MERCEDES-AMG GLC Coupe Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Mercedes-Benz introduced the second generation of the GLC in the Fall of 2022, and in the Spring of 2023, it unveiled its Coupé sibling. And then, just a few weeks later, Mercedes-AMG released its performance versions: the GLC43 and the GLC63.

The new generation of Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupé was not exactly a surprise for the market, and the three-pointed star brand’s fans awaited it. After a treatment in the Affalterbach AMG’s facility, the compact SUV became more aggressive, more luxurious, and most importantly, more powerful. Even if it wasn’t the most outrageous version of the family, it could still provide enough oomph to enter into the sports car territory. But customers had to deal with the idea of having a four-pot under the hood instead of a V6 like on its predecessor.

AMG didn’t want its cars to pass unnoticed, so it began with the main grille on the GLC Coupé. As a result, it featured a Panamericana design with vertical slats. Underneath it, the automaker installed its specific A-shaped lower grille flanked by massive pentagonal-shaped side scoops. The headlights looked slightly different than those installed on the regular, non-AMG GLC, with single-line LED daytime running lights on their upper side. From its profile, the car manufacturer installed a set of 19” wheels with options for 20” or 21” ones. AMG also added a new set of aerodynamically profiled side sills. Finally, at the back, the automaker added a rear apron with a diffuser look flanked by two pairs of round tailpipes on each side of the vehicle.

Like any other AMG-labeled Mercedes product, the GLC43 Coupé featured specific, high-bolstered seats at the front upholstered in ARTICO man-made leather and Microcut AMG microfiber materials. These gave the car an upscale yet sporty look. Moreover, the driver fronted a flat-bottom steering wheel wrapped in perforated Nappa leather fitted with two aluminum paddle shifters behind it. On the center stack, the automaker installed a portrait-mode display for the MBUX infotainment system. Unlike the rest of the GLC range, this one featured additional menus and a “Supersport” style, allowing customers to display various contents vertically. Between the front occupants, the automaker placed a tall center console finished with piano-black trims and housing a storage compartment under the armrest. Behind, for the rear passengers, Mercedes-AMG installed an ARTICO/Microcut AMG microfiber-wrapped split-folding bench seat.

Under the hood, the car manufacturer ditched the former V6 engine and installed an electrified powerplant consisting of a two-liter turbocharged inline-four. It was fitted with a belt-driven starter-generator (RSG) that ensured not just a smooth transition between driving situations but also added an instant dose of torque when the driver pushed the accelerator all the way down. The system was paired with an AMG Speedshift MCT (multi-clutch technology) nine-speed automatic transmission that sent the power in all corners via a fixed 31:69 ratio.

Mercedes-AMG introduced the most powerful version of the GLC Coupé’s second generation in 2023, but unlike its predecessor, it featured an inline-four under the hood.

Mercedes-Benz launched the second generation of its compact-sized crossover GLC in the Fall of 2022 and, just a few months later, in March 2023, brought its Coupé version. But customers waited for the most powerful versions of it who wore the AMG badges. They didn’t have to wait too much because just a few weeks after the unveiling of the sloped-back version of the GLC, Mercedes-AMG launched not one, but two versions for it: the GLC43 and the GLC63. The latter was also the most potent and shared its underpinnings with the C63 AMG.

These two new models were almost identical from the outside. Like its GLC43 sibling, the GLC63 sported a Panamericana grille adorned by vertical slats. It was flanked by AMG-specific LED headlights, which sported eyebrow-style daytime running lights. On the lower bumper, the automaker placed a wide A-shaped grille flanked by big side scoops. From its profile, the wheel arches sported body-colored trims covering the standard 19” light-alloy wheels. The automaker also offered customers the option for 20” and 21” sets. Unlike the regular GLC Coupé, the AMG-enhanced version sported aerodynamically-profiled side skirts. At the back, the compact-sized GLC63 Coupé featured an underbody diffuser flanked by trapezoidal exhausts.

Inside, the automaker put effort into creating a luxurious, yet sporty, cabin. For instance, the sport bucket seats with high-bolstered areas were covered in ARTICO man-made leather upholstery in combination with Microcut AMG microfiber. As an option, the car manufacturer installed Nappa upholstery and AMG performance seats with tall seatbacks and integrated headrests. Fronting the driver was a digital display with an AMG-specific design and a flat-bottom, three-spoke steering wheel wrapped in Nappa/Microfiber. Moreover, the GLC63 S was also fitted with aluminum paddle shifters behind the steering wheel for situations when the driver wanted to manually change gears. The portrait-mode screen for the MBUX infotainment unit found its place in front of the center stack. Unlike the rest of the GLC range, this one featured additional menus and a “Supersport” style, allowing customers to display various contents vertically. Between the front occupants, the automaker placed a tall center console finished with piano-black trims and housing a storage compartment under the armrest. On the rear flat-folding (60/40) bench seat was room enough for three adults, although with limited headroom for outboard passengers.

Mercedes-AMG ditched the formerly used 4.0-liter V8 and installed a turbocharged four-pot engine helped by an electric motor and a belt-driven starter generator (RSG). As a result, it provided 680 PS (671 HP), which was 170 PS (168 HP) more than its predecessor. The new unit sent its power in all corners via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (multi clutch technology) 9G gearbox and variable torque distribution between the front and rear axle.

