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2024 (74) Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 43 4Matic Premium Plus 5dr MCT

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Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

11.9" high resolution multimedia colour display12.3" Digital individually configurable instrument display
360 degree cameraActive parking assist with parktronic system
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual)Attention assist
Bluetooth interface for hands free telephoneDashcam - front camera for video recording
Easy pack automatic powered tailgateeCall emergency call system
Head up DisplayMBUX augmented reality for navigation
MBUX navigation premiumMBUX voice control activated by keywords "Hey Mercedes"
Mercedes connect me with remote online servicesOutside temperature display
Pre-installation for digital key transferRear axle steering
Remote boot releaseService indicator (ASSYST)
Smartphone integrationSports direct steer system with speed sensitive steering
Status display for rear seat belts in instrument clusterTraffic sign assist
Trip computerWireless charging surface integrated into quick stowage tray in front of centre console

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

4MATIC permanent four wheel drive63 litre fuel tank
9G TRONIC plus automatic transmissionAgility control comfort suspension
Petrol Particulate Filter (PPF) 

Entertainment

Burmester 3D surround sound systemDAB digital radio tuner
MBUX extended functions 

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lightsAMG bodystyling front apron, rear apron and side skirts
AMG exhaust system with sporty engine soundAMG radiator grille with vertical struts in high gloss chrome and AMG logo
AMG spoiler lipAuto dimming rear view mirror
Auto headlightsBody colour door mirrors
Chrome roof railsDigital light LED headlights with projection function
Electric panoramic glass sunroofElectric windows with one touch opening/closing and obstruction sensors
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrorsHeadlight washers
Heat and noise insulating acoustic glassHeated rear window
High level LED brake lightIlluminated front door sill panels
Integrated LED daytime running lightsLED indicator lights
LED rear fog lightsLED tail lamp
Mercedes AMG exteriorRain sensor windscreen wipers
Range adjustable headlightsRear side wing doors
Rear wiperTinted glass all round green
Variable front intermittent wipersWelcome and follow-me home light functionality

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row3 Spoke multi function AMG steering wheel in black nappa leather
40:20:40 split folding rear seatsAmbient lighting
AMG sports seatsAMG steering wheel buttons
Artico leather dashboard with contrast stitchingAudio and onboard settings control on multifunction steering wheel
Automatic child seat recognition sensorBlack floor mats with AMG lettering
Double cup holder in centre consoleElectrically height/reach adjustable steering column
Front centre armrest with stowage compartmentFront head restraints
Gearshift paddles on steering wheelHeated front seats
Illuminated door sill panels with AMG lettering and with exchangable coverIlluminated glove compartment
Load compartment coverMercedes AMG interior
Rear head restraintsRear top tether child seat ISOFIX attachment
Single front passenger seatSports pedals with stainless steel surfaces and rubber studs
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrorsTHERMOTRONIC 4 zone automatic climate control

Packs

Interior lighting pack - GLC AMGMemory pack - GLC
Mirror pack - GLC AMGSeat comfort package - GLC AMG
Stowage pack - GLC AMGUSB Plus Pack - GLC

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbeltsActive bonnet
Adaptive brake system with HOLD function and brake drying in the wetAnti-lock braking system (ABS)
Child proof door locksDual-stage airbags - driver and front passenger, sidebags in front seats, driver kneebag, pelvis bag and window bags for driver
Electronic key chrome surroundElectronic parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Front passenger seat occupancy sensorFront seatbelt pretensioners
Hill start assistSilver brake calipers
Tyre pressure monitoring systemWarning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Central locking with interior switch, automatic locking and crash sensor with emergency opening functionGuard 360 degree vehicle protection
ImmobiliserKeyless Go comfort access

Trim

Centre console in high gloss blackHigh gloss black with carbon fibre trim

Wheels

21" AMG Y spoke light alloy wheels painted in tantalum grey with high sheen rim finishTIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions - ICE

CO0.144HC0.015
NOx0.017Particles0.0001
Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb229
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH230WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL229

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1991Compression Ratio10.0:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINECylinders4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)83Cylinders - Stroke (mm)92
Engine LayoutNORTH SOUTHFuel DeliveryTURBO INJECTION
Gears9 SPEEDNumber of Valves16
TransmissionSEMI-AUTO 

