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

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Overview

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

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 de 4MATIC, offered in Europe from May 2020 to mid-2022 (Phase-II), is a plug-in hybrid diesel (PHEV) model of the 5-door SUV/crossover with permanent 4×4 (4Matic) traction. This variant is noted for its high performance and efficiency in electric mode, including a 1950 cm3 Line 4 diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM654 DE20) with turbocharger and electric motor. The total combined power is 306 hp / 302 hp / 225 kW at 3800 rpm and 700 Nm of torque at 1400 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 244 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 5.9 L/100km . The car has a length of 4658 mm , a width of 1890 mm, a height of 1644 mm and weighs 2050 kg , with a fuel tank of 50 liters.

Model:X253 GLC 300 de 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2021
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€55,900
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:700 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Diesel/Hybrid with turbocharger
Displacement:1950 cm3
Max power:306 PS / 302 hp / 225 kW
Fuel type:Diesel/Electric (PHEV)
Fuel consumption:5.9 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:4.1-4.9 L/100km
City:7.5-9 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.6 s
0-100 km/h:6.7 s
0-160 km/h:16.7 s
0-200 km/h:30.6 s
Top speed:244 km/h
Curb weight:2050 kg
Gross weight:2650 kg
Length:4658 mm
Width:1890 mm
Height:1644 mm
Fuel capacity:50 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
90%
Safety
90%
Performance
90%
Driveability
90%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
50%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 de 4MATIC (2021) is rated for fast performance (6.7s 0-100 km/h) and massive torque (700 Nm) of the Plug-in Hybrid Diesel system. It offers high fuel efficiency (5.9 L/100km) and high indoor quality (Phase-II with MBUX). The main downsides are the very high maintenance cost of the hybrid system and diesel engine, heavy weight (2050 kg), reduced luggage due to battery, and common problems reported with GLC X253 models, such as 9G-TRONIC transmission shocks and engine valve defects (reported in NHTSA complaints, source 2.4).

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