Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC - Priced Like a Mazda (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

Mercedes-Benz GLC is one of the more successful Mercs in terms of sales. For the last two years of production, the first generation GLC was the best-selling Mercedes. Success can be a blessing, but also a curse, so designers had to tread carefully implementing changes so as not to scare away the customers. And that's probably why, at first glance, you might think that the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC is just another facelift. But that's just an illusion. What is new on the X254 GLC?
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↔ Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 dimensions:
✔ length: 4716 mm
✔ width: 1890 mm
✔ height: 1640 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2888 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 620-1680 L
💲 Mercedes-Benz GLC starting price: 57 632 euro
💲 Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC price as tested: 78 982.68 euro
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Chapters:
0:00 intro
0:30 design
1:35 boot
2:40 rear seat
3:30 cockpit
5:40 driving position
7:05 interior quality
7:50 engine range
8:25 performance
9:00 driving impressions
11:00 driver aids
11:20 AWD diagonal approach test
12:25 headlights
12:50 pricing
13:20 conclusion

[@numbereightyseven]

I had to listen to that again, to check that I'd heard it right: €357 for rear USB ports? THAT should be evidence enough of their worldwide appalling customer service. Good luck if you buy into it.

[@caroncato419]

Great review, very candid 👌

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@Soulboy63]

Adjusting so many things , like heating is perfect in my 2019 GLC , can use centre touch pad , screen pad or steering controls , or manual controls , hence easier to focus on driving

[@parsahooshiarian2905]

both glc and c class and also e class has become looking better and by the time passes our eyes gonna get used to it

[@g00dfeeling]

Like recent MB cars very much. Diesel hybrid is really great idea.

[@Maxlly]

Amazing

[@rocketdreamer]

The car is pretty and can serve a wide remit more an high end product than a true car. Still, Mercs must be comfort oriented, the only point is the old GLK still has a strong identity with no true heirs, shame. And bravo 👏 Marek as usual

[@josephwireko-adumatta4722]

I have driven the old GLK for the past 10 years and don't feel the need to change. I love the angular shape compared to the rounded shapes now prevalent in all cars. 🚗🚘🚙

[@josephwireko-adumatta4722]

I have driven the old GLK for the past 10 years and don't feel the need to change. I love the angular shape compared to the rounded shapes now prevalent in all cars. 🚗🚘🚙

[@AliHijazi]

clearly improve presentation of the video; nice keep it up as for the car, as you said it a vehicle that takes you from point a to point B personally I don't like the touch screens at all, they are well functional if the car is stationary during driving they will distract the driver

[@stefanp.9222]

On the outside, I prefer the previous model, but the interiors on the new C and GLC are better looking an seem better built. I'm in the market for a GLC / X3 / XC60 and so far: Volvo offers best discounts and low waiting times (actually, they have a lot of cars in stock), GLC is a bit expensive and I'm not convinced on the exterior looks, and the X3 is starting to show it's age especially on the interior. Also taking into consideration on waiting for the new X3... hopefully delivery times will be shorter and maybe the prices will go down, or at least some consistent discounts will be applied, as premium dealers usually do.

[@ahmedrasheed8624]

14:17 It’s better to wait for GLC you’re right the exterior is not the best, but the interior compensates a lot, wish you the best anyway.

[@mvubu6823]

Get a Lexus

[@stefanp.9222]

@@mvubu6823 I drove a Toyota Rav4 and did not like the CVT, as it m5akes the engine be noisy on the highway. Not sure how Lexus are, but I'm guessing it has the same behaviour as Rav4, being a shared platform. Also not sure on the Lexus design... it looks a bit too much.

[@ianstewart2723]

Thanks

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Cheers!

[@michaelandersen1801]

I can see they used the same interior-designer like most other manufactures - I think he`s called Mr. All-Dark? Thats very progressive, forewardthinking and uplifting ;-)

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I also prefer a lighter interior, but many people seem to think dark is easier to keep clean (or rather easier to conceal dirt).

[@michaelandersen1801]

Agree, but a dark headliner and pillars dosent make sense. It makes it seem like your in a closed shoebox. Seats in dark makes a lot of sense though. Ive always had light headliner and grey seats. Keep up the great reviews ;-)

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Maybe it's for taller people, who brush their heads against the headliner :)

[@vontravel]

Good review. Thank you. Did you say it is diesel and hybrid? Why were hybrids ever petrol??

