2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$47,450 to $64,950

Original MSRP

7.2
of 10

expert review

5.0

avg user rating

(2 reviews)

Pros

  • Highly functional voice-command system

  • Improved ride compared to predecessor

  • Excellent scores from independent safety organizations

Cons

  • Desirable advanced driver-assistance systems aren't standard

  • Limited cargo space, especially in the Coupe

  • Features we really want cost extra

7.2
out of 10
expert review
Look & feel
8/10
Technology
8/10
Performance
7/10
Safety
7/10
Form & function
7/10
Cost-effectiveness
6/10
Photo by Natalie Harrington. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, front-quarter view.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class entered its second generation with the 2023 model year, but it debuted with a truncated lineup.

We reviewed the GLC SUV when it was all-new for the 2023 model year–and available with only one powertrain. AMG variants have rejoined the GLC 300 for 2024, and the GLC Coupe, which was a carryover last year, now catches up with the redesigned GLC SUV. For the purposes of this review, we’ve focused our attention on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, which we spent a week putting through its paces on our home turf.

Verdict: We suspect the AMG-tuned GLC misses the mark on what most shoppers are looking for in a luxury crossover, but for the right driver, it may very well prove worth the wait. For everyone else, the GLC 300 has everything we feel we have a right to hope for from a sub-$50k Mercedes-Benz.

8/10

The Mercedes-Benz GLC compact crossover is the automaker’s best-selling model here in the US, so the pressure must have been on with this generational redesign to avoid alienating an already-loyal fanbase. Perhaps that’s why Mercedes designers opted to play it pretty safe. The new-for-2023 GLC SUV sported new taillights but otherwise looked quite similar to its first-gen predecessor, and the now-revised GLC Coupe shows a similarly restrained approach. Door handles have moved down the crossover’s sides, now falling beneath rather than above its defining bodywork crease. The headlights now taper at the outside edges and are narrower and more menacing in appearance overall. The taillights are quite different, connected by a trim piece which stretches across the back, and the layout of the rear end’s design elements has been updated. The trunk kicks down more than it used to, the rear bumper frames it, and the reflectors are lower–and there’s less chrome. The two exhaust outlets still sport chrome tips, but they’re no longer grouped together by an additional brightwork frame.

Of course, the Coupe’s principal distinguishing feature remains its steeply sloping profile, with a fastback roof just barely jogging out to form a trunk. The SUV we drove for this review still looks very much like an inflated hatchback, and the grille is still what sets both the GLC AMG Coupe and SUV apart from their GLC 300 counterparts. The non-AMG grille features a segmented chrome crossbar, slimmed down for the new generation, with a pointillist backdrop. Performance models still dispense with the horizontal in favor of vertical bars that put us in mind of a pinstriped baseball uniform.

The GLC’s interior is certainly sumptuous at first glance: There’s far too much going on to take away any impression of scarcity or austerity. Our Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 SUV test car was outfitted with two-tone Sienna Brown and Black leather upholstery, an extra-cost upgrade over the MB-Tex synthetic leather that’s standard even at the AMG level. It also featured the optional wood-and-metal dash treatment, which echoed the grille’s pinstripe effect. And then there were all the screens, buttons, ambient lighting, and vents. Even at this relatively low end of the brand’s pricing spectrum, the GLC is heavy on gadgetry, just as we’ve come to expect from Mercedes. This crossover’s interior is absolutely class-leading if you’re into that sort of thing.

Natalie Harrington
Published Feb 7, 2025 by Natalie Harrington
Natalie is a Boston-based writer and automotive enthusiast whose bylines have appeared in multiple outlets, including GM-Trucks.com and UpShift. She now works full-time as Lead Staff Writer at CarGurus. Natalie loves car shows, museums, and culture, and she is particularly interested in the unique roles cars play in their owners' lives. As a Trustee of the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, she works to support and advance New England car culture.

User reviews for 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC

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by Shahin S
Jun 17, 2024
The car is the smoothest and most comfortable car I’ve owned. I always knew that Mercedes Benz was a comfortable car but after the test drive I fell in love with the car and it’s features. Jun 17, 2024
by D A
Dec 29, 2023
This is my 4th Mercedes GLC. Love this car and all the features that go with it especially the windshield display. Dec 29, 2023

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Pricing

Original MSRP
$47,450 to $64,950
Price range
$46,822 to $49,673
Average price on CG
$46,822
YoY price change
$49,673 to $46,822

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.5 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: faux suede · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 16

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.27

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 255 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5800 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 295 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 2000

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: integrated exhaust · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: motor/generator

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 11.9 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 16

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: aluminum

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leatherette

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.0

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: security event/collision alert · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.5 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 16

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.27

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 255 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5800 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 295 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 2000

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: motor/generator

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 11.9 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 16

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rails: aluminum

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.1

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: engine start · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.6 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.2 · Rear brake width: 1.02 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: aluminium · Dash trim: aluminum · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: liftgate · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 16

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.69 · Limited slip differential: center

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Exhaust: performance

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: starter/belt alternator

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: MBUX · Infotainment screen size: 11.9 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 16

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rails: aluminum

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: contrast stitching · Upholstery accents: faux suede

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 12.8

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer

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