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Used 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

At launch, the 2023 GLC will only be offered as the GLC 300. It features a 255-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is mated to a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission. Power is sent to the rear wheels or all four wheels in 4Matic models. From there, you can pick among three subtrims that offer increasingly more standard features: base, Exclusive and Pinnacle. Keep reading for our editors' rundown of what you get with each and what the GLC's major options are.

GLC 300
A well-rounded base model with:

  • LED headlights
  • Power liftgate
  • 18-inch wheels
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable, heated front seats
  • Power adjustable steering wheel
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Household-style power outlet
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • 11.9-inch touchscreen display with Mercedes' MBUX interface
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)
  • Wireless charging pad

Standard advanced driver aids features include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Exclusive
Adds to the base trim with:

  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLC and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • Burmester sound system
  • Enhanced ambient lighting
  • Integrated navigation system

Pinnacle
Tops the GLC line with:

  • Head-up display
  • Augmented reality for the navigation system
  • Heat- and noise-insulated windows
  • Digital light projection headlights (enhances illumination for many scenarios)

The GLC offers a few option packages to add safety features, spruce up the exterior, or make the SUV more hospitable in cold weather. Highlights include:

  • Driver Assistance package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the GLC and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle
    • centered in its lane)
    • Enhanced blind-spot warning (can steer the GLC to help avoid a collision with a vehicle in your blind spot)
    • Enhanced collision avoidance braking
    • Lane change assistance (can initiate and execute a lane charge automatically after activating the turn signal for a certain length of time)
  • AMG Line package
    • Synthetic suede upholstery
    • Flat-bottom sport steering wheel
    • Unique front bumper and grille design
    • Larger front brake discs
    • Special interior trim
  • Winter package
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Heated windshield washer system

Stand-alone options include:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Leather or upgraded leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Tri-zone climate control
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Which GLC-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

The GLC is only offered with a single powertrain option in its first year, the GLC 300, which makes things easy. We would further recommend the midgrade Exclusive trim of the GLC 300 for most shoppers. For only a small gain in price of the base trim, you get some desirable luxury features such as a superb Burmester audio system and a surround-view camera system. The Driver Assistance package is also worth getting on any GLC.

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GLC-Class GLC 300
GLC-Class GLC 300 4MATIC
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GLC 300
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
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2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/60R18
235/60R18
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 31 / 26 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
400 / 539 miles
348 / 452 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.7 in.
81.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
Height
64.6 in.
64.6 in.
Length
185.7 in.
185.7 in.
Wheelbase
113.7 in.
113.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
21.9 cu. ft.
21.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Leg Room
40.7 in.
40.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.3 in.
57.3 in.
Rear Head Room
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.6 in.
56.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$52,342
$55,844
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.7
$0.74
Depreciation
$17,183
$17,877
Financing
$6,323
$6,420
Taxes & Fees
$220
$220
Fuel
$12,561
$14,844
Insurance
$4,216
$4,359
Maintenance
$6,596
$6,596
Repairs
$5,243
$5,528
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Colors

Colors

Interior
AMG® Sienna Brown/Black, leatherette
AMG® Sienna Brown/Black, leather
Sienna Brown Nappa, premium leather
AMG® Power Red/Black, leather
AMG® Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige, leatherette
Black, leather
Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige, leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
AMG® Black, leather
AMG® Neva Grey, leatherette
Sienna Brown, leatherette
AMG® Sienna Brown/Black, leatherette
AMG® Sienna Brown/Black, leather
Sienna Brown Nappa, premium leather
AMG® Power Red/Black, leather
AMG® Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige, leatherette
Black, leather
Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige, leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
AMG® Black, leather
AMG® Neva Grey, leatherette
Sienna Brown, leatherette
Exterior
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Black
Starling Blue Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Polar White
Nautical Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Black
Starling Blue Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Polar White
Nautical Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic