Front air conditioning (automatic climate control)
Front air conditioning zones (dual)
Front airbags (dual)
Front brake diameter (13.5)
Front brake type (ventilated disc)
Front brake width (1.3)
Front bumper color (body-color)
Front headrests (2)
Front headrests (adjustable)
Front seat type (bucket)
Front seatbelts (3-point)
Front shock type (gas)
Front spring type (coil)
Front stabilizer bar
Front struts
Front suspension classification (independent)
Front suspension type (multi-link)
Front wipers (rain sensing)
Front wipers (speed sensitive)
Front wipers (variable intermittent)
Fuel economy display (MPG)
Fuel economy display (range)
Gauge (tachometer)
Grille color (black with chrome accents)
Headlights (LED)
Headlights (auto delay off)
Headlights (auto on/off)
Hill holder control
Impact absorbing bumpers
Impact sensor (battery disconnect)
Impact sensor (door unlock)
Impact sensor (fuel cut-off)
Impact sensor (post-collision safety system)
Infotainment (Android Auto ready)
Infotainment (Apple CarPlay ready)
Infotainment (MBUX)
Infotainment screen size (10.25 in.)
Instrument cluster screen size (5.5 in.)
Interior accents (wood-tone)
Knee airbags (driver)
Liftgate window (fixed)
Limited slip differential (center)
Memorized settings (3 driver)
Memorized settings (driver seat)
Memorized settings (side mirrors)
Memorized settings (steering wheel)
Mirror color (body-color)
Multi-function display
Multi-function remote (keyless entry)
Multi-function remote (panic alarm)
Multi-function remote (trunk release)
Oil monitor
One-touch windows (4)
Overhead console (front)
Passenger seat (heated)
Passenger seat power adjustments (4-way power lumbar)
Passenger seat power adjustments (8)
Passenger seat power adjustments (height)
Passenger seat power adjustments (reclining)
Phone (hands free)
Power brakes
Power door locks (auto-locking)
Power outlet(s) (115V rear)
Power outlet(s) (12V cargo area)
Power outlet(s) (12V front)
Power steering (variable/speed-proportional)
Power windows (lockout button)
Power windows (safety reverse)
Pre-collision warning system (audible warning)
Pre-collision warning system (visual warning)
Push-button start
Radio (AM/FM)
Radio (HD radio)
Radio (touch screen display)
Radio (voice operated)
Radio data system
Reading lights (front)
Reading lights (rear)
Rear brake diameter (12.6)
Rear brake type (ventilated disc)
Rear brake width (0.9)
Rear bumper color (body-color)
Rear door type (power liftgate)
Rear headrests (3)
Rear headrests (adjustable)
Rear privacy glass
Rear seat folding (flat)
Rear seat folding (split)
Rear seat type (40-20-40 split bench)
Rear seatbelts (3-point)
Rear shock type (gas)
Rear spring type (coil)
Rear stabilizer bar
Rear suspension classification (independent)
Rear suspension type (multi-link)
Rear vents (second row)
Rear wiper (intermittent)
Rear wiper (with washer)
Rearview mirror (auto-dimming)
Rearview monitor (in dash)
Retained accessory power
Roll stability control
Roof rails
Roof rails color (chrome)
Run flat tires
Seatbelt force limiters (front)
Seatbelt force limiters (rear)
Seatbelt pretensioners (front)
Seatbelt pretensioners (rear)
Seatbelt warning sensor (front)
Side airbags (front)
Side curtain airbags (front)
Side curtain airbags (rear)
Side mirror adjustments (power folding)
Side mirror adjustments (power)
Side mirror adjustments (reverse gear tilt)
Side mirrors (driver side auto-dimming)
Side mirrors (heated)
Side mirrors (integrated turn signals)
Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor
Smart device app function (horn/light operation)
Smart device app function (lock operation)
Smart device app function (maintenance status)
Smart device app function (vehicle location)
Speed sensitive volume control
Stability control
Steering ratio (16.0)
Steering wheel (power tilt and telescopic)
Steering wheel mounted controls (audio)
Steering wheel mounted controls (cruise control)
Steering wheel mounted controls (multi-function)
Steering wheel mounted controls (phone)
Steering wheel mounted controls (voice control)
Steering wheel trim (leather)
Storage (cargo net)
Storage (cargo tie-down anchors and hooks)
Storage (door pockets)
Storage (front seatback)
Storage (sunglasses holder)
Taillights (LED)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire type (all season)
Total speakers (6)
Touch-sensitive controls
Traction control
Trailer stability control
Trip computer
Trip odometer (2)
Universal remote transmitter (Homelink – garage door opener)
Upholstery (leatherette)
Vanity mirrors (dual illuminating)
Warnings and reminders (lamp failure
low fuel
engine oil
coolant)
Warnings and reminders (maintenance due)
