Exterior Design
The new redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class debuted last month after it’s initial reveal last year. The GLC coupe will arrive later on this year despite the GLC-Class arriving earlier. The only announced grade for the GLC Coupe is the GLC 300 4Matic, however better performing models like the GLC 43 Coupe and GLC 63 Coupe from AMG are in the works. They are expected to debut early nex year, 2024.
Compared to it’s predecessor, the new Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe looks more dynamic and sportier, assisted partly by new proportions. It is 1.2 inches longer than the outgoing model with a length of 187.5 inches. The ride height has been increased by 0.2 inch while the track width has also been increased by 0.2 inch at the front and 0.9 inch at the rear.
Engine Performance
The engine in the new Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4Matic is a 2.0-liter turbo, 4-cylinder paired with a mild-hybrid system and all-wheel drive. The engine churns out 255 hp but can receive a temporary 23-hp boost from the mild-hybrid system. The car can get from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.
Buyers seeking more performance can look forward to a pair of AMG offerings, also with 2.0-liter turbo-4 engines in hybrid configurations. A new GLC 43 Coupe is expected to deliver around 402 hp, while a new GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe should offer 671 hp. The figures match what’s offered in The Mercedes-Benz C63 C-Class sedan.
Interior Design
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe has increased interior space. There’s now 19.2 cubic feet of rear cargo space, increasing to 52.6 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded flat. That’s up 1.6 and 3.1 cubic feet, respectively, over the older model.
The dash design is the same found in the GLC-Class. The driver is greeted with a digital cockpit consisting of a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen. Also standard is a 15-speaker Burmester audio system and a panoramic sunroof that measures 2.4 inches longer than on the predecessor.
Like the GLC-Class, the GLC-Class Coupe’s cabin can be fitted with handy technologies, including a head-up display, navigation with augmented reality, a surround-view camera system, and an off-road menu with a drive mode that offers transparent hood technology.
Another impressive available technology is digital light with projection functions. This enables the headlights to project warning symbols and other markings on the road ahead to provide the driver with extra information in low-visibility situations. The technology is well designed and works properly on Kenyan roads.
The price for the 2024 Mercedes GLC coupe is yet to be released, however expect it to be on the upwards of KES 14,000,000 as the GLC class will be retailing at roughly KES 12,500,000 sans tax.