MERCEDES-BENZ has added the GLC300 4Matic Coupe to its Australian GLC-Class line-up this week, the coupe-styled SUV accessible from $113,900 plus on-road prices.
Initially accessible in a single grade, the GLC300 4Matic Coupe begins at $10,530 greater than its wagon counterpart and can problem the likes of the Audi Q5 45TFSI quattro S line (from $94,250 +ORC), BMW X4 xDrive30i (from $106,400 +ORC), Maserati Grecale GT (from $109,500 +ORC), and the Porsche Macan T (from $97,200 +ORC).
The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic Coupe is powered by the identical engine discovered underneath the bonnet of its wagon sibling, a 190kW/400Nm twin-turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol with 48-volt gentle hybrid (starter/generator) help. Drive is to all 4 wheels by way of a nine-speed automated transmission.
Barely bigger than its predecessor, the up to date GLC300 4Matic Coupe grows 31mm longer and 5mm taller, whereas the entrance and rear wheel tracks have improve by six and 23mm respectively. The car’s width stays unaltered at 1890mm. Curiously the modified dimensions have resulted in improved aerodynamic effectivity, the co-efficient of drag now 0.27Cd, down from 0.30Cd.
The modifications additionally convey a couple of 45-litre improve in cargo capability in five-seat mode (545 litres) and a 90-litre improve in two-seat mode (1490 litres). Entry stays by way of an electrical tailgate.
Further gear to the GLC300 4Matic Coupe sees a head-up show system, powered entrance seats with heating and place reminiscence, metallic paint, and a panoramic sunroof featured as customary.
The mannequin additional differentiates itself from the wagon in providing 20-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels, Night time Package deal exterior garnishing in black, customary sport suspension, and by the deletion of the aluminium roof rails. An AMG Line exterior and physique styling highlights additionally come customary, as does aluminium-look operating boards with rubber studs.
Inside highlights of the facelifted GLC300 4Matic Coupe embody a premium sound system, multi-function sports activities steering wheel in Nappa leather-based, Artico (synthetic leather-based) upholstery, an 11.9-inch portrait-orientation multimedia display screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cellphone pairing, a wi-fi charging pad, dark-tinted and heat-insulating glass, keyless entry and ignition, and a space-saver spare wheel.
Normal security inclusions throughout the GLC-Class vary embody 9 airbags, Mercedes-Benz Pre-Secure accident know-how, lively lane-keeping help, blind-spot help, site visitors signal recognition, adaptive cruise management, parking help with 360-degree digicam system, and LED headlights with auto excessive beam.
Yr-to-date gross sales figures supplied by the FCAI present the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe and SUV as two of the stronger performers within the Medium SUV over $60K phase with respective gross sales of 1384 and 2900 models.
The figures see the GLC-Class vie intently with rivals together with the Audi Q5 (3521 unit gross sales to the tip of October 2023), BMW X3 (3442 models) and X4 (671 models), and Porsche Macan (2576 models).
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic pricing*:
Coupe (a) | $113,900 |
SUV (a) | $103,370 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
