How does the performance compare between Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC and Mercedes AMG E 53 4MATIC+?

The Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC delivers 385 bhp @ 5500 - 6100 rpm power and 520 Nm @ 2500 - 5000 rpm torque, compared to Mercedes AMG E 53 4MATIC+ which produces 429 bhp @ 6100 rpm power and 520 Nm @ 1800 rpm torque.

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Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC ₹ 1.16 Crore

Mercedes AMG E 53 4MATIC+ ₹ 1.06 Crore

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Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC vs Mercedes AMG E 53 4MATIC+

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC

₹ 1.16 Crore

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Mercedes Benz

Mercedes AMG E 53 4MATIC+

₹ 1.06 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

385 bhp @ 5500 - 6100 rpm

Power

429 bhp @ 6100 rpm

520 Nm @ 2500 - 5000 rpm

Torque

520 Nm @ 1800 rpm

2996 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC M276 DE 30 LA Twin-Turbocharged V6

Engine / Motor

2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 + EQ Boost

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

4matic AWD

Drivetrain

4matic+ AWD

Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

9.5 km/l

Economy / Range

11.7 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC	Mercedes AMG E 53 4MATIC+
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 1.16 Crore	₹ 1.06 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2996 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Type	M276 DE 30 LA Twin-Turbocharged V6	3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 + EQ Boost
Power	385 bhp @ 5500 - 6100 rpm	429 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Torque	520 Nm @ 2500 - 5000 rpm	520 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	4matic AWD (All Wheel Drive)	4matic+ AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	66 litres	66 litres
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	627 Km	776 Km
Fuel Economy	9.5 km/l	11.7 km/l
Body
Length	4749 mm	4953 mm
Width	2096 mm	1852 mm
Height	1585 mm	1447 mm
Ground Clearance	201 mm	114 mm
Wheelbase	2873 mm	2939 mm
Turn Radius	5.9 metres	—
Front Tyre	235 / 55 R19	245 / 40 R19
Rear Tyre	235 / 55 R19	275 / 35 R19
Front Suspension	Double wishbone, coil springs, single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, stabiliser bar	Independent Multi-link Suspension with Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension, coil springs, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser bar	Independent Multi-link Suspension with Air Springs
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Kerb weight	—	1969 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Park Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	4 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	—
Cornering Headlamps	Intelligent	Intelligent
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED on front, LED on rear	LED
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	Yes
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	—
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Illuminated
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	—
Rear Seat Split	40:20:40 split	—
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Interior Colour	Silk Beige / Espresso Brown, Magma Grey / Black, Black	Black with Aluminium Trim and Red Seatbelts
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	—
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Interior Ambient Light	64	64
Interior Ambient Lights	Yes	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamp	Yes	—
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides	—
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated
Infotainment
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	10.25 inch	—
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	Yes	—
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Yes
Alexa	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Adaptive
Keyless Button Start	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	All	All
Window One Touch Up	All	All
Side Blinds on Windows	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	2	Yes
Cupholder	Front & Rear	—
Sunglass Holder	Yes	—
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Rear Windshield Blind	—	Electric
Other
Find My Car	Yes	Yes
Geofencing	Yes	Yes
Car Status Via App	Yes	Yes
Emergency Call System	Yes	Yes
OTA Update	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	—
AC On Off via App	—	Yes
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	2	3
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC and Mercedes AMG E 53 4MATIC+.

The Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 1.16 Crore, while the Mercedes AMG E 53 4MATIC+ is priced at ₹ 1.06 Crore.

The Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC delivers 385 bhp @ 5500 - 6100 rpm power and 520 Nm @ 2500 - 5000 rpm torque, compared to the Mercedes AMG E 53 4MATIC+ which produces 429 bhp @ 6100 rpm power and 520 Nm @ 1800 rpm torque.

Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC features a Automatic gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mercedes AMG E 53 4MATIC+ comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.