"C" how chic
The GLK becomes the GLC. The model designation consistently follows the new nomenclature, according to which Mercedes-Benz successively renames its models. The designation of the Allradler begins now with a "G". That stands for the forefather of all off-road vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, the "G-model". Because the great-grandson GLC is built as a small all-terrain SUV based on the C-Class, the abbreviation "C" bears his name. "C" how chic. That fits well, because in contrast to its "k" antigenic predecessor GLK, the GLC is characterized by gentle curves and thus joins the current design line of the Swabians. In comparison to the GLK twelve centimeters longer, five inches wider and one centimeter higher sheet metal dress, the CLC looks like a higher set T-model, as Mercedes-Benz station wagon calls.
Scented leather
In the cockpit you can see at first glance the accents of the new C-Class with its powerful center console. The seating position is naturally higher and more upright, the interior looks larger. Like the sedan and the T-model, the SUV also receives its passengers in an elegant ambience with aluminum, wood and fragrant leather. The 12 centimeter extended wheelbase benefits above all the passengers behind and the luggage compartment, which offers 500 liters more volume than the GLK with 80 liters, with folded, now in the ratio 40 / 20 / 40 divided rear seat backs are maximum 1600 liter , On request and when investing in the optional air suspension, the rather high sill can be lowered by a few centimeters.
With slope angles of up to 30,8 degrees front and 24,8 degrees behind and a maximum ground clearance of 23 centimeters and four-wheel, the small SUV with the optional offroad package for almost 3000 Euro seems predestined to scramble.
Five different off-road programs “Offroad”, “Incline”, “Rock free”, “Slippery”, and “Trailer” are available for almost all situations. “Rocking free” is supposed to help with maximum ground clearance and more traction when you get stuck.
Gently switching
On engines there are the diesel models 220 d (170 PS) and 250 d (204 PS) as well as the gasoline engine 250 (211 PS) and 350 e, a plug-in hybrid with additional 116 PS from an electric motor. For all models, there is always four-wheel drive and up to hybrid, the new Neufufenautomatik. The 350 e is content with seven gears.
The stronger auto-ignition with maximum torque of 500 NM, which lies between 1600 and 1800, gives the GLC a powerful yet quiet performance. The spurt of 0 at 100 km / h is done in conjunction with the smoothly switching Neunstufenautomatik in 7,6 seconds, the top speed is at 222 km / h. The smart all-rounder is available from 44.506 Euro.
