Mercedes-Benz GLC first generation

Mercedes-Benz GLC first generation
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The Mercedes-Benz GLC first generation (2015–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 144 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: X253, C253

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,670–4,750 mm RDW4,660–4,730 mm TC4,656–4,765 mm
Width1,900–1,930 mm RDW1,880–1,890 mm TC1,890 mm
Height1,630–1,670 mm RDW1,600–1,640 mm TC1,603–1,638 mm
Wheelbase2,870 mm RDW2,870 mm TC2,873 mm
Front track1,610–1,684 mm ASTRA1,620 mm TC–
Rear track1,601–1,669 mm ASTRA1,620 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,635–1,940 kg RDW1,804–2,080 kg TC1,790 kg
Mass in running order1,735–2,040 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,400–2,615 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer2,000–2,500 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors5 RDW––
Performance
Top speed210–250 km/h RDW––
Torque320–700 Nm ASTRA––
Electric motor power–85–90 kW NRCan–
Electric
Charging time at 240 V–1.3–1.9 h EPA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/45R20, 235/55R19, 235/60R18, 235/65R17

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2018–2019: ★★★★★ · 2021–2022: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Natural Resources Canada, US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years94.3% (94.0–94.5)92.2%34,363
4–5 years92.7% (92.5–92.8)91.0%93,002
6–8 years89.4% (89.2–89.7)86.4%70,714
9–12 years86.3% (84.2–88.0)77.9%1,251

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres24.4%25.1%
Brakes12.2%16.7%
Suspension7.5%7.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)4.0%6.3%
Lights and electrics1.5%6.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.1%2.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

644 complaints for model years 2015–2022. 35 crashes · 16 fires · 25 injuries

  • Engine 200
  • Electrical system 93
  • Fuel system 81
  • Brakes 48
  • Transmission and drivetrain 46
  • Steering 39

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 144 versions of the Mercedes-Benz GLC first generation

