The new Mercedes-Benz GLC is arriving in South Africa soon and will be available in three specifications, with pricing starting at R1,214,408 for the entry-level model.
The specification in question is the GLC220d in the Avantgarde equipment line.
For this price, the SUV provides a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine combined with new 48V mild-hybrid technology designed to let the powertrain run more smoothly while also providing a 17kW boost for quicker starts off the line.
This setup, which generates 145kW and 440Nm, is paired to a nine-speed automatic which transmits power to the 4Matic all-wheel-drive layout, and the net result is a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 8.0 seconds and a top speed of 219km/h.
Fuel consumption, meanwhile, works out to a frugal 4.9l/100km thanks to its hybrid assistance.
The Mercedes also comes with Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, and Individual driving modes, and Agility Control dynamic suspension.
Standard equipment on the luxury vehicle comprises adaptive LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, electronically-adjustable and heated front seats, Artico leather upholstery, a multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters, cruise control, keyless entry and start, blind-spot monitoring, two-zone climate control, eight speakers, an 11.9-inch infotainment screen, and a 12.3-inch digital driver display.
High-rolling SUVs
Below is a list of all the high-end SUVs that are competing with the new Mercedes-Benz GLC in South Africa.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
VW Tiguan R
- Starting price – R1,014,900
- Power – 235kW/400Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.8l/100km
- Top speed – 250km/h
- 0-100km/h – 5.1 seconds
Audi Q5 45TFSI quattro S line
- Starting price – R1,080,000
- Power – 183kW/370Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.0l/100km
- Top speed – 237km/h
- 0-100km/h – 6.3 seconds
BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport
- Starting price – R1,105,394
- Power – 140kW/400Nm
- Fuel consumption – 5.6l/100km
- Top speed – 213km/h
- 0-100km/h – 8.0 seconds
Porsche Macan
- Starting price – R1,112,000
- Power – 195kW/400Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.8l/100km
- Top speed – 232km/h
- 0-100km/h – 6.4 seconds
Range Rover Evoque D200 Bronze Collection
- Starting price – R1,126,400
- Power – 147kW/430Nm
- Fuel consumption – 5.8l/100km
- Top speed – 213km/h
- 0-100km/h – 8.5 seconds
Lexus NX 350 AWD F Sport
- Starting price – R1,140,900
- Power – 205kW/430Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.1l/100km
- Top speed – 200km/h
- 0-100km/h – 7.0 seconds
Volvo XC60 B6 AWD Ultimate Dark
- Starting price – R1,151,800
- Power – 220kW/420Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.9l/100km
- Top speed – 180km/h
- 0-100km/h – 6.2 seconds
Jaguar E-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE
- Starting price – R1,155,000
- Power – 147kW/430Nm
- Fuel consumption – 5.3l/100km
- Top speed – 211km/h
- 0-100km/h – 8.4 seconds
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0T Veloce Q4
- Starting price – R1,204,900
- Power – 206kW/400Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.0l/100km
- Top speed – 230km/h
- 0-100km/h – 5.7 seconds