If your name is Mercedes-Benz and you have an SUV-coupe, you must have a top-performance AMG version. After the carmaker did the mid-cycle facelift for the GLC Coupe, it also showed the AMG version. Nowadays AMG is a separate brand and its cars and SUVs are no longer called Mercedes-Benz, but Mercedes-AMG.

The exterior design for the revamped Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Coupe has new LED headlights, which are better integrated into the overall look of the front end. Two huge air-scoops are in the front spoiler, under the bumper and the meshed front grille from the old model has been replaced with a more aggressive Panamericana grille, with vertical chromed lines. The differences don't stop here and on the rear a lip-spoiler may be seen on the trunk lid, above the massive four rectangular pipes integrated into the rear bumper, flanking a large diffuser.

But the most important modifications are under the hood. A massive twin-turbo V8 gasoline engine with 476 HP is offered on the GLC 63 and 510 HP are offered on the GLC 63S. The transmission is via an AMG MCT 9G, which can be used in different modes, including Sport and Sport+ but, if the driver wants, the transmission can also be switched to a manual mode. In this case, a shift-light indicator will lit on the instrument cluster when it is the right time to upshift or downshift.

After the 2019 facelift for the entire GLC range, the AMG 43 engine was installed in the compact-SUV Coupe from Mercedes. The result is a bold statement, a proper engine for this proper-looking four-door coupe on stilts. Specific AMG-styling was brought to the vehicle, starting with the traditional black and chrome grille, the front bumper with an apron and the dual chromed twin-pipes at the rear. From the side, the new AMG wheels can be easily remarked. There are five different alloy wheels sized between 19” and 21”.

Under the hood, there is a 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine, fed via two turbochargers. The improvements made to this new version of the older powerplant can be translated into a surplus of 23 hp to a total of 390 hp and 520 Nm (383.5 lb-ft) of torque. The performance resulted is as good as that of a sports car. The 0-100 kph (62 mph) acceleration time is 4.9s and the top speed is limited to 250 kph (155mph).

On the inside, the seats are sporty and supportive for keeping the passengers inside during hard cornering. The trunk is enough for five adults going into a holiday with its 550 liters.

One of the main new features of the vehicle's infotainment system is the MBUX unit, which can be operated via touch-controls from the steering wheel, gestures or even by voice-commands using the “Hey Mercedes” phrase. As expected, this MBUX is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

On the fast-growing market of the compact SUV-coupe, the AMG GLC 63 made a difference with both style and performances.

At the time of launch, the AMG GLC 63 set the lap-record on the famous Nurburgring-Nordschleife (North Loop) track stopping the clock at 7.49.369 minutes and stealing the crown as the fastest SUV on the “Ring” from the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. The coupe version was just as fast, but it looked sportier.

Viewed from the front, the AMG GLC 63 resembled the shapes of the GLC, with the same aggressive grille in the front, inspired by the AMG GT. The A-pillars looked the same but, due to the curved and sloped cabin, the coupe version appeared sportier. A small lip on the trunk lid was added to improve the design.

Inside the cabin, there was room for four passengers, and the bucket-seats were a promise to hold their occupants on the fastest corners. The infotainment system had two large displays with 12.3” in front of the driver and 10.25 on the right, which helped the driver control the phone via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, or to improve lap-times via the AMG dedicated app.

The top of the line was the 63 4Matic S version, which sent 510 hp to the road and a top speed of 175 mph (280 kph). The “lesser” GLC 63 Coupe, without the “S” mark, was electronically limited to 155 mph (250 kph). Both of them had the same base engine, the well-known 4.0-liter V8 bi-turbo engine, but the S offered almost 35 more hp than the non-S. Both were equipped with the AMG Speedshift MCT 9G transmission. The suspension was pneumatically controlled, with adaptive damping adjustments for a better roadholding and improved cornering speed.

With an increased demand for compact-sized performance SUVs, AMG introduced the GLC43 Coupe in 2016 as an answer for BMW's X4 M.

Don't judge a car by its size. This GLC Coupe might break your neck in a drag race, and if you're not driving a sportscar that could get to 60 mph (97 kph) in less than five seconds, you shouldn't think about challenging it. In addition, the premium SUV Coupe offered room for four and an all-wheel drive system. You may say that it was a proper family vehicle with some punch.

Unlike a regular Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, the AMG cousin featured a front fascia with a single-slat slat that sat on a 3D pattern-design grille. In addition, the lower front bumper featured an A-shaped signature mesh grille from AMG, flanked by a pair of scoops with two horizontal slats. The car's profile revealed a set of high-sheen 19" light-alloy wheels with a twin-spoke design. Finally, at the back, the GLC43 Coupe gave a hint about its muscles through its four squared exhaust pipes.

Inside, the GLC43 Coupe featured high-bolstered sport bucket seats at the front with black ARTICO artificial leather and microfiber and red contrast stitching. At the back, the bench for three received the same treatment but with less headroom than in a regular GLC. In addition, the middle seat was not that comfortable since the passenger should ride atop the transmission tunnel.

Under the hood, AMG installed a twin-turbo V-6 engine that provided 367 hp delivered to all four corners via a 9-speed automatic transmission. The air suspension contributed to increasing the cornering speed. In addition, the GLC43 Coupe fuel efficiency was improved by a cylinder deactivation system.