2021 Mercedes Benz GLC300

 
 

For this week’s review we’ve gotten our hands on the 2021 Mercedes GLC300. With this model expecting a re-design in 2022 is it still worth getting this years model or waiting for the next gen?

Disclosure: Mercedes Benz Canada provided me with the 2021 GLC300 for a week to test drive, and photograph. All photos in this blog post was taken by me. #MercedesBenzGLC300

ACCELERATION: 8.5/10

  • 2.0L inline-4 turbo
    255 HP / 273 lb-ft

  • 9-Speed Auto

  • 5.4 second 0-100 km/hr

  • Considering this is the slowest engine for the GLC the 0-100 time is really impressive. If you want something faster Mercedes has a couple engine options.

BRAKING: 9.5/10

  • 109ft to stop from 100 km to 0 which is very short thanks to it’s wider tires. This is really good considering it’s not a performance model

HANDLING: 9/10

  • Handles like it’s a car that’s been lifted instead of SUV. I think it handles better than the BMW X3.

RIDE: 7/10

  • Driving on pavement it’s pretty comfortable in comfort mode but it’s a bit firm on gravel roads.

ECONOMY: 8/10

  • 21/28/24 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)

CABIN NOISE: 8/10

  • Pretty quiet overall

EXTERIOR: 8.5/10

  • Very stylish and luxurious looking

INTERIOR FOR DRIVER: 8/10

  • The way everything feels is top notch

  • Burmester audio system is really good

  • Infontainment is leaps and bounds ahead of the competition except for maybe BMW

  • Digital instrument cluster has good functionality

  • Cabin is super quiet and refined while driving. It’s everything I expect it to be for a luxury SUV.

INTERIOR FOR PASSENGERS: 7.5/10

  • Front row passenger seats has the exact same range of motion as the driver seat!

  • Despite being on the lower end of the class for leg room there is still feels plenty of room in the rear

  • 40/20/40 folding seats makes it much easier to carry long items like skis while carrying 4 passengers

Combined Legroom:

  • 80.7 - XT5

  • 80.0 - RDX

  • 79.5 = XC60

  • 79.3 - Discovery Sport

  • 78.9 - NX

  • 78.7 - Q5

  • 78.3 - QX50

  • 78.1 - GLC300

  • 78.7 - X3

Rear Headroom:

  • 39.6 - GLC300

  • 39.3 - Q5

  • 39.1 - QX50

  • 39.1 - X3

  • 38.7 - Discovery Sport

  • 38.1 - NX

  • 38.0 - RDX

  • 38.0 - XC60

  • 36.0 - XT5

INTERIOR STORAGE: 8.5/10

  • 19.4 Cu Ft of trunk cargo space

  • Trunk is carpeted. It can help dampen echo noise which is nice but if you have pets it may be a fur magnet.

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THE 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC300:

The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC300 does not disappoint. If you’re looking for a luxury SUV this is the ideal candidate. It’s not too big and not too small. As expected from a luxury vehicle it’s quiet, comfortable and refined while looking very stylish. It feels really good to drive given how soft and quiet it is. If you’re a fan of Mercedes branding and style you’ll love it.

 
 
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