2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe

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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe is a compact extravagance hybrid SUV that seats five and is presently offered in one trim level, the GLC300 4Matic Coupe. A higher-execution AMG GLC 43 Coupe is relied upon to make a big appearance later in the model year. Respectable measures of standard features are incorporated, and numerous more are offered as alternatives. The cost of this SUV starts from $45950, which is the most elevated among its rivals.

Trim	GLC 300 4MATIC
MSRP	$45,950
Key Features	ECO Start/Stop system
	LED Daytime Running Lamps
	LED taillamps
	Dual-zone automatic climate control
	Rain-sensing windshield wipers
	7" high-resolution color central screen
	Console-mounted rotary central controller
	Bluetooth audio streaming
	Hands-free Bluetooth interface
	Dual USB ports In-dash CD player and SD card reader
	HD Radio receiver
	Prewiring for Garmin MAP PILOT

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With just a single trim level accessible at first for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Coupe (the GLC300 4Matic), it's not very difficult to pick which one to purchase. Picking from the GLC's wide assortment of accessible choices might be more troublesome.

The Premium bundles are a decent place to start since they include some alluring driver safety helps and a couple of key additional items, for example, satellite radio and heated seats. Stop there in case you're hoping to oversee taken a toll. Something else, the air suspension and cabin material and tech updates will make the most out of your GLC Coupe.

“The GLC earns points above average for its sublime ride quality and for its willing powertrains. In AMG guise, it's even legitimately sporty, although the GLC300 will be the bigger seller.” - carconnection

Engine and Transmission

It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The transmission duties are carried out by a 9-speed automatic gearbox.

Models	Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC	BMW X4 xDrive 28i	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription	Audi Q5 Premium
MSRP	$45,950	$45,550	$40,950	$40,900
Engine	2.0L Turbo 4-Cylinder	2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder	2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder	2.0L TFSI Inline 4-Cylinder
Transmission	9-speed automatic	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic
Horsepower	241 hp	240 hp	240 hp	220 hp
Torque	273 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft

When it comes to engine and performance, 2017 Mercedes Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV proves to be outstanding. The Audi Q5 seem sto be underpowered comparatively offering 220hp and 258 lb-ft with its 2.0-liter 4 cylinder engine. Moreover, it is the only SUV in the segment to offer a 9-speed automatic transmission, thus giving a sportier experience.

Acceleration

Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC takes 6.4 seconds to reach 60 mph from halt, and hence is the average performer in the segment. This performance disappoints a bit because it produces more power and torque than any other of its competitors.

Models	Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC	BMW X4 xDrive 28i	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription	Audi Q5 Premium
0-60 MPH	6.4 sec	6.0 sec	7.3 sec	5.9 sec
Quarter mile	15.3 sec	13.6 sec	15.5 sec	13.5 sec
Engine	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	7.3	7.6	6.8	8.0

Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is ought to be a sports performance car; as detailed by the company. But it is not that kind of stuff when compared with other SUVs. It even fails to build momentum quickly after the start and as a result, it takes a long time of 15.3 seconds to reach a quarter mile. Audi Q5 Premium is the quickest car in the competition taking 5.9 seconds to accelerate up to 60 mph from zero.

Handling and Steering

From behind the steering, it's not hard to feel a major measurement of the C-Class in the GLC300's ride and taking care of attributes. Acceleration is solid and enduring, if not quick, and the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine has a lot of saving for passing and climbing. On the highway, Mercedes-Benz's 2017 GLC wins adulate for its smooth ride and simplicity of moving, however, there stays some breeze rocking around the side mirrors.

Generally speaking, the GLC is a joy to drive on account of aggressive execution numbers and a drawing in feel. Considering its size, the GLC is anything but difficult to control and taking care of is great. Indeed, even with the moderately little 2.0-liter engine, it feels snappy, and the nine-speed programmed transmission moves easily.

Braking

Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is quite a heavy car (weighing 4045 lbs.) and is equipped with equally compatible and large braking pads. The front brake pads measure 13.5 inches while the rear ones measure 12.6 inches. Braking feels light and when your foot is on the brake, it seems that you have the full control of the car and that is what is actually true even.

