The 2025 Mercedes Benz AMG GLC 63 S E Preferred Plug in Hybrid SUV

What is an AMG GLC? The AMG GLC is a compact luxury high performance SUV built in the Bremen, Germany assembly plant and sold worldwide by Mercedes Benz. The AMG nameplate is the high performance subsidiary of Mercedes Benz and is known for creating performance oriented vehicles, with enhanced engines, sporty handling, and unique styling. This 63 S E SUV is a plug in hybrid model with an electric motor and a gas engine that makes 671 horsepower and 752 lb-ft of torque combined. That’s more then enough power to make your drive to work a fun, fast and furious one every day.

This AMG 63 model has a handcrafted 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder gas turbo engine with a permanently excited synchronous electric motor, bolted to an AMG Speed Shift 9 speed automatic transmission, running into an AMG performance 4Matic all wheel drive (AWD) traction control system. Plus, it has AMG ride control with an active damping suspension and 2.5 degree rear axle steering controlled by an AMG high performance computer.

And then who is AMG? AMG is the performance division of Mercedes Benz, responsible for developing and producing high performance versions of Mercedes Benz models. What does AMG stand for? The name AMG stands for the surnames of the company’s founders: Hans Werner Aufrecht, Erhard Melcher and the town where their workshop was located; Großaspach, Germany. AMG was founded in 1967. What does it do? AMG engineers and designs high performance vehicles, focusing on enhanced engines, tuned suspensions and exclusive design elements for cars & SUV’s.

The key features of AMG vehicles include the following:

Powerful engines: AMG vehicles feature more powerful engines than their standard Mercedes Benz counterparts.

Tuned suspension and handling: AMG models are known for their sporty handling and responsive driving dynamics.

Unique styling: AMG vehicles feature distinct exterior and interior styling elements, including aggressive front bumpers, wider wheel arches and exclusive interior materials.

One Man, One Engine: AMG engines are hand built by a single craftsman, a tradition that emphasizes quality and craftsmanship.

History: AMG started as an independent engineering firm specializing in performance improvements for Mercedes Benz vehicles, eventually becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes Benz AG.

Officially, the collaboration with AMG and Mercedes began in 1990 before Daimler Benz took a controlling stake of the company in 1999, leading to AMG versions of almost every Mercedes model. The C 36 AMG of 1993 was the first AMG car to be developed by both AMG and Mercedes Benz and they have never looked back.

To highlight this new AMG model, this week Mercedes Benz sent me a 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Plug in Hybrid SUV to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this Preferred Edition is $86,050, The options on the SUV are: the special paint for $3,250, the AMG Nappa leather interior for $2,590, the AMG carbon fiber trim for $975, the AMG high performance ceramic composite braking system for $4,200, the AMG 21″ black multi spoke alloy wheels with high performance tires for $2,850, the AMG active ride control rollover stabilization system for $3,400, the driver assistance package for $1,950, the AMG performance seat advanced package for $3,700, the AMG design package for $4,000 and the AMG night package for $1,300. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), including the $1,150 destination charge, is: $115,415.

After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $129,842. At just $158 bucks under $130 Grand, this compact SUV has every option Mercedes Benz offers on this 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Preferred Plug in hybrid model.

In the comfort and convenience category the AMG GLC 63 has a leather interior with a black lacquer center console, power heated front seats with lumbar support, an AMG performance steering wheel with shift paddles, AMG illuminated door sills, a panorama glass roof and a SiriusXM satellite radio with the platinum plan.

So, for $130,000 you get power, luxury, performance and prestige, all rolled into one smart looking, hi-tech rich compact SUV that can go from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 171 mph. That’s a lot of precision engineering, for far less than what the competition charges, for a lesser car.

Call, click or visit your local Mercedes Benz dealer for a test drive and a Bottom Line price review on the 2025 Mercedes Benz AMG GLC 63 Hybrid. And remember that the base price for a new MBZ GLC is only $49,250. Mercedes Benz – The Best or Nothing.

Be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.

This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to tonyleo@pacbell.net and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net