Mercedes-Benz GLC
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a compact luxury crossover SUV introduced in 2015 for the 2016 model year that replaces the GLK-Class. According to Mercedes-Benz, it is the SUV equivalent to the C-Class. Although officially considered compact, it is considered mid-size in the US market.[1]
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 (X254) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
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| Production | 2015–present |
| Model years | 2016–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (4Matic) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class |
Under the vehicle naming scheme maintained by Mercedes-Benz, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for Geländewagen (German for off-road vehicle) and alludes to the long-running G-Class. This is followed by the letter "L" that acts as a linkage with the letter "C" to signify that the vehicle is a SUV equivalent to the C-Class.[2][3]
First generation (X253/C253; 2015)
| First generation (X253/C253) | |
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| 2018 GLC 250 (pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2015–2022 |
| Model years | 2016–2022 |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Michael Frei, Robert Lešnik[6] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door SUV 5-door coupé SUV |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz MRA platform |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz EQC Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor |
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| Transmission | 9-speed automatic (9G-Tronic) |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Mild-Hybrid (EQ Boost) Gasoline-electric Plug-in hybrid (GLC 350e/GLC 300e) Diesel-electric Plug-in hybrid (GLC 300de) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm (113.1 in) 2,973 mm (117.1 in) (GLC L) |
| Length | 4,656 mm (183.3 in) 4,765 mm (187.6 in) (GLC L) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,638 mm (64.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,790 kg (3,947 lb) |
Like its predecessor, it is assembled at Mercedes-Benz's plant in Bremen, Germany. Since the main GLC production site in Bremen already runs at full capacity, Mercedes-Benz have decided to expand the production capacity by utilizing Valmet Automotive plant at Uusikaupunki, Finland.[7] The manufacturing of the GLC started in Finland during Q1 of 2017.
The first-generation GLC was available in a five-door body style with seating for five. Mercedes also offers a GLC Coupé, with a sloping rear roof design. In mainland Europe, it is available with three diesel engines, three petrol engines, and a plug-in hybrid. In the United Kingdom, only three diesels and one petrol AMG-model are offered.[8]
Power comes from a choice of 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol (same engine combined with the electric engine in the 350e hybrid) and 2.2-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engines in various power stages mated to a 9-speed (7-speed for the 350e hybrid) G-Tronic automatic transmission. 4MATIC all-wheel-drive is standard in some markets and optional in others. The GLC has a track width of 63.9 in (1,623 mm) in front and 63.7 in (1,618 mm) in the rear. Trunk volume is rated at 20.5 cu ft (580 L).
In the German home market, the GLC 250 4MATIC petrol version is joined by GLC 220d 4MATIC and GLC 250d 4MATIC diesel versions along with a plug-in hybrid version called the 350e. In North America, only the GLC 300, GLC 43 AMG and GLC 63 AMG are available.
2018 GLC 250 Urban Edition
2018 GLC 250d AMG Line
2018 GLC 250d AMG Line
2018 GLC 250d Coupé AMG Line
2018 GLC 250d Coupé AMG Line
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 Premium+ AMG (UK)
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG (Australia)
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 (Germany)
Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG S Coupe (Australia)
Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG S Coupe (Australia)
GLC L
In October 2018, Beijing-Benz introduced a long-wheelbase version of the GLC exclusively for China. The overall length of 4,765 mm (187.6 in) is 109 mm (4.3 in) longer than the regular GLC, while the wheelbase is extended by 100 mm (3.9 in) to 2,973 mm (117.0 in).
The GLC L shares the same engine range as the GLC. Three 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder options are available, with 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) in the GLC 200 L 4Matic, 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) in the GLC 250 L 4Matic, and 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) in the top GLC 300 L 4Matic. All-wheel drive is standard across the range. The standard wheelbase GLC continued to be sold in China alongside the long-wheelbase model.[9]
Mercedes-Benz GLC L (China)
Mercedes-Benz GLC L (China)
Powertrain
GLC
| Model | Fuel | Type | Power, torque at rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 200 | Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) at 5,500, 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,200 |
| GLC 250 4Matic | Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) at 5,500, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,200 |
| GLC 300 | Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) at 5,550, 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 1,300 |
| GLC 300 4Matic | Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) at 5,550, 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 1,300 |
| GLC 350e 4Matic | Hybrid | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp) at 5,550, 560 N⋅m (413 lb⋅ft) at 1,300 |
| AMG GLC 43 | Petrol | 2,996 cc (183 cu in) 24V 6-cylinder twin-turbo | 367 PS (270 kW; 362 hp) at 5,550, 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 |
| AMG GLC 63 | Petrol | 3,982 cc (243 cu in) 32V 8-cylinder twin-turbo | 476 PS (350 kW; 469 hp) at 5,500, 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 |
| AMG GLC 63 S | Petrol | 3,982 cc (243 cu in) 32V 8-cylinder twin-turbo | 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp) at 5,500, 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 |
| GLC 220d 4Matic | Diesel | 2,143 cc (131 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 3,000, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,400 |
| GLC 250d 4Matic | Diesel | 2,143 cc (131 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) at 3,800, 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,600 |
| GLC 350d 4Matic | Diesel | 2,987 cc (182 cu in) 24V 6-cylinder turbo | 258 PS (190 kW; 254 hp) at 3,400, 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-2,400 |
| GLC F-Cell | Hydrogen | Electric motor, powered by fuel cell and 13.5kWh battery | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp), 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft) |
Standard features in the US include dual-zone automatic air conditioning; cruise control; Bluetooth System; 8-way power driver and passenger bucket seats; front, front side, side-curtain, and knee airbags.
