2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E-Performance pricing and features

Pricing and features for the new 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance wagon and coupe SUVs has been announced.

Claimed by Mercedes-AMG to collectively be the “first performance hybrid SUV”, the GLC 63 S features a 500kW/1020Nm plug-in hybrid four-cylinder shared with the related C 63 S.

Performance and handling enhancements include AMG Active Ride Control suspension, rear-axle steering, an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential, and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive.

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Inside, there is data-logging capability for its MBUX infotainment, AMG Performance front seats with Nappa leather upholstery, and a Nappa leather and microfibre steering wheel.

The 2.0-litre 350kW/545Nm unit is the most powerful series-produced four-cylinder engine in the world.

When combined with the output from a permanently excited synchronous electric motor, total output is 500kW and 1020Nm.

Acceleration to 100km/h takes 3.5 seconds and top speed is 275km/h.

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The EDU is positioned on the rear axle, for improved weight distribution. 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive provides a mechanical connection between the front and rear axles, meaning power from the electric motor can be transferred to the front wheels if required.

A 400-volt 6.1kWh battery provides up to 80kW of continuous power and 150kW of peak power for up to 10 seconds.

It can be charged by regenerative braking or plugged in. The battery pack features direct cooling; a non-conductive liquid flows around all 560 cells.

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Power is delivered via a nine-speed automatic transmission with a wet clutch instead of a torque converter. Torque can be split from 50/50 front/rear to 100 per cent sent to the rear.

The 63 S E comes standard with a composite braking system, with six-piston fixed calipers at the front and single-piston floating calipers at the rear. An AMG high-performance ceramic composite braking system is optional.

Adaptive damping varies between sporty driving dynamics and softer comfort. It continuously adapts each individual wheel taking into account the preselected setting, driving style, and condition of the road surface.

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AMG Active Ride Control is unique to the GLC 63 S E Performance within the GLC range.

Instead of using rigid anti-roll bars, it compensates for body movements electromechanically.

Active rear-axle steering is standard on GLC 63 S E-Performance variants, operating with a maximum steering angle of 2.5 degrees. The rear wheels can turn in the opposite direction to the front wheels at speeds of up to 100 km/h, then turn in parallel to the front wheels, above 100km/h, up to a maximum of 0.7 degrees.

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Pricing

The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E-Performance SUV is priced at $192,900 before on-road costs and the GLC 63 S E-Performance Coupé is $199,500 before on-roads.

Both models are available to order from 22 May 2024.