7.9
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 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
BMW Alpina XD3 vs Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
BMW Alpina XD3
Mercedes-AMG GLC
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2024 BMW Alpina
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Based on the BMW Alpina XD3
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (PHEV)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
68L
435 to 462 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$109,900 - $114,900
$120,477 - $199,500
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CarExpert's Take
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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
- It's not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$1,679)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$4,109)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 245kW - 261kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm - 730Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.5 | 10 - 10.5 | |
