![]() ![]() ![]() Though the GLC line comes in several flavors with as much as 469 thundering horsepower from the AMG GLC63, the base model GLC300 is in no way slow, reaching 60 mph in a bit over 6 seconds. It has excellent maneuverability for driving through tight quarters in city driving, plus plenty of power for passing on the highway as long as you use the throttle liberally. Both the GLC SUV and Coupe come with the AMG-treatment, which amps up both style and power. Mercedes’ dynamic safety systems work exceptionally well-better than many other automakers’-but they are costly, something a premium brand should rethink and standardize. However, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitor, front and rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control are all optional. It also garnered the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top “Good” overall rating.Īs for active safety features, forward collision warning is standard. government in 2018 (the 2019 model is not materially different from a crash perspective). On the safety front, the GLC-class earned a top Five-Star rating from the U.S. Infotainment features include a 7-inch display, two USB ports, an eight-speaker sound system with HD radio (though the optional Burmester audio system is well worth the extra cost, especially for long drives), and a media player interface with Apple CarPlay. The most significant impression one gets from inside the GLC, however, is the outstanding build quality, from the top quality materials used, to well-built switchgear, to the thoughtful and convenient layout of the dash and center stack. The backseat of the GLC provides class-leading leg and head room for taller passengers. Visibility-even without the back-up camera-is good thanks to lots of glass on the sides and rear. And since the GLC sits a little bit lower than some other SUVs, getting in and out poses little difficulty for the height-impaired. ![]() BMW’s X3 and Lexus NX offer 36 inches of legroom compared with the GLC’s 37.3.įront seating is also plentiful, even for those over 6-feet tall. Though it’s more about feel than number, the measurement best its rivals. In fact, the GLC feels roomier in the back than several others in its class. Unlike in the GLK, leg- and head-room in the rear seat is plentiful. Mercedes’s GLC comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 255 horsepower, a power liftgate, power-folding mirrors and automatic wipers, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable steering column, power front seats with heating and memory functions and push-button start. The GLC’s good looks helps it stand out amongst rivals in a huge pool of small luxury SUVs. More importantly, the GLC is handsome and much better than the ultra-boxy GLK model that was phased out in 2016. The familiarity is entirely intentional and brings all Mercedes SUVs closer together, propping up the less expensive models with high-end styling cues to draw attention in a huge and rapidly expanding field of luxury compact utility vehicles. The GLC looks like every other Mercedes-Benz SUV, only smaller. ![]()
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