2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Review: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC replaces the old Mercedes-Benz GLK. It is completely new and completely redesigned, including a new engine as Roman recently found out in this very soggy TFLcar first drive review from Atlanta, Georgia.
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[@vinodkumar82]

Alex on Autos - No nonsense, no drama review.

[@josseppie]

I went with the GLC due to the driverless options it has over other SUV's in the same class. I ordered my SUV and it was built on Sept 1 and i will get it in 2 to 3 weeks.

[@harpreetsaini8549]

Good review! Not many journalists would stand in the rain like that.

[@joewilder]

Beautiful car. My only and small complaint is the way the Mercedes emblem is presented on the front grill. Somehow I feel it could be more elegant.

[@doof.1]

Don't you just love the wet and story days down here in Atlanta? This fucking rain needs to end.

[@joelborden3242]

I dreaded this review. I own a 2014 GLK. I like the GLK because it is right sized. It also doesn't look like every other cross over and is getting over 21mpg combined with the V-6. GLC is bigger; looks less funky and more anonymous. Less desirable to me. I've also driven a new C class sedan and found the display and input device worked just fine. The price of the car is fine and in line with what MB customers expect to pay. Thanks for the review.

[@paulv5283]

Just ordered the C43 AMG version. Really looking forward to it as it replaces my A45 AMG so should be quite a difference!

[@lukasholton]

Am I like the only one who likes Mercedes' new nomenclature?

[@erlendkristiansen4664]

Luke Holton I do, too. It makes sense and is quite easily understandable. Brings it more in line with BMW and Audi.

[@robbiehernandez8019]

I like it better than the GLK it replaces!

[@stig120212]

i like when you did reviews like this.

[@senorgato70]

No, Roman, the Lexus LX does not compete with this car.

[@Karan-vp7uk]

25k cheaper and its faster, more fuel efficient, it has a non dogshit infotainment, and legendary Toyota reliability but I guess it doesn’t have that awesome badge so it’s automatically inferior

[@mrpmj00]

I agree. I hate the aftermarket afterthought iPad from Costco as the center console.

[@WilliamGone]

actually in regards to the touch screen, theres a mini LED that you can use and use the remotes on the steering wheel, instead of looking at the tablet or using the touch screen remote.

[@melmelcorvette]

Great review but lane keep assist with steering assist doesn't work in the rain or bad weather on any brand yet.

[@A_guan]

Did he just say a Lexus LX competes with this?! 😂

[@DEXVD]

+Tech Defender I wonder if he means in terms of off road worthiness or interior, obviously they are in two different price brackets... Even the GX is a lot more expensive I believe.

[@DrClaw77]

+Tech Defender Thinking he meant to say RX.

[@alexwilson6286]

Yeah should've said NX

[@Jrv200008]

Nothing competes with this. This car is amazing.

[@falarfaj15]

Tech Defender yah he meant The new Lexus NX. The smallest one

[@gregorytrane7828]

I read the comments below. In all fairness, that other guy detracted Roman's review. Roman would have used the sport plus to enhance performance and other features, that would have given a better review to the rest of the vehicle, without the "kid" and added weight. He seemed to spend a lot of time explaining things to the "sidekick," and actually, I found the passenger(Michael) reviewer irritating at times. I thought Roman did the best under the circumstances. The new GLC is a fine product and deserves another unbiase review by Roman, alone, to give more cohesiveness and clarity to this vehicle.

[@besttech193]

At 6:00 did you make a mistake a mean to say Rx you said lax which us the top if the line SUVs which my parent own a 2000 with over 300,00 miles

[@DEXVD]

Also hate that screen, had the same issue with the Q3, dealer mentioned they might change it to be retractable like the Q5, not sure if they did or not but it is really distracting within a nice interior.