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb10.1WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH10.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL10.1WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High9.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH9.7WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL9.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High8.6WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH8.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL8.6WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low15
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH15.1WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL15
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium10.2WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH10.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL10.2WLTP - MPG - Comb28
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH27.7WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL28
WLTP - MPG - Extra High29.4WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH29.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL29.4WLTP - MPG - High32.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH32.8WLTP - MPG - High - TEL32.8
WLTP - MPG - Low18.8WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH18.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL18.8WLTP - MPG - Medium27.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH27.7WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL27.7

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC2.0
Badge Power421Coin Description4Matic+
Coin SeriesAMG Premium PlusGeneration Mark2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0746EManufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %92
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %90NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %74NCAP Safety Assist %84
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)4.8Engine Power - BHP421
Engine Power - KW310Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM6750Engine Torque - LBS.FT369
Engine Torque - MKG51Engine Torque - NM500
Engine Torque - RPM5000Top Speed155

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front265/40 R21
Tyre Size Rear295/35 R21Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleAMG Y SPOKEWheel Type21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)1635Length4749
Wheelbase2888Width1920
Width (including mirrors)2075 

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)63Gross Vehicle Weight2550
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1680Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)620
Max. Loading Weight575Max. Roof Load75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked1800Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
Minimum Kerbweight1975No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb12.4
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC

In second generation form, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 has changed its approach. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Ten Second Review

Want a sporty mid-sized premium badged SUV with a bit more of a luxury focus? The second generation version of the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 aims to fit that remit and swaps its old V6 for mild hybrid power in this X254 form.

Background

In the real world, if you want a properly sporty Mercedes GLC, this AMG-tuned 43 model is your main option. The Mercedes-AMG brand does also offer an uber-powerful 63 model, but that demands a six-figure outlay, much of which is paying for a PHEV system you may not want and which makes little difference to efficiency. The GLC 43 shares its exalted stablemate's new four cylinder format but in contrast, uses much less sophisticated mild hybrid technology - in place of the first generation model's more sonorous V6. Essentially, it's an SUV version of the brand's C 43 saloon or estate model. A very different proposition from its predecessor. And also rather different from anything else in the segment.

Driving Experience

Our comments here will largely replicate the ones we made for the closely related C 43 model. If you happen to be familiar with the previous generation GLC 43, you could be forgiven for approaching this replacement 'X254'-series model with a twinge of disappointment. You might have expected that part of the point of replacing the old snarling V6 with a four cylinder unit would be to aid efficiency by reducing weight, but in fact the MK2 GLC design is actually a little heavier than its predecessor. Which is why, despite the fact that the 42hp power output this time is 40hp more than before, the rest to 62mph sprint time (around 5s) is much the same. Top speed is still limited to 155mph. It's also disappointing to note that torque has dropped by 20Nm to 500Nm. But things get better if you're prepared to stick with what AMG is trying to do here. Somehow, the engineers have managed to make this 'four' sound as good as the old 'six', though it unfortunately lacks the wild roar that characterises much the same M139 2.0-litre unit in the other model in which it's used, the A 45 S hot hatch. Unlike the 8-speed auto used in that car, the engine's paired with a 9-speed auto here and gets a mild hybrid electrified set-up working via a Garret 48V turbo using a compact motor that acts directly on its shaft, spinning at up to 175,000rpm. The mild hybrid system adds a 14hp boost at low speeds to counter turbo lag. Torque is transmitted to tarmac via 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. Standard-fit adaptive dampers firm up noticeably in the fiercest 'Sport' or 'Sport+' Dynamic Select drive modes. Which helps contain body roll on secondary road journeys where you'll notice the sharper steering and the beefier brakes.

Design and Build

Visual differentiation from any ordinary 'AMG Line'-trimmed GLC is subtle, but brand loyalists would recognise the horizontal strakes on the radiator grille, the side sill extensions and the small tailgate wing. As usual with the GLC, there's a choice between SUV and SUV Coupe body shapes. Despite there being just four cylinders beneath the bonnet, there are four exhaust tail pipes beneath the rear bumper too. The wheel arches may not be as beefy as those of a GLC 63 but they do house large rims of either 19 or 20-inches, depending on the spec chosen. Inside, if anything, the visual cues to this GLC 43's identity are even harder to spot. There are special sports seats, various extra AMG badges and an AMG button as a short-cut to the dynamic functions, plus red stitching and red seat belts; that's about it. Otherwise, it's the same screen-dominated cabin as you get in any other GLC. There's a 'floating' 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and an MBUX infotainment system with an 11.9-inch portrait screen. This features over-the-air updates - and live streaming services so that owners can link accounts to services like Spotify and access them in the car. Space in the rear is comfortable for two but a squash for three. Out back, the 600-litre boot capacity is competitive. There's a 55-litre reduction in that figure if you opt for the alternative GLC Coupe body shape.

