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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC SUV X253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2019]

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Overview

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC SUV X253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2019]

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, offered in Europe from December 2016 to June 2019 (Phase-I), is a model of the 5-door SUV/crossover with permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . It includes a 1991 cm3 Line 4 Petrol engine (Daimler-Benz M274 DE20) with turbocharger and direct injection (3rd generation), producing 245 hp / 241 kW at 5500 engine revolutions and 370 Nm of torque at 1300 – 4000 engine revolutions. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 223 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 9.5 L/100km . The car has a length of 4656 mm , a width of 1890 mm, a height of 1639 mm and weighs 1660 kg , with a fuel tank of 66 liters. It stands out as the powerful petrol variant with good performance and high comfort.

Model:X253 GLC 300 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2017
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€39,000
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:370 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Gasoline with turbocharger
Displacement:1991 cm3
Max power:245 PS / 241 hp / 180 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:9.5 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.6-7.9 L/100km
City:12.2-14.6 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6d-TEMP
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.3 s
0-100 km/h:6.5 s
0-160 km/h:17.3 s
0-200 km/h:35.1 s
Top speed:223 km/h
Curb weight:1660 kg
Gross weight:2400 kg
Length:4656 mm
Width:1890 mm
Height:1639 mm
Fuel capacity:66 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
65%
Safety
90%
Performance
85%
Driveability
90%
Durability
75%
Maintenance
60%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC (2017) is rated for fast performance (6.5s 0-100 km/h) and permanent 4x4 traction, as well as for high quality interior materials and quiet driving. The main downsides are high fuel consumption (9.5 L/100km), high maintenance costs, and reported problems with misfiring, engine oil leaks, and delayed engagement.

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