Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 13 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested production Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class is the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.50 seconds at 120.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC, which took 4.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.40 seconds at 104.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 13 verified production tests of the Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.96 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.46 seconds at 110.48 mph.
Fastest 0–60 3.10sec 2025 GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+) · stock
Average 0–60 3.96sec Across 13 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.46sec @ 110.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.70sec 2017 GLC43 4MATIC
Across 13 verified production runs, the Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class ranges from 3.10 to 4.70 seconds 0–60, with a 3.96-second average.
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Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class Performance Overview
Performance within the Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class has been tracked across 12 independently verified tests spanning 2017 to 2025. The X253/C253 era opened with twin-turbo gasoline power from the M276 and M177, covering outputs from 362 to 503 hp. Early results ranged from 4.7 seconds to 60 mph for the 2017 GLC43 4MATIC to 4.3 seconds for another tested 2017 GLC43 4MATIC, before the V8-powered 2018 GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe reset the model line’s pace at 3.2 seconds to 60 mph.
Through the rest of the first generation, AMG’s compact SUV and coupe pair settled into a low-4-second to mid-3-second bracket, with the X253/C253 group averaging 4.01 seconds to 60 mph. The major mechanical shift arrived with the X254/C254 generation for 2023-present, which replaced the earlier gasoline-only lineup with electrified AMG four-cylinder setups using the M139l architecture and hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains rated from 416 to 671 hp.
Today, the quickest version is the 2025 GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+) at an all-time best 3.1 seconds to 60 mph and a 11.5-second quarter-mile at 120.5 mph, while the current-generation GLC43 4MATIC represents the lower end of the present range.
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Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class 0–60 Times by Generation: X253/C253 to X254/C254
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| X254/C254 | 2023–present | 3.85s | 3.10s — 2025 GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+) | 2 | The X254/C254 generation (2023–present) averaged 3.85 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 2025 GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+) at 3.10 seconds. Output ranged from 416 to 671 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 6.1-kWh, 2.0L Turbo I-4 +Elec configurations. |
| X253/C253 | 2017–2022 | 4.01s | 3.20s — 2018 GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe | 10 | The X253/C253 generation (2017–2022) averaged 4.01 seconds to 60 mph across 10 production tests, led by the 2018 GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe at 3.20 seconds. Output ranged from 362 to 503 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
X254/C254 2023–present
Avg 0–60 3.85s
Fastest 3.10s
Tests 2
2025 GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+)
The X254/C254 generation (2023–present) averaged 3.85 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 2025 GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+) at 3.10 seconds. Output ranged from 416 to 671 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 6.1-kWh, 2.0L Turbo I-4 +Elec configurations.
X253/C253 2017–2022
Avg 0–60 4.01s
Fastest 3.20s
Tests 10
2018 GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe
The X253/C253 generation (2017–2022) averaged 4.01 seconds to 60 mph across 10 production tests, led by the 2018 GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe at 3.20 seconds. Output ranged from 362 to 503 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
13 production tests · 6 years ▾
2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class
1 production run Avg 0–60 3.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.20 sec
Production Tests 1
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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC53 Pinnacle 4MATIC+ (AMG Dynamic Plus)
3.70sec 0–60
12.20s ¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 113.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 443 hp
- Torque
- 472 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,668 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 26 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 13 production runs
How we verify Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
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Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class performance FAQs
10 questions The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S E Performance reached 60 mph in 3.1 seconds in stock form. The recorded test car was the AMG Aerodynamic Night+ version, and it also ran the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds at 120.5 mph. That makes it the quickest Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class acceleration run on record.
The fastest Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class on record is the 2025 GLC63 S E Performance with the AMG Aerodynamic Night+ package. It posted a 0-60 time of 3.1 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds at 120.5 mph. Among 12 verified runs, no other GLC-Class has gone quicker to 60 mph.
The fastest stock Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class is also the 2025 GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+). It recorded 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and an 11.5-second quarter-mile at 120.5 mph. All 12 runs on record are production vehicles, so the fastest overall result is also the fastest stock result.
For 2025, the recorded Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class test is the GLC63 S E Performance, which reached 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. It also produced the quickest quarter-mile result for the model line at 11.5 seconds and 120.5 mph. The tested vehicle made 671 hp and 752 lb-ft with AWD and a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The second-generation X254/C254 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class averages 3.85 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 recorded tests. Its quickest run is 3.1 seconds by the 2025 GLC63 S E Performance. This generation spans 2023 onward and ranges from 416 to 671 hp with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
The first-generation X253/C253 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class averages 4.01 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. The quickest version is the 2018 GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe at 3.2 seconds. This generation ran from 2017 to 2022 and covered outputs from 362 to 503 hp with twin-turbo gasoline power.
The quickest first-generation Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class is the 2018 GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe. It reached 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, making it the fastest X253/C253 result on record. Across that generation's 10 tests, the average 0-60 time stands at 4.01 seconds, so the GLC63 S Coupe sits well ahead of the pack.
The GLC63 S is clearly quicker. Across recorded runs, the GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe has a best 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds and a 3.3-second average. By comparison, the GLC43 4MATIC posts a 4.3-second best and 4.53-second average, while the GLC43 4MATIC Coupe manages a 4.2-second best and 4.37-second average.
The Mercedes-AMG GLC43 4MATIC has a best recorded 0-60 time of 4.3 seconds and averages 4.53 seconds across 4 tests. That makes it noticeably slower than the GLC63 models, but still comfortably quicker than the slowest AMG GLC-Class run on record, which is a 4.7-second result from a 2017 GLC43 4MATIC.
Across 12 verified Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class tests, the average quarter-mile is 12.48 seconds at 110.3 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2025 GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+) at 11.5 seconds and 120.5 mph. That same vehicle is also the fastest AMG GLC-Class to 60 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.
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