Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 2015-present |
| Model years | 2016-present |
| Assembly | Bremen, Germany Pune, India[1] Bogor, Indonesia (since May 2016) Uusikaupunki, Finland (ramp-up 2017) [2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact, luxury, crossover SUV (J) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 turbo 2.2L CDI I4 |
| Transmission | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in (2,873 mm) |
| Length | 183.3 in (4,656 mm) |
| Width | 74.4 in (1,890 mm) |
| Height | 64.5 in (1,638 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,947 lb (1,790 kg) (US) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class |
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a compact, luxury, Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) introduced in 2015 for the 2016 model year that replaces the former Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.
Under the vehicle naming scheme maintained by Mercedes-Benz, SUV's use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for Geländewagen (German for off-road vehicle) and alludes the long-running G-Wagen. This is followed by the letter "L" that acts as a linkage with the letter "C"—the GLC being the SUV equivalent to the C-Class.[3][4]
The GLC, like its predecessor, is currently assembled at Mercedes-Benz' plant in Bremen, Germany.[5] Since the main GLC production site in Bremen already runs at full capacity, Mercedes-Benz have decided to expand the production capacity by utilizing Valmet Automotive plant at Uusikaupunki, Finland. The manufacturing of the GLC will start in Finland during Q1/2017.
The GLC-Class[6] is available only in a five-door hatchback bodystyle with seating for five. Mercedes also plans a GLC Coupe, with four doors and a V6.[7]
Power comes from a choice of 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol (same engine combined with the electric engine in the 350e hybrid) and 2.2-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engines in various power stages mated to a 9-speed (7 speed for the 350e hybrid) G-Tronic automatic transmission. 4MATIC all-wheel-drive is standard in some markets and optional in others. The GLC is 183.3 in (4,656 mm) long, 74.4 in (1,890 mm) wide and 64.5 in (1,638 mm) tall, with a track of 63.9 in (1,623 mm) in front and 63.7 in (1,618 mm) in the rear. Trunk volume is rated at 20.5 cu ft (580 L).
In the German home market, the GLC250 4MATIC[8] petrol version is joined by GLC220d 4MATIC and GLC250d 4MATIC diesel versions along with a plug-in hybrid version called the 350e, whereas only one model, the GLC300, is available in the USA:
| Model | Fuel | Type | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 43 AMG[9] | Petrol | 3.0-litre V6 biturbo | 362 bhp |
| GLC 300 | Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 244 PS (179 kW; 241 hp)@5550, 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft)@1300 |
| GLC 300 4Matic | Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 244 PS (179 kW; 241 hp)@5550, 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft)@1300 |
| GLC 350e 4Matic | Hybrid | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp)@5550, 560 N⋅m (413 lb⋅ft)@1300 |
| GLC 250 4Matic | Petrol | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)@5500, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)@1200 |
| GLC 250d 4Matic[10] | Diesel | 2,143 cc (131 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp)@3800, 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)@1600 |
| GLC 220d 4Matic | Diesel | 2,143 cc (131 cu in) 16V 4-cylinder turbo | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)@3000, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)@1400 |
Standard features in the US include dual-zone automatic air conditioning; cruise control; Bluetooth System; 8-way power driver and passenger bucket seats; front, front side, side-curtain, and knee airbags; adaptive headlights and adaptive suspension.
References
- ^ Satyanarayan Iyer (29 September 2016). "Mercedes Benz rolls out the Made in India GLC". Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Valmet Automotive receives manufacturing contract for Mercedes-Benz GLC". Retrieved 2016-04-02.
- ^ Ewing, Steven (11 November 2014). "Mercedes renames utility vehicles, repositions Maybach as sub-brand". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz expands brand world and introduces new nomenclature: Mercedes-Maybach for the ultimate in exclusivity and individuality". Daimler AG. 11 November 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ^ Joseph, Noah. "Mercedes-Benz expands GLC production to Valmet in Finland". Autoblog. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz GLC". www.autodata1.com. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ "Concept GLC Coupe". Mercedes-Benz USA.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) GLC 250 (211 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC". Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ "New Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 revealed ahead of New York Show". Auto Express. Retrieved 2016-03-17.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) GLC 250d (204 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC". Retrieved 2016-08-28.