[@MarekDrivesENG]

It's all about the money. Originally the hybrid (as in the OG Prius) was a way to make a cheap(ish) petrol car even cheaper to run. By US standards Prius fuel economy must have seemed like witchcraft, but in Europe an equivalent diesel engine would get even better fuel economy, and it was often cheaper, than the Prius (cost of new technology, batteries, etc.). FFWD 10 years, and hybrid technology got affordable and reliable enough to implement it in other configurations. It was still too expensive to go mainstream (don't laugh, this is one of my first reviews, and it looks like it was filmed on a Nokia feature phone through a stocking kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3uyc5ybbr9li80), but there were attempts to combine diesel efficiency and quieter driving experience around town. FFWD another 10 years, and diesel plug-in hybrids could be the best of both worlds, especially in scenarios, where you really drive very short distances around town, and then hit the motorway for many miles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqTLnZquZ8yXaNk

[@ub4079]

Great English!👍🏻

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I try

[@unluckyofplanet463]

Does it have adaptive damping suspension?

[@danieltham1090]

I will be in the market for car later this year / early next year. GLC is a big contender, together with CX-60 AWD Diesel. It will be a tough choice, since Merc with airmatic and digital lights can get really expensive, however Mazda (have only driven the PHEV) is nowhere near in comfort and a bit harsh. I am quite curious whether Mazda can solve these early issues with the car in later production series… I considered X3 as well, but cannot justify to myself buying a “seven years old” new car.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

X3 is the best driving car of the lot, but I see how paying full price for a car just before next gen appears may be difficult to swallow. What if you get a good deal on it? I'm afraid the new one will be just more about reducing emissions, and less about driving. Though BMW desperately needs a better range on its X3 PHEV.

[@danieltham1090]

Yes, X3 might be an option if I can get 20d for the Mazda price or 30d for the price closer to price of a new 20d. I will be looking for those test or show cars to get a new deal, however, currently there are none here in CZE. I won’t be scared from next gen X3 being worse driving car. They managed to do the new X1 right, so I don’t think theyl’ll ruin the bigger one… Only iDrive 8 is not my cup of tea, I do prefer the older version. Do you know when is the new X3 out? 2024 already?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

A bit longer I think. They've just done LCI for 2022, so the new one should be 25/26.

[@laupakhin]

This is why you're the car reviewer and not me - I wouldn't be able to think of anything to say about the GLC. My biggest problem with both the last generation and the new generation is that for me they seem to be devoid of any sort of personality. Still, as you pointed out, they sell well so people must like them. Is the interior trim in the review car standard, Marek? Are there options that aren't slabs of shiny plastic because I think all the fingerprints would drive me mad!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

This is why I drink :) Nothing is standard on this car. You'd have to run the configurator. Depending on the trim line there are different interior finish options to choose from. I'm not sure if there's anything non-glossy other than faux wood. But this carbonish finish is OK. Fingerprints don't show much.

[@andersemanuel]

Nice SUV but I wonder how it compares to the Volvo XC60 plug in? The performance diff is big.. I tried the Volvo, but had a hard time accepting the gas engine reving and making noise when accelerating. After having driven high torque diesels and electrics its hard to go back to screaming gas cars..

[@MarekDrivesENG]

It's going to be a while, before plug-ins make it here. The press diesel is quite late already.

[@dixonkwan7868]

I can't really classify it, is that a graphite grey model in test?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Selenite Grey Metallic (992)

[@zimcoder]

7:31 Disabling the stop-start mode has been in BMWs for a while now, perhaps it is you who needs to learn this?

[@smafohla]

I was shocked when he said that, in my old X1 2016, I can disabled the Stop/Start option 😂

[@MarekDrivesENG]

@Clem recent BMW MHEVs no longer offer the ability to turn ss off. The workaround is to use individual mode with engine set to sport, and other settings as you like.

[@magdyelsheikh4237]

What’s the outside color name? Anyone can help?

[@topvijesti]

You said mazda cx-60 is around 62k, and mercedes glc with similar specs is 68k, and that is not mercedes which you tested? If you are comparing it to the tested one than difference is 16k not 6k.

