AMG has become one of the most ubiquitous names in the automotive industry, with a lineup that was instrumental in demonstrating today’s landscape of cars that combine luxury and performance aspects. One of its most popular models is the Mercedes-AMG GLC, which is already based on a bestselling small luxury SUV model, and the GLC 53 dials up its performance factor for an engaging, thrilling driving experience.
For the 2027 model year, Mercedes-AMG has given the staple GLC 53 a significant update, revising its performance character, adding new driver-focused features, and improving its dynamics. The engine, a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder unit with twin-charging, thanks to an exhaust gas turbocharger and an electric auxiliary compressor, brandishes 443 horsepower and 443 lb/ft of torque.
That torque figure increases to 472 lb/ft for 10 seconds with overboost, and overall, the engine has been redeveloped to have a more agile response and high-revving character. Other upgrades include a new cylinder head, improved intake and exhaust ports, a new intake camshaft, a new intake system, a new intercooler, and more.
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The new 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 can get from 0-60 in just 4.1 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, or 167 mph with the AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package. That same package adds a Drift Mode to the 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive system, allowing the vehicle to operate exclusively in rear-wheel drive. Standard rear-axle steering improves the driving dynamics of the luxury performance SUV, offering agile maneuvers at low speeds and stable directional changes at higher speeds.
For the 2027 model year, the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 will be offered with a Golden Accents Package, in which Obsidian Black Metallic or Graphite Grey Magno exterior colors are contrasted with gold accents, including on the wheels. Design elements throughout further enhance the unique package, and the model is available with both SUV and coupe body styles, and it’s arriving at United States Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the second half of 2026.
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