8.9
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC review
With a higher starting price and no 'base' model, the all-new GLC might seem expensive until you realise what you actually get.
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Alborz Fallah
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Ford Escape Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Ford Escape
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
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2024 Ford
Escape
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
66L
686 to 805 km
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $191,800
$36,490 - $54,940
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CarExpert's Take
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great interior and technology
- Drives and rides beautifully
- Feature-packed with minimal options
Misses
- No entry model, higher starting point
- No adaptive suspension available
- Single powertrain option... for now
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Misses
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$4,800)
- Climatised Front Seats (+$1,500)
- Innovation Pack (+$1,400)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$800)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2996 - 3982 | 1999 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 167kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6100 | 5700 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 210Nm - 387Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 3100 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.3 - 13 | |
