| Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
| Production: | 2015–present |
| Model Years: | 2016–present |
| Layout: | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (4Matic) |
| Class: | Compact luxury crossover SUV (D) |
| Predecessor: | Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class |
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]
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| First generation | |
| Production: | 2015–2022 |
| Model Years: | 2016–2022 |
| Related: | Mercedes-Benz EQC Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) |
| Assembly: | Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (MBV) |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV 5-door coupe SUV |
| Platform: | MRA |
| Transmission: | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic |
| Drivetrain: | Mild-Hybrid (EQ Boost) Gasoline-electric Plug-in hybrid (GLC 350e/GLC 300e) Diesel-electric Plug-in hybrid (GLC 300de) |
| Wheelbase: | 113.1inches 2,973 mm (117.1 in) (GLC L) |
| Length: | 183.3inches 187.6inches (GLC L) |
| Width: | 74.4inches |
| Height: | 64.5inches 63.1inches (Coupé) |
| Weight: | 3947lbs |
| Designer: | Michael Frei, Robert Lešnik[3] |
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.[4] 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.[5]
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-litre 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 63.90NaN0 in front and 63.70NaN0 in the rear. Trunk volume is rated at 20.50NaN0.
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.
In October 2018, Beijing-Benz introduced a long-wheelbase version of the GLC exclusively for China. The overall length of 47651NaN1 is 1091NaN1 longer than the regular GLC, while the wheelbase is extended by 1001NaN1 to 29731NaN1.
The GLC L shares the same engine range as the GLC. Three 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder options are available, with 1840NaN0 in the GLC 200 L 4Matic, 2110NaN0 in the GLC 250 L 4Matic, and 2450NaN0 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.[6]
GLC
| Model | Fuel | Type | Power, torque at rpm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 200 | Petrol | 19910NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 1840NaN0 at 5,500, 3000NaN0 at 1,200 | |
| GLC 250 4Matic | Petrol | 19910NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 2110NaN0 at 5,500, 3500NaN0 at 1,200 | |
| GLC 300 | Petrol | 19910NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 2450NaN0 at 5,550, 3700NaN0 at 1,300 | |
| GLC 300 4Matic | Petrol | 19910NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 2450NaN0 at 5,550, 3700NaN0 at 1,300 | |
| GLC 350e 4Matic | Hybrid | 19910NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 3200NaN0 at 5,550, 5600NaN0 at 1,300 | |
| AMG GLC 43 | Petrol | 29960NaN0 24V 6-cylinder twin-turbo | 3670NaN0 at 5,550, 5200NaN0 at 2,000 | |
| AMG GLC 63 | Petrol | 39820NaN0 32V 8-cylinder twin-turbo | 4760NaN0 at 5,500, 6500NaN0 at 1,750 | |
| AMG GLC 63 S | Petrol | 39820NaN0 32V 8-cylinder twin-turbo | 5100NaN0 at 5,500, 7000NaN0 at 1,750 | |
| GLC 220d 4Matic | Diesel | 21430NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 1700NaN0 at 3,000, 4000NaN0 at 1,400 | |
| GLC 250d 4Matic | Diesel | 21430NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 2040NaN0 at 3,800, 5000NaN0 at 1,600 | |
| GLC 350d 4Matic | Diesel | 29870NaN0 24V 6-cylinder turbo | 2580NaN0 at 3,400, 6200NaN0 at 1,600-2,400 | |
| GLC F-Cell | Hydrogen | Electric motor, powered by fuel cell and 13.5kWh battery | 2110NaN0, 3650NaN0 |
GLC Coupé
| Model | Fuel | Type | Power, torque at rpm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 250 4Matic Coupé | Petrol | 19910NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 2110NaN0 at 5,500, 3500NaN0 at 1,200 | |
| GLC 300 Coupé | Petrol | 19910NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 2450NaN0 at 5,550, 3700NaN0 at 1,300 | |