GLC Coupé
| Model | Fuel | Type | Power, torque at rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 250 4Matic Coupé | Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) at 5,500, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,200 |
| GLC 300 Coupé | Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) at 5,550, 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 1,300 |
| GLC 300 4Matic Coupé | Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) at 5,550, 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 1,300 |
| GLC 350e 4Matic Coupé | Hybrid/Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo + Electric Motor (PHEV) | 320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp) at 5,550, 560 N⋅m (413 lb⋅ft) at 1,300 |
| AMG GLC 43 Coupé | Petrol | 2,996 cc (183 cu in) 24V 6-cylinder twin-turbo | 367 PS (270 kW; 362 hp) at 5,550, 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 |
| AMG GLC 63 Coupé | Petrol | 3,982 cc (243 cu in) 32V 8-cylinder twin-turbo | 476 PS (350 kW; 469 hp) at 5,500, 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 |
| AMG GLC 63 S Coupé | Petrol | 3,982 cc (243 cu in) 32V 8-cylinder twin-turbo | 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp) at 5,500, 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 |
| GLC 220d 4Matic Coupé | Diesel | 2,143 cc (131 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 3,000, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,400 |
| GLC 250d 4Matic Coupé | Diesel | 2,143 cc (131 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) at 3,800, 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,600 |
| GLC 350d 4Matic Coupé | Diesel | 2,987 cc (182 cu in) 24V 6-cylinder turbo | 258 PS (190 kW; 254 hp) at 3,400, 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-2,400 |
Facelift
At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes unveiled the refreshed GLC as a 2020 model. New features include an updated MBUX Operating System that can be activated by saying "Hey Mercedes", new engines, a new steering wheel, and a 12.3-inch digital cockpit.[10]
The Coupé-variant was unveiled at 2019 New York International Auto Show.[11]
2020 GLC 300 (US; facelift)
2020 GLC 300 (US; facelift)
2019 GLC 300 Coupé (facelift)
2019 GLC 300 Coupé (facelift)
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG facelift (Germany)
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe facelift (US)
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe facelift (US)
Engines
| Model | Years | Displacement | Configuration | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top Speed |
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| Petrol Engines | |||||||
| GLC 200 4MATIC | 2020- | 1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) | Inline-4 + 48V Mild Hybrid (M264 E20 DEH LA) | 145 kW (197 PS; 194 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft) | 7.9 seconds | 215 km/h (134 mph) |
| GLC 300 | 2020- | 1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) | Inline-4 (M274 DE20 LA) | 155 kW (211 PS; 208 hp) | 370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) | 6.6 seconds | 209 km/h (130 mph) |
| GLC 300 4MATIC | 2020- | 1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) | Inline-4 (M264 E20 DEH LA) | 190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp) | 370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) | 6.2 seconds | 240 km/h (149 mph) |
| GLC 300e 4MATIC | 2020- | 1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) | Inline-4 PHEV | 245 kW (333 PS; 329 hp) | 700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) | 5.7 seconds | TBA |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC | 2020- | 2,996 cc (182.8 cu in) | V6 (M276) | 287 kW (390 PS; 385 hp) | 521 N⋅m (384 lbf⋅ft) | 4.9 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ | 2020- | 3,982 cc (243.0 cu in) | V8 | 350 kW (476 PS; 469 hp) | 650 N⋅m (479 lbf⋅ft) | 3.8 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ | 2020- | 3,982 cc (243.0 cu in) | V8 | 375 kW (510 PS; 503 hp) | 700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) | 3.8 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Diesel Engines | |||||||
| GLC 200d / GLC 200d 4MATIC | 2020- | 1,950 cc (119 cu in) | Inline-4 | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) | 360 N⋅m (266 lbf⋅ft) | 8.9 seconds | 205 km/h (127 mph) |
| GLC 220d 4MATIC | 2020- | 1,950 cc (119 cu in) | Inline-4 | 143 kW (194 PS; 192 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) | 7.9 seconds | 215 km/h (134 mph) |
| GLC 300d 4MATIC | 2020- | 1,950 cc (119 cu in) | Inline-4 | 180 kW (245 PS; 241 hp) | 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft) | 6.6 seconds | 230 km/h (143 mph) |
| GLC 400d 4MATIC | 2020- | 2,925 cc (178.5 cu in) | Inline-6 | 243 kW (330 PS; 326 hp) | 700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) | 5.1 seconds | 240 km/h (149 mph) |
| GLC 300de | 2020- | 1,950 cc (119 cu in) | Inline-4 PHEV | 143 kW (194 PS; 192 hp) (engine) + 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) (electric motors) 225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) (combined) | 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) (engine) + 300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) (electric motors)700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) (combination) | 6.2 seconds | 230 km/h (143 mph) |
GLC F-CELL
Daimler tested a fleet of fuel cell-powered GLC models, dubbed GLC F-CELL, which entered production in 2018.[12] It features both fuel cells and a battery drive which can be charged externally. Apart from electricity, it also runs on pure hydrogen.[13][14]
Second generation (X254; 2022)
| Second generation (X254) | |
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| 2022 GLC 400e | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2022–present |
| Assembly | Germany: Bremen; Sindelfingen China: Beijing (Beijing Benz) |
| Designer | Bastian Baudy |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz MRA platform |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | List
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| Power output | List
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| Transmission | 9-speed automatic (9G-Tronic) |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Mild hybrid (EQ Boost) Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 31.2 kWh lithium-ion |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm (113.7 in) |
| Length | 4,719 mm (185.8 in) |
The second generation GLC was unveiled in June 2022.[15] Similar to the W206 C-Class, all models will be equipped with four-cylinder engines with MHEV tech. Three PHEV models are available. The X254 GLC is also larger than its predecessor.
Sales
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External links
- Official website (Germany)