Warnings and reminders (tire fill alert)
Wheels (alloy)
Window defogger (rear)
Window trim (chrome)
Wireless data link (Bluetooth)
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC
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Updating a big-selling vehicle is a tricky business. Do it right, and the cash continues to flow; screw it up, and heads will roll. That’s likely why Mercedes-Benz took such a light touch with its freshening of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 compact luxury SUV, initially introduced for 2015. We detailed the makeover of the 2020 GLC when it debuted at the 2019 Geneva auto show. Here’s a brief recap: Mild tweaks to the front and rear facias and fresh head- and taillamps spruce up the exterior, while the integration of the optional MBUX infotainment system addresses the modern consumer’s insatiable hunger for screens and tech. Speaking of which, the resolution and image quality of the central 10.3-inch screen are fantastic, and the navigation animations that overlay directional arrows on the camera image of the road are both neat and helpful. An updated steering wheel with the latest touch controls is another pleasant upgrade, particularly since the traditional console mounted clickwheel controller has been banished and replaced by a reasonably intuitive touchpad interface. Along with the touchpad, MBUX also can be controlled via the touchscreen, the steering wheel control pads, or the gesture- and voice-recognition systems. The interior follows the familiar wood, metal, faux leather, and real leather formula from the previous GLC, although we did notice that the material on the doorsills and dash did seem to be of a slightly lower grade than those of nicer Mercedes models such as the E-class. If you’re thinking it sounds like business as usual with a few additional color and material combos, you’re right. The real news can be found under the hood in the form of the new engine, the M264 turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four. It makes 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, a 14-hp improvement over the turbocharged M274 engine it replaces. While fuel-economy numbers haven’t been released, Mercedes is billing the new powerplant as a fuel-efficiency and reduced-emissions play, albeit one without any deficit in performance. It utilizes a twin-scroll turbo and a flow-optimized exhaust manifold to help it achieve its peak torque at a low 1800 rpm. Mercedes’s nine-speed automatic is the only transmission option in both rear- and all-wheel-drive (4Matic) versions, with the latter adding $2000 to the window sticker. On the autobahn outside of Frankfurt, Germany, it’s tricky to tell the difference between the new GLC and the outgoing model. Throttle tip-in is familiarly smooth and progressive, and the new engine digs in when called upon around town. That said, abrupt mid-throttle applications at higher speeds were occasionally met with a pregnant pause before any forward motion happened. Casual drivers will rarely notice, but folks who actually enjoy driving might find it distracting. Once up to speed, however, the GLC300 is a true highway star, knocking off miles with little effort while keeping occupants coddled in quiet comfort. That includes rear passengers, as the GLC300 offers reasonable foot and hip room for two, as well as for three for short periods. Once we were fully schooled in its on-road behavior, we had the opportunity to venture off-road at the ADAC Off-Road Center near Rüsselsheim, Germany. Although GLC300s bound for the United States will not be available with the Dynamic Body Control system of the cars we sampled, stateside models do get adaptive dampers and a chassis capable of raising the ride height by roughly three-quarters of an inch. Given that the off-road course was scouted by Mercedes-Benz in advance, we didn’t expect to encounter any obstacles that would stop the GLC in its tracks. Still, in an era when the pseudo-rugged appearance of many crossovers belies their true capabilities, there’s a certain satisfaction in knowing the GLC300 isn’t shy about getting dirty. Navigating ankle-deep mud and ascending steep inclines with aplomb, the GLC rarely spun a wheel in desperation. Lacking any major advancements save for its new engine, which we’ll reserve further comment on until we subject the GLC to our in-house testing procedures, the latest iteration of Mercedes’s popular GLC300 offers just enough styling and tech updates to keep things interesting without rocking the boat. If you liked the old one, you’ll love the new one.