Mercedes AMG Presents GLC SUV With Performance Improvement Equipped With Hybrid Technology

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance. (Doc. Mercedes-Benz Group)]

JAKARTA - Mercedes-Benz, a German vehicle manufacturer, along with AMG division, has released its newest unit with increased performance, namely the Mercedes-AMG GLC.

This car comes with various updates that distinguish it from the standard version of the GLC. Improvements and updates include performance, exterior design, and interior.

CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Michael Schiebe, revealed that this SUV has succeeded in attracting consumer attention. By providing two versions of AMG GLC, it is hoped that it can meet customer demand.

"With the E PERFORMANCE drive at GLC 63 S, we also introduced our first hybrid performance SUV. The driving system of all wheels, active rear doubles steering, and rapid displacement transmission enhances the driving experience typical of emotional AMG," Schiebe said in his official statement on Tuesday, July 18.

Under AMG's auspices, the GLC SUV is equipped with the latest reliable performance and technology.

AMG GLC comes with a four-wheel drive equipped with AMG Dynamics technology, which enhances electronic stability to provide a free and dynamic driving experience as it bends.

For the convenience of driving while passing through uneven road surfaces, AMG Ride Control is also embedded as the standard on AMG GLC.

Not to forget, AMG equipped the GLC with a Sport braking system that helps drivers optimize vehicle braking. In addition, the GLC is also equipped with an AMG exhaust disposal system.

In terms of engines, the Mercedes-AMG GLC is available in two variants equipped with hybrid technology. The entry-level variant, AMG GLC 43 4 Matic, is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces up to 409 dk of power and 498 Nm of torque, with the support of the 13 dk electric drive generator.

With this advanced engine, GLC 43 can reach speeds of 0-100 km/hour in a time of 4.8 seconds.

Meanwhile, the highest variant, namely AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, has the same engine as the entry-level version, coupled with an electric motor with 198 dk. The total power generated reaches 661 dk and a torque of 1,019 Nm.

With this combination of power, AMG GLC 63 S E Performance is able to reach speeds of 0-100 km/hour within 3.5 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 273 km/hour.

This highest variant is also equipped with a 6.1 kWh battery which allows the car to cover a distance of up to 12 km using full electric power when the battery is fully charged.