Mercedes-Benz Australia has added an Edition R variant to its AMG GLC43 wagon and coupe in “strictly limited numbers”, with savings of up to $10,000 over the standard model.
- 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Edition R pricing and specifications
- Special-edition wagon and coupe available in “strictly limited numbers”
- Savings of up to $10,000 with added features, but digital LED headlights and AR sat-nav deleted
- Priced from $128,900 before on-road costs
A “strictly limited” number of Mercedes-AMG GLC43 examples have been announced for Australia with price cuts of up to $10,000 over the standard version.
The limited-edition 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Edition R is now available in Australia from $128,900 before on-road costs, compared to $136,900 for the existing AMG GLC43 wagon.
The Edition R coupe costs $141,600, down from $147,500, for savings of between $7500 and $9600 when including the addition of larger alloy wheels for the special edition.
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Mercedes-Benz has deleted some features from the AMG GLC43 for the Edition R, including ‘digital’ LED headlights with Adaptive High Beam Plus, an augmented-reality (AR) function for its satellite navigation, and a nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel.
However, the brand has added the AMG Dynamic Plus package with dynamic engine mounts and a Race drive mode, and the AMG Performance Seat Advanced package with black ‘Artico’ leather-accented and ‘Microcut’ microfibre upholstery, which are unavailable in the standard model.
It also receives 21-inch matte black Y-spoke alloy wheels as standard – usually a $1600 option – red-coloured seatbelts and brake calipers, a leather and Alcantara AMG Performance steering wheel, and a metal-structure finish trim for its centre console and dashboard.
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The Edition R is fitted with the AMG Night Package II, adding a darkened chrome grille and exterior badging over the AMG Night Package I fitted to the standard version.
It follows the limited-run Mercedes-AMG C43 Edition R launched in Australia in mid-2024 with similar changes over the standard C43 – but with a larger $28,000 price cut.
The all-wheel-drive AMG GLC43 Edition R retains a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine matched to a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, with 310kW and 500Nm, replacing the twin-turbocharged V6 available in the outgoing model.
A 0-100km/h acceleration time of 4.8 seconds is claimed, with its mild-hybrid system able to deliver an additional 10kW/150Nm for short acceleration bursts.
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All other standard equipment is shared with the standard GLC43, including an 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, wired or wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, a Burmester 3D surround-sound audio system, and a wireless phone charger.
The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Edition R wagon and coupe are available to order now.
Mercedes-Benz Australia has not confirmed how many AMG GLC43 Edition Rs it plans to offer to customers.
2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 price in Australia
- AMG GLC43 Edition R 4Matic wagon – $128,900 (new)
- AMG GLC43 Edition R 4Matic coupe – $141,600 (new)
- AMG GLC43 4Matic wagon – $136,900
- AMG GLC43 4Matic coupe – $147,500
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Edition R standard features:
- 21-inch matte black Y-spoke alloy wheels
- Red brake calipers
- AMG Dynamic Plus package (dynamic engine mounts, Race drive mode)
- AMG Performance Seat Advanced package (black leather-accented and microfibre upholstery)
- Leather and alcantara AMG Performance steering wheel
- Red seatbelts
- Metal-structure finish trim for centre console and dashboard
- AMG exterior styling with Night Package II black highlights
- 310kW/500Nm 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine with 48-volt mild hybrid system
- 4Matic permanent all-wheel drive
- Adaptive suspension with steel springs
- Speed-sensitive power steering
- Rear-wheel steering (up to 2.5 degrees of rotation)
- AMG Dynamic Select modes
- Four-piston front and single-piston rear brake calipers
- AMG sports exhaust system with ‘Performance Sound’ package
- AMG-specific interior accents
- Aluminium-look running boards
- LED headlights with auto high-beam
- 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wired or wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, fingerprint scanner
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless phone charging
- Burmester 3D surround sound system
- Power-adjustable heated front sports seats with memory
- Artico synthetic leather-look upholstery
- Head-up display
- Power-operated tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- Heat-insulated dark-tinted glass
- ‘Transparent Bonnet’ camera
- Metallic paint
- Nine airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring with braking
- Rear cross-traffic alert with braking
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 360-degree camera
- Semi-automated park assist
- Pre-Safe proactive occupant protection system
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus pack
- Coupe deletes roof rails
2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 adds (over AMG GLC43 Edition R):
- 20-inch silver AMG alloy wheels (down from 21-inch)
- Augmented-reality satellite navigation
- Digital Light LED headlights with adaptive high beam
- Silver brake calipers
- Nappa leather AMG Performance steering wheel
- Black nappa leather upholstery (red/black or brown/black available at no extra cost)
- AMG Night Package I (instead of AMG Night Package II)
- Deleted: AMG Dynamic Plus package (dynamic engine mounts, Race drive mode)
- Deleted: AMG Performance Seat Advanced package (black leather-accented and microfibre upholstery)
- Deleted: Red seatbelts
- Deleted: Metal-structure finish trim for centre console and dashboard
Available colours include:
- Polar White – no-cost
- Verde Silver – no-cost
- Graphite Grey – no-cost
- High-tech Silver – no-cost
- Obsidian Black – no-cost
- Spectral Blue – no-cost
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red – $1600
- Manufaktur Opalite White – $1600
- Manufaktur Alpine Grey – $3000
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