Car News
CarExpert Podcast
Car Reviews
Owner Car Reviews
Car Comparisons
Showroom
Car Chooser
Car Specifications
Base
Overview
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd November 2022 classified as a X 253. The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is regarded as a Suv Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $80,800 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 145 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 320 Nm of torque (at 1650 rpm) via a Nine-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the GLC Base uses 8.0L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 180g of CO2. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 825km per full tank
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 1760kg (3880.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The GLC Base comes standard with 235/55 R19 front tyres and 235/55 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Base has a 123mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
How does the GLC compare?
Quickly see how the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Base stacks up against its competition.
 Select any benchmark to see more details.
Power to Weight
82.39 - 112.23 kW/t
60.09 kW/t
218.66 kW/t
Boot Space
395 - 550 litres
115 litres
971 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.4 - 8.2 L/100km
0.9 L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
805 - 825 km
460 km
10,000 km
Price
$78,114 - $110,100
$47,240
$192,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 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
2,330 - 2,610 kg
1,950 kg
3,220 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
750 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
80 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7.4 - 11 kW
3.7 kW
11 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
46 km
46 km
666 km
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
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 |
| Load Capacity | 570 mm |
Looking for complete Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class size & space specs?
Our Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
Explore Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Manufacturer Name: Active Distance Assist Distronic
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Stability Control: yes
Steering: yes
Traction Control: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 10.25
Front Touch Screen: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Adjustment Settings: 3
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
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 Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 180
Standard Met: EU6
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
Interested in buying a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Base?
Save $$$ with CarExpert*
From
$80,800â€
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 17.4
Main Capacity (L): 66
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.5
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 5.50
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 825
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 513
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.0
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 217
Maximum Speed (mph): 135
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 197
Maximum Power (kW): 145
Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1650
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 9
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Brake Assist System
Manufacturer: Active Brake Assist
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
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Responsive Suspension
Type: Mechanical
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Manufacturer Name: Air Body Control
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Manufacturer Name: Air Body Control
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Manufacturer Name: Air Body Control
Location: Rear
Rear Manufacturer Name: Air Body Control
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 56.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 1600
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 19.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 550
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 63.8
Front Track (mm): 1621
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 123
Overall Height (in): 64.7
Overall Height (mm): 1644
Overall Length (in): 183.4
Overall Length (mm): 4658
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 82.5
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2096
Overall Width (in): 74.4
Overall Width (mm): 1890
Rear Track (in): 63.7
Rear Track (mm): 1617
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.7
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11800
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
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: 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): 2330
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5137
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1760
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3880
Tare Weight (kg): 1718
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 80
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 125
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 5
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Floor Mats
Material: Textile
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 Adult Occupant Score: 95.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20150101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 82.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2015
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 71.0
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
Activates Steering: yes
Manufacturer Name: Active Lane Keeping Assist
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Manufacturer Code: 234
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 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 Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
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 Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
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
Engine Heater: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 25000
Distance (miles): 15534
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
* Average savings based on recent CarExpert customer transactions. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle make and model, location, stock availability, and other factors.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
Automotive Vehicle Spec Data & 4K images Powered by JATO Dynamics Ltd