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2021 GLC-Class Coupe trim level differences

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is a small luxury SUV available in four trim levels: GLC 300 4Matic, AMG GLC 43, AMG GLC 63 and AMG GLC 63 S. The AMG versions are more powerful and sportier, but otherwise the trims generally have the same standard and optional features. All-wheel drive (Mercedes calls it 4Matic) is standard on the GLC Coupe. Feature highlights include:

GLC 300 4Matic
Comes standard with:

  • Turbocharged four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque)
  • Nine-speed transmission
  • 19-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Power liftgate
  • Sunroof
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • Remote start (via smartphone app)
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-start ignition

​​Interior features include:

  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable, heated front seats with memory function
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Customizable ambient cabin lighting
  • Household-style power outlet

Standard technology features include:

  • 10.25-inch touchscreen display
  • Touchpad controller
  • Mercedes' MBUX infotainment interface
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLC and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

AMG GLC 43
Ups the GLC's performance with:

  • Turbocharged V6 engine (385 hp, 384 lb-ft)
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Sport-tuned air suspension
  • Performance-tuned all-wheel-drive system
  • Upgraded interior trim

AMG GLC 63 and AMG GLC 63 S
Dial up the performance even further with:

  • Turbocharged V8 engine (469 hp and 479 lb-ft, or 503 hp and 516 lb-ft in the GLC 63 S)
  • Performance-tuned transmission and all-wheel drive
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Limited-slip rear differential (can enhance traction during acceleration)
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Navigation system with video overlay
  • Burmester surround-sound system

Packaged and stand-alone options abound for the GLC Coupe. The base GLC 300, for example, can add the following:

  • Driver Assistance package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the GLC Coupe and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Enhanced blind-spot monitoring (can steer the GLC Coupe to help avoid a collision with a vehicle in your blind spot)
    • Lane change assist (can initiate and execute a lane charge automatically after activating the turn signal for a certain length of time)
  • Adaptive headlights
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Upgraded leather upholstery
  • Sport front seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Navigation system with video overlay
  • Upgraded Burmester sound system
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Head-up display

The AMG GLC trims also offer more performance upgrades, such as:

  • 21-inch wheels
  • AMG front and rear aerodynamic body trim
  • AMG exhaust system
  • Driver-selectable transmission, suspension and stability control settings
  • Performance data recorder

Which 2021 GLC-Class Coupe trim does Edmunds recommend?

The GLC 300 base trim comes with nearly all the comforts, amenities and performance you'll want. All-wheel drive, heated seats, a power liftgate, class-leading infotainment and, for 2021, a self-parking system and surround-view camera are all included. The Multimedia and Driver Assistance packages are also worthy options.

Compare 2021 GLC-Class Coupe trims side-by-side

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GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC
GLC-Class Coupe AMG GLC 43
GLC-Class Coupe AMG GLC 63
GLC-Class Coupe AMG GLC 63 S
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AMG GLC 43
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A
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AMG GLC 63
4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A
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AMG GLC 63 S
4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette/sueded microfiber
leatherette/sueded microfiber
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
385 hp @ 6,100 rpm
469 hp @ 5,500 rpm
503 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
273 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
479 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
516 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
3.0 l
4.0 l
4.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
v6
v8
v8
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/55R19
255/45R20 (FRONT) 285/40R20 (REAR)
265/45R20 (FRONT) 295/40R20 (REAR)
265/45R20 (FRONT) 295/40R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in (Front) 20 X 9.5-in (Rear)
20 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
20 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
Not Available
Not Available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 28 / 24 MPG
17 / 24 / 20 MPG
15 / 22 / 17 MPG
15 / 22 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
383 / 487 miles
296 / 418 miles
261 / 383 miles
261 / 383 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
39.7 ft.
39.7 ft.
39.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,028 lb.
4,235 lb.
4,579 lb.
4,586 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
6.4 in.
6.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
82.5 in.
82.5 in.
82.5 in.
82.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.4 in.
74.9 in.
76.0 in.
76.0 in.
Height
64.5 in.
62.4 in.
62.4 in.
62.4 in.
Length
183.3 in.
187.0 in.
186.9 in.
186.9 in.
Wheelbase
113.1 in.
113.1 in.
113.1 in.
113.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.6 cu. ft.
17.6 cu. ft.
17.6 cu. ft.
17.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
49.4 cu. ft.
36.1 cu. ft.
36.1 cu. ft.
36.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Front Leg Room
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.3 in.
57.3 in.
57.3 in.
57.3 in.
Rear Head Room
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.8 in.
55.8 in.
55.8 in.
55.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$62,374
$69,804
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.83
$0.93
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
$17,557
$19,247
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
$6,108
$6,704
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
$2,213
$2,375
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
$12,244
$14,694
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
$5,521
$5,702
Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
$10,387
$12,738
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
$8,344
$8,344
Not Available
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Silk Beige/Black, leather
AMG Line Black, leatherette
Magma Grey/Black, leatherette
AMG Line Black, leather
Magma Grey/Black, leather
AMG Line Saddle Brown, leather
AMG Line Saddle Brown, leatherette
designo Platinum White Pearl/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
Black, leatherette
AMG Line Cranberry Red/Black, leatherette
AMG Line Cranberry Red/Black, leather
Silk Beige/Black, leatherette
Black, leather
Cranberry Red/Black, leather
Black w/Red Stitching, leather
Black, leather
Saddle Brown, leather
Black DINAMICA w/Red Accents, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Magma Grey/Black, leather
designo Platinum White Pearl/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
Red Pepper/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
Magma Grey/Black Exclusive Nappa w/Yellow Accents, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
Platinum White Pearl/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
Black DINAMICA, leatherette/sueded microfiber
designo Platinum White Pearl/Black Nappa, premium leather
Red Pepper/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
Magma Grey/Black Exclusive Nappa w/Yellow Accents, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
Platinum White Pearl/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
designo Platinum White Pearl/Black Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa w/Grey Accents, premium leather
Exterior
Black
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Polar White
Mojave Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Magno
Selenite Grey Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Black
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Polar White
Mojave Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Magno
Selenite Grey Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Black
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Polar White
Mojave Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Magno
Selenite Grey Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Black
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Polar White
Mojave Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Magno
Selenite Grey Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic