Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 X253
The only compact SUV with a handcrafted V8 heart.
- Power
- 510 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 3.7 s
- Top speed
- 174 mph
About the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 X253
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S (X253) stands as a unique proposition in the performance SUV market, being the only vehicle in its class to feature a full-fat 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. This M177 engine, shared with the AMG GT, provides a thunderous soundtrack and immediate torque that its six-cylinder rivals cannot match. The 2019 facelift introduced the AMG Dynamics system and a revised 9-speed MCT transmission, sharpening the handling of what was already the fastest SUV around the Nürburgring at the time. It remains a collector favourite for being the last of the V8-powered compact AMGs before the shift to four-cylinder hybrid powertrains.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 X253 specs
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 X253 produces 510 bhp (380 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 174 mph (280 km/h).
| Make | Mercedes-AMG |
|---|---|
| Model | GLC 63 |
| Generation | X253 |
| Trim | S |
| Years | 2017–2022 |
| Type | SUV |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | Germany |
| Original price | About $82,000 when new |
| Engine | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,982 cc (4.0 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 510 bhp (380 kW) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
| Transmission | 9-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,935 kg (4,266 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 264 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 X253 worth?
Its original price when new was about $82,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. How values are estimated
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 X253 rarity in CarSpot
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 X253 is a Rare card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. Performance cars, typically worth around £50,000 to £100,000. A Rare card is worth 40 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 X253 fun facts
- The GLC 63 S held the SUV lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 2018 with a time of 7:49.37.
- Unlike the standard GLC 63, the 'S' variant features an electronically controlled rear-axle limited-slip differential as standard.
- Every engine is handcrafted by a single technician at Affalterbach under AMG's 'One Man, One Engine' philosophy.
