2025 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe

If you’re the sort of person who finds good looks to be well worth a few cubic feet of cargo space in trade, the AMG GLC Coupe may be for you. The arched roofline gives a decidedly sportier look to the four-door SUV “coupe” variant.

AMG power under the hood will get your blood pumping if the design doesn’t. The standard GLC 43 is no slouch, but the super-hot GLC 63 S is back this year with a fresh hybrid powertrain that promises to set a new benchmark for the segment.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and researching the current collection of luxury compact SUVs, including this Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe.

The only substantial update for 2025 is the return of the GLC 63 S Coupe variant. This model includes a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and Mercedes’ first use of the new E Performance hybrid system rated for a total of 671 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque. It’s also loaded with more features and luxury equipment.

With its low-$70,000s starting price, the Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe range is priced on par with the BMW X4 M and the top-spec Audi SQ5 Sportback Prestige. That said, the AMG GLC 43 Coupe’s performance is more in line with the mid-$60,000s BMW X4 M40i, as the X4 M is nearly a second quicker from 0-60 mph.

Stepping up to the new-for-2025 AMG GLC 63 S Coupe model takes the mid-$90,000s AMG GLC Coupe out of every rival’s league, not only in price, but in power and performance.

Even in its “base” form, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, there’s a stout 416 hp on tap, capable of zipping from zero to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. If you have access to a track or the Autobahn, it can also hit 155 mph. Opt for the new-for-2025 GLC 63 S Coupe for even more impressive performance — 671 hp and 3.5 seconds to 60 mph, for example, and a 170-mph top speed.

In between top-speed runs, the AMG GLC Coupe is a comfortable, luxurious way to get around. It’s quiet, smooth, and rides well, even with high-performance wheels, tires, brakes, and suspension.

Fuel Economy

The 2025 AMG GLC 43 Coupe gets 21 mpg combined (18 city/24 hwy), about the same as the SUV variant. That’s also on par with the Audi SQ5 Sportback (21 mpg combined), but it’s a tad behind the BMW X4 M40i (23 mpg combined). The new 2025 GLC 63 S Coupe doesn’t yet have fuel economy ratings, but they’re likely to come in around the 17 mpg combined of the BMW X4 M.

You might expect the arched roof of the AMG GLC Coupe duo to impinge on cargo space and headroom, and you’d be right. But if it’s a problem for you, there’s always the non-coupe version. For those who embrace the coupe-SUV ethos, the aesthetic that flows from it is the reward for that lost space.

The AMG GLC Coupe’s cabin is comfortable and luxuriously fitted, with high-grade materials, available carbon fiber and microfiber trim elements, and a nearly endless list of available customizations.

At 13.8 cubic feet, the AMG GLC Coupe has a bit more than half the cargo space behind the second row available in the SUV variant (21.5 cubic feet). That’s 3 cubic feet less than the BMW X4 M and about 11 cubic feet less than the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Sleek and curvaceous for an SUV-type vehicle, the Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe is nonetheless still somewhat reserved in its outward aesthetic. There are no gaudy winglets, vinyl graphics packages, or neon-colored accents here. In their place you get the automotive equivalent of a tailored suit with hidden vents and gussets to allow vigorous physical activity.

AMG Power

Available in very fast or ludicrously fast, the AMG GLC Coupe lineup has some impressive and appealing engines. Both pair hybrid systems with high-output turbocharged 4-cylinders, but the new GLC 63 S Coupe’s 671-hp peak is something to behold.

MBUX

Natural language voice control of the car’s climate control, navigation, or other features is just a “Hey, Mercedes” away, thanks to the updated third-generation infotainment system embedded in the dash. Also included: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

4Matic All-Wheel Drive

Both AMG GLC Coupe variants get standard 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD). In addition to boosting acceleration from a stop and corner exit speeds, the all-wheel-drive system also improves winter weather traction and allows for some mild off-roading.

Parktronic with Active Park Assist

Wheels as large and expensive as these deserve some protection of their own, and this self-parking system does that while also making light work out of any parking spot, perpendicular or parallel.

Burmester audio

With 15 speakers and 710 total watts of output, this available 3D Surround Sound system is detailed and immersive. It’s an available option on the GLC 43 Coupe and standard equipment for the GLC 63 S Coupe.

Driving Assistance package

For a tiny fraction of the vehicle’s purchase price, this package multiplies its safety, convenience, and daily utility by bundling adaptive cruise control, automatic lane change, active lane-keeping, evasive steering assist, and more than a dozen other safety features.

The standard Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe gets an AMG hand-built 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with a mild hybrid assist system rated for 416 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.

The new GLC 63 S Coupe also gets an AMG hand-built 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, but adds a much higher-performance hybrid system that boosts total output to a whopping 671 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque.

Both the GLC 43 Coupe and the GLC 63 S Coupe have 9-speed automatic transmissions and 4Matic all-wheel drive.

4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty

Mercedes-Benz’s new car and powertrain warranties last for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever happens first. Those are typical figures for traditional luxury brands, although some offer longer powertrain coverage.

Safety Ratings

This generation of the GLC SUV has received top marks in crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but the GLC Coupe hasn’t been tested separately. Standard safety equipment in the Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe includes active brake assist, blind-spot monitoring, a surround-view system, and more.