History/Overview
The GLC is Mercedes-Benz’s entry in the competitive compact luxury crossover class, a segment that has become a popular alternative to more traditional upscale sedans. Benz introduced the GLC in 2016 as a replacement for the GLK; the GLC was updated in 2021.
What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year
For the second year in a row, the GLC carries over with no changes.
Available Trims
Mercedes-Benz sells the GLC as a traditional SUV and in a sleeker coupe body style. Both start as the GLC 300, with a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine, while the speedier AMG GLC 43 gets a twin-turbo 3.0L V6. Gone this year is the V8-powered AMG GLC 63.
Both of the 2022 GLC’s engines are standard with a nine-speed transmission and all-wheel drive.
Standard Features
The GLC 300 comes with 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, heated/power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone A/C, power-folding side mirrors, a 7.0-inch infotainment display, and blind spot monitoring.
AMG GLC 43 trim gains performance brake and exhaust systems and a sport-tuned air transmission, 20-inch wheels, Nappa leather steering wheel, an AMG body kit, a panoramic roof, tire pressure monitoring, ambient lighting, lighted door sills, artico and dinamica upholstery, AMG gauges, and a race timer.
Key Options
A tech package brings automatic high beams, and digital gauges. The GLC 300’s sport pack gets an AMG-style body kit.
A premium package adds a larger touchscreen, navigation, passive keyless entry, a power tailgate, wireless phone charging, and traffic sign recognition.
The premium plus pack brings a garage door remote, active park assist, 360-degree cameras, and a hands-free tailgate.
The intelligent drive package includes Mercedes’ full suite of driver safety assists.
Fuel Economy
Mercedes-Benz’s fuel consumption estimates for the GLC 300 SUV are 11.5/9.1 L/100 km (city/highway), and the Coupe version is rated for 11.5/8.5 L/100 km.
AMG GLC 43 ratings start at 12.9/9.3 L/100 km for the SUV, and 14.0/10.1 L/100 km for the coupe.
Competition
The Mercedes-Benz GLC goes up against the BMW X3 and X4, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Cadillac XT5, Lincoln Corsair, Porsche Macan, Acura RDX, Lexus NX, Infiniti QX50, and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