| GLC 300 4Matic Coupé | Petrol | 19910NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 2450NaN0 at 5,550, 3700NaN0 at 1,300 | |
| GLC 350e 4Matic Coupé | Hybrid/Petrol | 19910NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo + Electric Motor (PHEV) | 3200NaN0 at 5,550, 5600NaN0 at 1,300 | |
| AMG GLC 43 Coupé | Petrol | 29960NaN0 24V 6-cylinder twin-turbo | 3670NaN0 at 5,550, 5200NaN0 at 2,000 | |
| AMG GLC 63 Coupé | Petrol | 39820NaN0 32V 8-cylinder twin-turbo | 4760NaN0 at 5,500, 6500NaN0 at 1,750 | |
| AMG GLC 63 S Coupé | Petrol | 39820NaN0 32V 8-cylinder twin-turbo | 5100NaN0 at 5,500, 7000NaN0 at 1,750 | |
| GLC 220d 4Matic Coupé | Diesel | 21430NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 1700NaN0 at 3,000, 4000NaN0 at 1,400 | |
| GLC 250d 4Matic Coupé | Diesel | 21430NaN0 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 2040NaN0 at 3,800, 5000NaN0 at 1,600 | |
| GLC 350d 4Matic Coupé | Diesel | 29870NaN0 24V 6-cylinder turbo | 2580NaN0 at 3,400, 6200NaN0 at 1,600-2,400 |
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.[7]
The Coupé-variant was unveiled at 2019 New York International Auto Show.[8]
Engines
| Model | Years | Displacement | Configuration | Power | Torque | NaN0NaN0 | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol Engines | ||||||||
| GLC 200 4MATIC | 2020- | 1991cc | Inline-4 + 48V Mild Hybrid (M264 E20 DEH LA) | 1450NaN0 | 320Nm | 7.9 seconds | 215km/h | |
| GLC 300 | 2020- | 1991cc | Inline-4 (M274 DE20 LA) | 1550NaN0 | 370Nm | 6.6 seconds | 209km/h | |
| GLC 300 4MATIC | 2020- | 1991cc | Inline-4 (M264 E20 DEH LA) | 1900NaN0 | 370Nm | 6.2 seconds | 240km/h | |
| GLC 300e 4MATIC | 2020- | 1991cc | Inline-4 PHEV | 2450NaN0 | 700Nm | 5.7 seconds | TBA | |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC | 2020- | 2996cc | V6 (M276) | 2870NaN0 | 521Nm | 4.9 seconds | 250km/h | |
| AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ | 2020- | 3982cc | V8 | 3500NaN0 | 650Nm | 3.8 seconds | 250km/h | |
| AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ | 2020- | 3982cc | V8 | 3750NaN0 | 700Nm | 3.8 seconds | 250km/h | |
| Diesel Engines | ||||||||
| GLC 200d / GLC 200d 4MATIC | 2020- | 1950cc | Inline-4 | 1200NaN0 | 360Nm | 8.9 seconds | 205km/h | |
| GLC 220d 4MATIC | 2020- | 1950cc | Inline-4 | 1430NaN0 | 400Nm | 7.9 seconds | 215km/h | |
| GLC 300d 4MATIC | 2020- | 1950cc | Inline-4 | 1800NaN0 | 500Nm | 6.6 seconds | 230km/h | |
| GLC 400d 4MATIC | 2020- | 2925cc | Inline-6 | 2430NaN0 | 700Nm | 5.1 seconds | 240km/h | |
| GLC 300de | 2020- | 1950cc | Inline-4 PHEV | 1430NaN0 (engine) + 770NaN0 (electric motors) 2250NaN0 (combined) | 400Nm (engine) + 300Nm (electric motors)700Nm (combination) | 6.2 seconds | 230km/h | |
Daimler tested a fleet of fuel cell-powered GLC models, dubbed GLC F-CELL, which entered production in 2018.[9] It features both fuel cells and a battery drive which can be charged externally. Apart from electricity, it also runs on pure hydrogen.[10] [11]
| Second generation | |
| Production: | 2022–present |
| Related: | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206) |
| Assembly: | Germany: Bremen; Sindelfingen China: Beijing (Beijing Benz for L models) Thailand: Samut Prakan Indonesia: Bogor (MBI) Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM) |
| Battery: | 31.2 kWh lithium-ion |
| Platform: | MRA2 |
| Transmission: | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic |
| Drivetrain: | Mild hybrid (EQ Boost) Plug-in hybrid |
| Wheelbase: | 28881NaN1 |
| Length: | 47161NaN1 47691NaN1 (GLC Coupé) 48261NaN1 (GLC L, China) |
| Width: | 18901NaN1 19201NaN1 (GLC Coupé) |
| Height: | 16401NaN1 16061NaN1 (GLC Coupé) 17161NaN1 (GLC L, China)[12] |
| Designer: | Bastian Baudy |
The second generation GLC was unveiled in June 2022.[13] 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.
| Engines | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Model | Engine code | Displacement | Power | Torque | Combined system output | Electric motor | Battery | Trans. | Top speed | Layout | years | |
| Petrol mild hybrid | GLC 200[14] | M 254 | 19991NaN1 I4 | Engine: 2040NaN0 @ 6,100 rpm----Front motor: 230NaN0 | Engine: @ 2,000-4,000 rpm----Front motor: | EQ Boost Mild Hybrid System | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic | 7.8 s | AWD (4Matic) | ||||
| 2022-present | |||||||||||||
| Petrol mild hybrid | GLC 300[15] [16] | M 254 | 19991NaN1 I4 | Engine: 2580NaN0 @ 5,800 rpm----Frontmotor: 230NaN0 | Engine: @ 2,000-3,200----Frontmotor: | EQ Boost Mild Hybrid System | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic | 6.2 s | RWD AWD(4Matic) | ||||
| 2022-present | |||||||||||||
| Diesel mild hybrid | GLC 220d[17] | OM654 | 19931NaN1 I4 turbo | Engine: 1970NaN0 @ 3,600 rpm----Front motor: 230NaN0 | Engine: @ 2,000-3,200----Front motor: | EQ Boost Mild Hybrid System | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic | 8.0 s | AWD(4Matic) | ||||
| 2022-present | |||||||||||||
| Petrol plug-in hybrid | GLC 300e /GLC 350e[18] | M254 | 19991NaN1 I4 turbo | Engine: 2040NaN0 @ 6,100 rpm----Front motor: 1360NaN0 | Engine: @ 2,000-3,200 rpm----Front motor: | Power: 3130NaN0----Torque: | Permanent magnet synchronous | 31.2 kW⋅h lithium-ion | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic | 6.7 s | AWD(4Matic) | ||
| 2022-present | |||||||||||||
| Petrol plug-in hybrid | GLC 400e[19] | M254 | 19991NaN1 I4 turbo | Engine: 2520NaN0 @ 5,800 rpm----Front motor: 1360NaN0 | Engine: @ 2,000-3,200 rpm----Front motor: | Power: 3810NaN0----Torque: | Permanent magnet synchronous | 31.2 kW⋅h lithium-ion | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic | 5.6 s | AWD(4Matic) | ||
| 2022-present | |||||||||||||
| Diesel plug-in hybrid | GLC 300de[20] | OM654 | 19931NaN1 I4 turbo | Engine: 2690NaN0 @ 3,600 rpm----Front motor: 1360NaN0 | Engine: @ 1,800-2,800 rpm----Front motor: | Power: 3350NaN0----Torque: | Permanent magnet synchronous | 31.2 kW⋅h lithium-ion | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic | 6.4 s | AWD(4Matic) | ||
| 2022-present | |||||||||||||
| AMG engines | |||||||||||||
| Petrol mild hybrid | GLC 43[21] | M 139 | 19911NaN1 I4 | Engine: 4210NaN0 @ 6,750 rpm----Front motor: 140NaN0 | Engine: @ 5,000 rpm----Front motor: | EQ Boost Mild Hybrid System | 48 V battery | 9-speed automatic MCT "Speedshift" | 4.8 s | AWD (4Matic) | |||
| 2023-present | |||||||||||||
| Petrol plug-in hybrid | GLC 63 | M 139 | 19911NaN1 I4 | Engine: 4760NaN0 @ 6,750 rpm----Front motor: 2040NaN0 | Engine: @ 5,250-5,500 rpm----Front motor: | Power: 6800NaN0----Torque: | Permanent magnet synchronous | 400 V, 6.1 kW⋅h lithium-ion | 9-speed automatic MCT "Speedshift" | 3.5 s | AWD (4Matic+) | ||
| 2023-present | |||||||||||||
| Year | Europe[22] | U.S.[23] | Mexico[24] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17,708 | 4,569 | 1,046 | |
| 2016 | 70,349 | 47,788 | 1,263 | |
| 2017 | 111,193 | 48,643 | 3,603 | |
| 2018 | 125,143 | 69,729 | 5,295 | |
| 2019 | 109,095 | 73,655 | 5,275 | |
| 2020 | 99,160 | 33,987 | 3,107 | |
| 2021 | 74,949 | 51,805 | N/A | |
| 2022 | 68,118 | 65,531 | N/A | |
| 2023 | N/A | 40,250 | N/A |