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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Mercedes-AMG GLC vs Kia Sportage Comparison
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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 Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
54L
265 to 437 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $198,415
$32,995 - $55,420
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo'd performance, hybrid efficiency
- Spacious, tech-heavy cabin
- Australian-tuned ride and handling
Misses
- Can't match RAV4 for real-world economy
- Price premium over diesel, pricey servicing
- Limited to 300 units per month... for now
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)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 500kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 1020Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
