--- title: "2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Drops Twin-Turbo V8 for 671-HP Four-Cylinder Hybrid" description: "The new Mercedes-AMG GLC models, both the GLC 43 and GLC 63, will drop their bigger engines for four-cylinders next year." date: "2023-07-17" modified: "2023-07-17" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2025-mercedes-amg-glc63-drops-twin-turbo-v8-for-671-hp-four-cylinder-hybrid" categories: - "Mercedes-Benz News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "GLC-Class" - "Mercedes-AMG" - "suv/crossover" --- # 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Drops Twin-Turbo V8 for 671-HP Four-Cylinder Hybrid ![]() Mercedes-AMG is famous for thunderous, heart-pounding V8s—the sort of engines that feel like they want to shred the rear tires off. That psychopathic behavior is what's made AMGs so endearing, even in the brand's most practical models like the GLC63 SUV. However, the new 2025[ Mercedes-AMG]() GLC63 E Performance is ditching its epic 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 in favor of a hybrid four-cylinder setup, [just like the C63 super sedan](). Like it or not, the hyped-up family hauler features a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine up front, a nine-speed automatic in the middle, and an electric motor on the rear axle. All four wheels are driven as a result with a rear-biased 4Matic system distributing the output appropriately. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fortunately, the hybrid AMG isn't anything like your aunt's [Prius](). It packs a massive 671 horsepower and 752 pound-feet of combined torque, which is a leap of 168 hp and 236 lb-ft over the old V8-powered car. Mercedes claims a zero-to-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds, which is two-tenths quicker than the outgoing model. There's a lesser AMG model, too: The 2024 Mercedes-AMG [GLC43](), which also comes with a 2.0-liter turbo-four. However, the baby AMG doesn't have the GLC63's electric motor at the back axle but instead only gets a 48-volt mild-hybrid setup with a belt-driven starter generator adding 13 extra ponies. Total power output is 416 horsepower and 369 pound-feet, which is 31 horsepower more than the old V6 model. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Both AMG models get steel spring suspensions with adaptive dampers, variable-ratio steering, and rear-wheel steer. However, only the GLC63 E Performance gets active anti-roll bars. As far as styling goes, the two new performance GLC siblings look similar to their [more pedestrian]() counterparts, just with the subtle aggression you'd expect from modern AMGs. A new front bumper, side skirts, a roof spoiler, and quad exhausts all hint at the sporty side of the GLC63. The same can be said of the GLC43 for the most part, just dialed back a bit, as it lacks the side skirts and roof spoiler. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Inside, the interiors look mostly the same as the standard cars, too. The only real differences are the carbon fiber trim, sportier contrast stitching, and Alcantara surfaces on items like the steering wheel. Again, the changes are mostly the same on both AMG models. Pricing isn't available just yet but the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 will go on sale early next year. Meanwhile, the GLC 63 E Performance won't hit American roads until late 2024. It's easy to dismiss these because of their four-cylinder power, but if you care more about performance than you do anything else, this is still an upgrade. I'm just not sure that should be anybody's number one priority. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()