Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

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Mercedes GLC

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Price £37, 365-£76,505

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THE Merc edesGLC is buil tonthe foundationsoft he Merc edesC-Class,

whichisnot abad pl acetos tart,and it shares lots of thesame engines

and equipment.The GLCisanupmarket SUV that lookshandsome.

While there’sagood spreadof engines, the line-upisn’t too

confusing, with three diesels, one petrol and thefast AMG vers ions.

EveryGLC comeswith 4MATICfour-wheel driveand anine-speed auto

as standard.Aclear highlight of the GLCisits attractiveand well built

interior,whichalsohas enoughroom forfront andrear oc cupa nts to

be comfor tabl e, alongwith heatercontrols fo rpeople satinthe back.

Thereare lots of thoughtful cu bbie sand the 550-litreboot puts the

GLCinthe same territor yast he BMWX3and Audi Q5,butLand Rover’s

DiscoverySportism orepractical andhas the option of seven seats.

On theroad,the GLCisv erysmooth on thestandardsuspension

and even morecossetingifthe optional airsuspension is fitted. Drivers

on the huntforthrillsmay fe el short-changed, though, even in the AMG

models–the BMWX3ismoreresponsive and poised onacountr yroad.

Thereare three trims: UrbanEdition,Sportand AMG NightEdition.

Kit lik eapoweredtailgate,rearcamera,leather andkeylessstarting

areincluded, alongwith satellitenavigation and smartLED headlights.

“The GLCisanSUV that benefitsfroma

lot of C-Class pedigree, but withraised

ride height and improved practicality”

Low runningcosts, quiet and

comfortable, qualityinterior

Expensive, limited off-road

ability, BMW X3 is morefun

Engines:2.0, 3.0&4.0 petrol,2.1&3.0 diesel

Tr ims:UrbanEdition, Sport, AMGNight Ed,

AMGGLC 43,AMG GLC63, AMGGLC 63 S

Economy:23-42mpgRoad tax:£145-£465

0-62:3.8-8.3sEuro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★ ★ 3.8/ 5

Ourpick

GLC250 d

4MATIC Sport

£40,670

Owners’ rating

★★★★★★ ★3.8/5