2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe

　　

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　Rules are made to be broken, or so goes the expression. Look up the definition of a coupe, and what you read will not match what you see when gazing upon the rakish design of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. A traditional coupe has two entry doors, while a GLC Coupe has four. But if you agree that rules are not hard-and-fast strictures for living, then it's easy to accept this Mercedes SUV as a member of the coupe clan.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$191/mo  for GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC

　　GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC

　　GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) (Most Popular) - $52,500 MSRPAMG GLC 43 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A) - $66,500 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　In exchange for the GLC Coupe's sleeker appearance, you'll spend several thousand dollars more while giving up some rear passenger room and cargo space in comparison to a standard GLC. The trunk measures 17.6 cubic feet, just 1.8 cubes less than a standard GLC. Fold the back seats down and you've got 49.4 cubic feet of volume at your disposal, falling short of a standard GLC by 7.1 cubes. Still, if you like the look of the GLC Coupe, then the compromises should be pretty easy to accept.

　　This year Mercedes cut the V8-powered AMG 63 model from the GLC Coupe lineup. So that leaves the GLC 300 4Matic Coupe and the performance-tuned AMG GLC 43 Coupe to satisfy your need for a stylish yet practical set of wheels.

　　The 2022 GLC Coupe faces off against rivals such as the Audi Q5 Sportback, BMW X4 and Infiniti QX55. The low-slung Genesis GV70 is also a potential alternative to the GLC Coupe. While a regular GLC is the more logical choice, picking the GLC Coupe among this group actually makes a good deal of sense.

　　

Which GLC-Class Coupe does zzdcar recommend?

While the AMG GLC 43 Coupe certainly is fun to drive, we think a GLC 300 4Matic Coupe better serves most people. Its turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces satisfying acceleration, and with your savings you can upgrade the GLC 300 4Matic with extras such as AMG styling, leather seats, Burmester audio and a full slate of technology.

　　

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe models

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is a compact luxury SUV available in GLC 300 4Matic and AMG GLC 43 specification. The AMG version is more powerful and equipped with more athletic handling, but otherwise the two versions of the GLC Coupe offer similar equipment and options. Both also include Mercedes-Benz 4Matic all-wheel drive as standard equipment.

　　GLC 300 4Matic

　　Highlights from the GLC 300 4Matic Coupe's standard equipment list include:

　　Turbocharged four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque) Nine-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles 19-inch wheels LED headlights Rain-sensing windshield wipers Heated windshield washer jets Power-folding side mirrors Sunroof Power liftgate Remote engine start Keyless entry and ignition Customizable ambient cabin lighting Dual-zone automatic climate control Simulated leather upholstery Power-adjustable and heated front seats with memory function 10.25-inch touchscreen display Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment interface Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Satellite radio Mercedes Me connected services The GLC 300 4Matic also includes numerous safety-related technologies:

　　Automatic high-beam headlights Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLC Coupe and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) AMG GLC 43

　　Tuned for performance, the AMG GLC 43 Coupe adds:

　　Turbocharged V6 engine (385 hp, 384 lb-ft) Performance-tuned transmission and all-wheel-drive system Sport-tuned suspension, brake and exhaust systems 20-inch wheels AMG-design exterior styling Upgraded interior trim Digital instrument panel Besides AMG-themed design packages, two option packages are available for both versions of the GLC Coupe:

　　Multimedia package Navigation system with augmented video directions Driver Assistance package Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mercedes and the car in front) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Lane change assist (can initiate and execute a lane charge automatically after activating the turn signal for a certain length of time) Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot) Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance) Additionally, GLC Coupes offer an array of stand-alone options, including:

　　Exterior trim and illumination upgrades Upgraded leather upholstery Ventilated front seats Heated rear seats Heated steering wheel Digital instrument panel (GLC 300 4Matic) Gesture control for the infotainment system Upgraded Burmester sound system Wireless charging pad Head-up display Dashcam The AMG GLC 43 also offers more performance upgrades, such as:

　　21-inch wheels AMG performance exhaust system Driver-selectable transmission, suspension and stability control settings Performance data recorder

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