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The second-generation 2023 Mercedes-Benz has arrived in Australia, with AMG variants to follow next year.
Snapshot
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC: Everything you need to know
- Next-gen luxury SUV available in one variant… for now
- Priced from $104,900 plus on-road costs
- AMG variants confirmed for Q2 2024
July 2023: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 driven and AMG variants locked in
We've driven the new-gen GLC 300 petrol on local shores! Hit the link below to read Alex Inwood's thoughts on Benz's new mid-sizer.
Two AMG variants, the GLC 43 and 500kW/1020Nm GLC 63 S E Performance, will join the range in the second quarter of 2024. Read on at the link below for all the details.
April 2023: Mercedes-Benz GLC priced for Australia
At launch, it will be available in GLC 300 form, with the entry-level GLC 200 and plug-in hybrid GLC 300e axed from the local line-up.
Mercedes-Benz Australia said coupe and AMG models would follow. The recently-unveiled GLC Coupe is expected to arrive by Christmas, while the high-performance GLC 43 and GLC 63 have yet to be unveiled.
The new-generation GLC 300 is priced from $104,900 before on-road costs, representing a $12,600 jump over the previous GLC 300 – and a $24,100 rise compared to the preceding GLC 200 base model.
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However, as with the related C-Class sedan, it features a stronger mix of standard equipment than the previous GLC, with new inclusions that were previously limited to option packages.
This includes; a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and the AMG Line styling package.
Code-named X254, the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC is built on the latest MRA2 vehicle architecture that underpins the C-Class, E-Class and S-Class sedans.
While it appears to be a low-risk makeover of the current model from the outside, the cabin has been overhauled in line with the C-Class, with a portrait-orientated 11.9-inch MBUX infotainment system and a freestanding digital instrument cluster.
For everything you need to know about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC, continue below.
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JUMP AHEAD
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC pricing
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC features
- Option packages
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC pricing
Price excludes on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| GLC 300 | $104,900 | up $12,600 |
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC features
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 features
| AMG Line exterior package (new) | Electric tailgate |
| 11.9-inch MBUX infotainment system (new) | Nine-speaker, 225-watt audio system |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (new) | Wireless phone charger |
| Panoramic sunroof (new) | DAB+ digital radio |
| Head-up display (new) | Leather-accented upholstery |
| 360-degree camera system with ‘transparent bonnet’ (new) | Keyless entry and push-button start |
| Heated front seats (new) | Heated, power-folding side mirrors |
| Front seat electric adjustment with memory (new) | LED headlights, tail-lights and daytime running lamps |
| 20-inch AMG alloy wheels | Adaptive suspension |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster | Rear privacy glass. |
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Option packages
Plus Package – $6900
| 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D surround-sound audio system | Heat and noise-insulating glass |
| Digital Light | Augmented reality satellite navigation |
| Adaptive high-beam | Active lane-change assist |
| Remote theft protection system | Route-based speed adaptation. |
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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance. It produces 190kW and 400Nm – up 30Nm over the previous GLC 300.
Power is sent to all four wheels via a nine-speed torque-converter automatic. A 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.2 seconds is claimed.
Mercedes-Benz claims the 48-volt mild-hybrid system saves fuel, with an estimated combined fuel consumption of 7.7L/100km – down from 8.2L/100km. It supports ‘gliding’, ‘boost’ and ‘recuperation’ functions, and can provide a 17kW and 200Nm boost.
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC fuel economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| GLC 300 | 7.7L/100km (est.) | CO2 emissions TBC |
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Safety
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC is covered by a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2022.
This rating has yet to be applied by ANCAP.
It scored 92 per cent for adult occupant protection, 90 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 84 per cent for safety assistance.
As with the related C-Class, the new GLC features a front-centre airbag.
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC active safety features | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, reverse) | Rear cross-traffic alert |
| Lane-keep assist | Traffic sign recognition |
| Lane departure warning | Driver attention monitoring |
| Blind-spot alert | Adaptive cruise control. |
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Dimensions
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC measures 4716 mm long, 1890mm wide and 1640mm tall, with a 2888mm wheelbase.
| Dimensions (mm) | New model | Previous model | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4716 | 4656 | up 60mm |
| Width | 1890 | 1890 | – |
| Width (incl. side mirrors) | 2075 | 2096 | down 21mm |
| Height | 1640 | 1644 | down 4mm |
| Wheelbase | 2888 | 2873 | up 15mm |
| Front track | 1627 | 1621 | up 6mm |
| Rear track | 1640 | 1617 | up 23mm |
| Front driver max. headroom | 1048 | 1064 | down 16mm |
| Rear headroom | 1007 | 1006 | up 1mm |
| Front legrooom | 1036 | 1037 | down 1mm |
| Rear legroom | 950 | 948 | up 2mm |
| Front elbow room | 1499 | 1499 | – |
| Rear elbow room | 1480 | 1474 | up 6mm |
| Front shoulder room | 1456 | 1455 | up 1mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 1438 | 1436 | up 2mm |
| Luggage capacity (litres) | 620 | 570 | up 50 litres |
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC boot space
With all seats in place, luggage capacity has increased by 50 litres over the previous GLC to 620 litres. The second row can be controlled remotely from the boot, with a 40:20:40 split.
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Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Mercedes-Benz range, the GLC is covered by the brand's five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
A complimentary roadside assistance program during the vehicle’s warranty period. The program can be extended for $149.60 per year.
Service pricing can be pre-purchased, consisting of three-, four- or five-year packages with 12-month/25,000km intervals.
Mercedes-Benz has yet to announce pricing for the new GLC; however, service pricing for the previous model can be found below:
| Three-year | Four-year | Five-year |
|---|---|---|
| $2850 | $3850 | $5800 |
Availability
The next-generation 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC will launch in Australia in June.
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