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Mercedes-AMG GLC Upgrades to Powerful Inline-Six Engine

2/11/2026

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Mercedes-Benz's AMG division replaces the four-cylinder hybrids in the AMG GLC lineup with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six.
The engine delivers 443 hp and 443 lb-ft, with a temporary 472 lb-ft boost.
The AMG GLC 53 reaches 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds, faster than its predecessor.
Mercedes-Benz notes the move signals a shift back to larger engines and the continued role of internal combustion alongside electric vehicles.

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Mercedes-Benz's AMG division replaces the four-cylinder hybrids in the AMG GLC lineup with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six.
The engine delivers 443 hp and 443 lb-ft, with a temporary 472 lb-ft boost.
The AMG GLC 53 reaches 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds, faster than its predecessor.
Mercedes-Benz notes the move signals a shift back to larger engines and the continued role of internal combustion alongside electric vehicles.