The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a compact luxury crossover SUV introduced in 2015 for the 2016 model year that replaced the GLK-Class. According to Mercedes-Benz, it is the SUV equivalent to the C-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.[1][2]
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.[6] 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.[7]
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.[8]
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.[9]
Daimler tested a fleet of fuel cell-powered GLC models, dubbed GLC F-CELL, which entered production in 2018.[11] It features both fuel cells and a battery drive which can be charged externally. Apart from electricity, it also runs on pure hydrogen.[12][13]
4,716 mm (185.7 in) 4,769 mm (187.8 in) (GLC Coupé) 4,826 mm (190.0 in) (GLC L, China)
Width
1,890 mm (74.4 in) 1,920 mm (75.6 in) (GLC Coupé)
Height
1,640 mm (64.6 in) 1,606 mm (63.2 in) (GLC Coupé) 1,716 mm (67.6 in) (GLC L, China)[14]
The second generation GLC was unveiled in June 2022.[15] Like the first generation, two bodystyles are available, with a traditional SUV and a coupe SUV called the GLC Coupé. Similar to the W206 C-Class, all models are equipped with four-cylinder engines with MHEV tech. Four PHEV models, which consists of three general models, and one AMG model, are available. The X254 GLC is also larger than its predecessor.