2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Awesome 241-Hp Paired With Topnotch Interior And Competent Handling!

Mar 24, 2017 04:00 AM EDT | Paul Urban

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is definitely a great addition as a worthy competition in the compact luxury SUV class. It is one practical ride which rivals that of other SUV belonging in the same category. Packed with solid features and specs, it is one luxury SUV worthy to be purchased by the most discerning and luxurious of buyers.

According to Car and Driver, it is powerful enough to produce 241-horspower because of its 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine. Not only is it powerful, it also offers an excellent and impressive interior. Power and class all in one vehicle- that's the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.

The GLC300's powertrain has four-pot edition is fast with GLC300 4MATIC accelerating from zero to 60 mph in 5.9-seconds. As it is fast, it does provide a satisfactory driving experience if one has to drive around the city. The nine-speed automatic transmission is programmed to start in second gear when it is in Comfort Mode.

In connection with its excellent interior, it does come with the most lavish cabins in the compact luxury SUV category. It used topnotch materials and has intricate and expensive-looking details all throughout. This is not just for mere aesthetics but also translates to actual unbridled comfortable experience. To add to the lush materials, it also is wider which translates to more legroom and headroom.

As added by Edmunds, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class also boasts of impressive fuel economy as compared to other compact luxury SUVs. This is because of its standard four-cylinder engine. EPA estimates fuel economy at 24 mpg combined from the GLC300 and 24 mpg combined for the 4MATIC.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 is also safe as it has antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat airbags, driver knee airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, and trailer sway control. It is even more beefed up having crosswind assistance, forward collision system, forward collision intervention system with automatic braking, and Pre-Safe technology.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is definitely a good competition in the market and can easily beat its other rivals. It may not be as aggressive as the others but the name speaks for itself as Mercedes-Benz rarely makes even the slightest of mistakes in their released vehicles (of any class).

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