Frontal design of the coupe remains unchanged from the normal GLC, though buyers do have the option of the AMG Line styling pack as an option. Image: Mercedes-Benz
Having launched the standard model in South Africa earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz has now divulged pricing details of the second generation GLC Coupe that made its world debut in March this year.
A first-time diesel only model unlike the normal GLC that can be specified with either petrol and oil-burning options, the coupe’s main difference involves a fastback-style rear facia and lowered roofline the three-pointed star claims has had a minimal effect on rear passenger headroom.
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Indeed, an increase in boot space from the previous GLC Coupe has been reported from 500-litres to 545-litres with the rear seats up, and from 1 400-litres to 1 490-litres with the 60/40 split rear back folded down.
Inside, the interior has not been changed from that of sibling and therefore retains the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, the 11.9-inch MBUX infotainment system, a new fingerprint scanner and from the options lists, a colour Head-Up Display, a 360-degree camera that provides a “transparent bonnet” view of the road ahead and a 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester sound system.
An additional option is the Off Engineering Package, the Airmatic air suspension and the rear axle steering system unable to be combined in conjunction with the former, however.
Notable other safety and driver assistance systems, both standard and optional, are the Matrix LED headlights, Active Distance Assist Distronic, Pre-Safe Collision Alert, Active Steering Assist, Park Assist and Downhill Speed Regulation.
In terms of spec, the GLC Coupe ships in Avantgarde trim from the off, albeit with the AMG Line styling package available with for an additional R82 593.
Similar to the regular GLC, and the equivalent sold in Europe, the South African-spec coupe’s pair of powerunits are both combined with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that ups power and torque by 17 kW and 200 Nm respectively for short spells.
Without the electric hardware though, the pair of 2.0-litre units develop outputs of 145kW/440Nm in the GLC 200d and 198kW/550Nm in the GLC 300d, delivered to all four wheels through the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system via the 9G Tronic transmission.
In terms of performance, the GLC 220d will get from 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 225 km/h, while the GLC 300d will dispatch the benchmark sprint in 6.4 seconds before the electronic speed buffers kick-in at 249 km/h.
Set to join the range later are the pair of AMG models, the 43 and 63 S, that both debuted at the end of September.
Now available, each of the four GLC Coupe’s sticker price includes a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan as standard.
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