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European Union 84 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2021–20222.0 L143 kW (194 PS)Plug-in hybrid1.9 L/100 km WLTP24.3–26.3 kWh/100 km WLTP50 g/km45 km57,568
2021–20222.0 L143 kW (194 PS)Diesel6.1 L/100 km WLTP25.7–26.1 kWh/100 km WLTP163–166 g/km–37,179
2021–20222.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Plug-in hybrid2.3–2.4 L/100 km WLTP24.3–26.2 kWh/100 km WLTP54 g/km45–46 km36,163
2021–20222.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel5.7–5.9 L/100 km WLTP161–162 g/km–16,142
2021–20222.0 L145 kW (197 PS)Hybrid8.3–8.4 L/100 km WLTP191–192 g/km–12,344
20222.0 L145 kW (197 PS)Hybrid5.4 L/100 km WLTP140 g/km–3,170
2021–20222.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Diesel6.6 L/100 km WLTP178 g/km–9,593
2021–20224.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol13.1 L/100 km WLTP296 g/km–2,275
2021–20222.9 L243 kW (330 PS)Diesel7.4 L/100 km WLTP194 g/km–5,217
2021–20223.0 L287 kW (390 PS)Petrol10.9 L/100 km WLTP248 g/km–4,245
2021–20222.0 L145 kW (197 PS)Petrol7.4–7.7 L/100 km WLTP185–187 g/km–2,146
20222.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Hybrid7.5 L/100 km WLTP173 g/km–1,142
2021–20222.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Hybrid8.4–8.5 L/100 km WLTP194–195 g/km–3,304
20222.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Plug-in hybrid0.5 L/100 km WLTP21.2 kWh/100 km WLTP18 g/km127 km635
20222.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Hybrid7.6 L/100 km WLTP180 g/km–521
2021–20224.0 L350 kW (476 PS)Petrol13.0 L/100 km WLTP295 g/km–753
2021–20222.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Petrol8.0–8.3 L/100 km WLTP192 g/km–508
20222.0 L185 kW (252 PS)Plug-in hybrid0.6 L/100 km WLTP21.2 kWh/100 km WLTP33 g/km125 km139
20222.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Hybrid2.2 L/100 km WLTP187 g/km–120
2021–20222.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Hybrid–174 g/km–119
2021–20222.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol2.2–2.4 L/100 km WLTP26.0–26.5 kWh/100 km WLTP61–191 g/km–414
20222.0 L206 kW (280 PS)Diesel–164 g/km–52
2021–20222.0 L237 kW (322 PS)Plug-in hybrid–22 g/km–89
2021–20222.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Hybrid–190 g/km–84
2021–20222.0 L350 kW (476 PS)Plug-in hybrid–55–65 g/km–87
2021–20222.0 L240 kW (326 PS)Plug-in hybrid–27 g/km–51
2021–20222.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Plug-in hybrid–27 g/km–85
2021–20222.0 L300 kW (408 PS)Hybrid–208 g/km–61
2021–20223.0 L272 kW (370 PS)Hybrid–191 g/km–54
20222.0 L145 kW (197 PS)Plug-in hybrid–75 g/km–10
20212.0 L143 kW (194 PS)Hybrid1.9 L/100 km WLTP25.5 kWh/100 km WLTP48 g/km44 km516
20212.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Hybrid–209 g/km–70
20212.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Hybrid2.1 L/100 km WLTP25.4 kWh/100 km WLTP48 g/km48 km67
20212.0 L145 kW (197 PS)Plug-in hybrid7.0 L/100 km WLTP189 g/km–36
20212.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Hybrid–209 g/km–34
2021–160 kW (218 PS)Hydrogen–0 g/km–16
20211.5 L125 kW (170 PS)Hybrid–196 g/km–16
20212.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Hybrid–164 g/km–14
20212.1 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6.5 L/100 km WLTP188 g/km–10
2019–20202.0 L143 kW (194 PS)Diesel–139–140 g/km–108,982
2019–20202.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Plug-in hybrid13.8–27.5 kWh/100 km NEDC54–59 g/km46 km27,452
2019–20202.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Diesel–155–156 g/km–33,232
2019–20202.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel–139–140 g/km–28,491
2019–20202.0 L145 kW (197 PS)Hybrid–165–167 g/km44 km20,958
20202.0 L143 kW (194 PS)Plug-in hybrid26.9 kWh/100 km NEDC49 g/km46 km15,004
2019–20202.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Hybrid–168 g/km–10,631
2019–20202.9 L243 kW (330 PS)Diesel–173–174 g/km–8,080
2019–20203.0 L287 kW (390 PS)Petrol–236–237 g/km–7,245
2019–20202.0 L145 kW (197 PS)Petrol–159–166 g/km–13,595
2017–20204.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol–244–279 g/km–9,866
2017–20204.0 L350 kW (476 PS)Petrol–238–281 g/km–3,103
2015–20202.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol–155–174 g/km–70,116
2015–20202.1 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel–134–159 g/km–235,829
2019–20202.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Petrol–168–169 g/km–4,450
2015–20202.1 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel–133–162 g/km–251,828
2019–2020–160 kW (218 PS)Other fuel–––194
20202.0 L60 kW (82 PS)Plug-in hybrid16.8 kWh/100 km NEDC53 g/km46 km178
2016–20203.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Diesel–161–180 g/km–30,778
2016–20203.0 L270 kW (367 PS)Petrol–196–222 g/km–24,838
2015–20202.1 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel–135–158 g/km–13,362
20202.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Hybrid–53 g/km–52
2016–20202.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Petrol–169–181 g/km–10,272
20202.0 L143 kW (194 PS)Hybrid–60 g/km–28
20202.0 L145 kW (197 PS)Plug-in hybrid–160 g/km44 km14
2019–155 kW (211 PS)Other fuel–––132
20192.9 L250 kW (340 PS)Diesel–214 g/km–58
20191.5 L–Diesel–110 g/km–12
20182.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol13.9 kWh/100 km NEDC164 g/km–46,564
2015–20182.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Hybrid14.3–14.6 kWh/100 km NEDC60–62 g/km–29,301
2016–20182.0 L60 kW (82 PS)Hybrid14.1–14.3 kWh/100 km NEDC60–61 g/km–356
2016–20182.1 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel–133–140 g/km–40
20172.1 L150 kW (204 PS)Other fuel–135 g/km–11,444
20172.1 L125 kW (170 PS)Other fuel–133 g/km–5,130
20172.1 L188 kW (256 PS)Diesel–134 g/km–3,112
20172.0 L233 kW (317 PS)Petrol–155 g/km–1,480
20172.0 L233 kW (317 PS)Diesel–170 g/km–738
20173.0 L405 kW (551 PS)Petrol–198 g/km–332
20172.0 L270 kW (367 PS)Petrol–176 g/km–226
20172.1 L225 kW (306 PS)Diesel–137 g/km–172
20173.0 L285 kW (387 PS)Diesel–165 g/km–72
20172.0 L233 kW (317 PS)Hybrid–69 g/km–24
20162.9 L270 kW (367 PS)Petrol–200 g/km–46
20162.1 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol–132 g/km–22
20162.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel–164 g/km–12

