A powerful, expressive presence: the new GLC impresses, starting from the front. coherent proportions and exciting light and shadow effects give it a powerful feel. And at the rear the GLC looks wide-based and sporty.
The front's powerful, expressive presence stems primarily from the very upright-looking radiator trim, with two louvres and the central Mercedes star. The design of the headlamps and the daytime driving lamps as well as the bucket-tooth-look sump shield are also very striking.
From the side, the cladding on the wheel arches reinforces the SUV look of the new GLC, which are further reinforced with the aluminum-finish running boards. The pronounced wheel arches are primarily responsible for the wide-based, sporty look of the rear. The roof spoiler also emphasises its athletic look.
The ultimate in purism as befits an intelligent modern "great": the high-quality design in the interior of the new GLC is in a class of its own. Authentic materials, combined with flowing surface finishes, exude a luxurious sense of lightness, making the new GLC extremely appealing.
The sense of lightness in the new GLC comes in part from the controls in silver chrome, with metallic tactile qualities.
This trim is used on a large scale to divide the instrument panel horizontally. You can specify different colours and materials for the upper and lower part, imbuing the interior with an even greater air of quality.
And the harmony extends to the areas not immediately visible: a large amount of knee and leg room also contribute to pleasant journeys no matter where you're sitting. The large amount of cargo volume, of up to 1600 litres, gives you lots of options for longer journeys, too. The options are boundless.
Always ready
4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive ensures powerful moving off and acceleration – in particular on poor road surfaces and in adverse weather conditions. The system is constantly active and does not require any time to react and intervene immediately. The compact design and intelligent choice of materials mean that there is hardly any increase in weight.
Equipment availability depends on the engine and configuration selected. You will find details in the equipment information for each model.
In critical handling situations the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) can keep the vehicle from skidding with targeted braking interventions at individual wheels. The system contributes to significantly reducing lateral offset in strong gusty crosswind conditions.
ESP® reduces the tendency to under or oversteer on bends or in abrupt evasive manoeuvres through targeted brake actuations on individual wheels. In addition, the engine output is adjusted as needed.
A yaw-rate sensor continuously monitors vehicle movement around its vertical axis and ESP® compares the actual values measured with the target value, which is based on the driver's steering input and the vehicle speed. The instant the vehicle deviates from this ideal line, ESP® intervenes by working to counteract any swerving movements as they occur.
More than inviting.
You'll slip straight into the fast lane with the new GLC. But take a moment first to luxuriate in this dream of an interior. It's easy to sum up what the new GLC offers in terms of comfort: more space, more flexibility, greater appeal. This is no invitation – it is an inner compulsion.
Equipment availability depends on the engine and configuration selected. You will find details in the equipment information for each model.
