(November 13, 2017) Mercedes-AMG set a milestone as early as 1999 with the ML 55. For the combination of high-performance engine in the skin of an SUV opened up an entirely new market segment. With its current mid-size Performance SUV — the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV and Coupé plus the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ SUV and Coupé — the performance and sports car brand once again occupies an exceptional position among the competition.

For the first time a mid-size SUV is available with the powerful eight-cylinder biturbo engine in two output variants. The basis for this is provided by the AMG 4.0-liter V8 engine rated at 476 horsepower or 510 horsepower in the GLC 63 S and GLC 63 S Coupé variants.

Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 3.8 seconds also impressively demonstrates: the SUVs hold a special position in their market segment.

The Performance SUVs also feature air spring suspension with adaptive adjustable damping, AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution, a rear-axle limited-slip differential and a high-performance braking system.

As a visual indication of their links with Mercedes-AMG sports cars, the new models sport the AMG Panamericana grille, which was previously reserved for the AMG GT family. In addition, the new models offer all the advantages of a Mercedes SUV: ample room for passengers and luggage, comprehensive array of safety equipment and superior traction, also in the wet or in wintry road conditions.

The new Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ and Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupé occupy exceptional positions in their respective markets on every front. They are the only vehicles in their segment to be powered by an eight-cylinder biturbo engine. Mercedes-AMG thus meets the wishes of those customers who, also in a mid-size Performance SUV, are looking for a combination of superior power delivery along with a highly emotive, unmistakable engine sound.

"For us, the new GLC 63 4MATIC+ is a very special vehicle. It is no easy job designing an SUV to be highly sporty and dynamic while at the same time offering inherent extreme driving stability. This required us to put our heart and soul, along with our many years of SUV expertise, into the development of this vehicle," said Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

"The result is an SUV that can be driven with high precision and agility and which, if required, is equally at home on a high-speed lap of the race track. With our V8 biturbo engine, we hold a decisive USP in the Performance market. What is more, with SUV and Coupé, we offer the widest choice in the segment. Also, the technical closeness to our sports cars is visually underlined by the AMG Panamericana grille, which was previously reserved for our AMG GT models."