[@martinbauer800]

You must also take into consideration that for 62.000 Euros Mazda offers a 3.3 liter inline 6 cylinder engine for a fully loaded cx60 whereas in case of the Merc you only get a 2 liter 4 cylinder engine with less power and less torque

[@PhilHare-er8nr]

Physical buttons would be easier but digital is much cheaper.

[@Commentator541]

Also, people, why are you not subscribed? I see videos getting 60k views, but only 20k subscribers?

[@autowiewiorka771]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Yes -- the buttonless bandwagon trend is stupid. o one can dispute that having to navigate a software menu to do simple tasks is safer than a switch you can locate and turn on, without looking, by memory. The fact the common sense has been lost around this is totally mind boggling. And please don't give me the voice commands solution. The voice commands are slow and half baked, at best.

[@johanlandman4097]

I have one but it does look boring compared to the 2025 BMW X3

[@TheMisterB2u]

320e for usb ports in rear ,greedy !

[@bokichko]

this or mazda cx-60?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

X3

[@Commentator541]

So cost breakdown, a car should not cost more than two monthly salaries, so in order to buy this one needs to make 360k after tax, or around 700k before tax. For this one thing. 😅

[@litespeed65]

In Canada, almost every option is tied to 2 very expensive packages making you spend $$$$ to match the standard equipment of less expensive cars. Current wait list time in Canada is 1 1/2 years…

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Yes, that's how it works unfortunately. Wait time for Mercs in Europe are also long. It's a case of take out a lease, and instantly start looking for your next car.

[@litespeed65]

@@MarekDrivesENG Mercedes wants my current leased GLC 43 back early- they want used car inventory. I may give it up since I don't like the new models anyway. Looking at an Audi S3 and BMW 230i.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

And interesting shift from a crossover to a sedan.

[@kevinn1158]

It all looks like it's very well detailed but it leaves me wondering about the people who would buy this. It's so nondescript. It's like you know you just want the big logo and that's it. Reminds me of people who like big gold chains.

[@JohnyMcNeal]

I as a car person don't see a logo there. I see good comfort, new seats, good steering wheel, I think about the engine choices, sound insulation, headlights and other functional aspects. As usual it crossed my mind there's no spare wheel and so on. Lot of aspects to think about but you chose to be bothered by a logo. And if you think "that's it" I'm sorry to tell you but you lack experience in cars. And a lot.

[@kevinn1158]

@@JohnyMcNeal haha. I look at the price and compare it to other cars that have similar quality. Then I think huh, this is X amount of dollars more because many people are label whores. Another example of this is Rolex. If you know anything about watches, there's dozens of incredible watches by lesser known brands but again people are watch whores. They want approval by others.

[@patrickamponsah679]

@@JohnyMcNeal He is not even making any sense with that comment.

[@johnlow7628]

I will buy Tank 500 SUV

[@musictube123]

Consider it is a modern diesel engine, gas consumption is too high, I would say it is an inefficient diesel engine

[@sportscarnut]

Looks more boxy, like the GLB. :(

[@emanuelferreira6875]

Looks like sh... now this is unbiased review. Thanks

[@thetruthful8388]

Mazda much better👍

[@jlsc4125]

Anther murder machine with a big screen tv in the front seat. Anything to take the drivers attention away from the road.

[@alfonsowadeyua5293]

BMW watch and learn? Really? Mercedes copied the positioning of the start stop button from BMW. In fact, BMW’s design is better as, in the case of the Mercedes, you may mistakenly switch off the car.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

And where's BMW's S&S button these days? Oh wait, their mild hybrids don't have one! :)

[@JohnyMcNeal]

If it's better or not is up for individuals to decide, and who copied which solution, there's been a lot of copying but placement of a start/stop button is hardly copied. Dual screen placement tho is obviously copied solution because we know who started it.

[@ianstewart2723]

Love the car and the colour but agree the interior colour looks like 💩 😂😂😂😂

[@devil5741]

+

[@hughventer2934]

Cars will become like fashion. The uglier it gets the more people buy it.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Funny you should say that, because today I'm driving the BMW XM :)

[@goldenphoenix4475]

It looks awful