With luxury, status, and prestige built into its reputation and hefty price tag, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 offers drivers the thrill of an SUV for off-road driving and the athletic appeal of a sports car on city streets and roads. It features the best-of-the-best in speed and acceleration thanks to its RACE START functionality and AMG Speedshift MCT 9-gear sports transmission. Its Air Body Control system optimizes and maximizes its driving and handling comfort on virtually any surface. It’s the SUV and sedan your whole family will fall instantly in love with.
The Good
With a singularly impressive rear apron, sporty diffuser fins and an energetic diffuser board, this striking vehicle has dual chrome-plated twin tailpipe trims, unrestricted power, and the distinct sound inherent to the AMG sports exhaust system. The Mercedes AMG GLC 63’s interior features sports-inspired seating, crystal gray seatbelts, and a performance enhancing steering wheel. You might find yourself unable to carry all your family’s gear because the cargo space is limited in favor of a sleek design and aesthetic styling. The stalk-mounted gear selector, intuitive dials and controls for the infotainment system, and drive mode option selector enhance its interior even further.The Better
Available options include cross-spoke styling on the 21-inch forged wheels, larger than usual brake discs, high performance composite brakes, and beautiful front splitters and air intakes. Those 21-inch wheels have a twin-spoke design, titanium gray styling, and motorsport inspiration. The vehicle’s sloping roofline adds to its aesthetic appeal and good looks. The AMG GLC is one of the first midsize Mercedes SUVs to sport a solid, dependable, V8 engine in a road warrior vehicle that provides unequaled family-friendly comfort. With the safety of your family in mind, the Mercedes Pre-Safe system is even crafted to brace the driver and passengers in the event of a collision.The Best
Smooth as silk acceleration, a velvety transmission that makes shifting gears effortless, and a sport air suspension system, this ride handles the road with grace, glides along as if floating, and lets you navigate traffic in style. The best of German engineering is wrapped up in the style and performance of the AMG GLC 63. Under the stylized hood, you’ll find an engine that all but purrs. The 4.0-liter V8-bit turbocharged engine is backed by the power of a 375 kWh and 510 horsepower. The intelligent, responsive, all-wheel-drive has everyday appeal and racing level functionality and performance.Our Final Verdict
Climb into the driver’s seat and go from a standing position to an incredible 110 mph in under four seconds. That’s right – FOUR short seconds. That’s power. Grab hold of the leather grip, racy, performance steering wheel with optimal gripability, and the AMG GLC 63 doesn’t disappoint. It’s as close to a race track, engine-gunning experience as you can get in a street ready vehicle. The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63, with its $70,000 price tag and gas-guzzling fuel requirements is a beautifully engineered machine. Mercedes-Benz successfully combines family-friendly appeal with fast driving and packages it all in luxurious plush seating.Tags: Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Reviews, Specs