2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53 price: Six-cylinder performance returns

Six-cylinder power has returned to the Mercedes-Benz GLC range, with the updated AMG GLC53 taking the place of the earlier four-cylinder GLC43 range – and indirectly replacing the plug-in GLC63.

While the engine itself is not new, used elsewhere in the Mercedes-Benz range, the 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine produces 330kW and 600Nm in the GLC53, 20kW and 100Nm more than its four-cylinder predecessor.

An overboost function boosts peak torque to 640Nm for up to 10 seconds, and the GLC53 range boasts a 0-100km/h claim of 4.2 seconds, making it 0.6 seconds quicker than the GLC43.

Pricing has moved up with the new engine, starting from $140,600 for the GLC53 SUV and $151,300 for the GLC53 Coupe, both before on-road costs, up $2000 in each instance.

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The range is fitted as standard with a nine-speed automatic transmission and AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel drive, AMG Ride Control adaptive suspension, rear-axle steering, and 21-inch alloy wheels.

Australian specification also includes 'AMG Real Performance Sound' exhaust as standard, using the vehicle’s speakers to augment driving sounds from microphones used to sample the actual exhaust noise.

Interior equipment includes an opening panoramic glass sunroof with blind, 15-speaker Burmester premium audio, Digital Light matrix LED headlights, and leather-trimmed front sports seats with heating, electric adjustment and memory.

The GLC53 range will be offered with an optional Golden Accents Package for a limited time from launch.

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It adds Obsidian Black paint, 21-inch cross-spoke forged alloy wheels in matt black with ‘techgold’ wheel lips and centre caps, black brake calipers, and gloss black finishes for the enhanced aero kit including the front bumper lip and flics, rear tailgate spoiler, and rear diffuser blades.

The interior features carbon-fibre trim with interwoven metallic gold threads and contrast stitching on the seats and instrument panels. The Golden Accents Package is priced from $6000.

The Performance Ergonomic Package adds AMG multi-contour front seats, a nappa leather and microfibre steering wheel, and AMG Track Pace telemetry via the infotainment system for $5800.

The Plus Package adds noise-insulating glass, upgraded coverage for the driver-assist systems like active steering assist and evasive steering assist, plus augmented-reality turn-by-turn prompts for the navigation system, priced from $5500.

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Performance upgrades, via the AMG Dynamic Plus Package, include an electronically locking rear differential, adaptive AMG dynamic engine mounts, Race and Drift driving modes, red brake callipers and an AMG fuel filler cap.

The dynamics upgrade package is priced from $3700.

The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53 range is available now from Mercedes-Benz dealers nationally.

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2026 Mercedes-AMG GLC53 options include:

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.