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Mercedes-Benz GLC

The C-Class-based SUV that became the brand's best seller. Diagnostically a taller W205/W206 — the saloon knowledge transfers.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC
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Generations

  • X253 2015–2022

    A C-Class of its generation in a taller body; air suspension optional and storing its own faults.

    Body styles
    SUV · Coupé
    Platform
    Mercedes MRA
    Engines
    • 2.0 turbo — petrol · 145–190 kW (194–255 hp) · 320–370 Nm (236–273 lb-ft) · M274 and M264
    • 3.0 twin-turbo V6 AMG 43 — M276 · petrol · 270–287 kW (362–385 hp) · 520 Nm (384 lb-ft)
    • 4.0 twin-turbo V8 AMG — M177 · petrol · 350–375 kW (469–503 hp) · 650–700 Nm (479–516 lb-ft)
    • 2.0 diesel — OM654 · diesel · 120–180 kW (161–241 hp) · 360–500 Nm (266–369 lb-ft)
    • 2.1 diesel — OM651 · diesel · 125–150 kW (168–201 hp) · 400–500 Nm (295–369 lb-ft)
    • 2.0 turbo PHEV — plug-in hybrid · GLC 350 e
    • 3.0 turbo V6 — OM642 · diesel · 190 kW (255 hp) · 620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    9G-Tronic automatic · 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic
    Drivetrain
    4MATIC four-wheel drive · Rear-wheel drive
  • X254 2022–present

    Mild hybrid across the range, plus plug-in versions with a notably large battery.

    Body styles
    SUV · Coupé
    Platform
    Mercedes MRA2
    Engines
    • 2.0 turbo mild hybrid — M254 · mild hybrid · 150–190 kW (201–255 hp) · 320–400 Nm (236–295 lb-ft)
    • 2.0 turbo PHEV — M254 · plug-in hybrid · GLC 300 e and 400 e
    • 2.0 diesel mild hybrid — OM654M · mild hybrid · 120–198 kW (161–266 hp) · 380–550 Nm (280–406 lb-ft)
    • 2.0 diesel PHEV — plug-in hybrid · GLC 300 de
    • 3.0 turbo straight-six — OM656 · mild hybrid · 210–250 kW (282–335 hp) · 600–750 Nm (443–553 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    9G-Tronic automatic · 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic
    Drivetrain
    4MATIC four-wheel drive

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