2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

    New from

    $78,500 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.8 - 7.4 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $78,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $99,900 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the GLC available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (150kW/500Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (155kW/350Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (190kW/620Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 GLC is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    67.75 - 99.22 kW/t
    59.82 kW/t
    195.74 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 litres
    251 litres
    689 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.8 - 7.4 L/100km
    2.1 L/100km
    10.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    892 - 1,138 km
    606 km
    1,333 km
    Price
    $78,500 - $99,900
    $54,800
    $171,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,430 - 2,530 kg
    2,280 kg
    2,700 kg
    Approach Angle
    20.8°
    17.2°
    25.5°
    Departure Angle
    18.6°
    18.3°
    33°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    155 mm
    155 mm
    216 mm

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    2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 5
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Mra
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Platform
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.3
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 8.5
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Parking Assistance Front Location: Front
      • Parking Assistance Front Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
      • Voice Activating System Manufacturer Name: Linguatronic
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 20.8
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1400
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 500
      • Departure Angle: 18.6
      • Front Headroom (mm): 988
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1499
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1455
      • Front Track (mm): 1620
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 59.0
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 58.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1602
      • Overall Length (mm): 4732
      • Overall Width (mm): 1890
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 972
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1475
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 948
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1436
      • Rear Track (mm): 1619
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2873
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 151
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.1
      • Engine (cc): 2143
      • Engine Code: Om 651
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 99.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 66
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1138
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 17.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 14.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 222
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 138
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 204
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 150
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 500
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes
      • Number Of Airbags: 9
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Active Blind Spot Assist
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Manufacturer Name: Nappa
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 25000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Manufacturer Name: Air Body Control
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Manufacturer Name: Air Body Control
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Manufacturer Name: Air Body Control
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Manufacturer Name: Air Body Control
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 9
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2520
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1845
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Dimensions

    1602mm
    1890mm
    4732mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Towing Capacity

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    2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.1L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.1L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel5.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.4 L/100km
    3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.3 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base that starts from $78,500.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base that starts from $99,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base which measures 1890mm wide, 4732mm in length and sits 1602mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base which has 190kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base which weighs 2530 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.