The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is one of the most popular offerings from the brand and has its tentacles spread dominantly in multiple markets around the world. Placed in one of the most competitive segments in the market, the GLC-Class SUV offers a well-balanced offering of both luxury and performance. This is what puts it in the upper echelon of the segment. In this article, we are going to dwell on its performance statistics and feature offerings.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV was introduced to the market in 2016 and is in its first generation, having received a facelift for the 2020 model year. For the 2021 model year, Mercedes-Benz has added more standard features and standalone options for the GLC-Class. Features like Self-parking Function and Passive Hands-free Entry are included on all the trims. Also, a 360-degree Camera System and Automatic High-Beam Assist are now available separately on the GLC300 without being bundled as part of a package. Interested in the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class? Contact us today to schedule a test drive.
Performance |
Exterior |
Features |
2.0-liter Inline-Four Turbocharged Engine |
Anodized Roof Rails |
Heated Front Seats |
255 hp / 273 ft-lbs. |
18-inch Split 5-Spoke Wheels |
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
9G-TRONIC Automatic Transmission with Shift Paddles |
Natural Grain Brown Ash Wood Trim |
10.25-inch Touchscreen Multimedia Display |
Electromechanical Power Steering |
Privacy Glass |
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Capability |
The GLC-300 is one potent compact SUV with 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque produced by the potent 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder turbocharged engine. While the GLC-300 is equipped with a rear-wheel-drive system, opting for the GLC300 4MATIC upgrades it to the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system. Both these configurations come with the 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. And if you are looking for power, Mercedes-Benz has you covered with the AMG GLC 43 and the AMG GLC 63 variants. The AMG GLC 43 is powered by an AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter V-6 Bi-Turbocharged engine that produces 385 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, while the AMG GLC 63 is powered by a Handcrafter AMG 4.0-liter V-8 Bi-Turbocharged engine that pumps out 469 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.
Coming to the interior, the GLC-Class is well-equipped to offer you all-round comfort and convenience. The base trim comes with heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, power liftgate, household-type 115V power outlet, a 10.25-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio receiver, and Voice control with Natural Language Understanding, to name some of them. Upgrade to the higher trims and you will get power front seats with memory, MB-Tex/DINAMICA upholstery, heat & noise-insulating front side glass, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display, MB Navigation system, and a Burmester Surround Sound system.
Safety is top priority for Mercedes-Benz, and the GLC-Class SUV comes with a host of standard safety features to safeguard its occupants. Features like Active Brake Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, ATTENTION ASSIST, PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call Service are some of the many standard safety features on offer.
All these qualities make the 2021 GLC-Class SUV a must-have luxury compact crossover. Contact us today to experience it in person.