2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC: Pricier, But Much More Luxurious And Tech Loaded

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz launched in India from Rs 73.5 lakh. 
• It comes in two broad variants: 300 (petrol) and 220d (diesel). 
• Exterior design is revolutionary but not groundbreaking. 
• Inside, the dashboard has been lifted off the C-Class. 
• Feature highlights include Burmester 3D sound system, 11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment, and ADAS. 
• Powered by 2-litre engines, both mild-hybrid, driving all four wheels. 

One of Merc’s best sellers, the GLC, has received a generation update on our shores today. The German luxury marque has launched the 2023 GLC on our shores from Rs 73.5 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes in two broad variants: 300 (petrol) and 220d (diesel). Pre-launch bookings are open for a while now and it has racked up 1,500 bookings. Here’s a look at the variant-wise prices of the new GLC:

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC looks familiar as its exterior design is revolutionary. So the front grille is now a tad larger and the headlights are sleeker, improving its road presence. In profile, the lines now look softer, making its silhouette even smoother. And to give it a beefy stance, Mercedes has equipped it with 19-inch alloys. New split-LED tail lamps round off the overall design. 

It’s on the inside where things are brand spanking new. The dashboard design has been lifted off the new C-Class, which isn’t a bad thing, as the design scores high on opulence and modernity. The central console features a massive 11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, through which you can access all the features, while the driver gets a 12.3-inch digital display. 

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Then there’s the striped wooden panel on the dash, which takes inspiration from Mercedes- Maybach cars. Also, the splashes of ambient lighting, which gets 64-colours, look wicked, especially when the lights go down. But this author’s favourite bit is the turbine-like AC vents, a characteristic Mercedes feature, which work with a satisfying click. 

The GLC gets connected car tech, dual-zone climate control, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, 15-speaker Burmester 3D surround sound system, a powered tailgate as well as powered front seats. Its safety kit consists of seven airbags, electronic stability control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and select ADAS features. 

The new-gen GLC gets both petrol and diesel engines, both with a 2-litre displacement. These engines get mild-hybrid tech with 23PS boost and drive all four wheels. Here’s a lowdown on the specifications:

The Mercedes-Benz GLC continues to rival the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Volvo XC60.