[@RM9K]

Pffft. What a hot mess of a review. Disorganized, rushed... just all over the... road? Could barely hold my attention 1/2 into the video, but couldn't watch anymore. Ugh. (Can't wait for Alex on Autos to do his review. Alex is the new standard as far as video car reviews are concerned).

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

I like the idea of recording the actual first car review, it gives two perspectives and enables you to shoot a longer video. However, whilst I also like the less structured, and more conversational, aspect of this type of review, care should be taken not to let it drift into the amorphous. Your primary goal is the passing on of information to the viewer, and this is best done via a clearly defined framework, rather than by splodges.

[@TFLcar]

Because of the heavy rain a traditional TFL first drive review was almost impossible to shot thus we have more of a vlog approach to this car review.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

+The Fast Lane Car Thanks for the explanation, it's appreciated. However, I think this video has some tremendous advantages over your traditional format. It can appear far more spontaneous, encompass a great many subjects, and can be a conversation rather than a monologue. In my opinion it just needs refinement and tuning. You should run with this type of review, it's got legs.

[@angusmcmichael]

Hi I liked your presentation. I have a 220 diesel GLC 2016. Can I expect to bring it to 200,000 km and above? I'm in for the long term.

[@Tully3674]

One of the longer reviews from TFLCar I can recall. Plenty of issues I have with this car but I'll touch on one: What does MB have in common with Mazda? The Nav screen is oddly placed on the dash. Seems like an afterthought by designers. Looks cheap.

[@nikb6528]

they do them as such for quite a while now. There're at least 5 videos comparable to this one.

[@sic22l]

+Tully3674 Afterthought? No, they did it on purpose, it was impossible to fit the screen into the center console without changing it's shape and angle. I'm glad they did it because now the rest of the interior is gorgeous.

[@GodfatherBenz]

Yep the screen looks bad. Its present even in the 100k G wagon lol..

[@sic22l]

rock You want your center console to took like this: assets.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalAssets/Vehicles/ClassLanding/2015/GL/Gallery/2015-GL-CLASS-SUV-GALLERY-015-GOI-D.jpg Or like this: media.emercedesbenz.com.s3.amazonaws.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2014-mercedes-c-class-13C1152_52-980x651.jpg

[@GodfatherBenz]

+sic22l I like both. I simply dislike the shape of the screen in the 2nd link, nothing against the center console as a whole. It doesnt look as integrated as your first link.

[@vikk5459]

Crazy to me that you pay extra for some of that. Pay for the badge. I actually love the tacked on iPad look.

[@shlomloms]

what about a review of the new GLC with the Off-Road packege +Air suspantion

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

I liked the way the old one looked better.

[@Zavarcerealtor]

Roman, what's up with the outdated views on cars? Let me explain: You review vehicles in a way that Motorweek did back in the 80s. You're sitting in the pinnacle of technology, yet, you fail to fully mention and talk about it in length. You go back and forth with the same topic of "this is a big C class" (duh), "It isn't sporty", and my favorite "this car is not a serious off roader" (but it isn't a dirt path meek either). You mention how you do this for a living yet I know more of this car than you do just by simply googling. I don't mean to insult you, because you're great and I used to love watching your videos, but you need to keep up and change the way you review things. No need to be some creepy hipster, just talk about how great the technology is (which is THE MAIN reason his vehicle was created) and talk about everything else as well.... You know, just keep up with your audience and people my age (young professionals who want to purchase their first entry level luxury and we're looking for reviews that cater to us)

[@TFLcar]

Thanks for the comment. Roman says he'd love to watch your review of the GLS. But please keep in mind that besides googling the car you'll need to know how to shot, edit, produce and present the review in a rain storm. Please post it and send us the link and we will be happy to watch your take on the car.

[@brucec43]

+Antonio Zavarce take your tech and shove it up your techno ass. This is about cars, not ipads.

[@danielleung69]

+Antonio Zavarce Or just go test drive the car instead of whining about someone's review. Grow up.

