Model overview

The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a compact luxury crossover SUV launched in 2015 for the 2016 model year that follows the previous Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in four trim levels: GLC 300, GLC 350e, AMG GLC 43, and AMG GLC 63.

The base GLC 300 is equipped by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque) matched to a nine-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive, called 4Matic is optional. The GLC 350e plug-in hybrid is likewise equipped. It uses the same transmission and four-cylinder powertrain, but it adds an electric motor for 315 horsepower. It comes only with all-wheel drive. The AMG GLC 43 has a similar number of traits compared to the GLC 300 but comes equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (385 hp, 384 lb-ft) and all-wheel drive. The last trim is the AMG GLC 63 which is powered by a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (469 hp, 479 lb-ft).

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class are:

• Steering issues, known as ‘crabbing’, where the wheels on one axle of the vehicle seem to be out of order with those on the other.
• Dealers speed with which deal and tackle the problems
• Gearbox / clutch issues

Mercedes-Benz GLC PDF owner manual

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