2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63

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Rating7.6

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Compact SUV
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$69,900
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Performance and handling of a sportscar in SUV form

Technology interfaces take some time getting used to

It is a new version for 2018

Unblemished and well-curated cabin

It is quite expensive than some of its competitors

Lots of room for rear passengers

Specs & Features

$69,900

price

469 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

479 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 SUV is a proud member of the compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Audi SQ5, the Porsche Macan Turbo, and the BMW X3 M. Spread across one single trim, the AMG GLC 63 starts off at a base price of MSRP $69,990. Its 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and 9-speed automatic gearbox give the SUV 469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 3.7 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 4,409 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the AMG GLC 63 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 18 MPG, which is just average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching similar numbers. It also has a ground clearance of 6.4 inches.

Buying Advice

Mercedes throws in just one trim with a highly capable twin-turbocharged V8 engine. It comes standard with some praiseworthy features like LED headlights upgraded brakes, 14-speaker premium Burmester surround-sound system variable torque distribution for the all-wheel drive system, and a mechanical limited-slip differential.

Trims

    Base
    $69,900 onwards
    • LED Headlights
    • 14 Speaker Premium Burmester Sound System
    • Apple CarPlay
    • Mechanical Limited Slip Differential

Compare to similar cars

Price

$69,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.6

Horsepower

469 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

479 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$41,995- $79,795

Gasoline

7.55

280 hp @ 5200 rpm

306 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$54,300- $58,500

Gasoline

8.41

354 hp @ 6000 rpm

346 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$57,200- $74,050

Gasoline

7.79

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$62,950- $77,700

Gasoline

7.23

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$49,900- $89,300

Gasoline

7.63

247 hp

269 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$60,400

Gasoline

7.97

362 hp @ 5250 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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$73,150- $80,750

Gasoline

7.4

469 hp @ 5500 rpm

479 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$47,800- $87,700

Gasoline

8

252 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$56,250

Gasoline

8.33

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.6 sec-115 mph
    2018 Audi SQ5

    Ranked #2

    5.1 sec13.8 sec155 mph
    5.36 sec--
    5.36 sec-155 mph
    5.9 sec14.5 sec126 mph
    2018 BMW X6

    Ranked #5

    6 sec14.8 sec130 mph

    2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg17.4 gal.278.4/382.8 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg16.9 gal.371.8/473.2 mi.
      21 mpg27 mpg23 mpg16.6 gal.348.6/448.2 mi.
      20 mpg25 mpg22 mpg19.8 gal.396/495 mi.
      2018 Audi SQ5

      Ranked #4

      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.257.4/376.2 mi.
      2018 BMW X5

      Ranked #4

      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg22.4 gal.403.2/560 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        184.2 in.76 in.63.8 in.6.2 in.113.1 in.
        2018 BMW X6

        Ranked #1

        193.8 in.78.3 in.67 in.8.3 in.115.5 in.
        2018 BMW X5

        Ranked #2

        192.4 in.76.3 in.69.4 in.8.2 in.115.5 in.
        189.1 in.80 in.65.5 in.8 in.113 in.
        186.1 in.76 in.62.4 in.6.7 in.113.1 in.
        184.6 in.74.9 in.66 in.8.1 in.111 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          20.5 cu.ft.-56.5 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW X6

          Ranked #1

          26.6 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.-53 cu.ft.
          18 cu.ft.-56.5 cu.ft.
          --56.5 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW X5

          Ranked #4

          35.8 cu.ft.84.4 cu.ft.12.9 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            56.5 cu.ft.20.5 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.-
            2018 Audi SQ5

            Ranked #2

            -26.8 cu.ft.53.1 cu.ft.98 ft.
            7.6 cu.ft.34.4 cu.ft.7.6 cu.ft.-
            56.5 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.-
            15.1 cu.ft.18.5 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.-
            2018 BMW X6

            Ranked #6

            150 cu.ft.26.6 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.-

            2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              4850 lbs.1444 lbs.4462 lbs.
              2018 BMW X6

              Ranked #1

              6000 lbs.1110 lbs.4585 lbs.
              2018 BMW X5

              Ranked #2

              5952 lbs.1110 lbs.4680 lbs.
              5291 lbs.1228 lbs.4217 lbs.
              4409 lbs.1488 lbs.3902 lbs.
              2018 Audi SQ5

              Ranked #6

              4400 lbs.1334 lbs.4321 lbs.

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