2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe Review
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe Review
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe Review
byChristian Wardlaw
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Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.
Pros
- Elegant and premium interior design
- Excellent balance between agile handling and a comfortable ride
- Abundant driver safety aids work great
- Four- and six-cylinder engines are fuel-efficient for the class
Cons
- Less useful cargo area than the one in the regular GLC
- Rear headroom isn't great, especially in the middle
What's new
- V8-powered AMG 63 dropped from the lineup
- More standard equipment for the GLC 300
- Digital instrument cluster is standard for the AMG GLC 43
- Part of the first GLC generation introduced for 2017
Overview
Rules are made to be broken, or so goes the expression. Look up the definition of a coupe, and what you read will not match what you see when gazing upon the rakish design of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. A traditional coupe has two entry doors, while a GLC Coupe has four. But if you agree that rules are not hard-and-fast strictures for living, then it's easy to accept this Mercedes SUV as a member of the coupe clan.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$225/mo for GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC
GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC
vs
$201/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
In exchange for the GLC Coupe's sleeker appearance, you'll spend several thousand dollars more while giving up some rear passenger room and cargo space in comparison to a standard GLC. The trunk measures 17.6 cubic feet, just 1.8 cubes less than a standard GLC. Fold the back seats down and you've got 49.4 cubic feet of volume at your disposal, falling short of a standard GLC by 7.1 cubes. Still, if you like the look of the GLC Coupe, then the compromises should be pretty easy to accept.
This year Mercedes cut the V8-powered AMG 63 model from the GLC Coupe lineup. So that leaves the GLC 300 4Matic Coupe and the performance-tuned AMG GLC 43 Coupe to satisfy your need for a stylish yet practical set of wheels.
The 2022 GLC Coupe faces off against rivals such as the Audi Q5 Sportback, BMW X4 and Infiniti QX55. The low-slung Genesis GV70 is also a potential alternative to the GLC Coupe. While a regular GLC is the more logical choice, picking the GLC Coupe among this group actually makes a good deal of sense.
Which GLC-Class Coupe does Edmunds recommend?
While the AMG GLC 43 Coupe certainly is fun to drive, we think a GLC 300 4Matic Coupe better serves most people. Its turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces satisfying acceleration, and with your savings you can upgrade the GLC 300 4Matic with extras such as AMG styling, leather seats, Burmester audio and a full slate of technology.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe models
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is a compact luxury SUV available in GLC 300 4Matic and AMG GLC 43 specification. The AMG version is more powerful and equipped with more athletic handling, but otherwise the two versions of the GLC Coupe offer similar equipment and options. Both also include Mercedes-Benz 4Matic all-wheel drive as standard equipment.
GLC 300 4Matic
Highlights from the GLC 300 4Matic Coupe's standard equipment list include:
- Turbocharged four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles
- 19-inch wheels
- LED headlights
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Heated windshield washer jets
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Sunroof
- Power liftgate
- Remote engine start
- Keyless entry and ignition
- Customizable ambient cabin lighting
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Simulated leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable and heated front seats with memory function
- 10.25-inch touchscreen display
- Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment interface
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Satellite radio
- Mercedes Me connected services
The GLC 300 4Matic also includes numerous safety-related technologies:
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- 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)
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLC Coupe and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
AMG GLC 43
Tuned for performance, the AMG GLC 43 Coupe adds:
- Turbocharged V6 engine (385 hp, 384 lb-ft)
- Performance-tuned transmission and all-wheel-drive system
- Sport-tuned suspension, brake and exhaust systems
- 20-inch wheels
- AMG-design exterior styling
- Upgraded interior trim
- Digital instrument panel
Besides AMG-themed design packages, two option packages are available for both versions of the GLC Coupe:
- Multimedia package
- Navigation system with augmented video directions
- Driver Assistance package
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mercedes and the car in front)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Lane change assist (can initiate and execute a lane charge automatically after activating the turn signal for a certain length of time)
- Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
- Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
Additionally, GLC Coupes offer an array of stand-alone options, including:
- Exterior trim and illumination upgrades
- Upgraded leather upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Digital instrument panel (GLC 300 4Matic)
- Gesture control for the infotainment system
- Upgraded Burmester sound system
- Wireless charging pad
- Head-up display
- Dashcam
The AMG GLC 43 also offers more performance upgrades, such as:
- 21-inch wheels
- AMG performance exhaust system
- Driver-selectable transmission, suspension and stability control settings
- Performance data recorder
Consumer reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
Love my GLC Coupe
Bee, 01/21/2018
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
Edit: Now approaching 27k miles and being 4 months away from 5 years of ownership, I still love this car. The only problem I’ve encountered was a clogged sunroof drain, which was taken care of easily. It has practically worn through the Goodyear tires that it came with so those will be replaced soon. Otherwise, all is good here!
I bought my GLC Coupe about a year and a half ago and … still love every moment in it! When I tell people what I have they often have no idea what it looks like, giving it a sense of rarity. I love the exterior and interior styling, and the infotainment setup is pretty easy to use. I look forward to keeping this car for at least 10 years and hope it’s good to me!
5 out of 5 stars
First SUV ever!
