While BMW is still thinking about adding an M-flavored X3, Mercedes is already there presenting an AMG-prepped version of their GLC luxury compact SUV.
The new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC is the latest in a string of ‘43’ AMG-badged models to be introduced in recent months, and just like the other cars that include the C43s in various bodystyles, the E43 and the SLC43, it draws power from a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 gasoline lump, rated at 362hp (367PS) and 520 Nm (383 lb-ft).
Paired to Merc’s 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission with shortened shift times and the AMG performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive configured with a rear bias, the GLC 43 shoots to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.9 seconds before topping out an electronically limited 250km/h (155mph).
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