Whereas Mercedes-Benz goes all in on its EQ lineup of EVs, the luxurious automaker nonetheless makes fuel powered engines in the intervening time. However the model has been downsizing, particularly with its AMG efficiency division. Gone are the times of massive, American-sounding V8s and V12s. They’ve been changed by smaller engines; turbocharging and hybrid tech to attain energy ranges which can be the identical or higher than these large fuel guzzling engines from earlier than. Mercedes has carried out this once more with the brand new Mercedes-AMG GLC.
Patrons of this new technology of midsize AMG crossover will get to decide on between two impressively powered engines. The bottom — in the event you can name any AMG car “base”— AMG GLCs are powered by AMG’s hand-constructed M139l 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Alone the engine makes a formidable 416 horsepower, however you may get an further 13 HP of enhance through a belt pushed starter generator. This engine is paired with a rear-biased all-wheel drive system and AMG’s nine-velocity SpeedShift with a moist begin off clutch. Mercedes says you possibly can anticipate the GLC 43 to hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds.
If you would like severe energy to go together with your GLC, you possibly can select the GLC 63. Whereas the GLC 63 is powered by the identical M1391 turbocharged engine because the 43, it will get unique hybrid energy because of a 48-volt generator with begin/cease performance that Mercedes says is “nearly imperceptible.” On the GLC 63, the rear axle has been fitted with a 201-HP electrical motor. Mixed with the turbocharged engine’s 469 HP, mixed output is a large 671 HP and 752 lb-ft of torque. You’ll be able to anticipate sports activities automotive efficiency from this factor, with Mercedes saying 60 mph arrives in simply 3.4 seconds earlier than it tops out at 171 mph.
Mercedes’ Formulation 1 know-how launched within the C63 and S63 E Efficiency automobiles exhibits up right here as effectively within the type of a excessive efficiency battery that Mercedes says was developed at the side of its race crew.
Different efficiency goodies for the AMG GLC pair embrace excessive efficiency braking — 14-inch perforated discs on the GLC 43 and composite brakes on the GLC 63 — velocity delicate and rear axle steering, customizable drive mode methods in addition to the same old design and customization packages to make your GLC as luxurious or sporty as you need.
Mercedes hasn’t launched any particulars on pricing however we will anticipate the Mercedes AMG GLC 43 to hit sellers in early 2024 whereas the GLC 63 will arrive in late 2024.
