The brand new coupe-SUV from Mercedes comes normal with the AMG Line package deal within the US, the place it’s completely obtainable in mild-hybrid taste
by Thanos Pappas
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by Thanos Pappas
The development of coupe-SUVs exhibits no indicators of abating, with automakers persevering with to supply fashions that meet buyer demand. The newest addition to this class is the brand new, second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, which takes a extra trendy strategy to the identical recipe, whereas sharing its underpinnings with the common GLC SUV.
As anticipated, the entrance of the GLC Coupe carefully resembles the SUV by-product, whereas the sloping roofline and utterly redesigned tail give it a definite look. The brand new design boasts a formidable aerodynamic effectivity of 0.27 Cd, an enchancment over its predecessor’s 0.30 Cd. On the identical time, the 4,763 mm (187.5 inches) lengthy car is 31 mm (1.2 inches) longer than the mannequin it replaces.
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Whereas the brand new mannequin retains the everyday coupe-SUV proportions of Mercedes, it appears to be like cleaner and extra refined in comparison with its predecessor. That is largely as a result of slimmer LED taillights which might be linked to one another with a black trim, just like the GLC and all the EQ vary. In reality, the GLC Coupe now appears to be like just like the SUV equal of the low-slung CLA.
Different notable options of the GLC Coupe embrace the built-in ducktail spoiler situated beneath the closely inclined rear glass, a distinguished rear bumper with fake vents, plastic cladding, and a heavy dose of chrome detailing across the twin tailpipes and diffuser. Non-compulsory options embrace working boards and the Digital Gentle system for the LED headlights. Mercedes solely launched pictures of a GLC Coupe fitted with the AMG Line package deal, which features a Panamericana grille, sporty bumpers, and 19-inch alloy wheels, and is normal within the US market.
The acquainted inside sports activities a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, colour head-up show, and 11.9-inch touchscreen on the inclined middle console, adopting the newest model of the MBUX infotainment. There’s additionally a regular 710-watt 15-speaker Burmester 3D Encompass System.
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A number of the rear headroom is sacrificed for the coupe-SUV stance however the remainder of the inside seems to be as spacious as in the usual model, with an excellent bigger panoramic sunroof (2.4 inches longer) shedding extra gentle into the cabin. The 545 lt (19.2 cubic ft) of boot area is 45 lt (1.6 cubic ft) bigger than the earlier technology, however 75 lt (2.6 cubic ft) smaller than within the common GLC. Additionally, cargo capability is tremendously sacrificed within the plug-in hybrid fashions which solely get 390 lt (13.8 cubic ft) as a result of further {hardware}.
Completely Accessible With Electrified Powertrains And All-Wheel-Drive
There are important variations between North American and European powertrain choices for the GLC Coupe. Within the US, the mannequin is completely obtainable because the GLC 300 4Matic Coupe, geared up with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 255 hp (188 kW / 259 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system contributing an additional 23 hp (17 kW / 23 PS) and 109 lb-ft (148 Nm) when wanted.
| U.S. Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| GLC 300 4Matic Coupe | ||
| Displacement | cc | 1,999 |
| Rated output | hp | 255 |
| at | rpm | 5,800 |
| Add. output (increase) | hp | 23 |
| Rated torque | lb-ft | 295 |
| Add. torque (increase) | Nm | 148 |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | s | 6.2 (est.) |
| High velocity | mph | 130 |
Europe will get a broader lineup that features 4 delicate hybrids and three plug-in hybrid choices. The turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol makes 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) within the entry-level GLC 200 with the extra highly effective GLC 300 being similar to the US-spec. The two.0-liter turbodiesel engine makes 194 hp (145 kW / 197 PS) within the GLC 200d, or 194 hp (198 kW / 269 PS) within the GLC 300d, with all the mild-hybrids benefiting from the identical 48-volt system.
As for the PHEVs, all of them come fitted with a single electrical motor producing 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and a 31.2 kWh battery providing a WLTP zero-emission vary between 113-131 km (70-81 miles) relying on the variant. The GLC 300e has a mixed output of 308 hp (230 kW / 313 PS), the GLC 400e elevates it to 375 hp (280 kW / 381 PS), and the GLC 300de combines diesel with electrical energy for 328 hp (245 kW / 335PS).
Independently of the powertrain, all trims of the GLC Coupe come normal with sport settings for the suspension and steering, and inherit the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system and the digital goodies from the GLC, as with the obtainable ADAS.
Mercedes hasn’t revealed pricing for the brand new GLC Coupe within the States, however judging from the usual GLC stablemate, the coupe-SUV is anticipated to be notably costlier than its predecessor.