2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 Coupe

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Rating7.4

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Compact SUV
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$80,750
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Performance and handling of a sports car in SUV form

Rear headroom is very much limited due to a coupe shape

It is an all-new model for 2018

Exquisite interior design with solid build quality

Relatively less cargo area than the regular GLC

Myriad list of safety features and technology

Specs & Features

$80,750

price

503 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact SUV, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 Coupegoes up against other notable names in the class, like the Audi SQ5, the Porsche Macan Turbo, and the BMW X3 M. Spread across 2 trims, the GLC 63 Coupe starts off at a base price of MSRP $73,150 and carries on to $80,750. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there is a single powertrain with two power outputs. Starting off is the 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engineand 9-speed automatic transmission. Making 469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, this engine makes the GLC 63 Coupe capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds and carries the capability to tow 3,500 pounds. One can also opt for the same engine with tweaked power output. With 503 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, this engine achieves 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds along with similar towing numbe

Buying Advice

The GLC 63 AMG is a single trim option, as it is a high-performance standalone version of the regular GLC. As standard, it gets you a 14-speaker premium Burmester sound system, a sport-tuned version of the nine-speed automatic transmission, variable torque distribution for all-wheel drive, heated front seats, simulated-suede seat inserts, and quite a lot more hi-tech features.

Trims

    S
    $80,750 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl AWD 9A
    • Horsepower: 503 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 119 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$73,150- $80,750

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.4

Horsepower

503 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

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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$60,400

Gasoline

7.97

362 hp @ 5250 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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$69,900

Gasoline

7.6

469 hp @ 5500 rpm

479 lb.-ft. @ 1750 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 Coupe 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

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

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2018 Audi SQ5

      Ranked #1

      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.257.4/376.2 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg17.4 gal.313.2/417.6 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg17.4 gal.313.2/417.6 mi.
      16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg17.4 gal.278.4/382.8 mi.

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

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        186.1 in.76 in.62.4 in.6.7 in.113.1 in.
        184.2 in.76 in.63.8 in.6.2 in.113.1 in.
        2018 Audi SQ5

        Ranked #3

        183.9 in.74.5 in.65.3 in.8.2 in.111.2 in.
        183.5 in.76 in.64.1 in.6.7 in.113.1 in.

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

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          20.5 cu.ft.-56.5 cu.ft.
          18 cu.ft.-56.5 cu.ft.
          --56.5 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi SQ5

          Ranked #2

          26.8 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.53.1 cu.ft.

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

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2018 Audi SQ5

            Ranked #1

            -26.8 cu.ft.53.1 cu.ft.98 ft.
            56.5 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.-
            56.5 cu.ft.20.5 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.-
            56.5 cu.ft.-56.5 cu.ft.-

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

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              4850 lbs.1444 lbs.4462 lbs.
              2018 Audi SQ5

              Ranked #2

              4400 lbs.1334 lbs.4321 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1466 lbs.4145 lbs.
              3500 lbs.-4140 lbs.

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