Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a compact luxury Crossover SUV introduced in 2015 for the 2016 model year that replaces the former 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 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.
First generation (X253/C253; 2015–)
The GLC, like its predecessor, 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. 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.
Power comes from a choice of 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol and 2.2-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engines in various power stages mated to a 9-speed G-Tronic automatic transmission. 4MATIC all-wheel-drive is standard in some markets and optional in others. The GLC is long, wide and tall, with a track of in front and in the rear. Trunk volume is rated at.
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.
Engines
5-Door SUV Body Style
| Model | Fuel | Type | Power, torque at rpm |
| AMG GLC 63 S | Petrol | 32V 8-cylinder twin-turbo | at 5,500, at 1,750 |
| AMG GLC 63 | Petrol | 32V 8-cylinder twin-turbo | at 5,500, at 1,750 |
| AMG GLC 43 | Petrol | 24V 6-cylinder twin-turbo | at 5,550, at 2,000 |
| GLC 300 | Petrol | 16V 4-cylinder turbo | at 5,550, at 1,300 |
| GLC 300 4Matic | Petrol | 16V 4-cylinder turbo | at 5,550, at 1,300 |
| GLC 350e 4Matic | Hybrid | 16V 4-cylinder turbo | at 5,550, at 1,300 |
| GLC 250 4Matic | Petrol | 16V 4-cylinder turbo | at 5,500, at 1,200 |
| GLC 200 | Petrol | 16V 4-cylinder turbo | at 5,500, at 1,200 |
| GLC 350d 4Matic | Diesel | 24V 6-cylinder turbo | at 3,400, at 1,600-2,400 |
| GLC 250d 4Mati | Diesel | 16V 4-cylinder turbo | at 3,800, at 1,600 |
| GLC 220d 4Matic | Diesel | 16V 4-cylinder turbo | at 3,000, at 1,400 |
| GLC F-Cell 4Matic | Hydrogen | Electric motor, powered by fuel cell and 13.5kWh battery | at ?, 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
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.
It came to the Mexican market in 18 September 2019.
It came to the Thailand market in February 2020.
Engines
Gallery
GLC 43 AMGGLC 63 AMG