Mercedes2022-present GLC Overview

Mercedes GLC Overview (2022 - present)

C254 / X254

Tech Specs Summary


130 - 171 mph

3.5 - 8.1 seconds

194 - 671 hp

23.3 - 470.5 mpg
lb
4,079 - 5,423 lbs

13.8 - 61.4 ft3
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This generation of the Mercedes GLC (C254 / X254) is produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes and started production in 2022. It's a front engined all-wheel drive SUV and comes in 2 body styles, for example the GLC 400 4MATIC EQ and AMG GLC Coupé 43 4MATIC. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 194 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo mild hybrid diesel engine all the way to a 671 hp . It has multi-link suspension front and rear. However, some models have double wishbone suspension front and rear.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Mercedes AMG GLC Coupé 63 S E PERFORMANCE
(2023 - present)
...RFORMANCE

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the GLC is the Mercedes AMG GLC Coupé 63 S E PERFORMANCE which scores 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 671 hp and a power/weight ratio of 7.34 lb/hp it has a top speed of 171 mph and gets to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Mercedes GLC 300 de 4MATIC
(2022 - present)
...de 4MATIC

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes GLC 300 de 4MATIC is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 5,502 miles and can store 21.2-56.5 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 4,409 lbs.

Euro NCAP Results

2022
★★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
92%
Child Occupant
90%
Vulnerable Road Users
74%
Safety Assist
84%
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