The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 d, offered in Europe from September 2019 to mid-2022 (Phase-II), is a 5-door rear-wheel drive (RWD) SUV/crossover model. This diesel variant is noted for its high efficiency and good torque, including a 1950 cm3 Line 4 diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM654 DE20) with turbocharger , with Common-Rail and DOHC, that produces 163 hp / 161 hp / 120 kW at 3200 – 4600 rpm and 360 Nm of torque at 1600 – 3000 rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 203 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 6.5 L/100km . The car has a length of 4658 mm , a width of 1890 mm, a height of 1644 mm and weighs 1715 kg , with a fuel tank of 50 liters.
Overview
| Model: | X253 GLC 200 d SUV |
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| Production year: | 2020 |
| Transmission: | Automatic 9 speed |
| Starting price: | €37,000 |
| Engine size: | 2.0 L |
| Max torque: | 360 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | Line 4 |
| Charge system: | Diesel with turbocharger |
| Displacement: | 1950 cm3 |
| Max power: | 163 PS / 161 hp / 120 kW |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption: | 6.5 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 4.8-5.8 L/100km |
| City: | 7.7-9.2 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 6 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 27.7 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 136.6 s |
| Top speed: | 203 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1715 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2455 kg |
| Length: | 4658 mm |
| Width: | 1890 mm |
| Height: | 1644 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 50 liters |
Expert Assessment
Consumption
90%
Safety
90%
Performance
70%
Driveability
90%
Durability
80%
Maintenance
60%
Design
85%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 d (2020) is rated for high fuel efficiency (6.5 L/100km) and strong torque (360 Nm) of the modern OM654 engine. It offers high quality construction, RWD traction and good cabin space. The main downsides are average acceleration performance (9.1s 0-100 km/h), high maintenance costs of the diesel engine, and common problems reported with GLC X253 models, such as 9G-TRONIC transmission shocks at low speeds, premature brake-pedal wear and engine valve defects (reported in NHTSA complaints, source 2.4).