offer is the GLC 63, which launches AMG's V8 engine, and Mercedes offers the Coupe a version of the body.