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Sep 22, 2026The Spec'd take
Why it stands out
- The 2.0-litre four-pot uses an F1-derived electric exhaust turbocharger and a 48V starter-generator, so it pulls instantly and hits 100 km/h in a claimed 4.8 seconds
- Rear-axle steering (up to 2.5 degrees), AMG RIDE CONTROL adaptive dampers and the RACE drive mode come as standard, making it far more agile than its size suggests
- Loaded as standard: DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, panoramic sunroof, head-up display, 15-speaker 710-watt Burmester 3D sound and AMG TRACK PACE
- Parking is easy for a coupe-SUV thanks to the 360-degree camera, transparent bonnet view and Active Parking Assist
Worth knowing
- At Rs 99.85 lakh it costs a lot more than the regular GLC SUV, and the sloping roof trims rear headroom and boot practicality
- Four cylinders replace the old V6, so the soundtrack is less rich than the previous GLC 43, even with AMG Real Performance Sound
- MANUFAKTUR paints add Rs 90,000 to Rs 2.96 lakh, and the default 21-inch wheels are a Rs 50,000 line item on the configurator
- Single, fully loaded CBU-style spec with no cheaper GLC Coupe to step into in India



















