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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV X253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) RWD [2016-2019]

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Overview

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV X253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) RWD [2016-2019]

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, offered in North America from December 2015 to the end of 2019 (Phase-I), is a 5-door rear-wheel drive (RWD) SUV/crossover model. This variant is noted for its good performance (241 hp) and comfortable driving, including a 1991 cm3 Line 4 Petrol engine (Daimler-Benz M274 DE20) with turbocharger and direct injection (3rd generation), producing 244 hp / 241 hp / 180 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 6.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 222 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 9.4 L/100km (24 MPG EPA) . The car has a length of 4656 mm , a width of 1890 mm, a height of 1639 mm and weighs 1765 kg , with a fuel tank of 66 liters.

Model:X253 GLC 300 SUV
Production year:2018
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:$41,045
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:9.4 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.6-7.9 L/100km
City:11.9-14.3 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.4 s
0-100 km/h:6.7 s
0-160 km/h:17.9 s
0-200 km/h:36.4 s
Top speed:222 km/h
Curb weight:1765 kg
Gross weight:N/A
Length:4656 mm
Width:1890 mm
Height:1639 mm
Fuel capacity:66 liters

Expert Assessment

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2018) is rated for fast performance (6.7s 0-100 km/h) and quiet driving thanks to the 9G-TRONIC transmission. It is distinguished for its high quality of interior materials and advanced technology (command). The main downsides are high fuel consumption (9.4 L/100km), high maintenance costs, and reported problems with M274 engine oil leaks, transmission shocks at low speeds, and transmission lag during acceleration.

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