Mercedes-Benz GLC 2023– car dimensions: 4716 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1640 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,925 kg. Braked towing is 2,400 kg.
The cabin has a freestanding 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.9-inch portrait touchscreen with MBUX. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard along with dual-zone automatic climate control and basic cruise control. Standard driver aids include Active Brake Assist for automatic emergency braking, Blind Spot Assist, parking sensors with PARKTRONIC and a reversing camera. Active Lane Keeping Assist comes on higher grades or via the Driver Assistance package that also adds adaptive cruise.
Boot space measures 620 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1680 litres when folded. A power tailgate is standard.
Braked towing capacity is 2400 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 585 kg. Trailer hitch is optional. The model includes trailer menu functions in MBUX for safer towing.
The cabin has a modern layout with freestanding 12.3-inch digital instruments and an 11.9-inch portrait touchscreen. Standard heated multi-way power front seats include memory and lumbar support for solid all-day comfort. Synthetic leather and 64-color ambient lighting create a premium feel. Optional multicontour seats add side bolster adjustment and massage. An optional panoramic roof opens the space with more light. Heat and noise insulating glass is available on higher packages for a quieter ride. Optional AIR-BALANCE adds subtle fragrance and air ionisation.
Premium unleaded fuel required
Service A at approx 10,000 miles or 1 year, then alternating A/B
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (2022 test)
ANCAP 5-star rating
Standard multi-airbag suite including centre airbag plus AEB and lane support
The GLC 300 4MATIC uses premium unleaded petrol. Published figures show around 23 city and 31 highway mpg in US ratings for the all-wheel-drive version.
Maintenance follows the ASSYST system with Service A and Service B. First service is typically at 10,000 miles or one year. Intervals then alternate roughly every 10,000 miles or one to two years.
The model earned a five-star Euro NCAP rating in 2022 with strong adult and child occupant scores. ANCAP also awarded five stars. Standard kit covers dual front, side, curtain and centre airbags plus driver knee airbag, autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist and PRE-SAFE.
Warranty cover is typically three to five years depending on market. Regular dealer services keep the car in good condition for daily use and longer ownership.
Length 4716 mm, Width 1890 mm, Height 1640 mm, Wheelbase 2888 mm (GLC 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz press kit, CarExpert/Autotijd confirmation of dimensions and ground clearance, driving.ca.