[@DrClaw77]

+Antonio Zavarce I don't see what you're missing in this video. If you wanted to see the technology be a highlight, you could easily watch a M-B manufacturer video or a dealer video. This is an informative review; in particular, highlighting the difficulties of using COMAND while driving (you know, the technology). The other stuff you mentioned is vital for people who actually would drive the car.

[@Zavarcerealtor]

+Vic Xuan this was an ok video and you're wrong, you do need to cater to the audience that watches toys. ...otherwise there wouldn't be a point in making these videos.

[@GEORGECASTILLO]

WHAT ABOUT attention assist,plus,collision prevention assist,pre-safe,lane tracking,blind sport?

[@MDKN22]

Would you guys do a review of the CLA250?

[@bicylindrico]

+Jeremy Good Here's one. They're pieces of shit.

[@MDKN22]

bicylindrico Not trusted by you. The CLA250 does not suck. You haven't even been in it. So don't say it's shit when you haven't ridden or driven it.

[@MDKN22]

bicylindrico What, let me guess. You're a fucking chevtard.

[@bicylindrico]

+Jeremy Good Damn, you're thick. 23 year BENZ dealer tech there Fordtard. Jeremy is not a very good reader.

[@MDKN22]

bicylindrico I can read upwards and upside down, as well as rotated words. So I can most definitely read.

[@Kenneybrock]

The screen jutting up out of the dash looks like a cheap after thought, and it destroys the symmetry and flow of the dashboard. Did the brilliant German engineers forget that infotainment systems have become the centerpiece of luxury car interiors?

[@honestycounts9352]

$60,000 for a 4-cylinder car ??? What's it made out of ; GOLD ???

[@TheTonicro]

whats up with car journalists and not using an umbrella when tis raining, this must be like 5th video i watched when its raining and they all just stand there in the rain getting soaked

[@MuizzyP]

will this get a diesel? maybe sometime next year?

[@JohnnyKReviews]

Nice outside design. Inside that center console looks ugly and intruding. Audi has got it right with the console being able to go back down into the dash, having a clean design.

[@kidsafe]

No more chain slap with the new 1x road groupsets!

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

58 grand? No way that interior screams 35-40 grand tops I thought this was a base model I think with a more up scale interior it be nice.

[@sic22l]

+LeatherandLuxury Cars Interior is absolutely fantastic, C class has the same one and it's worth every penny even though it's more expensive than its compatitors.

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

sic22l That's your opinion and I'm cool with that i just don't see 58 grand I see Acadia Denali which are nice trucks too but their not trying to be a Mercedes.

[@sic22l]

***** Who's telling you to spend $58k? It's a top price for a loaded car, option have never been cheap in premium segment.

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

sic22l You don't get what I'm trying t say since I prefer cars top trim or loaded mid I wouldn't spend that kind of money for an interior that looked like that. Plastic everywhere not very premium if you ask me just sayin.

[@senorgato70]

+LeatherandLuxury Cars Have you ever been in a C-Class? Obviously not. If you were, you'd never make that comment.

[@h3e44]

I want to love this car and all the new benz models but that screen just placed up there is ugh it's so aggravating

[@MDKN22]

Does the 9 speed have the gearbox like in the CLA?

[@kevinwillows9062]

cla is crap

[@Agent77X]

Test car is $58K! But the top is high 60K!

[@esteban75lover23]

WHOOHOO MY HOME TOWN REPRESENT!! ATL BABY

[@jesusavalentin5439]

GLK350 RULES!!

[@Tonynupe]

Tell me why? Thinking of buying

[@Mr5Stars]

no rear seat views?

[@thebuttersword1672]

There's a typo at :46 it says "wet and story day"

[@Pienimusta]

Will be made in Finland starting from 2017 =)

[@dmcamp95]

+Vladimir Putin What are you talking about. Mercedes build cars in multiple countries already not just Germany dumb*ss. The C class and some of the GL class suvs are built in the US at the Mercedes Benz International manufacturing plant in Alabama

[@RealCptHammonds]

These German assembled 2016s are an absolute amazing vehicle to buy (approx $26k) now that the new ones are being made in India.

