Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

Car A

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

The Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC pairs strong AWD performance with room for five, making it well-suited to road trips and winter use. It offers good value in its segment given its 362 hp, 5.4 s 0–100 km/h, and a usable 525 L trunk.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.2 L/100kmAWD

Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

A five-seat, V8 biturbo performance model that pairs serious speed (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s) with useful everyday space. Best suited to premium buyers who want road‑trip practicality without giving up pace.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety476 hp

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 55 / 55

City 31 / 35

Budget / value 32 / 21

Road trip 69 / 55

Performance 43 / 41

Cargo 29 / 30

Practical 30 / 27

Premium 61 / 61

Winter 70 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

AWD traction boosts confidence for winter driving and long-distance trips.
Strong performance (362 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s) for easy passing and highway cruising.
Seats five with a 525 L trunk, fitting family travel and weekend luggage.
High safety ranking in the signals adds peace of mind.
Combined consumption of 9.2 L/100 km won’t suit efficiency-first buyers.
Five seats only; no third row for larger families.
Trunk layout limits bulky, cargo-heavy use compared with more flexible body styles.
Price of 60000 may still exceed tighter budgets despite strong value signals.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

Very quick: 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s and 280 km/h top speed.
V8 biturbo punch (476 hp, 650 Nm) for confident overtakes and highway cruising.
Five seats and a 550 L trunk support family use and longer trips.
Strong safety ranking signal alongside its performance focus.
High combined fuel use at 12.3 L/100 km if you commute heavily.
Premium price of 73,800 won’t suit budget-focused buyers.
Only five seats; no third row for larger families.
Weak winter-driving signal suggests it’s not the best pick for frequent snow and ice.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC uses 9.2 L/100km vs 12.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG puts out 476 hp vs 362 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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