2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC launched in India; prices start from Rs 73.5 lakh
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the new generation Mercedes-Benz GLC at a string price of Rs 73.5. The GLC has been the brand's most successful SUV in India for a long time now and was long due for an update. The new GLC is available in two variants, 300 4Matic and 220d 4Matic and bookings for the SUV are already underway.
New Mercedes-Benz: Variants and PricesMercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic: Rs 73.5 lakh
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4 Matic: Rs 74.5 lakh
New Mercedes-Benz GLC: Dimensions and Design
The new GLC is available in a choice of five shades, namely Polar White, Obsidian Black, Nautic Blue, Selenite Grey, and Mojave Silver. Further, it is 4,716mm long, 2,075mm wide, and 1,640mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,888mm. In addition, the front and rear tracks are wider by 6mm and 23mm, respectively.
The design is innovative rather than pioneering, thus it is still recognisable as a GLC. The grille has grown in size, with the tri-pointed star taking centre stage, flanked by a pair of sharper LED headlights for a more aggressive appearance. When viewed from the side, the lines are now softer, giving it a cleaner appearance, while the 19-inch dual-tone alloys give it a hefty posture. New geometric tail lights complete the entire look.
New Mercedes-Benz GLC: Powertrain
The India-spec GLC 300 gets a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol motor generating 258PS at 5,800rpm and 400Nm between 2,000rpm and 3,000rpm. This unit returns a fuel economy of 14.72kmpl. Whereas, the GLC 220d comes powered by a 2.0-litre, inline four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine that produces 197PS at 3,800rpm and 440Nm of torque between 1,800rpm and 2,800rpm. This motor gives out a mileage of 19.47kmpl.
Notably, both units now get mild hybrid functionality, which provides a brief power boost of 23PS and 200Nm. Mercedes offers its 9G Tronic automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive as standard across the board.
Read more about how the new GLC drives in our detailed review here.
New Mercedes-Benz GLC: Interior and Features
Mercedes-Benz has given the new-gen GLC an all-new MBUX setup, comprising a 12.3-inch driver display and an 11.9-inch central information hub with biometric authentication.
It also boasts a raft of features, such as a wireless charging pad, LED headlights, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, multi-zone temperature control, a Burmester surround system, and 64 colours of ambient lighting, among others. Also on offer is a new off-road mode with a 'transparent bonnet' function and enhanced ADAS.
The new generation Mercedes-Benz GLC renews its long-standing rivalry with the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X3, and Volvo XC40 in India.
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