Interior

Owners of a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC expect luxury appointments and they won't be disappointed with the vehicle's interior. Though it's classified as a compact SUV, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC offers a spacious and comfortable interior. The seats are amply padded and provide generous support for all-day driving. Even the rear seats can easily accommodate six-foot tall occupants. Other interior features include:

• graceful center stack with rich wood veneer
• cabin is insulated from outside noises
• available 14-way power driver seat with memory function
• smooth and refined ride, even over rough surfaces
• Top-quality materials and excellent workmanship
• Uncluttered design means minimal knobs and buttons
• 20.5 cubic feet of cargo space with rear seats up
• 56.5 cubic feet of cargo space with rear seats folded

Technology

As one might expect with a luxury vehicle, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC comes standard with an impressive array of technology features that are designed to enhance the driver and passengers' experience. These include:

• MBrace Connect with integration with smartphones via an app
• 7-inch infotainment display
• automatic climate control
• universal garage door opener
• 8-speaker sound system with two USB ports, CD player and HD radio
• rearview camera
• Bluetooth phone and streaming audio

Performance

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC is offered in two turbocharged engine sizes: a 2.0-liter four cylinder and a 3.0-liter V6. The four-cylinder engine offers 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. A nine-speed transmission is paired with a rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The V6 engine is coupled with a nine-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive as standard equipment. It provides 362 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque.

• brakes to a complete stop in 116 feet from 60 MPH
• reaches 60 MPH from zero in 6.2 seconds which is one of the quickest in its class
• EPA estimates that fuel economy to be 24 MPG combined with 28 MPH on the highway and 22 MPH in the city

Safety

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC offers a plethora of safety features that come standard. These include:

• driver knee airbag
• traction and stability control
• front-seat side airbags
• forward collision intervention system with automatic braking
• full-length side curtain airbags
• drowsy driver warning system
• Pre-safe system that secures the cabin and passengers when it senses that a crash is impending
• forward collision warning system
• antilock brakes

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC comes standard with the MBrace Secure system that offers:

• agent-assisted remote unlock
• automatic collision notification
• stolen vehicle location assistance
• automatic collision notification

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