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For the first time, the flagship GLC versions also get downsized to a four-pot with electric assistance in the Land Down Under - a big departure from the predecessors, which used the classic 4.0-liter with twin-turbo oomph. Sure, some will say that more ponies are the grand takeaway – others that it's the feeling of a brawny V8 that's missing.
The first generation Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and SUV models had a lot of powertrains under the hood, ranging from 2.0-liter gasoline mills to 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 performance lumps. The second-generation X254/C254 arrived during the summer of 2022 with mild hybrid or PHEV electrified assistance, and Mercedes found no reason to increase displacement past the 2.0-liter mark anymore.
Not even for the high-performance GLC 43 (mild hybrid) or the mighty GLC 63 (PHEV), which arrived last year during the fall season with the M139 engine and an electric motor for a combined system output that's a lot higher than the 503 hp of the first-generation's V8. However, as many found out during C 63 S E Performance tests, the elegance of the bigger engine is unmatched.
Oh, well, it turns out that we are stuck with the four-banger and electric motor combination everywhere. Last year, we found out the prices for the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV and Coupe at home in Germany kicked off at no less than €121,856 (over $132k), but it has taken until May 2024 to cross the oceans and landmasses into Australia.
The local division has now announced the pricing details for the Land Down Under, where the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV and Coupe start at AUD 192,900 and AUD 199,500, respectively. These prices are MRLP (Manufacturer's Recommended List Price), which include the applicable GST (goods and services tax) and any LCT (luxury car tax) applicable but exclude "all on-road costs such as for example, registration fees, stamp duty, CTP and the like."
These quotations also translate to $128,629 and a little over $133k if you were wondering how they compare to US-specific models. Unfortunately, there are no GLC 63s in America yet, so the SUV stops at $65k for the GLC 43 and at $70,600 for the Coupe version. Anyway, at least in Australia, these range-toppers don't get a lot of optional extras to inflate the price – only the Performance Ergonomic Package (AUD 6,900), the ceramic composite braking system (AUD 8,300), and the Edition 1 Package (AUD 12,900) are highlighted by the German manufacturer.
Both the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV and its less practical but arguably more stylish Coupe brethren will be available to order from nationwide Australian Mercedes-AMG retailers starting now, and they are also arriving in showrooms already.
Not even for the high-performance GLC 43 (mild hybrid) or the mighty GLC 63 (PHEV), which arrived last year during the fall season with the M139 engine and an electric motor for a combined system output that's a lot higher than the 503 hp of the first-generation's V8. However, as many found out during C 63 S E Performance tests, the elegance of the bigger engine is unmatched.
Oh, well, it turns out that we are stuck with the four-banger and electric motor combination everywhere. Last year, we found out the prices for the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV and Coupe at home in Germany kicked off at no less than €121,856 (over $132k), but it has taken until May 2024 to cross the oceans and landmasses into Australia.
The local division has now announced the pricing details for the Land Down Under, where the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV and Coupe start at AUD 192,900 and AUD 199,500, respectively. These prices are MRLP (Manufacturer's Recommended List Price), which include the applicable GST (goods and services tax) and any LCT (luxury car tax) applicable but exclude "all on-road costs such as for example, registration fees, stamp duty, CTP and the like."
These quotations also translate to $128,629 and a little over $133k if you were wondering how they compare to US-specific models. Unfortunately, there are no GLC 63s in America yet, so the SUV stops at $65k for the GLC 43 and at $70,600 for the Coupe version. Anyway, at least in Australia, these range-toppers don't get a lot of optional extras to inflate the price – only the Performance Ergonomic Package (AUD 6,900), the ceramic composite braking system (AUD 8,300), and the Edition 1 Package (AUD 12,900) are highlighted by the German manufacturer.
Both the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV and its less practical but arguably more stylish Coupe brethren will be available to order from nationwide Australian Mercedes-AMG retailers starting now, and they are also arriving in showrooms already.
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