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Once, not long ago, I used to consider Mercedes-Benz the epitome of automotive quality and elegance. Now, unfortunately, I think they're just high-priced generic machines from Germany!
Sure, one can say there's nothing wrong about blending in – Audi has done that for decades, and they're still there, fighting for supremacy in the premium German triumvirate. Others will also claim that it's not logical to go the way of Looney Tunes like BMW did for some of its models just in a bid to catch everyone's attention.
However, I think Mercedes is currently missing the point entirely with models that are interchangeable between classes if you adjust the dimensions – like the S-Class and the fifth generation (W206) C-Class. Even the all-new, second-generation GLC compact crossover SUV is more of the same – and you could easily mistake it for its predecessor if you're not paying too much attention.
The company probably realized that it's going on a path of self-destruction in the eyes of fans trying to recapture that feeling of timeless elegance that was once the signature styling of Mercedes – even though they're not necessarily making things better with the star-studded E-Class. Anyway, the damage is already done for the GLC, so all they can do is brace for impact and hope that some of its high-end models prevail in a sea of better rivals.
Just recently, Mercedes' sporty division AMG launched the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe models – the entry-level GLC 43 and the feisty GLC 63 S E Performance. As the names suggest, the former is the base variant with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder rocking 416 hp and then another 13 hp because it's a mild hybrid. Not bad, right?
Well, the sad news is the mighty 63 S variant uses the same four-pot, and then it's aided by electricity to develop 671 horsepower and no less than 752 lb-ft of torque. The performance figures are impressive, of course, given the 3.4s needed to hit 60 mph (96 kph) and the electronically limited max speed of 171 mph (275 kph). However, you probably won't impress anyone with the sound of a meager inline-four.
As such, you could at least attract attention from the visual standpoint. However, no one will notice the new version because it's so close to the old one. No worries, the imaginative realm of digital car content creators jumps to the rescue and prompts some ideas for a quick visit to the local aftermarket shop. So, Alan Enileev, a former Need for Speed world champion, asked his friend Nikita Chuicko, the virtual artist better known as kelsonik on social media, to think of a way to tickle our AMG GLC Coupe senses.
So, he fueled our S 63 E Performance dreams (or nightmares, depending on your POV) with a black-out grille, four new colors – all dressed in satin matte shades (red, blue, two nuances of gray, and green), tinted windows and taillights, plus a set of humongous Vossen HF2 wheels – dressed in black, of course. Now that you had a chance to check them in the gallery above or the post embedded below, what do you think – does the new GLC Coupe from AMG stand a better chance against the BMW X4 M40i and X4 M or not?
However, I think Mercedes is currently missing the point entirely with models that are interchangeable between classes if you adjust the dimensions – like the S-Class and the fifth generation (W206) C-Class. Even the all-new, second-generation GLC compact crossover SUV is more of the same – and you could easily mistake it for its predecessor if you're not paying too much attention.
The company probably realized that it's going on a path of self-destruction in the eyes of fans trying to recapture that feeling of timeless elegance that was once the signature styling of Mercedes – even though they're not necessarily making things better with the star-studded E-Class. Anyway, the damage is already done for the GLC, so all they can do is brace for impact and hope that some of its high-end models prevail in a sea of better rivals.
Just recently, Mercedes' sporty division AMG launched the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe models – the entry-level GLC 43 and the feisty GLC 63 S E Performance. As the names suggest, the former is the base variant with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder rocking 416 hp and then another 13 hp because it's a mild hybrid. Not bad, right?
Well, the sad news is the mighty 63 S variant uses the same four-pot, and then it's aided by electricity to develop 671 horsepower and no less than 752 lb-ft of torque. The performance figures are impressive, of course, given the 3.4s needed to hit 60 mph (96 kph) and the electronically limited max speed of 171 mph (275 kph). However, you probably won't impress anyone with the sound of a meager inline-four.
As such, you could at least attract attention from the visual standpoint. However, no one will notice the new version because it's so close to the old one. No worries, the imaginative realm of digital car content creators jumps to the rescue and prompts some ideas for a quick visit to the local aftermarket shop. So, Alan Enileev, a former Need for Speed world champion, asked his friend Nikita Chuicko, the virtual artist better known as kelsonik on social media, to think of a way to tickle our AMG GLC Coupe senses.
So, he fueled our S 63 E Performance dreams (or nightmares, depending on your POV) with a black-out grille, four new colors – all dressed in satin matte shades (red, blue, two nuances of gray, and green), tinted windows and taillights, plus a set of humongous Vossen HF2 wheels – dressed in black, of course. Now that you had a chance to check them in the gallery above or the post embedded below, what do you think – does the new GLC Coupe from AMG stand a better chance against the BMW X4 M40i and X4 M or not?
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