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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe

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Rating8.2

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$45,950
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Potent engine with notable fuel economy

Rivals offer much larger trunk

All-new model

Plush and premium-looking cabin

Unintuitive infotainment controls

Agile steering feedback

Plenty of tech and safety features

Specs & Features

$45,950

price

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

horsepower

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

torque

9-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 9A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV is a proud member of the compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the BMW X4 SUV, the Porsche Macan SUV, and the Audi Q5 SUV. With a single trim, the GLC-Class carries a base price of MSRP $45,950. Its 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged engine and a 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 maximum 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 5.7 inches.

Buying Advice

The GLC300 is offered in a single abundantly equipped trim level that comes with plenty of driver-assist features as standard. Furthermore, you can equip with optional packages like the Parking Assist package and the Premium 3 package. 

Trims

    300
    $45,950 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 9A
    • Horsepower: 241 hp @ 5550 rpm hp
    • Torque: 273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.13 sec
    • Top Speed: 89 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg

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8.2
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe

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$45,950

Engine

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Rating

8.23

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

Torque

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

Capacity

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		7.13 sec-89 mph
    		4.55 sec12.5 sec155 mph
    2017 Audi SQ5

    Ranked #2

    		5.1 sec14.0 sec155 mph
    		5.3 sec--
    		5.36 sec-105 mph
    		5.4 sec13.8 sec155 mph
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    2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe 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.
      		31 mpg28 mpg30 mpg17.2 gal.533.2/481.6 mi.
      		24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/435.6 mi.
      		25 mpg27 mpg26 mpg19.5 gal.487.5/526.5 mi.
      		22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg14.8 gal.325.6/414.4 mi.
      		22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/445.2 mi.

      2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		186.3 in.74.4 in.63.1 in.5.7 in.113.1 in.
        2017 Audi Q7

        Ranked #1

        		199.6 in.77.5 in.68.5 in.8 in.117.9 in.
        		196.4 in.77.2 in.68.8 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        		196.4 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        		196.2 in.77.8 in.67.4 in.5.6 in.111 in.
        		195.7 in.78.7 in.72.7 in.8.7 in.115 in.

        2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		18 cu.ft.-56.5 cu.ft.
          		24.8 cu.ft.102.5 cu.ft.62 cu.ft.
          		18.6 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.
          		45 cu.ft.137.5 cu.ft.82.7 cu.ft.
          		15.8 cu.ft.149.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.
          		15.8 cu.ft.149.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.

          2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		56.5 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.-
            		28.5 cu.ft.20.5 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.-
            		76.5 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.-
            		67.3 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.67.3 cu.ft.-
            		31.2 cu.ft.32.7 cu.ft.60 cu.ft.-
            		12.4 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.68.4 cu.ft.121 ft.

            2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		3500 lbs.1422 lbs.4045 lbs.
              		8201 lbs.1757 lbs.4835 lbs.
              		7200 lbs.-3457 lbs.
              		6600 lbs.-3296 lbs.
              		6500 lbs.1315 lbs.5130 lbs.
              2017 BMW X5

              Ranked #5

              		5952 lbs.1110 lbs.4680 lbs.

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