2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe Details

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe Details

The GLC gets its first far reaching update since it appeared for 2016. The GLC 300 gets an all the more remarkable 2.0-liter inline-four (up 14 torque) and the cutting edge 4Matic all-wheel-drive framework. The GLC 43 additionally gets a 23-hp help. The GLC 350e module cross breed gets a greater battery pack that carries with it more range and snappier speeding up.

The outside of the sum total of what variants has been changed rather subtly, however the inside gets the greater update. The plan is the equivalent, tasteful spot it's constantly been, yet the fitment of Mercedes' most recent MBUX tech interface as standard outcomes in a greater showcase adhered to the scramble and a square, calfskin like touchpad instead of the old reflexive plastic cushion floating over a turning wheel. You can likewise now fit a 12.3-inch all-computerized instrument board, while the entirety of the most recent Mercedes tech progressions that go with MBUX like remote charging and expanded video for the route framework are accessible too. The discretionary versatile journey control has likewise been "overhauled" with mechanized reactions as far as possible signs and GPS input. 

GLC's interior and in-car technology

It might not have the current Mercedes stylish in plain view in the new GLB-Class, yet more up to date doesn't really mean better. The GLC lodge stays exceptional with its expansive, cascade like focus support of genuine wood trim, top of the line switchgear and sweet revolving airvents. The standard MBTex vinyl upholstery will trick your companions into believing it's the genuine stuff – particularly, you can even get it bright tints. The AMG models include Dynamica fake softened cowhide upholstery and red safety belts, yet like each GLC, you can move up to genuine calfskin.

Adding to the climate a piece for 2020 is the option of the MBUX tech interface. The focal presentation is currently a standard 10.25 inches and the instrument board can be redesigned from its customary measure pack (speedo, tach, trip PC) to an all-advanced 12.3-inch show. Supporting them are MBUX's large number of data sources: focus comfort touchpad, touchscreen, directing wheel track cushions and characteristic speed acknowledgment voice controls. Honestly, the last one doesn't work quite well, however the others give an invite measure of excess that permits you to do things the manner in which you like. The guiding wheel controls specifically may appear to be off-putting from the outset, yet are really instinctive with use.

Performance and fuel echonomy

There are four powertrains available for the GLC-Class, all of which are indicated with the different model names.

The GLC 300 has a 2.0-liter inline-four, which produces 255 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. A nine-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive are standard, but "4Matic" all-wheel drive is an option. Mercedes says the GLC 300 will go from 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds, which is quick for the segment. Fuel economy is 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive – 4Matic is basically the same at 21/28/24.

The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 (pictured below) has a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 good for 385 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque. An AMG-tuned nine-speed automatic and 4Matic are standard. Mercedes claims a 4.7-second 0-60 time, while EPA fuel economy estimates are 18/24/21.

The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 is the only compact luxury SUV that offers a V8 engine, a hand-built 4.0-liter turbocharged unit that pumps out 469 hp and 479 lb-ft (the Coupe is offered with an even-more-powerful 63 S version). The 0-60 estimate is 3.8 seconds. Wow. Fuel economy isn't actually much worse than the 43 at 16/22/18.

Finally, there's the GLC 350e 4Matic EQ Power plug-in hybrid. The EQ bit indicates it gets a bigger battery pack for 2020, and although official U.S. fuel economy and range estimates weren't available at the time of this writing, we expect a range of 25 miles. It was previously an anemic 10. Time has also been sliced off the 0-60 time: 5.6 seconds from 6.2.

What's the Mercedes GLC like to drive? 

In spite of the fact that it's currently been around some time, the GLC stays one of the most refined and top notch vehicles in its portion. There's a strength and balance to the manner in which it descends the street, capably gobbling up knocks yet keeping up poise around corners, feeling more like a C-Class hatchback than a little SUV. Its directing is open, brisk and liquid in its movement with weighting that feels normal. Choke and brake reaction are amazing also. To put it plainly, it drives like an appropriate present day Mercedes, not a little SUV rushed out utilizing odds and ends from different vehicles. 

Most by far of GLC purchasers will wind up with the GLC 300, which implies you'll get a smooth and ground-breaking turbocharged four-chamber. Truly, it exists in a fragment overflowing with smooth-and-ground-breaking turbo-fours, so dislike it speaks to any incredible bit of leeway. 

The different GLCs are an alternate issue. The module half breed GLC 350e is extremely just practically identical to the Volvo XC60 T8, and despite the fact that we haven't driven 2020's refreshed form yet, we speculate it would exchange some hard and fast presentation for more noteworthy refinement in contrast with the Volvo. On the opposite finish of the range there's the powerful AMG GLC 63, which you can completely find out about in our first drive audit. Its fire-breathing V8 flies in rarified air with the Porsche Macan Turbo, Panther F-Pace SVR and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. They're all bonkers-incredible with shocking execution capacity for minimized SUVs. 

The more sensible overhaul is the AMG 43. It hones the GLC's reflexes and makes the ride firmer graciousness changes to the suspension (which can be additionally overhauled with air springs). Its speeding up is a significant improvement over the base GLC, but at the same time it's not silly pointless excess like the 63. There aren't numerous contenders at its presentation level or cost, either, however against a BMW X3 M40i or Audi SQ5, the GLC 43 could without much of a stretch be picked as best of the lot.