2024 Mercedes‑AMG GLC 63 S -New High Performance GLC Class in detail

Hey Guys, Before we begin, let’s address the elephant in the room. Like its sedan-shaped sibling, the (deep breath) Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 SE Performance ditches its predecessor’s twin-turbo V8. Instead, there’s a turbocharged four-cylinder, a battery pack, and an electric motor. That’s right, the GLC 63 has become a plug-in hybrid. It’s a very different system to what you’ll find in a kitchen Mercedes GLC PHEV, with an emphasis on performance rather than efficiency. The 63’s four is an evolution of the engine you’ll find in the A 45 megahatch, the SL 43 and of course the C 63 sedan/estate. Advantages: Entertaining handling, can be extremely fast, reasonably practical Cons: Variable performance, feels cheap in places, expensive What are the specifications? With a large turbo that receives low-speed assistance from an electric motor, the engine alone develops 470 hp, not far from the old V8. Add a 4.8 kWh diddy battery discharging