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

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Overview

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

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 d 4MATIC, offered in Europe from July 2019 to mid-2022 (Phase-II), is a model of the 5-door SUV/crossover with permanent 4×4 (4Matic) traction. This variant is notable for its high performance and massive torque, including a 1950 cm3 Line 4 diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM654 DE20) with turbocharger , with Common-Rail and DOHC, producing 245 hp / 241 kW at 4200 engine revolutions and 500 Nm of torque at 1600 – 2400 engine revolutions. 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 229 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 7.2 L/100km . The car has a length of 4658 mm , a width of 1890 mm, a height of 1644 mm and weighs 1770 kg , with a fuel tank of 50 liters.

Model:X253 GLC 300 d 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2021
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€42,700
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:500 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Diesel with turbocharger
Displacement:1950 cm3
Max power:245 PS / 241 hp / 180 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:7.2 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:5.2-6.2 L/100km
City:8.9-10.7 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
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:36.4 s
Top speed:229 km/h
Curb weight:1770 kg
Gross weight:2510 kg
Length:4658 mm
Width:1890 mm
Height:1644 mm
Fuel capacity:50 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
80%
Safety
90%
Performance
90%
Driveability
90%
Durability
80%
Maintenance
60%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 d 4MATIC (2021) is rated for fast performance (6.6s 0-100 km/h) and strong torque (500 Nm) of the modern OM654 engine. It offers good fuel efficiency (7.2 L/100km) and high indoor quality (Phase-II facelift with MBUX). The main downsides are the high maintenance costs of the diesel engine, and the common problems reported with the 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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