Mercedes2015-2022 GLC-Class Overview

Mercedes GLC-Class Overview (2015 - 2022)

C253 / X253

Tech Specs Summary


127 - 174 mph

3.8 - 8.9 seconds

160 - 503 BHP

22.1 - 113 mpg
kg
1,735 - 2,040 kg

350 - 1,600 L
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This generation of the Mercedes GLC-Class (C253 / X253) was produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes between 2015 - 2022. It's a front engined all-wheel drive SUV and came in 2 body styles, for example the GLC 300 e 4MATIC and GLC Coupé 300 e 4MATIC. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 160 BHP 2.1 L Inline 4 Bi-Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 503 BHP 4 L V8 Bi-Turbo petrol engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Mercedes AMG GLC Coupé 63 S 4MATIC+
(2019 - 2022)
...S 4MATIC+

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the GLC-Class is the Mercedes AMG GLC Coupé 63 S 4MATIC+ which scores 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 503 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 248 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 174 mph and gets to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Mercedes GLC 350 e 4MATIC
(2016 - 2019)
...e 4MATIC

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes GLC 350 e 4MATIC is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 1,242 miles and can store 505-1,600 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 2,000 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2015
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
95%
Child Occupant
89%
Pedestrian
82%
Safety Assist
71%
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