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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC SUV X253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2019-2022]

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Overview

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC SUV X253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2019-2022]

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, offered in North America from mid-2019 to mid-2022 (Phase-II), is a model of the 5-door SUV/crossover with permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . This variant is noted for its high performance and up-to-date technology (MBUX), including a 1991 cm3 Line 4 Gasoline engine (Daimler-Benz M264 DE20) with turbocharger and direct injection, producing 258 hp / 255 kW at 5800 – 6100 rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 1800 – 4000 rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 224 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 10.3 L/100km (24 MPG EPA) . The car has a length of 4656 mm , a width of 1900 mm, a height of 1664 mm and weighs 1804 kg , with a fuel tank of 66 liters.

Model:253 GLC 300 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2021
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:$45,750
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:370 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Gasoline with turbocharger
Displacement:1991 cm3
Max power:258 PS / 255 hp / 190 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:10.3 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:7.3-8.8 L/100km
City:12.9-15.5 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.4 s
0-100 km/h:6.6 s
0-160 km/h:17.9 s
0-200 km/h:37.4 s
Top speed:224 km/h
Curb weight:1804 kg
Gross weight:N/A
Length:4656 mm
Width:1900 mm
Height:1664 mm
Fuel capacity:66 liters

Expert Assessment

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC (2021) is rated for fast performance (6.6s 0-100 km/h) and permanent 4x4 traction, as well as for high quality interior (Phase-II facelift with MBUX). The main downsides are high fuel consumption (10.3 L/100km), high maintenance costs, 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).

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