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
Mercedes-AMG GLC vs Cupra Formentor Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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2024 Cupra
Formentor
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (PHEV)
Based on the Cupra Formentor V
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $198,415
$51,990 - $67,990
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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
- It's not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- 140kW engine packs enough punch
- Handsome exterior, spacious cabin
- Impressive ride and handling balance
Misses
- Noisy on the highway
- Interior technology can be fiddly
- New model coming next year
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 Premium (+$2,400)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$475)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
Colours Available
The Formentor is available in the following metallic finishes:
- Nevada White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
- Asphalt Blue
The following premium metallic finishes are a $475 option:
- Desire Red (excludes VZx)
- Graphene Grey
- Dark Camouflage
The following matte finishes are a $2300 option exclusive to the VZx:
- Petrol Blue
- Magnetic Tech
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 500kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 1020Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