United Kingdom 46 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2020–2023GLC 220 d 4MATIC2.0 L143 kW (194 PS)Diesel9-speed automatic5.8–7.3 L/100 km WLTP152–191 g/km–
2022–2023GLC 300 de 4MATIC2.0 L143 kW (194 PS)Plug-in hybrid9-speed automatic24.1–26.8 kWh/100 km WLTP–44–49 km
2020–2023GLC 300 d 4MATIC2.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Diesel9-speed automatic6.4–7.2 L/100 km WLTP167–189 g/km–
2022–2023GLC 300 e 4MATIC2.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Plug-in hybrid9-speed automatic23.7–25.9 kWh/100 km WLTP–44–49 km
2021–2023GLC 300 4MATIC2.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Hybrid9-speed automatic8.0–9.6 L/100 km WLTP181–217 g/km–
2020–2023AMG GLC 43 4MATIC3.0 L287 kW (390 PS)Petrol9-speed automatic10.1–11.2 L/100 km WLTP230–256 g/km–
2020–2023AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+4.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol9-speed automatic7.1–13.2 L/100 km WLTP186–300 g/km–
2021GLC 220 d 4MATIC · GLC 220 d2.0 L143 kW (194 PS)Diesel9-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km WLTP180 g/km–
2021GLC 220 d2.0 L143 kW (194 PS)Diesel9-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km WLTP151 g/km–
2021GLC 300 de 4MATIC2.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Plug-in hybrid9-speed automatic24.0–27.0 kWh/100 km WLTP–43–49 km
2021GLC 300 e 4MATIC2.0 L–Plug-in hybrid9-speed automatic27.5–30.3 kWh/100 km WLTP–37–42 km
2020–2021GLC 300 e 4MATIC2.0 L90 kW (122 PS)Hybrid9-speed automatic8.2–9.2 L/100 km WLTP27.5–30.3 kWh/100 km WLTP187–208 g/km–
2020–2021GLC 300 e 4MATIC2.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Hybrid9-speed automatic8.2–9.2 L/100 km WLTP27.5–30.3 kWh/100 km WLTP187–208 g/km–
2020–2021GLC 300 4MATIC2.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Petrol9-speed automatic8.1–9.6 L/100 km WLTP185–217 g/km–
2021GLC 300 e 4MATIC2.0 L235 kW (320 PS)Plug-in hybrid9-speed automatic24.2–26.6 kWh/100 km WLTP–46–50 km
2021GLC 300 e 4MATIC2.0 L235 kW (320 PS)Plug-in hybrid9-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km WLTP24.4–26.8 kWh/100 km WLTP–45–50 km
2020–2021AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+4.0 L350 kW (476 PS)Petrol9-speed automatic12.7–13.2 L/100 km WLTP288–299 g/km–
2018GLC 250 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLC 250 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels · GLC 250 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels2.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km–
2018GLC 250 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLC 250 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels2.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km–
2018GLC 250 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels2.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic7.6–7.7 L/100 km NEDC174–175 g/km–
2018GLC 250 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels2.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic6.9–7.6 L/100 km NEDC159–173 g/km–
2018GLC 250 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels · GLC 250 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels2.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC170 g/km–
2018GLC 250 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels2.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km–
2016–2018GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 17'' rear wheels · GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels and 3 more trims2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km–
2016–2018GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels · GLC 250 d 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km–
2017–2018GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLC 250 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km NEDC131 g/km–
2017–2018GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels · GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels · GLC 250 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels and 1 more trim2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic5.4 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km–
2018GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km–
2018GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.0–6.2 L/100 km NEDC158–163 g/km–
2018GLC 250 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLC 250 d 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km–
2018GLC 250 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC163 g/km–
2018GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km–
2018GLC 220 d 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km–
2018GLC 250 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km–
2018GLC 250 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels · GLC 250 d 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels2.1 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km–
2017–2018GLC 350 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels3.0 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km–
2017–2018GLC 350 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels · GLC 350 d 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels3.0 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km–
2017–2018GLC 350 d 4MATIC with 17'' rear wheels · GLC 350 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLC 350 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels3.0 L–Diesel9-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km–
2018GLC 350 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels · GLC 350 d 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels3.0 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km–
2018GLC 350 d 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels3.0 L–Diesel9-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC180 g/km–
2017–2018AMG GLC 43 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels3.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic8.3–8.4 L/100 km NEDC189–192 g/km–
2017–2018AMG GLC 43 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels · AMG GLC 43 4MATIC with 21'' rear wheels3.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic8.7–8.9 L/100 km NEDC199–203 g/km–
2018AMG GLC 43 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels3.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic9.6–9.7 L/100 km NEDC220 g/km–
2018AMG GLC 43 4MATIC with 21'' rear wheels3.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km NEDC223–224 g/km–
2018AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ with 19'' rear wheels4.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic10.3 L/100 km NEDC234 g/km–
2018AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ with 20'' rear wheels · AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ with 21'' rear wheels · AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ with 20'' rear wheels and 1 more trim4.0 L–Petrol9-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km–

