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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance

Two months ago, Mercedes announced the arrival of the AMG version of the GLC model, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 and GLC 63 S E Performance, a powerful car intended for those looking for a sporty lifestyle and dynamic design combined with impressive performance.

“The diverse and high-quality technical components guarantee the highest level of driving dynamics and pleasure. With the top model GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupé, we now also offer our innovative hybrid drive in this segment, which guarantees an extensive range of driving experience, ” said Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and head of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Mercedes-Maybach business units.

GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with an integrated starter generator, and a power of 421 hp (310 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque at 5,000 rpm. It reaches 62 mph in 4.8 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). At lower speeds, the generator starter provides an additional 14 hp (10 kW). The mild hybrid engine is mated with an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G transmission and has 4Matic all-wheel drive. GLC 43 has rear-axle steering and standard air suspension with adaptive dampers as part of the AMG Ride Control system.

GLC 63 S E Performance is powered by a most powerful turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine (476 hp/350 kW and 400 lb-ft/545 Nm) combined with a rear-mounted electric motor (204 hp/150 kW) for a total power of 680 hp (500 kW) and 752 lb-ft (1,020 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 275 km/h (171 mph). The engine is paired with an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G gearbox and has 4Matic all-wheel drive.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance
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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door with 725 HP

The German tuner Mariani presented a package of equipment and improvements for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door, which makes this powerful sedan more aerodynamic and more powerful.

The car is equipped with an adjustable suspension that allows the car to be 55 mm closer to the ground, a more aggressive rear diffuser, a new exhaust system made of high-quality stainless steel, and tailpipes, while retaining the original shock absorbers and E-Active Body Control system.

Under the hood has seen the most change. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 725 hp (533 kW) and 700 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque. This is a significant increase over the standard GT 63 4-Door which has 577 hp (424 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm), while the more powerful GT 63 S 4-Door has 630 hp (463 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. It is mounted on a set of 21 or 22-inch rims.

However, this upgraded Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door is weaker than the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance. This powerful hybrid is powered by a 4.0L biturbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 843 hp (629 kW) and 1,084 lb-ft (1,400 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (316 km/h).

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door with 725 HP
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EU is investigating all car manufacturers for Chinese subsidies

As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a few days ago, the EU launched an investigation into the privileged position of electric vehicles produced in China due to subsidies. “These can also be vehicles from other manufacturers if they have used subsidies in China,” said Executive Vice President of the European Commission for an Economy Valdis Dombrovskis.

Many electric car manufacturers have plants in China, such as Tesla, Renault, VW, etc. All of them export their cars to the European market, and during the collection of evidence, Tesla was among the companies that were found to have had additional benefits. The goal of the investigation is to determine whether and in what way China subsidized car manufacturers in order to take all necessary countermeasures and equalize the market position for everyone.

Tesla enjoyed a special position in China that other companies did not have. Thanks to the Chinese government, the American company has fully utilized its domestic operations, instead of sharing them with a local joint venture partner as is the case with VW and Audi in China. Tax breaks, loans and other forms of aid have helped make China Tesla’s second most important business market outside the US.

Many will think that China will make a countermeasure against European manufacturers. Well, the chances of that are slim. If we consider that the European electric car market is the second largest in the world, after China, it can be hardly expected that the Chinese government will play against itself.

Other car manufacturers, BMW and Renault, have no comment on the situation.

Source: Reuters