Mercedes-Benz GLC (2023) Price & Specs

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC has arrived in South Africa! Here’s how much the 2nd-gen compact luxury crossover will cost you…

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC was revealed back in June 2022 and has just hit the market in South Africa. Let’s take a look at pricing for the 2nd-generation compact luxury crossover.

According to the Stuttgart-based firm’s local division, a trio of powertrain derivatives – all boasting a 9-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel-drive system as standard – is again available in South Africa, though each has gained a mild-hybrid system (comprising a starter-generator and 48-volt onboard power supply). For now, at least, it seems the plug-in hybrid versions offered in Europe are off the table for South Africa, even though the fully electric EQC is marketed here.

So, the X254-generation line-up kicks off with the GLC220d 4Matic, which now starts at R1 211 220. Here, the 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine sends 145 kW and 440 Nm to all 4 corners, while the mild-hybrid system is capable of adding 17 kW and 200 Nm for brief periods of “boost”. The 0-100 kph sprint takes a claimed 8.0 seconds.

Next up is the GLC300 4Matic. Peak outputs for this turbocharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol mill stand at 190 kW and 400 Nm, with the mild-hybrid gubbins again temporarily bringing 17 kW and 200 Nm to the power-and-torque party. The all-paw GLC300 will reach 3 figures in a claimed 6.2 seconds and is priced at R1 328 500 (a figure interestingly listed as excluding CO₂ tax).

*Measuring 4 716 mm from bow to stern, the new GLC is 60 mm longer than its predecessor.*

Finally, we have the flagship oil-burner, the GLC300d 4Matic. Priced from R1 410 194, this derivative employs a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel unit worth a heady 198 kW and 550 Nm, again briefly supplemented by the 17 kW/200 Nm mild-hybrid arrangement. Expect the obligatory dash from standstill to 100 kph to take around 6.3 seconds.

Each of the 3 powertrain variants will be available in either the standard Avantgarde model line or specified with the R82 593 AMG Line package. There’s a wide selection of alloy wheels on offer (measuring up to 20 inches in diameter), along with numerous interior upholstery and trim options, plus other individual extras, such as a panoramic sliding sunroof (R29 394), a Burmester surround-sound system (R20 907) and aluminium-look running boards (R9 729).

We also noticed the presence of the “Engineering Package”, which adds rear-axle steering and air suspension for an additional R57 753. As with the new A-Class, 4 distinct equipment packages will be available for the GLC: Advanced (standard), Advanced Plus (R46 550), Premium (R87 610) and Premium Plus (R130 000). As you might have guessed, each comprises a collection of individual options, ramping up in line with pricing.