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Overview
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd January 2020 classified as a X 253. The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is regarded as a Suv Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $83,500 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class uses a fully electric engine.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class measures 1644mm (64.7 inches) in height, 4658mm (183.4 inches) in length, 1890mm (74.4 inches) in width with a 2873mm (113.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2030kg (4475.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The GLC Base comes standard with 255/45 R20 front tyres and 255/45 R20 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Base has a 123mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
80.38 - 115.76 kW/t
54.54 kW/t
218.66 kW/t
Boot Space
395 - 550 litres
115 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.6 - 8.1 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
815 - 846 km
541 km
1,268 km
Price
$66,100 - $95,800
$40,990
$174,000
Warranty (Years)
3 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,305 - 2,615 kg
2,160 kg
2,750 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
600 kg
2,400 kg
Approach Angle
19.9 - 20.8°
15°
25.6°
Departure Angle
14.1 - 18.6°
14.1°
30.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
123 - 155 mm
122 mm
236 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
13.5 kWh
0.2 kWh
13.5 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
3.7 kW
11 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
43 - 46 km
43 km
51 km
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Dimensions
4,658 mm
1,890 mm
1,644 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,658 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,644 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 585 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Media Control
Touch Pad: yes
Touch Screen: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Adjustment Settings: 3
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Key: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 59
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 83.0
Engine (cc): 1991
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: M 274
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 92.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
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Additional Fuel Types
Premium Unleaded Fuel: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Total
Charging Connector
Mode 2 (EVSE) Type: Mode 2 (Evse)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Cable Included: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Duration: 5.00
Mode 2 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.30
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 Duration: 1.50
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 440
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 122.4
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 90.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Maximum Battery (kWh): 13.5
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 7.4
Range (km): 46.00
Range (miles): 28.58
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.2
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 2.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 109
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 90
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 2.6
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.7
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 130
Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
Maximum Speed (mph): 143
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 320
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 122
Maximum Power (kW): 235
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 90
Maximum Torque (Nm): 700
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 440
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 28.6
Combined (kWh/100km): 17.8
Combined (kWh/km): 0.5
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.3
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3
Combined (Wh/km): 178
Combined (Wh/mile): 286
Secondary Fuel Economy
Combined (km/L): 38.5
Combined (L/100km): 2.6
Combined (mpg): 90
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 211
Maximum Power (kW): 155
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1200
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 9
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Automatic
Location: Rear
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 51.0
Rear Seat Down (L): 1445
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 395
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
Front Track (in): 63.8
Front Track (mm): 1621
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 123
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.7
Overall Height (in): 64.7
Overall Height (mm): 1644
Overall Length (in): 183.4
Overall Length (mm): 4658
Overall Width (in): 74.4
Overall Width (mm): 1890
Rear Track (in): 63.7
Rear Track (mm): 1617
Wheelbase (in): 113.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2873
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1005
Rear Headroom (in): 39.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 1006
Front Hip Room (in): 54.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1394
Rear Hip Room (in): 49.4
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1256
Rear Leg Room (in): 37.3
Rear Leg Room (mm): 948
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1455
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1436
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 19.9
Departure Angle: 14.1
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: MRA
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Step
Step Location: Side
Side Step Type: Platform
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Hands Free Release: yes
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2615
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5765
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2030
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4475
Tare Weight (kg): 2000
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 5
Subwoofer: yes
Surround Sound: yes
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20150101
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Climate Controlled: yes
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 25000
Distance (miles): 15534
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
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