7.9
2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 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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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC vs 2024 Nissan X-Trail Comparison
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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
Based on the Nissan X-Trail N-TREK (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $200,700
$38,300 - $59,540
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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
- Not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, well-appointed cabin
- Long warranty
- Surprisingly peppy powertrain
Misses
- Ride comfort could be better
- Not the most exciting option
- Short servicing intervals
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 (+$700)
Colours Available
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Gun Metallic
- Caspian Blue
- Diamond Black
- Scarlet Ember
The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Ceramic Grey
The Ti adds the option of the following colours:
- Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
The Ti-L e-Power adds:
- Champagne Silver two-tone
Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | 2.5L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 500kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 1020Nm | 244Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 2400 - 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 9.6 - 14 | |