United States 9 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2017–2022SIDI2.0 LPetrol9-speed automaticRear-wheel drive24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA224–232 g/km
2022SIDI2.0 LPetrol9-speed automaticAll-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA232–238 g/km
2022SIDI3.0 LPetrol9-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19–21 MPG (11.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA267–291 g/km
2016–2021SIDI2.0 LPetrol9-speed automaticFour-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA226–238 g/km
2017–2021SIDI3.0 LPetrol9-speed automaticFour-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA258–277 g/km
2018–2021SIDI4.0 LPetrol9-speed automaticFour-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA297–319 g/km
2020SIDI; PHEV2.0 LPlug-in hybrid9-speed automaticFour-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA109 g/km
2018–2019SIDI; PHEV2.0 LPlug-in hybrid7-speed automaticFour-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA146 g/km
2016SIDI2.0 LPetrol9-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA227 g/km

Canada 5 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2017–2022Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrol9-speed automatic9.6–10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle226–242 g/km–
2017–2022Sport utility vehicle: Small3.0 LPetrol9-speed automatic11.2–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle262–353 g/km–
2019–2021Sport utility vehicle: Small4.0 LPetrol9-speed automatic13.2–13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle309–319 g/km–
2020Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPlug-in hybrid9-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle109 g/km35 km
2018–2019Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPlug-in hybrid7-speed automatic9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle146 g/km21 km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.