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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC Coupe C253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2016-2019]

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Overview

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC Coupe C253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2016-2019]

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC Coupe, offered in Europe from October 2016 to June 2019 (Phase-I), is a model of the 5-door SUV/crossover Coupe with permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . It includes a 2143 cm3 Line 4 diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM651 DE22) with two turbochargers , with Common-Rail and DOHC, that produces 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 9.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 205 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 6.9 L/100km . The car has a length of 4732 mm , a width of 1890 mm, a height of 1602 mm and weighs 1770 kg , with a fuel tank of 50 liters.

Model:C253 GLC 220 d 4MATIC Coupe
Production year:2018
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€44,320
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:6.9 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:5.1-6.1 L/100km
City:8.4-10.1 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6c
Body style:SUV Coupe
0-80 km/h:6.1 s
0-100 km/h:9.2 s
0-160 km/h:27.8 s
0-200 km/h:100.7 s
Top speed:205 km/h
Curb weight:1770 kg
Gross weight:2520 kg
Length:4732 mm
Width:1890 mm
Height:1602 mm
Fuel capacity:50 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
85%
Safety
90%
Performance
75%
Driveability
90%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
60%
Design
70%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC Coupe (2018) is rated for good fuel efficiency (6.9 L/100km), high torque (400 Nm) and attractive coupe-style design. The quality of the construction is high and the comfort on the highway is excellent. The main downsides are average acceleration performance due to weight, high maintenance costs of the diesel engine (AdBlue/DPF), limited head/luggage space, as well as reported problems with the damping system and door locks.

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