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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 4x4 (2015-2022) verdict

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Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 53.0
Mercedes-Benz GLC review (2022)
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Written by Alan Taylor-Jones Published: 2 October 2024

Should you buy a used Mercedes GLC?

On the face of it, the Mercedes GLC holds plenty of appeal. There’s a wide range of engines available, plenty of toys, reasonable space and a posh badge up front. Unfortunately the GLC’s economy and emissions are nothing to write home about while rivals are better to drive and more spacious.

If you are smitten with the GLC, we’d recommend keeping it simple with a 220d in second-rung AMG Line Premium trim. We’d argue it has all the performance most people need while AMG Line Premium adds smartphone mirroring and a couple of other trinkets.

If you’re willing to look elsewhere, the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 were both better bets when new, and should be at least as reliable used. But while the GLC does have some weird issues there’s nothing to suggest that you’ll definitely be in for a nightmare when choosing one of these, so if you like the look and are prepared to be patient to ensure you get a decent example, it certainly has plenty of charm.

Parkers ratings

Performance

4.3 out of 54.3

Handling

3.4 out of 53.4

Behind the wheel

3 out of 53.0

Comfort

3.6 out of 53.6

Running costs

3.5 out of 53.5

Green credentials

3.9 out of 53.9

Reliability

3 out of 53.0

Equipment

3.3 out of 53.3

Safety

3.3 out of 53.3

Practicality

4.3 out of 54.3

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