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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC SUV X253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2019]

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Overview

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC SUV X253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2019]

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC, offered in Europe from September 2015 to June 2019 (Phase-I), is a model of the 5-door SUV/crossover with permanent 4×4 (4Matic) traction. This variant is notable for its efficiency and high torque, including a 2143 cm3 Line 4 diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM651 DE22) with two turbochargers , with Common-Rail and DOHC, producing 170 hp / 168 hp / 125 kW at 3000 – 4200 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 1400 – 2800 rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 204 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km . The car has a length of 4656 mm , a width of 1890 mm, a height of 1639 mm and weighs 1770 kg , with a fuel tank of 50 liters.

Model:X253 GLC 220 d 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2017
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€37,500
Engine size:2.1 L
Max torque:400 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Diesel with 2 turbocharger
Displacement:2143 cm3
Max power:170 PS / 168 hp / 125 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:7.0 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:5.1-6.1 L/100km
City:8.5-10.2 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6c
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:6.1 s
0-100 km/h:9.4 s
0-160 km/h:28.2 s
0-200 km/h:118 s
Top speed:204 km/h
Curb weight:1770 kg
Gross weight:2500 kg
Length:4656 mm
Width:1890 mm
Height:1639 mm
Fuel capacity:50 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
85%
Safety
90%
Performance
70%
Driveability
90%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
60%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC (2017) is rated for good fuel efficiency (7.0 L/100km), strong torque (400 Nm) and driving comfort (9G-TRONIC). The main downsides are average acceleration performance (9.4s 0-100 km/h) due to the OM651 engine, high maintenance costs of the diesel engine (AdBlue/DPF) and reported problems with the air compressor unit (in air-absorbed models), manipulation of gas values (for OM651 engines by 2017, requiring software update from recall), and safety issues such as the unintentional explosion of the driver's airbag.

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