Launched Mercedes-Benz GLC 2023, increased in size and added more technology

As a major update in terms of technology and features, the external changes of the new generation Mercedes-Benz GLC are more of an evolution than a revolution.

Mercedes-Benz may be accelerating towards a green future by developing a range of new electric models such as the EQB, EQE and EQS, etc., but the company is not ready to abandon its fuel-burning portfolio just yet. fossils, including the world’s best-selling car model – the GLC.

In the immediate future, the new generation Mercedes-Benz GLC will only have 2 versions: GLC 300 and GLC 300 4Matic.

The newly released Mercedes-Benz GLC 2023 has an improved size, the overall length increased by 60 mm, reaching 4,716mm. The width of the car remains unchanged, but the width of the front and rear axles has increased by 7mm and 48mm, respectively. These small increases have helped passengers in the car get more leg room, luggage space increased by 28.3L, reaching 600.3L.

The drag coefficient of the new GLC is lower than that of the old generation, down from 0.31 to 0.29. This is the result after Mercedes optimized many parts such as underbody protection panels, wheels and wheel arches, roof spoilers,…

The overall design of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 2023 focuses on comfort, quietness and efficiency. The crossover has a new grille with slim headlights, and AMG versions will be equipped with a unique 3-D star grille. The rear lights on the car have also been redone, the car has a variety of wheel options, ranging in size from 18 to 20 inches.

The interior of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 2023 is luxurious and modern, inspired by the new S-Class. Prominent is the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.9-inch central screen with the latest generation MBUX infotainment system. It also comes with wireless charging, heated front seats as standard, a fingerprint scanner to save the driver’s settings, and many other optional packages.

In particular, the color HUD screen uses a technology called “see-through bonnet”, visually displaying information below the car’s front end. This feature will work best when the vehicle is running off-road. Of course, guests need to install a 360 camera for the GLC 2023 to use this feature.

The most noticeable change on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 2023 comes from the powertrain, both versions use the M254 turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine for a capacity of 258 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. Comes with rear-wheel drive for the GLC 300 and all-wheel drive for the GLC 300 4Matic version.

The 2.0L engine block also receives the support of mild hybrid technology with a 48V electric starter, which can provide an additional 23 horsepower and 200 Nm when the car needs to accelerate. Power is transmitted to the wheels through a 9-speed automatic transmission, allowing the GLC to accelerate from 0 – 96 km / h in 6.2 seconds.

Safety equipment on the new Mercedes-Benz GLC 2023 is provided with the Driving Assistance Package for the car, and also improves the Active Distance Assist System, which can now react at speeds up to 96 km/h. h, instead of just stopping at 48 km/h as before.