[@quadrunner2124]

I thought Mercedes was all about the engineering. Why does their engine bay look like an econobox? Do their owners not look under the hood, or is it a culture that just takes it to the dealer once a month and pays a guy to do that for them? I've never even been in one so I don't know anything about them.

[@GodfatherBenz]

Uh it's an engine bay covered with plastics like 99% of car manufacturer do. I don't quite get what you're complaining about here... These guys are not going to show us anything under the hood, they might not even know where the engine is LOL

[@quadrunner2124]

rock Screw that. They should have enough pride in their work to let it show. Wires and hoses should be all nice, neat, and organized. Fittings should all be flush. Engine should be cleanable. I'm just gonna keep living in the past.

[@quadrunner2124]

rock I know its custom, but in the days of old the great manufactures used to make engines look like this. www.ocdworks.com/?page_id=295 They did so because they knew they had built something extraordinary and they wanted it displayed proudly, for everyone to see. Such pride is something I'd expect from a luxury vehicle. Here are some OEM examples. beautifullyengineered.tumblr.com/post/104971792858/lexus-lfa-production-versus-prototype-engine-bay www.benzworld.org/forums/vintage-mercedes-benz/1694196-w114-steering-wheel-2.html www.buickstreet.com/the-great-race.html

[@mohawkpathology]

Quadruped

[@grownupgaming]

You cant say its fully loaded unless you have the nappa leather upgrade.

[@LukeO-1234]

mpg numbers?

[@TFLcar]

The MPG numbers are not yet certified by the EPA

[@LukeO-1234]

+The Fast Lane Car thanks bro

[@jeantaeoneal]

but how come i have not even seen the GLC, I'm looking into getting an small SUV and i do not like the look of the GLK!

[@baddinosaur1548]

What, no sunny days in Georga? I thought your were going to drowned out there. ;^)

[@ShaunJW1]

The problem still is reliability. 2015 Ratings for Mercedes is still lower than BMW and Audi, and then Lexus which is on top. Not sure how long that will last though.

[@GodfatherBenz]

The only reliable luxury car is Lexus. Other than that they're all the same basically

[@ShaunJW1]

rock And Toyota...sadly...

[@GodfatherBenz]

+ShaunJW1 not really luxury but yes definitely

[@ShaunJW1]

rock Yeah a bit bland i suppose. My Audi is 1 year old and squeaks a bit inside. Next car will be a Lexus or Toyota they pretty solid.

[@fbhacent]

58k? wtf why so expensive? iv paid 56k for my cls shooting break 350cdi which was 5months old wd 1000miles on it but its sooo much more luxurious inside. this car definitely doesnt have a 58k interior,

[@GodfatherBenz]

This car is 39k idiot. Interior won't change even if you put every options

[@GodfatherBenz]

+Foer Hoen it must have taken a lot of work for Your peanut sized brain to type that comment. Bravo its impressive and reflects your intelligence nicely. Car starts around 39-40k as said in the video. Wait, maybe You didnt watch the video afterall ? Or like I said Your peanut brain didn't understand this part... Oh well that sucks for you kid..

[@GodfatherBenz]

+Foer Hoen hahahahahaa asian

[@fbhacent]

rock wow just stop it already, jeezes u couldnt even offend a 6yr old. Bye bye loser

[@xllkillerxll]

How much it will cost?

[@TFLcar]

Please watch the video for your answer

[@occckid123]

+The Fast Lane Car lmao

[@GodfatherBenz]

Damn you're really peanut brained

[@alexy527]

civic has a nicer screen

[@MrRamartins]

F*@ck you!!!

[@vincentmaturo8906]

Keep your eyes on the road ! You don't need to look at the passenger when you speak.

