Introduced in the summer of 2022, the second-generation X254/C254 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and SUV models have transitioned to exclusively featuring mild or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) systems. This shift maintains engine sizes at or below 2.0 liters, a notable change from the first generation’s array of powertrains, which included engines ranging from 2.0-liter gasoline units to robust 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8s.
The latest high-performance versions, the GLC 43 and GLC 63, now use the M139 engine paired with an electric motor, delivering even greater power than the previous generation’s 503 hp V8. Despite this boost in performance, many enthusiasts still yearn for the classic appeal of the larger engines.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance (Mercedes)limited to the four-cylinder and electric motor combination. Last year, we learned that the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV and Coupe start at €121,856 (over $132k) in Germany. It took until May 2024 for these models to arrive in Australia.
These Australian prices translate to $128,629 and over $133k, respectively. There are no GLC 63s in America yet, where the GLC 43 SUV is priced at $65k and the Coupe at $70,600. In Australia, optional extras for the range-topping models are limited to the Performance Ergonomic Package (AUD 6,900), the ceramic composite braking system (AUD 8,300), and the Edition 1 Package (AUD 12,900).
Both the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV and Coupe are now available to order from Australian Mercedes-AMG retailers and are already arriving in showrooms.
