Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+: the Rascally SUV
- Published on 20/02/2026 16:32
- Modified on 20/02/2026 16:36
In 2026, seeing a mainstream brand launch a 100% thermal, ultra-powerful, and fully equipped SUV may seem out of place. Yet…
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ dares the impossible: to be both devilishly contrary and terribly appealing. Too powerful, too loud, too equipped? Exactly. That’s its rogue charm.
Under the hood, a 3.0-liter inline six with a turbo and electric supercharger roars with 449 hp and 600 Nm of torque. Result: 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a sound experience that tickles the sporty fibers. The crackles on deceleration, the rumble on acceleration, and the AMG Real Performance Sound option transform every outing into a private concert… for those who love raw mechanical emotions.
A technological demonstration
The AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive and the limited-slip rear differential with Drift mode invite you to tease every corner. The five AMG DYNAMIC SELECT programs, from cozy comfort to aggressive Sport+, allow you to change the soul of the SUV on the fly. Driving the GLC 53 is juggling between gentleness and fury, with total control on the road… or on a closed track for the boldest.
2026 | Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ Coupé / combined fuel consumption: 9.7-9.2 l/100 km | combined CO2 emissions: 220-209 g/km | CO2 class: G
AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension, three-stage steering, and rear-axle steering work hand in hand to ensure that weight never becomes a handicap. Braking, handling, responsiveness: everything has been designed to keep the experience exhilarating, even at speeds prohibited on open roads.
The paradox is delightful: in 2026, this thermal SUV no longer has its place in an electric world, and that’s exactly why we love it. It refuses compromises, celebrates raw mechanics, and reminds us that a lively engine can still make the heart race faster than a battery pack.
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The Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ is not just an SUV: it’s a manifesto. An exquisite anachronism made to live in a world where money and CO2 emissions are not a problem. A world that sadly no longer exists in 2026.
This page is translated from the original post "Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ : le SUV canaille" in French.
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