For those who prefer a bit less utility in their sport utility vehicle, Mercedes-Benz is here to answer your call. Now appearing for your visual pleasure are the AMG-tweaked GLC twins, namely the GLC43 and the GLC63 S E Performance in sloped-roof Coupe format.
First things first. Underneath the sleeker bodies, you’ll find the same running gear as the standard AMG GLC SUVs that debuted back in July. For the GLC63 S E Performance, that means the overachieving turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 469 horsepower all on its own, with 201 hp coming from its single electric motor for a combined output of 671 hp and 752 pound-feet of torque.
The GLC43 also offers a hybrid punch, albeit considerably milder. Mercedes-Benz installs the same turbocharged four-pot under the hood, but with a tune to 416 hp and augmented with a small motor that provides a temporary 13 hp boost when needed. Both send power to all four wheels through the automaker’s AMG Speedshift nine-speed transmission, and both have rear-axle steering with the AMG Ride Control suspension in the group of standard equipment.
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