Alex, 05/02/2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
So, I am used to driving luxury sedans. This is my first SUV and I must say the transition was seamless. I love the coupe version of the GLC. It fits my style, but I have the utility when needed. I love long road trips, beaches etc. so I am looking forward to doing things like that in this SUV. It is super sporty. Although the engine is only a 4 cylinder, this things has some … power! You also have the ability to use the dynamic select options to firm the dampers, steering etc. The seats are chair height so ingress and egress is super easy. You have a commanding view, but with the sportiness of a sedan. Now, having said all of that, I don't haul big items, so that has never been an issue for me. I drove both the GLC wagon and the coupe, and both were wonderful SUVs. Just the coupe seems more buttoned down and has more direct steering. I have not regretted my purchase so far. The interior of this car is amazing, as well as its quiet demeanor. The stereo is amazing and having driven Mercedes products for years, the column electronic shifter and the COMAND system is like an old friend. LOL. I actually like both systems. I added the level 3 package which added all of the safety aids, and they work wonderfully! The active lane assist is amazing, distronic plus is very useful during bumper to bumper traffic, as it will drive the car for you. The cabin fragrance system is also a good option. They are not over sensitive or overbearing.
5 out of 5 stars
ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION?
RONJONSON, 05/05/2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
This is the most incredible vehicle I have ever owned. Anyone who does not give this car at least a 9 out of ten either isn't paying attention, or works for a competitor. Sure, it would be better with 50 more HP. Show me a car that would not be. The good news is that, with most German cars, you can pay more to get more power without changing the overall personality of the car. But, it is … a stylish, versatile, comfortable and satisfying car, by any measure. It is smooth and quiet. The entertainment system makes the cabin feel like a concert hall. I am one of those people who felt Mercedes took a downturn during the Daimler-Chrysler years. But, what ever happened in those days is not happening anymore. This is true Mercedes-Benz in the tradition of the best cars the company has ever made. Is the technology a bit complicated? Yes! But, it has multiple layers of control, meaning many functions can be controlled in several ways. So, once you find your preferences, it becomes very uncomplicated. I wish the car had Apple/Android car play, like my Porsche. But, it does everything else so well that the system's absence is hardly noticeable. The comfort is amazing. The MB-Tex seats are firm, yet not obnoxious. They look and feel like leather, but they will never stretch out, wrinkle or crack. In this day of cheap and annoying CVT transmissions, Mercedes specifies a silky-smooth 9-Speed automatic. Shifts are hardly noticeable. The car has a suite of safety features that protect the driver and keep he or she aware of what is going on. If this car has a weakness, it might be rear visibility from the driver's seat. But, the advanced camera package takes care of that. The car is just the right size. And, I love the styling, even in base trim. I saw it at the NY Auto Show and immediately bought one. I could not see any car on the floor that would meet the needs of a car enthusiast who can't just look at performance. When the seats are folded down, the cargo space is cavernous. While you may sacrifice some space with the fastback design, it isn't that much. And, when you buy a GLC Couple, you probably aren't looking for a truck. The added style carries with it a cost, in terms of reduced cargo space. But, is not a big factor. Comparing this car to a BMW X-4 is not even fair. The X-4 is a great car. But, it is more expensive, and lacks refinement. It is also not as comfortable. I have owned a 188 cars since 1970. Lots of premium logos. And, I would bet that this Mercedes will prove to be my favorite. You can listen to the so-called experts nit-pick the car. But, get in one and drive it for a few weeks and you will agree that this car is destined to be one of Mercedes Benz best ideas ever. It is the kind of premium car that should have been built 20 years ago. I love Audis, BMW's and Porsches. But, I would choose this over any of their highly competent SUV's or SAV's. Style and character still go a long way with me. The Mercedes-Benz GLC300C4 is a competent vehicle that does more things better than any car I have owned. Let's just hope the reliability factor is in sync with the obvious build quality of this car.
5 out of 5 stars
After my grin settles
Todd, 03/06/2018
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe AMG GLC 43 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
This is our first Mercedes. We drove a SRT Jeep and Porsche Macaan prior to the purchase. We have owned for just under a year and about 15k. The car is still as exciting as it was when we drove it off the lot. The engine and exhaust note this car produces makes the incredible sound system seem like a waste of money. There are zero complaints about the car. The sitting position in both … the front and rear along with comfort made it the better option over the Porsche. The engineering, fit and finish leave very little to complain about. Gas mileage of course depends on driving habits. High side is mid 20's low side is mid teens. We have the coupe. We have not seen another glc43 coupe since purchase. It has been and continues to be a thrill. I did drive a glc300 when we had or 10k service. The AMG package takes the platform to a well engineered car to a exhilarating experience. The air suspension is a great feature as well.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe, so we've included reviews for other years of the GLC-Class Coupe since its last redesign.
2022 GLC-Class Coupe Highlights
SUV
GLC 300 4MATIC
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $52,500 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $225/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the GLC-Class Coupe models:
- Emergency Call Service
- Summons help by pushing the SOS button or does so automatically with an airbag deployment. Free service for as long as you own the Mercedes.
- Pre Safe Sound
- Emits a "pink noise" through the stereo speakers just before a collision to protect your hearing during the impact.
- Active Emergency Stop Assist
- Can identify an unresponsive driver, bring the GLC Coupe to a safe stop, and contact emergency responders.
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