Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (X253/C253) is a compact luxury Crossover SUV introduced in 2015 for the 2016 model year that replaces the former Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. According to Mercedes-Benz, it is the SUV version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. [3]
| Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daimler AG |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Model years | 2016–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV 5-door coupé SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (4matic) |
| Platform | MRA |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz EQC Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L M270/M274 I4 turbo (petrol) 2.0 L M274 I4 turbo (petrol PHEV) 2.0 L M264 E20 DEH LA I4 Mild-Hybrid Turbo (EQ Boost) (petrol) 2.2 L OM651 I4 turbo (diesel) 2.0 L OM654 I4 turbo (diesel) 3.0 L M276 DELA 30 V6 biturbo (petrol) 3.0 L OM642 V6 turbo (diesel) 4.0 L M177 (Mercedes-AMG) V8 biturbo (petrol) Electric motor powered by fuel cell and 13.5kWh battery (electric with Hydrogen Fuel Cell) (GLC F-CELL) |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic (9G-Tronic) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm (113.1 in) |
| Length | 4,656 mm (183.3 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,638 mm (64.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,790 kg (3,947 lb) |
| 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-Wagen. This is followed by the letter "L" that acts as a linkage with the letter "C"—the GLC being the SUV equivalent to the C-Class.[4][5]
First generation (X253/C253; 2015–)
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The GLC is basically the SUV version of the Mercedes c-class. Like its predecessor, it began assembly 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 GLC-Class is available in a five-door hatchback bodystyle with seating for five. Mercedes also offers a GLC Coupé, with four doors. In mainland Europe it is available with three diesel engines, three petrol engines, and a plug-in hybrid. Meanwhile in Britain only three diesels and one petrol AMG-model are offered.[7]
Power comes from a choice of 2-liter 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 is 183.3 in (4,656 mm) long, 74.4 in (1,890 mm) wide and 64.5 in (1,638 mm) tall, with a track 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.
Daimler is operating a test fleet of fuel cell powered GLC models, dubbed GLC F-CELL, which will enter production in 2018.[8]
5-Door SUV Body Style
| Model | Fuel | Type | Power, torque at rpm |
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| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 250d 4Mati | 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 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 F-Cell 4Matic | Hydrogen | Electric motor, powered by fuel cell and 13.5kWh battery | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) at ?, 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft) at ? |
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.
Coupe Body Style
| Model | Fuel | Type | Power, torque at rpm |
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| AMG GLC 63 S Coupe | 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 |
| AMG GLC 63 Coupe | 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 43 Coupe | 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 |
| GLC 300 Coupe | 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 Coupe | 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 Coupe | Hybrid/Petrol | 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 |
| GLC 250 4Matic Coupe | 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 350d 4Matic Coupe | 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 250d 4Matic Coupe | 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 220d 4Matic Coupe | 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 |
2020 facelift
At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes unveiled the refreshed GLC-Class 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.
The Coupé-variant was unveiled at 2019 New York International Auto Show.[9]
It came to the Mexican market in 18 September 2019.[10]
It came to the Thailand market in February 2020.
Engines
| Model | Years | Displacement | Configuration | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) | Top Speed |
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| GLC 200 4MATIC | 2020- | 1991 cc | 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- | 1991 cc | 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- | 1991 cc | Inline-4 + 48V Mild Hybrid (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- | 1991 cc | Inline-4 PHEV | 245 kW (333 PS; 329 hp) | 700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) | 5.7 seconds | TBA |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC | 2020- | 2996 cc | 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- | 3982 cc | 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- | 3982 cc | 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- | 1950 cc | 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- | 1950 cc | 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- | 1950 cc | 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- | 2925 cc | Inline-6 | 243 kW (330 PS; 326 hp) | 700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) | 5.1 seconds | 240 km/h (149 mph) |
Gallery
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG facelift (Germany)
GLC 63 AMG
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG S Coupe (Australia)
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe facelift (US)
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe facelift (US)
Production and sales
| Calendar year | Production | US sales |
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| 2015 | 4,569 | |
| 2016 | 47,872 | |
| 2017 | 48,643 | |
| 2018 | 69,727 |
References
- Satyanarayan Iyer (29 September 2016). "Mercedes Benz rolls out the Made in India GLC". Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- "Valmet Automotive receives manufacturing contract for Mercedes-Benz GLC". Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- Ewing, Steven (11 November 2014). "Mercedes renames utility vehicles, repositions Maybach as sub-brand". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- "Mercedes-Benz expands brand world and introduces new nomenclature: Mercedes-Maybach for the ultimate in exclusivity and individuality". Daimler AG. 11 November 2014. Archived from the original on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- Joseph, Noah. "Mercedes-Benz expands GLC production to Valmet in Finland". Autoblog. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- http://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedkingdom_website/en/home_mpc/passengercars/home/new_cars/models/glc/c253/advice_sales/prices.html
- http://blog.mercedes-benz-passion.com/2017/09/serienmodell-des-glc-f-cell-kommt-2018/
- "2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Gets Refreshed Face, More Power". motor1.com. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/mercedes-benz-glc-2020-precios-versiones-equipamiento-mexico
External links
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- Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class - Official German Site
- Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class - Official Canadian Site