2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

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Rating7.7

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$40,700 - $42,700
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Upscale cabin

Subpar cargo space offered

Heated front seats are standard now

Refined and smooth driveability

Misses out on some of the important driver assistance features as standard

Added tri-zone climate control in options

Available AWD to choose from

Specs & Features

$40,700

price

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

horsepower

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV is a proud member of the compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the BMW X3, the Porsche Macan, and the Audi Q5. Offered in a standalone trim, the GLC Class starts off at a base price of MSRP $40,700 and carries on to $42,700 for the 4Matic AWD grade. Its 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 6.4 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the GLC Class manages to get a combined EPA rating of 24 MPG, which is just average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching similar numbers. It also has a ground clearance of 5.0 inches.

Buying Advice

For the appealing luxury and comfort, the GLC Class comes at just the right price with a plethora of customization options to choose from. Coming to our recommendation, pairing it up with 4MATIC and Parking Assistance package ($1,290) will be a great choice. The AWD should help it drive better in any weather condition whereas the recommended optional package adds active parking assist, surround-view camera system, etc.

Trims

    300
    $40,700 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 9A
    • Horsepower: 241 hp @ 5550 rpm hp
    • Torque: 273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.23 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$40,700- $42,700

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.73

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

Torque

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

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Gasoline

7.85

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

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Gasoline

7.66

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258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

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Gasoline

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260 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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Gasoline

7.48

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Gasoline

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331 lb.-ft. @ 1340 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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295 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.23 sec--
    4.3 sec12.8 sec128 mph
    2019 Audi SQ5

    Ranked #2

    5.1 sec13.8 sec155 mph
    5.1 sec13.7 sec-
    5.4 sec--
    5.5 sec14.3 sec144 mph

    2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg27 mpg24 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/469.8 mi.
      80 mpg72 mpg76 mpg--
      31 mpg28 mpg30 mpg17.2 gal.533.2/481.6 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/448.8 mi.
      23 mpg33 mpg27 mpg14.2 gal.326.6/468.6 mi.
      24 mpg31 mpg27 mpg16 gal.384/496 mi.

      2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        183.3 in.74.4 in.64.5 in.5 in.113.1 in.
        233.5 in.79.5 in.96.3 in.8.1 in.144 in.
        201.4 in.75.3 in.58.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        197 in.77.5 in.66.1 in.8 in.118.3 in.
        195.7 in.78.7 in.73 in.8.7 in.115 in.
        2019 BMW X6

        Ranked #5

        193.8 in.78.3 in.67 in.8.3 in.115.5 in.

        2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          19.4 cu.ft.-56.5 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW X6

          Ranked #1

          26.6 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.
          20.5 cu.ft.108 cu.ft.140.7 cu.ft.
          27.1 cu.ft.102.6 cu.ft.60.3 cu.ft.
          24.8 cu.ft.159.6 cu.ft.56.8 cu.ft.
          33.5 cu.ft.145.4 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.

          2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            67.4 cu.ft.19.4 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.-
            -34.4 cu.ft.70.1 cu.ft.-
            46.6 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.52.9 cu.ft.-
            140.7 cu.ft.20.5 cu.ft.140.7 cu.ft.-
            94.1 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.-
            48 cu.ft.29.7 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.-

            2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1466 lbs.3891 lbs.
              8201 lbs.1841 lbs.4751 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1775 lbs.4839 lbs.
              7700 lbs.1862 lbs.4377 lbs.
              6500 lbs.1315 lbs.5130 lbs.
              6200 lbs.1180 lbs.4513 lbs.Jeep USA

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