The AMG GLC 43 comes standard with an AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 385 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque. The nine-speed automatic transmission and AWD system also received a makeover from the friendly folks at AMG.
Standard features include 20-inch alloys, a power liftgate, dual-zone climate control, remote start, a 64-color ambient lighting system, keyless go, illuminated entry, MB-Tex leatherette and Dinamica seats, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. While this touchscreen may not be as large as the latest 12.3-inch units used in modern Benzes, it has all the modern features you'd expect. It can run Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, HD Radio, and SiriusXM, though you have to pay extra for connected navigation and AMG's complete performance applications.
Standard safety items include blind-spot assist, rear cross-traffic alert, crosswind assist, seven airbags, traction and stability control, rain-sensing wipers, tire pressure monitoring, and LED lights front and rear.
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 SUV has a price of $59,900 MSRP, excluding the $1,050 destination charge. Compared to its main competitors in the USA, the GLC 43 is the most expensive. The Audi SQ5 goes on sale for $55,800, while the X3 M40i retails for $57,800.
If you want to add to the price of the one-model AMG GLC 43 SUV, various extras are available. The SUV's appearance can be enhanced by adding the $1,950 AMG Performance Studio Package. This package combines the AMG Night and AMG Optics packages, with black detailing added to various parts of the exterior.
The Multimedia Package costs $1,300 and adds navigation with augmented video, connected navigation for three years, live traffic information, and speed limit assist. Merc's Driver Assistance Package includes steering assist, adaptive cruise control, active lane-keep assist, active blind-spot monitoring, and Pre-Safe Plus, to name just a few, but plumps up the bill to the tune of $1,700. That's not the final cost, however, as the Driver Assistance Package can only be equipped in tandem with the Multimedia Package.
Mercedes also offers several standalone options like the $600 surround-view camera, a $1,500 panorama roof, and a $250 heated steering wheel. Ventilated front seats will cost you $450, while adding heating to the rear perches is $580. If you want the AMG-style head-up display, you'll need to fork out $1,100, and the top-end Burmester surround sound system is priced at $850.
There is only one model, but it's worth exploring the options list to find the best specification. We'd have ours in the new Starling Blue with the 20-inch alloys with black inserts. The Cranberry Red/Black leather seats are a must and they couple nicely with the no-cost Natural Grain Black Ash wood and aluminum interior. The Driver Assistance Package is a must, and selecting it automatically adds the Multimedia Package. Finally, we'd go with the high-end $850 Burmester sound system. This brings the total to $69,070, including destination and delivery. That's not bad and still a decent chunk away from the GLC 63 model.
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