Mercedes-Benz South Africa has revealed pricing for the upcoming GLC 63 SUV and Coupe variants that will launch in South Africa later this month.
For South Africa, the GLC 63 siblings will be available exclusively in S-guise, meaning it gets the full power that the 4.0-litre biturbo V8 puts out – albeit in this platform. The GLC 63 S uses the same 375kw and 700nm hand-built AMG engine as the C63 S, meaning the new GLC 63 S enters AMG’s line-up as their quickest SUV yet. Acceleration from zero to 100kph takes a claimed 3.8 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 250kph.
However, changes go much deeper than a simple engine transplant and include a widened track, a high-performance braking system, and an AMG-tuned 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system and the latest 9-speed MCT borrowed from the E63 S. It's also the only V8 turbo powered SUV in its segment, but it isn’t without competition. The 375kw Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio lands in South Africa soon, and together with the 324kw and 600nm Porsche Macan Turbo Performance are all hot six-cylinder rivals.
The GLC 63 sits above the GLC 43 variants in both ranges – SUV and Coupe – and is priced as follows:
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic+: R1 572 602
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupé 4Matic+: R1 689 067
Also worth a look: the Mercedes-AMG A Class and the Mercedes-AMG G Class.
FAQ
Q: What does the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S cost in South Africa?
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic+ SUV starts at R1,572,602, while the Coupe version will set you back R1,689,067.
Q: How fast is the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S?
The GLC 63 S rockets from 0-100kph in just 3.8 seconds thanks to its 375kW, 700Nm hand-built 4.0-litre biturbo V8 engine, with a top speed limited to 250kph.
Q: What are the main competitors to the GLC 63 S in South Africa?
The GLC 63 S faces stiff competition from the 375kW Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and the 324kW Porsche Macan Turbo Performance, though it's the only V8-powered option in the segment.
Q: Is the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S worth buying?
If you want the most brutal SUV in AMG's lineup and don't mind paying premium prices for V8 bragging rights, the GLC 63 S delivers unmatched performance in its class, though the R1.5+ million price tag puts it firmly in supercar SUV territory.
Should You Buy It?
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S is an absolute weapon that'll embarrass most sports cars from the traffic lights, but at R1,572,602 for the SUV and R1,689,067 for the Coupe, you're paying serious money for that hand-built V8 privilege. If you've got the budget and want the most powerful SUV in AMG's stable, this is your machine. However, if you're after similar thrills for less cash, the Porsche Macan Turbo Performance offers 90% of the excitement at a more digestible price point. Buy the GLC 63 S if money's no object and you need that V8 rumble to announce your arrival at the shopping centre.
