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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 and 4MATIC Coupe C253 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2016-2019]

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Overview

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 and 4MATIC Coupe C253 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2016-2019]

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 4MATIC Coupe, offered in Europe from December 2016 to August 2018 (Phase-I), is a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) model of the 5-door SUV/crossover Coupe with permanent 4×4 (4Matic) traction. It includes a 1991 cm3 Line 4 petrol engine (Daimler-Benz M274 DE20) with turbocharger and electric motor, direct injection and DOHC. The total combined power is 320 hp / 315 hp / 235 kW at 5500 rpm and 560 Nm of torque at 1200 rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 246 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 7.5 L/100km . The car has a length of 4732 mm , a width of 1890 mm, a height of 1622 mm and weighs 1965 kg , with a fuel tank of 50 liters.

Model:C253 GLC 350 e 4MATIC Coupe
Production year:2018
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€44,990
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:560 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Gasoline/Hybrid with turbocharger
Displacement:1991 cm3
Max power:320 PS / 315 hp / 235 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline/Electric (PHEV)
Fuel consumption:7.5 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:5.3-6.4 L/100km
City:9.5-11.4 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6
Body style:SUV Coupe
0-80 km/h:4.5 s
0-100 km/h:6.7 s
0-160 km/h:15.8 s
0-200 km/h:28.7 s
Top speed:246 km/h
Curb weight:1965 kg
Gross weight:2625 kg
Length:4732 mm
Width:1890 mm
Height:1622 mm
Fuel capacity:50 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
80%
Safety
90%
Performance
95%
Driveability
90%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
50%
Design
75%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 e 4MATIC Coupe (2018) is highly rated for excellent performance (6.7s 0-100 km/h) and exceptional torque thanks to the hybrid system (560 Nm). It is distinguished for its comfortable driving and premium coupe style. The main downsides are the high maintenance cost, significantly reduced luggage space and the heavy weight of the car due to the battery, as well as reported problems with the depreciation system and door locks.

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