The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Carbon Edition offers more for less

Mercedes AMG has increased the volume – and value – of its midsize performance SUV lineup by adding performance features and a variety of carbon fiber design elements to the popular GLC43 for less money.

The new one can be ordered from today (November 6th). GLC43 4Matic Carbon Edition The SUV costs $133,100 (excluding on-road costs) and the coupe costs $145,800 (excluding on-road costs).

Unusually, despite the additional design and performance features, this represents a saving of $3,800 and $1,700 respectively over the standard GLC43 SUV and coupe, which normally cost $136,900 and $147,500 plus on-roads respectively.

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In order to place an even greater focus on driving dynamics and motorsport-inspired design, the Carbon Edition features the AMG Dynamic Plus package for the first time in the GLC, including dynamic engine mounts and a special race driving mode.

Power continues to come from AMG’s 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 310kW of power and 500Nm of torque, enabling 0-100km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds.

The GLC43 uses the AMG Speedshift MCT 9G nine-speed automatic transmission and features AMG Ride Control adaptive suspension damping and rear-axle steering.

In the interior, the Carbon Edition features trim elements made of real carbon and a new AMG performance steering wheel with carbon fiber and microcut microfiber finish – another first for the GLC43.