Pros Practical and well built interior Potentially long warranty Comfortable and quiet to drive
Cons Range is nothing special Some rivals can charge faster Rivals have more-user friendly infotainment
Pros Handling is spry, nicely-trimmed interior, compliant ride.
Cons Less range than rival EVs, doesn't offer the fastest charging tech, steer-by-wire system takes getting used to.
Minor changes to standard feature availability, V8 models dropped for 2022.
Pros Balance of comfort and performance makes it an appealing daily driver Elegant design gives it a true luxury appearance Roomy seating for a small luxury SUV Solid fuel economy from the standard four-cylinder engine
Cons Less cargo space and towing capacity than competition
The GLC63 S model joins the lineup for 2022. The GLC63 S brings the 503-hp version of the twin-turbo V-8, previously reserved only for the GLC Coupe, to the more practical squareback body style this year. However, Mercedes-AMG has also told Car and Driver that certain 2022 models normally offered with V-8 engines will not be available. The GLC63 and GLC63 S models may be impacted by this change to the lineup, but representatives from Mercedes-AMG would not comment or confirm that information by press time.
Pros A trio of high-performance engine options, agile handling, deluxe cabin.
Cons Some rivals offer more cargo space, pronounced road noise when cruising, rough ride over imperfect pavement.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Compact SUVs category. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has a score of 8.4 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Refined cabin quality Strong twin-turbocharged engine options Composed handling High-tech infotainment system
Cons High base price for the class Cramped rear headroom and unimpressive cargo space in coupe body style
