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Mercedes-Benz has returned the monstrous petrol six for the AMG GLC 53

On the eve of the premiere of the updated crossover, information appeared that the company from Affalterbach would gradually abandon the four-cylinder engine on most AMG models. The restyled Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+ has an in-line six.

The updated Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ crossover is available in two body types – regular and coupe. Its main new feature is a significantly modified 3.0-liter twin-supercharged inline-six engine that develops 449 hp. and produces a torque of 600 Nm. In overboost mode, the torque increases to 640 Nm for 10 seconds.

Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG

The engineers from Affalterbach used a new cylinder head with optimized passages, a new camshaft and an intercooler. The auxiliary electric compressor now operates almost constantly and develops a power of up to 7.5 kW (versus the previous 5.0 kW), which provides lightning-fast response to the throttle pedal. Paired with the engine is a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+ inline engine
Mercedes-AMG

For the first time for an AMG crossover, a drift mode in combination with an electronically controlled differential on the rear axle is available in the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package. In this mode, the crossover remains only rear-wheel drive throughout the entire speed range. Acceleration to “hundreds” of the new crossover takes 4.2 seconds, the maximum speed reaches 270 km/h.

Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG

The standard equipment includes a fully controlled chassis with a maximum rear wheel deflection angle of 2.5 degrees. The suspension with adaptive shock absorbers has received an expanded range of settings.

Before this, it became known that AMG will gradually abandon the four-cylinder turbo engine on most of its models.

Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+ crossover and coupe
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4Matic+
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