Market and Model

Expect to pay around £75,000 for this GLC 43 4MATIC and you won't be too far out. That's in SUV form; you'll need to budget around £6,500 more for the SUV Coupe version. These prices represent an increase of around £5,000 over a comparable Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC estate. For reference, the alternative Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ flagship PHEV model costs from around £109,000; ouch. Whatever GLC 43 model you choose, it'll come well equipped. 'Premium' spec gets you 19-inch AMG alloy wheels, an AMG body styling it with a rear spoiler, privacy glass, rear-axle steering and LED headlamps with the brand's 'Digital Light' technology and the company's 'Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus' set-up. Inside, there's an AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather, two-zone Thermotronic automatic climate control, ambient lighting and powered front seats with memory settings. There's black leather upholstery and anthracite line structure lime wood trim too. Plusher 'Premium Plus' spec adds larger 20-inch wheels and a panoramic sliding sunroof, plus 4-zone Thermotronic climate control, a head-up display and a Burmester 3D surround sound system. Plus there's carbon fibre interior trim inlays and a sound personalisation system.

Cost of Ownership

Apparently, the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team worked with the development engineers to create a new turbocharger that gives this mild hybrid engine better efficiency. This four cylinder 48V model though, doesn't appear to be much more frugal than its un-electrified six cylinder predecessor. We think anything approaching 30mpg on a regular basis would be quite a challenge, particularly if you drive this car in the manner intended. The CO2 reading is well over 200g/km, regardless of body style choice. As usual with mild hybrids, there's a belt starter generator acts as an alternator, charging the rear-mounted battery, which in turn powers a booster fitted to the engine. Overall, the system's job is to recoup some of the energy normally lost during braking or coasting, using it to assist the engine under load and to power the car's start/stop system and some of its electric ancillaries. Service intervals for this GLC 43 will depend on how far you drive and under what conditions - but Mercedes does offer 'ServiceCare', which allows you to spread your bills into manageable payments, guarantees the price of parts and labour for up to four services, and covers the cost of recommended service items such as brake fluid, spark plugs, air filters, fuel filters and screen wash. Another thing we'll need to tell you is that the comprehensive three year unlimited mileage warranty is built upon by Mercedes' Mobilo scheme which delivers breakdown cover for up to thirty years, as long as you continue to have your car serviced at a Mercedes main dealer.

Summary

We'd hoped for a little more from this fast AMG-fettled GLC 43. It does after all, share its engine with arguably the most exciting hot hatch ever made, the Mercedes-AMG A 45S. But the excitement you get in that car has been dialled down in this one and instead of it being a cut-price GLC 63, what you get instead is a car that doesn't offer an awful lot more than you get in an ordinary GLC 300. We're disappointed too that the switch to four cylinders hasn't improved efficiency the way it was supposed to. But of course, one of these would still be a very nice thing to have for an aspiring middle manager: perhaps someone who wouldn't want the extra bite of the kind of BMW X3 M40i xDrive rival model we'd recommend instead. Ultimately, like its C 43 model counterpart, the GLC 43 isn't a bad package: but it just doesn't feel very 'Mercedes-AMG'. If you don't care and don't mind the price tag, then you still might like one.

Performance
80%
Handling
70%
Comfort
70%
Space
70%
Styling
60%
Build
80%
Value
50%
Equipment
80%
Economy
60%
Depreciation
60%
Insurance
50%

* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards.  Find out more

Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.

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48 monthly payments of£959
Deposit£7999
Total amount payable£93,741
Fixed interest rate5.77%
Representative APR5.9%
Cash price£80,498
Credit amount£72,499
Contract mileage32,000
Excess mileage charge16.8p per mile
Completion fee£10
Optional final payment£39,700
Term (months)49

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