The Mercedes- Benz GLC is a luxury compact SUV class that is available in three models – the GLC 300 SUV, the GLC 300 4MATIC SUV, and the AMG GLC 43 SUV. The seating capacity in all the models is up to five passengers. The vehicle promises and delivers speed, quiet power, and luxury. If you are planning to buy this compact SUV, here are a few things you must know.

About the brand
Mercedes-Benz is a German luxury automotive brand that has been manufacturing innovative and technologically ground-breaking vehicles since 1926. From affordable sub-compacts to premium sedans, Mercedes-Benz has a great line-up of vehicles.

Exteriors
The Mercedes Benz GLC has a poised and powerful look with its long wheelbase and 18-inch split 5-spoke wheels. The Merc badges on the front and rear, LED headlights, sloping roof, and anodized roof rails all add to the appearance of the SUV. The GLC gets an optional panoramic roof and a larger set of wheels up to 20 inches in diameter. Also available are a gloss black exterior accent, chrome diamond block grille, and AMG body styling.

Interiors
The cabin has an elegant and modern design and at the same time keeps you isolated from most outside noise and wind thanks to its use of an insulating system.

Engine
This luxury compact SUV is powered by a potent engine, a decent fuel economy and provides a well-balanced ride. The base GLC gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine that produces 255 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The engine works with 9-speed automatic transmission and is available with rear-wheel drive as standard and optional all-wheel drive. The powertrains are tuned to offer a good balance between performance and fuel efficiency. The engine can reach 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds and has a top speed of 131 mph. Available engines include a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that generates 385 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque and a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that produces 469 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque.

Infotainment
The Mercedes Benz GLC comes standard with the 10.25-inch MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system, and there are several ways to control the interface, including a touch screen, a touchpad, and steering wheel buttons. Other standard infotainment features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia display, voice recognition, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, HD Radio, a household-style power outlet, two front USB ports, and rear USB ports. Available infotainment features in the GLC include augmented-reality navigation, a 13-speaker Burmester surround-sound stereo, wireless device charging, satellite radio, and MBUX interior assistant.

Safety features
The Mercedes Benz GLC 300 has a plethora of standard safety features available like rear-cross traffic alert, electronic stability program, seven airbags, advanced tire pressure monitoring system, and rain sensing windshield wipers. Optional driver-assistance features such as active steering assist, intelligent light system headlamps, active lane-keeping assist, speed limit assist, and route-based speed adaptation are of great help to drivers on busy roads.

Priced at a pretty hefty $48,050, the Mercedes Benz GLC 300 is an all-around luxurious SUV that comes with an alluring exterior and a roomy cabin and delivers impressive performance on the road. It is a joy to drive and will make a welcome addition to any fleet of cars.