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.