[@sourwords1808]

I guess an umbrella at the tflc is not on budget.

[@RAJohnson713]

Nope

[@hagbard72]

Nine speed transmission sounds scary. Always liked MB in theory, but they're known to be full of technology that easily breaks and is costly to repair. Lease it don't buy it.

[@1guyin10]

+Robert Drake Generally true for Mercedes and especially for S-class (S stands for super money-pit after the warranty is up).

[@justinp8946]

+1guyin10 haha true

[@DEXVD]

+Robert Drake That 9-speed is the one thing that concerns me as well, there is that 8-speed ZF transmission out there that everyone seems to like and view as reliable, I'm not sure if this is the same one but have heard of lots of reports of problems with the 9-speed, especially in Jeep Cherokee, not sure if its the same one used in the Evoque and Discovery Sport, if I remember right they also had a 9-speed.

[@1guyin10]

DEXVD This is a longitudinal system. It is a completely different transmission than the 9 speed ZF transaxle the others are using.

[@hagbard72]

Hopefully govts are gone before that button is gone.

[@luissousa6]

what worry's me is not the politicians ( We know those are sold to the big corporate interests like insurance companies who want to charge you the insurance prize and not have to pay you back), what worry's me is that there will be lots of common citizens who will support the politicians ideia to forbidden all human driven cars

[@daackmpoy]

still they kept the 80s manual lock on the doors in an unconfortable place

[@jakkak18]

two blokes talking is not a car review....get off your arse and show the car around

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Companies luring in with base price and screwing over with options

[@dieselbrodeur]

9 gears is max, after that the efficiency decreases

[@azq1981]

it's a c class. heightened. ..... go for either the c class. or the ml. glc is confused.

[@oliverjelley66]

amazing i love this car

[@ChristianVik-y4u]

Lexus and their R-class is just a more expensive Toyota, with the same bad 4wd system and the same bad seats without any proper fully adjustable back support.

[@antsala9983]

the look of this car, well has no look. why would I get this over the new lexus rx

[@occckid123]

that grill on the RX? lmao. my opinion. u may like it...

[@zacharylukes1799]

+ant sala Lexus RX/NX is horrendous; Nancy Pelosi in four wheel form.

[@DEXVD]

+ant sala The GLC has more towing capacity, the RX has .2" more ground clearance but while I haven't seen a direct comparison I'm guessing the GLC has a better AWD/traction control system.

[@occckid123]

+DEXVD I just saw the new RX at the convenience store and it looks horrible the side looks disgusting and it looks like the car was put together and sections but this was what looked like a base model but still I think that the Murano looked much better than the lexus eyesore especially on the side profile

[@guddaboi]

+ant sala I don't understand why Americans keep comparing Toyota *cough* I mean Lexus with Mercedes? The latter car is on a whole different level.

[@perpelle]

Mercedes might not have the same "over engineered" reputation here in europe. Man, they had some serious quality issues around the year 2000. In other words, they where crap! I rented a E-class last year and I don't get what people are saying about the interior quality. It was ok but not top notch.

[@threepac]

Kind of reminds me of an Acura RDX.

[@gkoknok6076]

the original GLK was the best. this is meh, its nice yeah but the original looked much better.

[@GodfatherBenz]

Yeah! And it didnt have a tacky screen...

[@stangtrax]

Plus GLK has more power to weight ratio. GLC is bigger with less power to haul the people in it. GLK in my opinion looks very nice.

[@LowkeyGang]

Just wait like 2 years this car will be discontinued

[@alexdb77]

for sure...automation it's coming....

[@4240cameron]

lexus rx*

[@LowkeyGang]

All of these mercs look the same , fuk dis the G Wagon is mwah

[@GEORGECASTILLO]

DID YOU PUT I SPORT PLUS DUMMY?

[@77cemoore]

Too much conversation and not enough data.

