2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 (X253) 4.0L V8 4MATIC 9AT AWD (476 HP)

Vehicle Overview

After introducing the Mercedes-AMG as a separate brand, the German carmaker with a three-pointed star badge unleashed the power in all models and versions, and the GLC couldn’t be spared from the AMG treatment.

Mercedes-AMG didn’t take any shortcuts when it made the GLC 63. It took a standard GLC, dropped a bi-turbo V8 under its hood, and enhanced the rest of the vehicle to match the enormous power developed by the hand-crafted engine.

With a front fascia that resembled the Panamericana model, featuring 14 vertical double-slats on the grille, the GLC 63 didn’t even try to hide its performance. That image was complemented by the aggressive look of the lower apron, which sported the A-shaped center grille flanked by massive air intakes that cooled the standard 19″ light-alloy wheels. As an option, the carmaker also offered a set o 20″ and additionally, a 21″ set.

Inside, Mercedes-AMG installed sport bucket seats with high bolstered areas and an option for sport seats. At the front, the customers were spoiled with aluminum or carbon-fiber trims, depending on the options. Moreover, the driver benefited from a sport, flat-bottom steering wheel. The paddle shifters were standard, and also the metallic badge showed the AMG lettering on the lower side of the rim.

Under the hood, the 4.0-liter bi-turbo powerplant was somewhat related to the one found in the magnificent Mercedes-AMG GT. It was offered in a few power versions. While the GLC 63 provided 476 hp (350 kW), the top-of-the-line GLC 63+ provided 510 hp (375 kW). Both versions were paired as standard to a nine-speed automatic gearbox, and both of them were limited to 250 kph (155 mph).