The new Mercedes GLC Coupe that was introduced in March last year has been launched in India for a starting price of INR 62.7 lakh*. Unlike the old model, the new model is locally assembled. The facelifted luxury SUV-coupe features a more aggressive design and packs many other enhancements, detailed in the story below.
Beginning with the design, the new Mercedes GLC Coupe flaunts a more dominant front end. Sleeker headlamps with new contours lending more aggression, a redesigned grille that emphasises the vehicle’s width, larger side air vents and more muscular bumper give the face a brawnier look.
The A-pillars of the 2020 Mercedes GLC Coupe have a more pronounced slope, and this lowers the roof silhouette, ultimately increasing the sportiness. Noteworthy visual changes at the rear include tail lamps with new tubular graphics, bigger tailpipe housing and a new-look diffuser.
Moving to the interior, a multifunctional touchpad on the centre console replaces the rotary pushbutton, improving operating convenience. Also new are a completely revised steering wheel, a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen central display, the MBUX infotainment system and the ability to activate voice control via even a “Hey Mercedes” prompt.
The 2020 Mercedes GLC Coupe is offered in India in two engine variants: GLC 300 4MATIC petrol and GLC 300 d 4MATIC diesel. The former has been updated to become a mild-hybrid offering. It packs a new engine that integrates the EQ Boost 48-volt on-board electrical system. The belt-driven starter-generator is on duty for hybrid functions such as boost or energy recuperation.
New Mercedes GLC Coupe (facelift) - Engine Variants
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GLC 300 4MATIC |
GLC 300 d 4MATIC | |
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Engine |
M264 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol | OM 654 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel |
| Engine maximum power | 258 PS | 245 PS |
| Engine maximum torque | 370 Nm | 500 Nm |
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Electric motor maximum torque |
14 PS | - |
| Electric motor maximum torque | 150 Nm | - |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain layout | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| AWD system | Yes, 4MATIC permanent | Yes, 4MATIC permanent |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 233 km/h |
Also Read: Mercedes GLB compact luxury SUV ruled out for India
The next model Mercedes-Benz will launch in India will be the EQC electric SUV, in April.
New Mercedes GLC Coupe (facelift) - Prices
- New GLC Coupe 300 4MATIC petrol - INR 62.7 lakh
- New GLC Coupe 300 d 4MATIC diesel - INR 63.7 lakh
*Ex-showroom India (except Kerala)