Model	Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC	BMW X4 xDrive 28i	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription	Audi Q5 Premium
Brake Front (in.)	13.5	12.9	12.9	12.6
Brake Rear (in.)	12.6	13.0	11.9	11.8
Curb Weight (lbs.)	4045	4130	3959	4200
60-0 MPH (ft.)	110	123	130	117

This SUV has the best braking performance in the segment and takes only 110 ft. to come to rest from a speed of 60 mph, which is exceptionally well-taking note of its weight. On the other hand, Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription being the lightest among its competitors (3959 lbs.) covers the longest distance of 130 ft. to come to halt from the same speed.

Fuel economy of this sedan is above average but less than its rivals. The efficiency stats are almost better than other competitors and despite its sportier performance; it manages to sip as less fuel as its opponents.

Model	Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC	BMW X4 xDrive 28i	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription	Audi Q5 Premium
MPG (city)	22	20	23	20
MPG (highway)	27	27	31	27
MPG (combined)	24	23	26	22

Fuel economy of 22 MPG (city), 27 MPG (highway) and 24 MPG (combined) is surely a good number to show by an SUV like this. Yet, there are performers like Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription that sip the least fuel and are more fuel efficient, especially on highway rides.

“The interior remains a fantastic and fascinating assortment of circular forms, rounded-off edges, leather, satin aluminum, and faux carbon fiber.” – automobilemag

Seating and Comfort

The cockpit of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC underscores straightforward polish, with few buttons jumbling the space. High-grade materials, for example, linden wood or available black ash and leather, add to the GLC's upscale interest. Inside space is normal for this class, however agreeable seats, helpful tech, and some easy to understand load additional items add to the GLC's allure.

Overall, the Mercedes GLC Coupe's inside quality is astounding. Switchgear and materials, for example, the MB-Tex manufactured leather, are impeccable. There's constrained headroom in the rear because of the slanted rooftop, however, legroom is satisfactory. In spite of having a compact SUV impression, the GLC’s interior is amazingly extensive and agreeable. The front seats are ideally molded and cushioned for a considerable length, and the rear seats effortlessly suit 6-foot-tall travelers.

Model	Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC	BMW X4 xDrive 28i	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription	Audi Q5 Premium
Passenger capacity	5	5	5	5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	37.1/-/-	40.0/57.2/40.4	38/56.2/41.2	39.4/57.7/41.0
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	37.6/55.8/37.3	37.4/56.0/34.8	38.1/55.2/38.1	39.0/56.4/37.4

Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is smaller than its competitors but still does not lag in comfort. It is a big SUV rather. Front/ rear headroom is lesser than its rivals but still it is spacious enough to seat tall passengers. Legroom is appreciable as it does not let passengers feel discomfort even in long rides.

Interior Features

• A power driver seat
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Driver-seat memory settings
• 40/20/40-split power-folding rear seats
• Dual-zone climate control
• Drive-mode settings

 Infotainment

The infotainment system of Mercedes Benz GLC 300 includes:

• The Mercedes' COMAND interface which includes: 7-inch infotainment display, Touchpad, and Knob controller
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Mbrace Connect (includes smartphone app integration)
• An eight-speaker sound system
• Two USB ports
• An iPod interface
• Bluetooth phone and audio streaming

 Cargo Capacity

Contrasted with rival extravagance smaller SUVs, the GLC has just better than expected aggregate load space with the seats collapsed and somewhat beneath normal payload live with the rear seats up. Test pilots adulate easy to use contacts like the lockable stockpiling cubby and say the GLC's outline makes it simple to stack apparatus and gear.

Model	Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC	BMW X4 xDrive 28i	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription	Audi Q5 Premium
Cargo Volume rear seat up (ft.3)	18.0	17.7	30.8	29.1
Cargo Volume rear seat folded (ft.3)	56.5	49.4	67.4	57.3

Behind the rear seat, there is 18.0 cubic feet of payload space in the 2017 GLC 300 4MATIC. This grows to 56.5 cubic feet with the rear seats collapsed. The rear seats come standard with a 40/20/40 split, giving you numerous load traveler arrangements.

Extra stockpiling is accessible under the freight floor – including a lockable compartment – with sections that keep the floor raised while you are stacking your things in it. A power liftgate is standard, and Mercedes offers a discretionary flexible air suspension that brings down the height of the GLC for less demanding stacking. A hands-free liftgate is additionally accessible. Still Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription turns out to be the roomiest SUV of the section by offering 30.8/67.4 cubic feet of room when the rear seat is uncollapsed/collapsed.

