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2021 GLC 300 Base 4dr 4x2
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Price:   -  From $43,200
2021 GLC 300 Base 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Price:   -  From $45,200
2021 GLC 300 Base 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe Price:   -  From $51,650
2021 AMG GLC 43 Base 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Price:   -  From $59,900
2021 AMG GLC 43 Base 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe Price:   -  From $64,900
2021 AMG GLC 63 Base 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC+ Price:   -  From $73,900
2021 AMG GLC 63 Base 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC+ Coupe Price:   -  From $76,900
2021 AMG GLC 63 S 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC+ Coupe Price:   -  From $84,500
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3.5 (Good)

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Overview

What's New

For 2021, the mid-size Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV receives keyless entry and Parking Pilot as standard, while active parking assistance and rear cross-traffic alert feature in every model for the first time. The sporty AMG trims gain active parking assist, with the option of a surround-view system.

Choosing your Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

There are four models in the GLC range, all with different engines and power outputs.

The standard GLC 300 costs $44,250 (all prices including destination), while the all-wheel-drive 4MATIC version is $46,250, and the plug-in hybrid 350e costs $52,950. The three-liter V6 AMG GLC 43 is available for $60,950, and the four-liter V8 AMG 63 model retails at $74,950.

Engine Choices

The two-liter turbo gas engine in the GLC 300 generates a respectable 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. This is supplied to the rear wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, returning an EPA-estimated 22 miles per gallon city, 29 mpg highway, and 25 combined. Fuel economy drops to 21/28/23 MPG in 4MATIC models, with their all-wheel drive.

Combining the 2.0L engine with a 90kW electric motor, the GLC 350e hybrid produces 315 hp and a thunderous 516 lb-ft of torque, with fuel economy rated at 67 MPGe in the city and 70 MPGe on the highway.

Even the two all-wheel-drive AMG models can’t match the GLC 350e’s torque, with the three-liter V6 biturbo in the GLC 43 producing 385 hp and 384 lb-ft, while the GLC 63 raises those figures to 469 hp and 479 lb-ft. You wouldn’t buy either AMG model if good gas mileage is a priority – figures stand at 18/24/20 and 15/22/17 MPG respectively for city, highway, and combined.

Engine TypeHorsepowerTorqueFuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined)
300 2.0L Turbo255 hp273 lb-ft22/29/25 MPG (FWD), 21/28/13 MPG (4MATIC)
350e hybrid315 hp516 lb-ft67/70 MPGe
AMG 43 3.0 V6385 hp384 lb-ft18/24/20 mpg
AMG 63 4.0 V8469 hp479 lb-ft15/22/17 mpg

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

Cargo capacity for the five-seater Mercedes-Benz GLC stands at 19.4 cu ft with the rear seats in place, and 56.5 cu ft once they’re dropped, though this figure reduces to 40.6 cu ft in the AMG 63 model.

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Safety Features

Every GLC is safety-oriented, receiving active braking assist and driver attention assist. There are rear cross-traffic and blind-spot alerts, plus crosswind assistance and active parking assist as part of the PARKTRONIC system.

Other notable features include seven airbags, rain-sensing wipers, LED exterior lights, and matching daytime running lights. It’s possible to add over a dozen optional safety features to the base 300 models, including active steering, speed limit, lane-keeping and blind-spot assistance; some of these are standard on higher trims.

Connectivity

Base GLC models receive a 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia display with the MBUX interface, plus voice control with “Hey Mercedes” activation. There are twin USB-C ports for the audio system, alongside Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and an HD radio receiver.

A 13-speaker Burmester surround sound system is an option across the range but standard on AMG 63 models, while the same is true for video-enhanced navigation.

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GLC 300 – From $44,250

Every GLC receives keyless go and remote start through an app, with a power liftgate and power-folding side mirrors. Behind privacy glass, the cabin has illuminated entry and ash wooden trim, while the heated power front seats include driver memory. There’s an odor filter on the dual-zone climate, and the MBUX voice system learns your instructions over time.

Mercedes offers numerous ways to customize your GLC, from standalone options like a panoramic roof ($1,500) and ventilated front seats ($450) to the $1,295 Multimedia Package, which adds speed limit assistance to navigation with augmented video.

You can bundle intelligent headlamps and adaptive high beam assist for $800 in the Exterior Lighting package or spend $1,600 adding an AMG Line styling package whose highlights include sports front seats and a steering wheel, 19-inch AMG wheels, and brushed stainless steel pedals.

Perhaps the best investment is the $1,700 Driver Assistance Package, blending 13 features from route-based speed adaptation and active distance assist to evasive steering and active lane-keeping.


GLC 350e – From $52,950

With broadly comparable specifications to the 300, right down to its 18-inch wheels, the main differences in the e350 relate to its hybrid powertrain. For instance, it’s possible to remotely precondition the cabin via the Mercedes me mobile app, with pre-entry climate control also present. A haptic accelerator pedal encourages efficient driving, and there’s a radar-based regenerative braking system.

Packs are the same as on the 300, from Exterior Lighting to Driver Assistance, though the Multimedia pack drops in price slightly to $1,250.


AMG GLC 43 – From $60,950

From its power memory front sports seats, the AMG 43 greets drivers with a Nappa leather steering wheel and MB-Tex upholstery, 64-color ambient LED lighting and illuminated door sills. Other changes include 20-inch five-spoke silver wheels and sports suspension with selectable drive modes.

There are dozens of options on the AMG 43, like an $850 Burmester surround sound system, a $600 surround view system, and three-zone climate ($760). The Multimedia and Driver Assistance packs remain available, too.


