The Mercedes GLC SUV has been launched in India at a price of Rs.. 50.7 lakh for the GLC 200d 4Matic diesel and 50.9 lakh for the GLC 300 4Matic petrol. Both prices are ex showroom Pune. The first units of the Mercedes GLC will be sold as CBUs and are badged ‘Edition 1′.
The Mercedes GLC is based on the C-Class saloon but has a longer wheelbase. It site between the GLA and the GLE, thus completing Mercedes’ SUV portfolio in India. 
The GLC 220d is powered by familiar 2.1 litre four cylinder diesel engine that develops 170 horsepower and 400 Nm, while the GLC 300 gets a 2.0 litre four cylinder turbo petrol motor putting out 245 horsepower and 370 Nm torque. Both engines are mated to Mercedes’ 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox. The petrol GLC does the 0 to 100 kph sprint in 6.5 seconds while the diesel takes 8.3 seconds. You get five driving modes and three off-road modes (Off Road, Incline, Slippery) in the GLC. It also comes with Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR). Mercedes 4Matic all wheel drive system is standard on the GLC.
On the exterior, the Mercedes GLC gets a twin slat grille, Intelligent LED headlamps, Edition 1 badging on the front fenders and LED tail lamps. The interior is similar to that of the C-Class sedan. Standard features include three zone climate control, Mercedes’ latest COMMAND infotainment system, Garmin SD card Navigation system, nappa leather upholstery, ambient lighting in three colours and five dimming levels, Active Park Assist and a panoramic sunroof. Standard boot space stands at 550 litres and the GLC is available in 5 exterior colours.
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