Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe world premiere

The dynamic expressive styling of the GLC Coupe concept was the centre of attention at its world premiere in 2015 in Shanghai. It unites the typical stylistic elements of a coupe with the design language of current Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) models. Just one year later, this promise has become a reality.

At the same time, the sports car among Mercedes-Benz's mid-sized SUVs impresses with its brand-typical safety, modern assistance systems and an especially sporty-dynamic character. The as-standard sports suspension as well as more direct sports steering, Dynamic Select and 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive with 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission combine effortlessly superior ride comfort with decidedly sporty agility.

Two suspension variants with continuously adjustable damping are optionally available - the new Dynamic Body Control with steel springing as well as the already familiar Air Body Control multi-chamber air suspension. Both options make for further enhanced driving dynamics and comfort.  

Mercedes' combination of multi-functional SUV and emotively appealing coupe constitutes a skilful fusion of emotion and intelligence. With an exterior length of 4,730mm, a height of 1,600mm and a wheelbase of 2,870mm, the GLC Coupe is dynamic and compact in appearance. This makes the car almost 80mm longer and some 40mm lower than the multi-talented GLC, with which it shares its basic architecture.

The GLC Coupe owes its distinct character to a typically coupe-esque, single-louvred diamond radiator grille and a restyled, dropping roofline. The A-pillar is less steeply raked, while the continuation of the roof outline is lower, terminating in the elegantly flowing, muscular rear end typical of a coupe. The rear window dispenses with a wiper, as the airflow does not break away until after the spoiler lip, which means that water is unable to strike the rear window.