2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC: available engines
January 29 2021,
The GLC is one of Mercedes-Benz's most popular models and one of the most popular in the compact luxury SUV segment in which it is sold. Several factors explain why, the first being the quality of craft and Mercedes-Benz products' enviable reputation.
However, one factor plays a significant role in this vehicle's success, and to find out, simply open the hood to see what's underneath. Let's take the time to do it together.
4-cylinder
With the GLC 300 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz offers an engine with the right combination of power and fuel economy. The mill in question is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that promises 273 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque. The company's 9G-Tronic transmission is paired to it, and power is sent to all four wheels. Fuel consumption is 11.0/10.8 L/100 km in the city and 8.7/9.0 L/100 km on the highway, depending on whether you choose the regular or coupe version.
And as for the 0-100 km/h time, for comparison purposes, it's 6.2 seconds with this 4-cylinder engine.
6-cylinder
In the GLC 43 AMG 4MATIC model, a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine with 385 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque is found under the hood. The transmission is also a nine-speed, but it's the SELECSHIFT unit from AMG. Here, performance is pushed to another level with awe-inspiring performance and a 0-100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds.
8-cylinder
For the ultimate driving experience behind the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC wheel, however, you have to look at the 63 S AMG 4MATIC. This version is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 503 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the wheels via the same AMG transmission mentioned earlier, and it allows you to reach 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds. Beyond the numbers, the GLC 63 S offers a driving experience with only one objective; to deliver sensations.
Three engines with three different personalities that's what makes the Mercedes-Benz GLC 2021 so charming.
