2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC · Trim vs trim

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 350e 4MATIC vs AMG GLC 53: what's the difference?

The AMG GLC 53 costs $7,200 more. It starts at $69,900 with the AMG 3.0L inline-6 · 48V mild , and the GLC 350e 4MATIC at $62,700 with the 2.0L turbo inline-4 · . The AMG GLC 53 adds and a . It comes without a plug-in hybrid . In all, 9 parts differ, listed below. It makes 443 , 130 more than the GLC 350e 4MATIC's 313.

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 350e 4MATIC, as it comes
GLC 350e 4MATIC$62,700
AMG GLC 53, as it comes
AMG GLC 53$69,900

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatGLC 350e 4MATICAMG GLC 53
HorsepowerGLC 350e 4MATIC313 hpAMG GLC 53443 hp
Combined mpgGLC 350e 4MATICAMG GLC 5322 mpg
City mpgGLC 350e 4MATICAMG GLC 5320 mpg
Highway mpgGLC 350e 4MATICAMG GLC 5326 mpg
Tire diameterGLC 350e 4MATIC29.1″AMG GLC 5329.4″
Wheel sizeGLC 350e 4MATIC18″AMG GLC 5320″
Parts
WhatGLC 350e 4MATICAMG GLC 53
EngineGLC 350e 4MATIC2.0L turbo inline-4 · plug-in hybridAMG GLC 53AMG 3.0L turbo inline-6 · 48V mild hybrid
TransmissionGLC 350e 4MATIC9G-TRONIC · integrated hybrid motorAMG GLC 53AMG SPEEDSHIFT nine-speed automatic
4x4 systemGLC 350e 4MATIC4MATIC mechanical all-wheel driveAMG GLC 53AMG Performance 4MATIC+ variable AWD
SuspensionGLC 350e 4MATICIndependent suspension · self-leveling rear airAMG GLC 53AMG RIDE CONTROL · adaptive damping
WheelsGLC 350e 4MATIC18-inch five wheels · R32AMG GLC 5320-inch twin-ten wheels · RVM
TiresGLC 350e 4MATIC235/60R18 front tiresAMG GLC 53265/45R20 front tires
Front bumperGLC 350e 4MATICstandard front apronAMG GLC 53amg front apron
Rear bumperGLC 350e 4MATICstandard rear apronAMG GLC 53amg rear apron
SeatsGLC 350e 4MATICFive seats · MB-TexAMG GLC 53Five seats · AMG MB-Tex/microfiber
Equipment
WhatGLC 350e 4MATICAMG GLC 53
Plug-in hybrid · gearbox-integrated motorGLC 350e 4MATICYesAMG GLC 53Not included
MB NavigationGLC 350e 4MATICYesAMG GLC 53Not included
48V mild-hybrid assist · no plugGLC 350e 4MATICNot includedAMG GLC 53Yes
Heated steering wheelGLC 350e 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

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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.

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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.