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X253 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 4Matic: GLC gains 3-liter twin-turbo V6

The X253 Mercedes-Benz GLC gains the 3-liter twin-turbo V6, and the deceptively named Mercedes-AMG GLC43 4Matic is born.


Under the hood, the GLC43 has a 3-liter twin-turbo V6 with 270kW (367hp) and 520Nm (384 lb-ft). Power goes to all four wheels via an all-wheel drive system with a 31:69 front-to-rear split and has a standard 9-speed auto.

The GLC43 has a 0-100km/h time of 4.9s and a top speed of 250km/h (155mph). There’s adaptive damping, 19-inch alloy wheels, diamond grille, and selectable driving modes.

Sales begin June 2016.