2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV

　　

2024 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.

　　The redesigned 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is more stylish and sporty than the GLC SUV on which it is based, but is also more expensive and less practical. Mercedes focused on refining the new 2024 GLC Coupe, so compared to last year it has a more upscale interior, is quieter inside, rides smoother, and comes with the latest technology. It also has more cargo room than before but still falls short of the standard GLC. The GLC 300 4Matic's new mild hybrid turbocharged four-cylinder engine is more powerful and efficient, and all-wheel drive is standard. A higher-performance AMG GLC 43 is also available and is reviewed separately.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 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

　　$177/mo  for GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC

　　GLC-Class Coupe GLC 300 4MATIC

　　GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) (Most Popular) - $57,000 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Next-generation MBUX infotainment system

The new GLC Coupe has the latest version of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), which pairs a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with an 11.9-inch center touchscreen. We think the vertically oriented touchscreen is a welcome improvement over the outgoing model, as is the addition of wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The MBUX user interface can be a bit tedious at times, with a barrage of menus and features to sort through, but the system is quick to react. Mercedes loves to overcomplicate its infotainment, but the good news is you can quickly overcome the learning curve with a few hours of screen time.

　　

Competitors to consider

BMW kicked off the SUV coupe trend in 2008 with the first-generation X6, and now several automakers offer their own take on the fastback sport-ute recipe. Logically, they're somewhat of a hard sell. They cost more than the models on which they're based but have less cargo space and passenger room. But, for many shoppers, the sleeker look is just as or more important than outright utility. In the GLC Coupe's market class, alternatives include the Audi Q5 Sportback, BMW X4, Infiniti QX55, Range Rover Evoque, Tesla Model Y and Volvo C40 Recharge.

　　

Which GLC-Class Coupe does zzdcar recommend?

The 2024 GLC Coupe comes one way, and that's in GLC 300 4Matic specification. It includes more standard equipment than a standard GLC SUV, but appealing upgrades include leather seats, AMG Line styling, a Pinnacle trim package and a Driver Assistance package.

　　

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe models

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is a compact SUV with an aggressively sloping roofline for a more stylish appearance. It comes in GLC 300 4Matic specification, equipped with a mild hybrid powertrain featuring a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque) with an integrated starter-generator (23 horsepower, 148 lb-ft of torque). A nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.

　　GLC 300 4Matic

　　Standard equipment for this sporty Mercedes SUV includes:

　　19-inch wheels LED headlights and taillights Rain-sensing windshield wipers Power liftgate Keyless entry and engine starting Panoramic glass roof Ambient interior lighting MB-Tex artificial leather upholstery 16-way power-adjustable, heated front seats Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel Memory for the driver's settings 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display 11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system Navigation system Natural voice recognition system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Three USB-C ports Wireless smartphone charger Guard 360 parked vehicle monitoring system Automatic high beamsIn addition, numerous safety features are standard on the GLC Coupe, including:

　　Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued) Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLC Coupe and its surroundings in tight parking situations) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) Mercedes offers five option packages for the GLC 300 4Matic. They are:

　　AMG Line package AMG design elements inside and out Vented brake rotors with unique calipers Flat-bottom AMG steering wheel Night package Blacked-out exterior trim Pinnacle package Digital Light headlights (improved illumination and the ability to project information onto the road ahead) Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Augmented reality for the navigation system (superimposes navigation instructions on a video feed showing what's ahead) Window glass that insulates the cabin from heat and noise Driver Assistance package Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mercedes and the car in front) Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Automated lane change assistance (guides the vehicle into the next lane when the turn signal is used) Front cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is about to cross your path and cause a collision) Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse) Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle) Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance) Safe exit warning (can warn a rear passenger about opening a door into traffic approaching from behind) Emergency stop assistance (can bring the GLC Coupe to a safe stop if the driver becomes unresponsive) Advanced USB package Six fast-charging USB-C ports Front and rear 12-volt power outlets In addition, there are a handful of stand-alone options for this SUV. Highlights include:

　　20-inch wheels Heated steering wheel Heated rear seats Ventilated front seats Burmester surround-sound system with 15 speakers Dashcam video recorder Adaptive cruise control Rear side-impact airbags Trailer hitch

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