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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe C253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2016-2019]

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Overview

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe C253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2016-2019]

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe, offered in North America from early 2017 to late 2019 (Phase-I), is a model of the 5-door SUV/crossover Coupe with permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . It includes a 1991 cm3 Line 4 Gasoline engine (Daimler-Benz M274 DE20) with turbocharger , direct injection and DOHC, producing 244 hp / 241 kW at 5500 engine rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 1300 – 4000 engine rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 226 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 9.6 L/100km . The car has a length of 4729 mm , a width of 1890 mm, a height of 1600 mm and weighs 1835 kg , with a fuel tank of 66 liters.

Model:C253 GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe
Production year:2018
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:$46,600
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:370 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Gasoline with turbocharger
Displacement:1991 cm3
Max power:244 PS / 241 hp / 179.7 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:9.6 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.7-8 L/100km
City:12.3-14.8 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV Coupe
0-80 km/h:4.7 s
0-100 km/h:7.1 s
0-160 km/h:18.9 s
0-200 km/h:38.1 s
Top speed:226 km/h
Curb weight:1835 kg
Gross weight:2430 kg
Length:4729 mm
Width:1890 mm
Height:1600 mm
Fuel capacity:66 liters

Expert Assessment

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe (2018) is highly regarded for its superb performance (7.1s 0-100 km/h) and 4x4 permanent traction, as well as its attractive coupe-style design. The quality of the construction is high and the comfort on the highway is excellent. The main downsides are high fuel consumption (9.6 L/100km), high maintenance costs, limited head space and small luggage due to the Coupe style, as well as reported problems with the suspension system and door locks.

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