2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency bows with 671 hp

Mercedes-Benz redesigned the GLC-Class for the 2023 mannequin yr, and on Tuesday the automaker revealed a pair of efficiency variants developed by the AMG skunkworks.

The efficiency variants are the most recent variations of AMG’s GLC 43 and GLC 63 nameplates, each of that are set to reach for the 2025 mannequin yr completely with electrified 4-cylinder powertrains. Pricing data hasn’t been introduced.

The powertrains are the identical discovered within the associated AMG fashions based mostly on the C-Class sedan, and within the GLC 63 sees the addition of the S E Efficiency tag to indicate AMG’s most potent hybrid know-how.

Within the GLC 63 S E Efficiency, a peak output of 671 hp is generated from a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with an electric-aided turbocharger and mild-hybrid system up entrance and a single electrical motor on the rear of the automobile. That is over 200 hp greater than what the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 delivered within the outgoing GLC 63 S and sees the electrified compact SUV dash to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and on to a ruled prime velocity of 171 mph, in accordance with Mercedes.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Performance

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency

Nonetheless, there’s extra to the story than these numbers counsel. The powertrain is designed to ship energy and torque the place it’s wanted. For instance, the rear electrical motor is ready to ship its full torque immediately to assist off the road acceleration, and because of a 6.1-kwh battery the SUV can be in a position to drive on electrical energy alone for brief distances. The 400-volt battery is just like the batteries utilized in Components 1, enabling it to ship excessive energy outputs and recharge shortly, thanks partially to direct cooling of the cells.

Additionally including to driving expertise is a totally variable mechanical all-wheel-drive system, rear-wheel steering, and a quick-shifting 9-speed automated transmission.

There’s a weight penalty for all of this know-how. Mercedes hasn’t talked about a curb weight however the determine is prone to be greater than the 4,654 kilos of the C 63 S E Efficiency sedan. One benefit of the added weight of the electrified system is best weight distribution in comparison with the V-8-only outgoing era.

Issues are a lot less complicated within the GLC 43. The compact SUV has the identical 2.0-liter turbo-4 and mild-hybrid combo discovered within the C 43 sedan. The setup additionally options an electric-aided turbocharger and mild-hybrid system, although the turbocharger is way smaller in comparison with the one within the GLC 63 S E Efficiency.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

Peak output is 416 hp, which is routed to all 4 wheels through a 9-speed automated and rear-biased all-wheel-drive system. The mixture is sweet for 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.7 seconds and a ruled prime velocity of 155 mph, in accordance with Mercedes.

In the case of dealing with, each automobiles characteristic metal spring suspension with adaptive dampers, in addition to speed-sensitive steering and the aforementioned rear-wheel-steering system. The GLC 63 S E Efficiency additionally options as normal lively roll stabilization.

Stopping energy comes from highly effective brake packages, with four-piston fastened calipers used on the entrance axle on the GLC 43 and six-piston fastened calipers on the GLC 63 S E Efficiency. In each instances, single-piston floating calipers are used on the rear axle.

Each automobiles additionally profit from distinctive grille and fascia designs to additional separate them from the common GLC-Class fleet. The GLC 63 S E Efficiency is but additional differentiated due to square-shaped exhaust ideas (spherical ideas are used on the GLC 43) and a rear diffuser.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency

Inside, there are premium touches like nappa leather-based, grippy sport seats, and AMG-branded pedals and flooring mats. Distinctive AMG graphics additionally seem within the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system.

Mercedes’ newest GLC-Class Coupe can be set to obtain GLC 43 and GLC 63 S E Efficiency variants, although the automaker hasn’t stated when these extra physique types will arrive. It is seemingly they may even be accessible as 2025 fashions.