The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.Now comes with the innovative MBUX infotainment system.Base model gets new engine with more power.More refinements to active driver aids.
Pros Elegant and premium interior design Excellent balance between agile handling and a comfortable ride Abundant driver safety aids work great Four- and six-cylinder engines are fuel-efficient for the class
Cons Less useful cargo area than in regular GLC Rear headroom isn't great, especially in the middle Pricey for a compact-class SUV
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers.
Pros Great looks Performance potential in AMG versions Comfortable ride and interior Good rear seat room Good active safety features, standard and optional
Cons Top spec versions are pricey Refresh was very light Compromised outward vision in coupes Small rear doors in coupes
Mercedes-Benz has given the GLC coupe a bevy of updates for the 2020 model year. The headlights, grille, and bumpers have been revised, and some new color and wheel options are available. Within the cabin, a larger touchscreen has been added, and it governs Mercedes-Benz's new infotainment system. Under the hood, there's a new turbocharged engine that provides 14 more horses than the previous powerplant. Also, the list of available driver-assistance features has been expanded.
Pros Smooth handling, rakish exterior design, extensive range of standard equipment.
Cons Less cargo space than competitors, curved roofline diminishes second-row headroom, fuel economy trails that of some rivals.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is unchanged for 2019
Pros Premium-feeling and well-trimmed interior Many standard safety and technology features Surprisingly comfortable ride quality, given its performance abilities Even the pavement-pounding AMG GLE 63 S is easy to drive around town
Cons Roofline compromises backseat headroom Cargo space is similar to that of a compact SUV Only two trim levels available Heavy, with minimal off-road capability
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE finishes in the middle of our luxury midsize SUV rankings. It's comfortable and posh, but the GLE doesn’t rank higher because it isn't as athletic or engaging to drive as many class rivals.
Pros Powerful engines in AMG trims Lots of features Elegant interior
Cons Rivals are more athletic and fuel-efficient Coupe models have limited cargo space Unsettled ride over bigger road bumps
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class can be outfitted to please nearly every luxury-SUV buyer.
Pros Large variety of body styles and options Well-done coupe styling Wealth of powertrain choices Composed, quiet ride
Cons Pricey, especially AMG models Only hybrid models are somewhat efficient COMAND needs an OVERHAUL Most popular options locked in expensive package Coupe loses much-needed utility and costs more
