Mercedes-AMG has turned up the volume – and value – of its mid-size performance SUV range, by adding performance features and a host of carbon-fibre design elements to the popular GLC43, for less money.

Available to order from today (November 6), the new GLC43 4Matic Carbon Edition is priced at $133,100 before on-road costs for the SUV, and $145,800 before on-roads for the Coupe.

Unusually, despite the extra design and performance features, that represents a saving of $3800 and $1700 over the standard GLC43 SUV and Coupe respectively, which are normally priced at $136,900 and $147,500 plus on-road respectively.

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Intended to bring an even sharper focus on driving dynamics and motorsport-inspired design, the Carbon Edition adds the AMG Dynamic Plus Package including dynamic engine mounts and a dedicated Race drive mode for the first time in the GLC.

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 and good for a 0-100km/h time of 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.

Inside, the Carbon Edition adds genuine carbon-fibre trim and a new AMG Performance steering wheel with carbon fibre and Microcut microfibre finish – another first for the GLC43.