“With its hunchback-esque shape, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is an attractive compact crossover.” - carconnection

Dimensions and weight

Mercedes' GLC-Class for 2017 is bigger than it looks, however positively. As opposed to looking cumbersome or awkward, it looks generous and strong, despite the fact that the smooth bends and delicate lines are somewhat less particular than Mercedes' past fresh edge styling dialect.

Model	Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC	BMW X4 xDrive 28i	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription	Audi Q5 Premium
Curb weight (lbs.)	4045	4130	3959	4200
Length(in)	186.3	184.5	182.8	182.6
Width(in)	74.4	74.1	74.4	74.7
Height(in)	63.1	63.9	67.4	65.2
Ground clearance (in)	5.9	8.0	9.1	7.9
Wheelbase (in)	113.1	110.6	109.2	110.5
Track width (in) F/R	63.9/63.7	62.8/63.4	64.3/62.4	63.7/63.5

Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is certainly the longest car in the segment and one of the widest too. But its short height makes it difficult for tall passengers to ride. This SUV is 63.1 inches tall whereas its opponent, the Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription is 67.4 inches high. Also, it has the least ground clearance (just 5.9 inches) and again Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription has an edge over its rival by offering a ground clearance of 9.1 inches.

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• Power liftgate
• Power-folding mirrors
• A sunroof
• Automatic wipers
• Rearview camera

The array of standard safety equipment is impressive, including:

• COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• PRE-SAFE
• Adaptive braking technology: Predictive Brake Priming, Automatic Brake Drying, Hill-Start Assist, brake HOLD feature
• Emergency-sensing Brake Assist (BAS)
• Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Rearview camera
• Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature

It also includes:

• Anti-lock brakes
• Crosswind Assist
• Trailer-sway control
• Driver-drowsiness monitoring
• Side airbags and side-curtain airbags

BMW X4 xDrive 28i

BMW X4 xDrive 28i is quite cheaper than its rival but even with same displacement engine (2.0L), it fails to produce as much torque as Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. Although BMW X4 xDrive 28i is one of the quickest cars in the segment, it has higher emissions (7.6 tons/yr of CO2 @ 15K mi/year) than GLC 300 4MATIC (7.3 tons/yr of CO2 @ 15K mi/year).

BMW X4 xDrive 28i is the poorest but second performer at braking, whereas Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is exceptionally well at it and shows best-in-class stats. GLC 300 4MATIC is more fuel efficient than its rival despite its sportier performance. Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is longer and wider than BMW X4 xDrive 28i, but the latter is bigger in height and has more ground clearance than the former. Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is more spacious on inside but lags in headroom, which is although alright but still the least in class. Thus, between these two cars, Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is the better pick.

Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription

Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription is cheaper than GLC 300 4MATIC but lags far behind it in producing torque and horsepower. Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription gets itself tagged as the slowest SUV in competition (taking 7.3 seconds to go from 0-60mph) whereas its rival takes 6.4 seconds. Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription has the poorest brake performance, unlike its opponent which is a class leader in this segment.

Volvo XC60 has best-in-class fuel economy and also, it is the biggest car in terms of exterior dimensions. Whereas, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC lags in both these, and has the tightest head-room in the segment. Cargo space offered in Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription is much bigger than its counterpart and hence, if you want a decent SUV with a lot of space Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription shall be your pick, otherwise for a sportier ride, go for Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC.

Audi Q5 Premium

Here comes the biggest competitor of Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, the Audi Q5 Premium which is the cheapest SUV of the segment and despite having same engine displacement as its competitor, lags drastically in torque and power production. Yet it is the quickest car in competition and has an excellent pickup, unlike its rival.

Braking is average but still cannot match Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC which has the most efficient brakes among all its rivals. Fuel economy of Audi Q5 Premium is quite satisfactory but way less than Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. Although Audi Q5 Premium is a bit smaller than its rival in exterior dimensions yet it is one of the most spacious cars when compared in terms of interiors. Audi Q5 Premium carries more cargo space as well.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV may have an above-class-average cost of $45,950, however, it has an extensive rundown of standard features, particularly safety features, to oblige it.

You'll likewise get extravagant inside that is truly outstanding in the class. The turbocharged engine has enough yield for most driving circumstances and is pleasantly combined with a nine-speed transmission that gives smooth movements. Include these all together and you have a total bundle that is difficult to beat.