[@RAJohnson713]

Hate that screen, looks cheap

[@SamAbraham]

Yeah I do too. MB is already working on fixing that with fitting the screen with an S class approach. Test cars have already been spotted. Perhaps a 2017/18 model?

[@zacharylukes1799]

+RAJohnson713 The screen is one of the very few things that feel cheap about this car.

[@LowkeyGang]

The screen looks like a cheap mazda

[@GodfatherBenz]

+Samuel Abraham hopefully. The new E class has the same screen format as the S class... Even the 100K+ G wagon has this damn ugly cheap looking screen lol

[@SamAbraham]

+rock So I went to my Mercedes dealer who has sold me all of my cars, and he told me that the C class and GLC will be facelifted to have the S class setup. Not 12 inch screens, but like the outgoing E class. Then there will be an option to have 12 inch screens. As for the CLA and GLA, they don't look like they're gonna change the screen setup for now. The placement of the G class screen is kind of hard to deal with. Previously it was fitted where the buttons for COMMAND are, and was pretty much impossible to see. Now that the screen is where it is, you can actually see it. A new facelifted G is supposedly coming out in 2018/19 so we may see some changes. I think the GLE and GLS will stay how they are until they are completely replaced in 2019/20

[@tmwall25]

Want.

[@helmulu4016]

Roman, get rid of this reviewer with you

[@robertblake8609]

GLK gelande lux kurz

[@kevinn1158]

9 gears is too much. completely unnecessary. i hate this trend.

[@kevinn1158]

You live in the only place in the world where you can drive at 200kph. For the rest of the world it's a waste of time. It's unnecessary mechanical complexity for very little benefit. This car will be endlessly shifting gears and I'd hate to go manual mode with 9 gears.

[@kevinn1158]

If you wanted a taller final gear, that's possible even if you only had 6 or 7 gears. Having 9 just means constant shifting.

[@DEXVD]

+kevin n Is it the same 9-speed that is causing so much trouble in other brands like Jeep Cherokee?

[@quadrunner2124]

+Alexander11080 I've heard jeep guys say Mercedes did it too. They apparently had some sort of contract for Grand Cherokees. Time for google.

[@Harmik2]

I hate the Sat Nav as well looks like they finished the dash an thought ow shit. As said I know its the trend but looks horrible and cheep.

[@liez9711]

My car yey

[@aaroneberle5920]

Every plastic lens headlight will change color eventually, none are meant to withstand 10+ years of UV radiation. 3-7 years is the test spec I believe. Don't knock MB for that as every car brand will suffer from the same problem.

[@TFLcar]

Perhaps you missed the point of Roman's statement. Once upon a time MB would have never used a plastic lens for precisely the reason you state.

[@aaroneberle5920]

+The Fast Lane Car Not really...over-engineering a vehicle would mean the integration of plastics and thus reducing weight. If MB of old had the full-capability to utilize plastics they would have. In fact there's more "over engineering" now then ever-before. I understand the point but maybe it's meant more for the general public and not those of us who are actually engineers (or in my case a Automotive Lighting Engineer)....thank you for the reply though!

[@BigBoss-cx7yx]

That screen is ugly. Come on MB you are cheating your customers.

[@truckeralex]

Quit playing stupid, y’all ARE car guys, how do you NOT know naming scheme!?

[@DRAGONIKification]

German junk?No,thank you.

[@MrRamartins]

F*@ck you!!

[@max1y]

so much talk other than the cars features.

[@Shahabbi]

hah first one

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

+Shahab Besharatlou Congratulations !!!

[@sourwords1808]

try getting out sometimes. It's actually fun.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

No Way Not with you, it isn't !

[@bradenmchenry995]

Ugly, shit interior for price, overpriced options. stick with the q5 kids

[@JohnnyKReviews]

Nice outside design. Inside that center console looks ugly and intruding. Audi has got it right with the console being able to go back down into the dash, having a clean design.