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GLC

The Mercedes that most people mean when they say luxury SUV: mild-hybrid 258 bhp, a vast boot and an interior to match.

On sale MotoSutra editorial rating 4.5/5 MotoSutra editorial rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5 ₹72.9L – ₹79.9L Delhi NCR ex-showroom
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Price
₹72.9L – ₹79.9L
Delhi NCR ex-showroom
Mileage
13 kmpl
Engine
1999 cc
Power
258 bhp
Torque
400 Nm
Top speed
223 kmph
Kerb weight
1950 kg
Seats
5
Boot space
620 L
Fuel
petrol / hybrid
Gearbox
automatic

Available colours

  • Polar White
  • Obsidian Black
  • Selenite Grey
  • Hi-Tech Silver

Swatches are indicative.

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Overview

The GLC is the car that explains why this segment exists. The 2.0-litre turbo petrol in this listing carries a 48-volt mild-hybrid assist, making 258 bhp and 400 Nm delivered through a conventional automatic so seamlessly that the car seems to anticipate gear changes rather than perform them, and a near-two-tonne body moves with a lack of visible effort that is the real currency of luxury.

The cabin is the second act, and it is staged with theatre in mind. Ambient lighting traces the door furniture, the centre screen sits portrait-fashion in a dash finished in open-pore trim and soft materials, and the 2888 mm wheelbase translates into rear-seat room that makes a chauffeured weekend entirely civilised. The boot takes 620 litres with the bench up, which quietly means the GLC can be the family car when the occasion demands it.

Buying one is an exercise in accepting priorities. The claimed 13 kmpl is aspirational in city traffic, the driving assistance package is standard here but the really large wheels ruin the ride on patched tarmac, and nothing about the way this car isolates you from the road is accidental, including the cost of maintaining that isolation. It is the most complete of the premium SUVs in this catalogue, and it is priced to remind you of that at every service interval.

  • 48V mild-hybrid with 400 Nm
  • 620-litre boot and limousine-class rear seat
  • Driving assistance package fitted as standard

Price

Ex-showroom price

₹72.9 lakh - ₹79.9 lakh

Delhi NCR

Launched June 2023

Range spread ₹72.9L – ₹79.9L

Mercedes-Benz GLC variant prices

Variant Ex-showroom
GLC 200 4MATIC petrol automatic Four-wheel drive · Multiple airbags ₹72.9L
GLC 300 4MATIC hybrid automatic 258 bhp mild-hybrid · Digital cockpit ₹74.99L
GLC 300 4MATIC Progressive hybrid automatic Panoramic roof · Burmester audio ₹77.49L
GLC 300 4MATIC AMG Line hybrid automatic AMG styling · Larger wheels · Adaptive damping ₹79.9L

Prices shown are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, from MotoSutra's sample catalogue for this build.

Specifications

Engine and performance

Mercedes-Benz GLC engine and performance
Engine 1999 cc, 4-cylinder
Max power 258 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max torque 400 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm
Mileage 13 kmpl
Top speed 223 kmph
Gearbox Automatic

Chassis and safety

Mercedes-Benz GLC chassis and safety
Kerb weight 1950 kg
Seat capacity 5 persons
Boot space 620 litres
Suspension Multi-link front, multi-link rear with adaptive damping option
Brakes Ventilated discs front and rear
Tyres 255/45 R19
Safety equipment Multiple airbags; driving assistance package standard

Dimensions

Mercedes-Benz GLC dimensions
Length 4716 mm
Width 1890 mm
Height 1640 mm
Wheelbase 2888 mm
Ground clearance 200 mm

Figures are MotoSutra sample catalogue data for this demonstration build.

Features

Convenience

  • Driving assistance package standard
  • Burmester surround audio
  • Powered tailgate
  • Wireless charging and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Interior

  • 11.9-inch central display
  • 12.3-inch digital cockpit
  • Ambient lighting with active colours
  • Nappa-look leather upholstery

Safety

  • Multiple airbags including knee airbag
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane keeping assist
  • PRE-SAFE style cabin protection systems

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Drivetrain refinement sets the segment benchmark
  • Rear seat and boot make it a credible sole car
  • Standard driving assistance where rivals charge extra

What we would change

  • City economy is poor even by this list’s standards
  • Larger wheel options spoil the ride
  • Running and maintenance costs track the badge

Expert review

MotoSutra editorial rating

4.5/5

  • Interior 4.8/5 Rated 4.8 out of 5
  • Safety 4.8/5 Rated 4.8 out of 5
  • Comfort 4.7/5 Rated 4.7 out of 5
  • Design 4.6/5 Rated 4.6 out of 5
  • Features 4.6/5 Rated 4.6 out of 5
  • Performance 4.4/5 Rated 4.4 out of 5
  • Efficiency 3.1/5 Rated 3.1 out of 5

How it scores

The Mercedes that most people mean when they say luxury SUV: mild-hybrid 258 bhp, a vast boot and an interior to match.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Mercedes-Benz GLC price?

This sample catalogue lists the GLC from ₹72.90 lakh to ₹79.90 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, across four automatic four-wheel-drive variants.

Is the GLC a hybrid?

The GLC 300 in this listing is a 48-volt mild hybrid: the electric assist supports the 2.0-litre petrol engine but does not drive the wheels or require charging.

How big is the GLC’s boot?

620 litres with the rear bench in place in this sample data, which is between the compact SUVs above it and most full-size models on paper.

What safety equipment comes standard?

Multiple airbags and the full driving assistance package are fitted across the range in this listing; the structure carries a five-star rating in our sample data.

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