2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC · Trim vs trim

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300 4MATIC vs AMG GLC 53: what's the difference?

The AMG GLC 53 costs $15,500 more. It starts at $69,900 with the AMG 3.0L inline-6 · 48V mild , and the GLC 300 4MATIC at $54,400 with the 2.0L turbo inline-4 · 48V mild hybrid. The AMG GLC 53 adds and a . In all, 9 parts differ, listed below. It makes 443 , 188 more than the GLC 300 4MATIC's 255. It gets 26 , 5 less than the GLC 300 4MATIC's 31.

Our GLC data has four priced 2027 X254 US SUVs and core equipment. It doesn't have Coupe, separate X540 GLC Electric, older , cosmetic/ combinations and unverified wheel/seat yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

GLC 300 4MATIC, as it comes
GLC 300 4MATIC$54,400
AMG GLC 53, as it comes
AMG GLC 53$69,900

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatGLC 300 4MATICAMG GLC 53
HorsepowerGLC 300 4MATIC255 hpAMG GLC 53443 hp
Combined mpgGLC 300 4MATICAMG GLC 5322 mpg
City mpgGLC 300 4MATIC23 mpgAMG GLC 5320 mpg
Highway mpgGLC 300 4MATIC31 mpgAMG GLC 5326 mpg
Tire diameterGLC 300 4MATIC29.2″AMG GLC 5329.4″
Wheel sizeGLC 300 4MATIC19″AMG GLC 5320″
Parts
WhatGLC 300 4MATICAMG GLC 53
EngineGLC 300 4MATIC2.0L turbo inline-4 · 48V mild hybridAMG GLC 53AMG 3.0L turbo inline-6 · 48V mild hybrid
TransmissionGLC 300 4MATIC9G-TRONIC nine-speed automaticAMG GLC 53AMG SPEEDSHIFT nine-speed automatic
4x4 systemGLC 300 4MATIC4MATIC mechanical all-wheel driveAMG GLC 53AMG Performance 4MATIC+ variable AWD
SuspensionGLC 300 4MATICIndependent suspension · selective dampingAMG GLC 53AMG RIDE CONTROL · adaptive damping
WheelsGLC 300 4MATIC19-inch amg-five wheels · RRIAMG GLC 5320-inch twin-ten wheels · RVM
TiresGLC 300 4MATIC235/55R19 front tiresAMG GLC 53265/45R20 front tires
Front bumperGLC 300 4MATICstandard front apronAMG GLC 53amg front apron
Rear bumperGLC 300 4MATICstandard rear apronAMG GLC 53amg rear apron
SeatsGLC 300 4MATICFive seats · MB-TexAMG GLC 53Five seats · AMG MB-Tex/microfiber
Equipment
WhatGLC 300 4MATICAMG GLC 53
Heated steering wheelGLC 300 4MATICNot includedAMG GLC 53Yes

The same on both: cargo behind the rear seats (21.9 cu ft).

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The AMG GLC 53, as it comes

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AMG GLC 53

$69,900

 

2027 AMG GLC 53113.7″ WHEELBASE20″ WHEELSCLEARANCE —
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Power
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Cargo
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What your options change

This is a stock AMG GLC 53. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • Has 4MATIC
  • No Plug-in hybrid
  • Has Panorama roof
  • Has Heated seats
  • No Ventilated seats
  • No Head-up display
  • Has 360 camera
Drive
AMG Performance 4MATIC+ variable AWD
Transmission
AMG SPEEDSHIFT nine-speed automatic
Torque
443 lb-ft · engine
Seats
Five seats · AMG MB-Tex/microfiber
Suspension
AMG RIDE CONTROL · adaptive damping
Touchscreen
11.9″ · MBUX
Instruments
12.3″ digital display
Audio
FrontBass audio
City / highway
20 / 26 mpg
Cargo, folded
59.3 cu ft · manufacturer figure
Fuel
Premium unleaded
Front tires
265/45R20 front tires
Rear tires
295/40R20
Length / height
187″ / 64.4″
Towing
Factory hitch not selected
AC / DC charging
No external charging plug
Electric range
Not a plug-in EV-range-rated model
Rear axle
Rear differential · brake traction control
Rear steering
Standard · up to 2.5 degrees
Spare / repair
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Lower starting price than the GLC

2027 GLC: $52,400

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. GLC: GLC 300 · SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the GLC

2027 GLC: 443 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the GLC

2027 GLC: 22 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

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  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.