Used 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC

This year, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class enters a new generation alongside the mechanically similar C-Class sedan. Like the C-Class, the all-new GLC-Class looks awfully similar to the outgoing model it’s replacing. However, this new model of the popular compact luxury SUV is a little bigger, has a thoroughly new interior, and now comes standard with a turbocharged mild-hybrid engine that’s more powerful than the old GLC 300 without sacrificing fuel economy. As you might expect from a Mercedes-Benz, this compact SUV has a posh interior packed with modern tech features. Its main competitors are the BMW X3 and Audi Q5.

As of this writing, we haven’t been behind the wheel of the new GLC-Class. We’ll update this section as soon as we drive it.

The exterior may not look much different from its predecessor, but the interior upgrade of the new GLC-Class is significant. This well-crafted cabin continues the brand’s trend of producing some of the most elegant interiors in the business. The interior design is sophisticated, and the material quality is top-notch.

The copious technology in the GLC-Class is well-integrated with this luxurious interior. The large MBUX infotainment system flows nicely into the center stack, and a digital gauge cluster is standard.

Seating space in the GLC-Class is pretty generous for an SUV this size. According to the interior dimensions, it still has roomy front seats and slightly roomier back seats than the outgoing GLC, which were already pretty adult-friendly.

The new GLC-Class has 21.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seats, which is a notable improvement of 2.5 cubic feet compared to the outgoing model.

You’d be forgiven if you didn’t notice a big visual difference between the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class and the 2022 model it’s replacing. It looks similar, but when you notice the subtle upgrades, the 2023 model does look sleeker and more modern. It also gets a little bigger this year, yielding a bigger interior.

The AMG Line appearance package adds a sporty touch to this luxury SUV. It has sportier front and rear fascias, less chrome, a unique grille insert, and 19-inch wheels with staggered tires. It also introduces more aesthetic options like special wheels and body-color wheel arches.

Although it’s a couple of inches longer than before, the GLC-Class is still in line with the rest of the compact luxury SUV class. Its dimensions are similar to the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. Within the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, it slots between the GLB and the GLE.

MBUX INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
You can control this 11.9-inch infotainment system via touchscreen, steering wheel, or voice control. It activates when you say, “Hey Mercedes.” Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay also come standard.

DRIVING ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
This option package bundles many helpful driver assistance tech features like the Distronic adaptive cruise control system, active steering assist with lane detection, traffic sign assist, and more.

If the starting price of the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class seems a little high, it makes more sense when you notice its impressive list of standard features.

Standard features in the base GLC 300 include LED headlights and taillights, remote start, ambient lighting, heated front seats with memory, a wireless charging pad, sunroof, power liftgate, 40/20/40 split/folding back seats, and a multi-function leather steering wheel.

The standard MBUX infotainment system uses an 11.9-inch touchscreen that can activate with voice control. It has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which lets you bring your maps, music, and more to the screen in the car without taking your phone out of your purse or pocket. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster also comes standard.

Standard safety tech features include blind-spot monitoring, attention assist, active brake assist, and the Pre-Safe system.

One of the most popular options for the GLC-Class is sure to be the 4Matic all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. When you add 4Matic, you get an off-road driving mode and hill-descent control. It also has a standard “transparent hood” feature, letting you see what the front wheels are doing on the MBUX screen.

There are many individual options and option packages available for the new GLC-Class. Some of the most notable include Parktronic with active parking assist, a surround-view system, panoramic sunroof, Burmester 3D Surround System audio, navigation with augmented video, a head-up display, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and SiriusXM.

If you can afford it, we recommend the Driver Assistance Package. This adds many desirable safety tech features like Distronic adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, active steering assist with lane detection, and more.

The AMG Line package may not add any exciting improvements to performance, but it does add a sporty appearance inside and out.

Only one powertrain option has been announced so far for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. It’s a 2.0-liter turbocharged mild-hybrid inline-4. The 48-volt mild-hybrid system helps the engine achieve better performance and efficiency, but we don’t have official EPA fuel economy data yet. Thanks to the EQ Boost system, performance numbers are slightly improved compared to the outgoing GLC 300.

Mercedes-Benz says a plug-in hybrid variant of the GLC-Class is on the way, but we don’t know when it will join the lineup yet.

Rear-wheel drive is standard, and the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is optional. All GLC models use a 9-speed automatic transmission.

2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
258 horsepower @ 5,800-6,100 rpm
295 lb-ft of torque @ 1,800-4,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A

4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty

The GLC-Class is backed by a bumper-to-bumper 4-year/50,000-mile warranty. This coverage is average for a luxury SUV.