The Mercedes-Benz GLC has a new entry-level variant, giving prospective buyers of the BMW X3 rival a more affordable option.
Joining the existing GLC300 variants is the new GLC200, coming with less equipment and less potent outputs for a lower price.
Priced from $89,000 before on-road costs – or $95,500 drive-away if ordered before April 30, 2025 – the GLC200 4Matic is $16,100 less than the GLC300 4Matic, which itself has incurred a $1730 price increase.
That makes it the most affordable version of the current-generation GLC, which launched in Australia two years ago.
However, the GLC’s base price is still $2900 dearer than the similarly sized BMW X3, which starts from $86,100 before on-road costs.
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A price increase has also been handed down to the sloped-back GLC300 4Matic Coupe, now $3100 more expensive with a starting price of $117,000 before on-roads.
Compared to the GLC300, the GLC200 misses out on the AMG exterior and interior design packages as standard.
It instead uses Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Avantgarde’ exterior styling, most recently found in the limited-run GLC300 4Matic Avantgarde, of which only a handful of examples remain with a $99,900 drive-away price.
Its engine is also down 40kW and 60Nm on the more expensive SUV, however it’s slightly more efficient and still retains the 48-volt mild-hybrid technology.
Orders for the Mercedes-Benz GLC lineup are now open.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs | Nationwide drive-away price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC200 4Matic | $89,000 | $95,500 (if ordered before April 30, 2025) |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic | $105,100 (+$1730) | – |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic Coupe | $117,000 (+$3100) | – |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are two powertrains in the Mercedes-Benz GLC lineup, with hot Mercedes-AMG GLC models covered separately.
| Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GLC200 | Mercedes-Benz GLC300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo 4cyl with 48V mild-hybrid system | 2.0L turbo 4cyl with 48V mild-hybrid system |
| Power | 150kW | 190kW |
| Torque | 320Nm | 400Nm |
| 0-100km/h time | 7.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Transmission | 9-speed auto | 9-speed auto |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel type | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| Fuel consumption (claimed, NEDC cycle) | 7.5L/100km | 7.7L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62L | 62L |
Dimensions
| Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4716mm | 4763mm |
| Width | 1890mm | 1890mm |
| Height | 1640mm | 1605mm |
| Wheelbase | 2888mm | 2888mm |
| Boot capacity | 620L (seats up) 1680L (seats folded) | 545L (seats up) 1490L (seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Mercedes-Benz GLC range is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 25,000km, whichever comes first.
For the GLC300 variants, Mercedes-Benz offers three-, four-, and five-year servicing packages priced at $3100, $4200, and $6455, respectively. It’s yet to confirm service pack prices for the GLC200.
Safety
The Mercedes-Benz GLC wagon earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2023, based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP. It’s understood this doesn’t include the Coupe body style.
| Category | Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 92 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 92 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 74 per cent |
| Safety assist | 84 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Lane-keep assist
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Speed sign recognition
- Surround-view camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard Equipment
The Mercedes-Benz GLC200 is fitted with:
- 19-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels
- Space-saver spare wheel
- LED headlights with adaptive high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Fingerprint scanner
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Aluminium-look running boards
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Mercedes-Benz logo puddle lighting
- Avantgarde chrome exterior trim
- Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
- Silver-grey diamond-patterned Artico upholstery
- High-gloss black centre console trim
- Heated and power-adjustable front seats with four-way lumbar and memory
- Illuminated door sills
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Head-up display
- 11.9-inch MBUX touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless phone charger
- Satellite navigation
The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 SUV adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- AMG Line exterior
- Body-coloured wheel arches
- AMG Line interior
- Woodgrain dashboard trim
- Piano black centre console
The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupe adds:
- Night Package
- Sport suspension
Optional Equipment
The GLC200’s $7200 Plus Package adds the following:
- Digital Light headlights
- Heat- and noise insulating acoustic glass
- Burmester 3D surround sound system
- Augmented reality navigation
- Guard 360 vehicle protection plus
- Driving Assistance Package Plus
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Active Steering Assist
The GLC200’s $6000 Sport Package adds:
- AMG Line exterior and interior packages
- 20-inch AMG black alloy wheels
- ‘Sporty engine sound’
- Body-coloured wheel arches
- Anthracite linestructure lime wood trim dash
Available on top of the Sport Package, the $1300 Night Package adds:
- 20-inch AMG black alloy wheels with high-sheen rim flange
Colours
A choice of nine exterior finishes are available across the GLC lineup:
- Polar White (GLC300 only)
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Spectral Blue metallic
- Graphite metallic
- Verde Silver metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Alpine Grey solid
- Opalite White bright
- Patagonia Red bright
Pricing for the exterior finishes is variant-dependent.
