The V-8 is gone, with a hybrid turbo-4 in its place, but the new AMG GLC 63 is quicker than ever.
Mercedes’ AMG models have traditionally been loud, blunt-force objects. They could often be found going sideways or spewing tire smoke. Times have changed.
The twin-turbo V-8’s gone. RIP. Under the hood of the GLC 63 S sits a 2.0-liter turbo-4 that makes 469 hp and 404 lb-ft of torque hooked to a 9-speed automatic transmission with a wet clutch. That turbocharger first spools up off of power from the high-voltage battery’s 400-volt electrical system and then the exhaust gasses take over. It’s straight. There’s also a 201-hp electric motor in the rear packaged with a 2-speed transmission and a limited-slip differential in one housing.
As I head onto the highway I mash the accelerator to the floor, blowing past a detent about 90% of the way through the pedal travel. The full force of 671 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque shoots the matte silver AMG forward and I quickly realize, “I don’t want to go to jail in Spain.” I slow down, but this thing is quick. Mercedes said it launches from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and is governed to top out at 171 mph.
Mercedes USA spokesperson Michael Minielly confirmed to Motor Authority that carbon-ceramic brakes will be an option, though not at launch. That upgrade might solve the problem, depending on the system calibration.The GLC 63’s regenerative braking levels can be changed, but I can’t figure out how during my initial drive. Hours later I ask AMG’s Director of Vehicle Development Steffen Jastrow how to change them.
Steffen said Level 4 would enable one-pedal driving. It doesn’t. Regenerative brake drag becomes noticeable and slows the GLC down as if the brakes were partially engaged, but it doesn’t bring the GLC 63 to a complete stop. I am able to slow the GLC to 3 mph, but it just keeps rolling. Level 0 adds no extra pull, while Level 1 is barely noticeable. It’s probably the level most people should use on a daily basis, as it’ll recharge the battery quicker but doesn’t really intrude on daily driving.
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