2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC
Specs
- Engine 2.0L I-4 w/ 48V hybrid
- Transmission 9-speed automatic
- Horsepower/Torque 255 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft.
- Mileage 23 mpg city /31 highway / 26 combined
(Photo/Michael Van Runkle)
Pros
- Excellent fuel economy for an SUV
- Perfectly respectable driving dynamics
- Clean styling inside and out
- Classic Mercedes-Benz luxury at entry-level price
Cons
- “Route-based Speed Adaptation” system sometimes seems iffy
- Hints of disappointing engine noise and hybrid assist
- Lurching when engine turns on after all-electric “sailing”
