The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53

The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 makes a major change under the hood, swapping its powertrain for a muscular inline-six. This is a meaningful update for AMG's performance GLC, which pairs genuine speed with everyday usability in both SUV and Coupe body styles. Here is what is new, what is changing, and what carries over as you shop the AMG GLC 53 at Kunes Auto Group in Delavan, Wisconsin.

The headline is a new engine. The GLC 53 drops its previous four-cylinder plug-in-hybrid setup for a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, the same smooth, strong unit found in the CLE 53. It makes 443 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque (with up to 472 pound-feet briefly on overboost), backed by a mild-hybrid system with an integrated starter-generator that adds up to 23 horsepower. The result is a 0-to-60-mph sprint of about 4.0 seconds with RACE START. A new Gold Accents Package also joins the options list for 2027.

The GLC 53 moves upmarket in performance and price. With the switch to the inline-six, Mercedes lists the GLC 53 Coupe starting at $75,900 MSRP (before a $1,450 destination charge), with the SUV body style priced similarly; some dealer listings vary. The car arrives at U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2026. Because configurations and final figures vary by body style and options, confirm current pricing and availability with the team at Kunes Auto Group.