AMG GLC 63 – From $74,950

To justify the $14,000 uptick on AMG GLC 43, AMG 63 GLCs come with a thunderous 13-speaker Burmester sound system and a reconfigurable 12.3-inch instrument cluster, plus navigation with augmented video.

There’s also a performance exhaust system and an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential, to keep the four-liter V8’s power in check.

The Exterior Lighting and Driver Assistance Packs are still available, while inductive wireless charging and NFC pairing costs $200, and an AMG head-up display is $1,100.

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The standard GLC 300 should be all the GLC you’ll ever need, though we’d recommend adding a couple of options packs to bring this SUV in line with the safety and specification levels of key rivals.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Handsome looks
  • Exceptional AMG performance
  • Good driver-assist tech
  • Sublime ride and cabin
  • Superior rear seat room
Cons
  • Expensive at the top-of-the-range
  • Limited outward vision in coupes
  • Small rear doors in coupes
  • No better than average fuel efficiency
Expert Rating
3.5 (Good)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Your choice of SUV or coupe. The GLC-Class comes in two body configurations: a standard SUV design or a rakish design with coupe-like elements. Either way, the two are SUVs, although the differences between them are telling.

The SUV features upright roof pillars and distinct hood and hatchback elements. On the other hand, the Coupe has a more aggressive stance with a more pronounced front fascia and a roof line that drops dramatically after the center pillars to its tail for a forceful finish. Both designs feature four doors; it’s just the rear part that diverges with distinction.

Emphasizes comfort. There is nary a Mercedes-Benz model that lacks comfort. It’s part of the brand’s DNA to deliver an all-around solid vehicle that looks great, performs well, and indulges its passengers.

In the GLC-Class, Mercedes-Benz pulled out all the stops. The exterior is simply classy with fine details and embellishments dressing each model. Some may say the body details are a bit overplayed on the Coupe, but they work well. The only negative point is that the rear doors are shorter on the Coupe.

Inside, the cabin includes numerous fetching details, including a band of wood trim across the dashboard, big air vents wrapped in metallic plastic, and a wide-format touchscreen display. The AMG models raise the lavishness to include carbon-fiber and expressive red-leather interiors for a dramatic look. The front seats are amazingly adjustable and comfortable; the rear seat has ample room and is well padded.


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Available AMG performance. There is no weak model in the GLC-Class, but that’s no surprise. Even the base GLC 300 model comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an output of 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Power travels to all four wheels via a smooth-shifting 9-speed automatic transmission. The run up to 60 mph is a cool 6.1 seconds and we have no complaints here.

The performance output begins to rise dramatically with the AMG GLC 43 model. This one comes with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 384 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque. It also hits the performance sweet spot, generating enough power to move this SUV from 0-60 in 4.7 seconds.

The AMG GLC 63 is the performance king here, powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a breathtaking 479 or 503 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. Like the two other engine choices, a 9-speed automatic transmission sends power to the wheels. This model moves from 0-60 mph in a blistering 3.8 seconds and grips the pavement with precision.

Generous roster of safety equipment. GLC shoppers may be assured to learn this model comes with the expected driver-assist technologies. The standard equipment list includes automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and active park assist.

The list of upgrades includes such items as active lane control, lane-change assist, and adaptive cruise control. Also available is a surround-view camera system and a head-up display. We recommend the full suite of upgrades, especially with the Coupe to help overcome its massive blind spots. The adaptive full LED headlights are another upgrade we’d consider.

Final thoughts. The GLC-Class in standard guise is the volume seller and by far the most cost-effective of the trio. Your final cost should range between $55-60,000, and that’s with many of the package options taken. Further up the line you’ll pay an extra $17,000 for the AMG 43 and upwards of $100,000 for a fully loaded AMG 63.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 255 HP / 273 ft.lbs.
Transmission
9-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
22 / 29 / 25 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 255 HP / 273 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
22 / 29 / 25 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
17.4 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$66
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
56.5 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length
183.3 "
Exterior Width
74.4 "
Exterior Height
64.7 "
Front Headroom
39.6 "
Rear Headroom
39.6 "
Front Legroom
40.8 "
Rear Legroom
37.3 "
Front Shoulder Room
57.3 "
Rear Shoulder Room
56.5 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,889 Lbs.
Wheel Base
113 "
Turning Radius
19.4 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 19.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 19.0 " Silver Aluminum / 20.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 19.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Amg Aluminum / 20.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Amg Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone / Matte Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Heated, Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger
Bumpers
Body-colored / Front Body-colored With Chrome Insert
Grille Moldings
Chrome / Black W/chrome Accents
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Mb-tex Leatherette / Leather / Nappa Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(10-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power) / (10-way Power)
Front Armrests
(10-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
40-20-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm/hd, Seek-scan / Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
6 / 13 Burmester
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Power Telescopic Tilt / Power Telescopic Tilt Style
Climate Control
Thermatic
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
3
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Rear Side-impact Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front And Rear
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Active Brake Assist With Autonomous Emergency Braking Forward Collision Mitigation / Active Brake Assist Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot / Active Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Active Lane Keeping Assist Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Active Lane Change Assist Hands-on (with Lane Change) Steering Assist / Distronic Plus With Steering Assist Hands-on Steering Assist
Pedestrian Detection
Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention / Pre-safe Brake With Pedestrian Recognition Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Attention Assist Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Highbeam Assist (aha) Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Directionally Adaptive
Parking Sensors
Parktronic W/active Parking Assist Automated / Front And Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Accessories Months
24 Months / Unlimited Miles

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