New Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe
Mercedes-Benz has formally introduced the GLC 43 4Matic Coupé. Like a number of other 43-badged cars in
Mercedes-AMG’s lineup, the sporty crossover makes use of a 3.0-liter
bi-turbocharged gasoline V6 that is rated for 362 hp and 520 Nm of peak torque. It’s paired to an nine-speed 9G‑TRONIC automatic with shortened shift times and the AMG
Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive configured with a rear bias torque
distribution (31:69).
This results in a zero to 100 km/h
acceleration time of 4.9 seconds, an electronically
limited top speed of 250 km/h, and a combined fuel economy of 8.4 l/100 km on
the European cycle, equal to 28 mpg US and 33.6 mpg UK.
Mercedes-AMG improvements and upgrades, including a tweaked chassis that
benefits from a dedicated sports suspension with AIR BODY CONTROL and adaptive
damping, a speed-sensitive sports steering with a variable ratio, and larger
perforated discs in size 360 x 36 mm with 4-piston fixed callipers up front,
and 320 x 24 mm discs with 1-piston fixed callipers at the rear.
If you ever plan to take the GLC 43
4MATIC Coupe off-the-road, Mercedes says it can handle it, offering a fording
depth of 300 mm along with an approach angle of 19.8 degrees and
departure angle of 20.8. It also has a braked towing capacity of up to 2460 kg.
The half-fat Mercedes-AMG model adopts a
few aggressive cues on the outside with 19-inch five-spoke alloys in tires size
235/55 front and 255/50 rear or even larger 21-inch rims as an option, a
diamond radiator grille, gloss black and chrome details and a four-pipe
exhaust. Inside, AMG gave the GLC 43 a black interior with contrasting red
features, aluminum trim, dedicated instrument panel graphics and sports
steering wheel and front seats.
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé will go
on sale in Europe in December this year, and in North America and other
countries around the world, in the first quarter of 2017.
