8.2
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC review
Mercedes-Benz offers just one GLC wagon in Australia, with four-cylinder petrol power. It's polished but not perfect.
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Scott Collie
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Land Rover Defender Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLC
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
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2024 Land Rover
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $198,415
$92,626 - $317,592
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seriously flashy interior technology
- Smooth, quiet driving characteristics
- Big boot, wide-opening tailgate
Misses
- Some cheap bits inside
- Where's the diesel option?
- There are still options packages
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,400)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | 3.0L, 4.4L, 5.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 500kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 1020Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
