Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 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 pairs a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with an 11.9-inch portrait central touchscreen running MBUX. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard along with dual-zone automatic climate control. Standard driver aids include Active Brake Assist with automatic emergency braking, Blind Spot Assist, Attention Assist, and a reversing camera. Front and rear parking sensors with Parktronic are fitted as standard in most markets. Active Parking Assist and surround-view camera are available on higher trims or packages. Adaptive cruise and active lane keeping require the Driver Assistance package.
Boot capacity is 620 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1680 litres with the 40/20/40 split seats folded. A power Easy-Pack tailgate is standard.
Braked towing capacity for the GLC 300 4MATIC is 2400 kg with unbraked limited to 750 kg. Payload is 585 kg based on a kerb weight of 1925 kg and GVWR of 2510 kg. A trailer hitch is optional.
The cabin feels quiet and refined with solid materials and supportive front seats that offer all-day comfort plus power adjustments and heating as standard. Ambient lighting and a large central screen create a modern space, while optional panoramic glass and insulating windows make it airier and even quieter on the road.
Fuel economy 23 city/31 hwy mpg for 4MATIC
Service interval every 10,000 miles or 12 months
ANCAP five-star rating
IIHS Good ratings in crash tests. Top Safety Pick for builds after March 2023
Standard Active Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist, PRE-SAFE, ATTENTION ASSIST
The mild-hybrid turbo four-cylinder needs premium fuel and returns solid efficiency for a luxury SUV, with EPA figures of 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway on 4MATIC models. Real-world driving often matches or beats those numbers in mixed conditions.
Mercedes schedules oil and filter changes plus basic checks every 10,000 miles or once a year under the ASSYST system. Warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles with no free scheduled maintenance included.
Crash protection scores high, with a five-star ANCAP result and strong IIHS marks including Good in small-overlap and moderate-overlap tests. Standard kit covers automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and PRE-SAFE measures that tension belts and close windows before impact.
Keeping the car means following the ASSYST prompts for fluids and filters while relying on the dense standard safety net and optional Driver Assistance package for extra adaptive cruise and lane support.
Length 4716 mm, Width 1890 mm, Height 1640 mm, Wheelbase 2888 mm (GLC 300 2023-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz press kit, owner's manuals X254, ANCAP/India specs.