For his new family SUV, the automaker at the star has decided to start from scratch, starting with the name. The "K" is now replaced with a "C" to mark the relationship to the C-Class, the two vehicles share the same platform.
Another change, not least, the design. One point that had certainly worked against the GLK considered by many as too square, even if inspired by the legendary G-Class GLC thus sports a more dynamic look, perhaps more consensual but ultimately very close to a Class C and elevated Break more compact.
And as in the C-Class Estate, there are lots of space. The GLC may in particular rely on an increased length of 12 cm from the GLK (4.66 m) which is reflected in terms of cargo volume and habitability. The trunk is now the best in its class (550-1600 liters) and it offers all the amenities expected of the premium as power tailgate with opening with foot ($ 550), for storing the reel or the back seat , flip through the buttons in the trunk and close the files.
Progress continues to the rear seats where the occupants find easily their ease. The headroom is generous (even with double glass sunroof), the knee room is excellent and even the middle of the passenger is received. His only concern is to properly adjust the air conditioning tri-zone to avoid getting sick xD .
Kinship with S Class continues on embedded technologies, a field in which Mercedes is at the forefront for many years. The GLC logically takes to the facilities already seen on the upper segments like semi-autonomous driving in traffic ($ 1,550 on Fascination), a system acting on the side wind or the semi-automatic parking. Add to that a series of damping control or an optional air suspension ($ 2300), and you get a very nice car to drive.
The big highlight of the GLC, is undoubtedly the compromise between comfort and dynamism. Well soundproofed, 4-cylinder turbo diesel with 204 horsepower 2.2 is associated with a standard automatic transmission 9 as soft reports on reactive passages faster speeds. Taking advantage of a gargantuan torque of 500 Nm (between 1,600 and 1,800 rev / min), the GLC 250d 4MATIC is not stingy times. However it tends to falter a little too fast, at around 4,000 r / min.
When driving more dynamically, its 1845 kg are fairly well distributed and GLC suffers neither of exaggerated body roll, nor too strong a tendency to understeer. Obviously, this is not a sports car but it is doing pretty well in combos curves. Only problem, the brake pedal is too mushy and lacking much bite. Especially after a few bends supported, effectiveness seems diminished.
Price:
Who says again, said necessarily small rate increase. Compared to its predecessor, the Mercedes GLC logically displays a higher entrance fee: $ 44 000 for the GLC 250 4MATIC against $ 38,400 for the GLK 200. In addition to the more powerful engine and AWD, the GLC has a Endowment much richer set: Attention Assist, Collision Prevention Assist Plus damper regulation, dual-zone climate or keyless start.
The top finishes are-they also slightly more expensive than the GLK and competitors BMW X3 and Audi Q5. But again, the basic facilities are numerous and worthy of a higher segment. Our trial version of GLC 250 4MATIC Fascination is sold $ 59,600 but benefits in addition to the radar front / rear parking with semiautomatic parking, reversing camera, head-up display, tri-zone air conditioning, WiFi, 3D navigation or the intelligent lights .
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