2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class

#12 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

#9 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	18	24	$59,220	$63,000
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$55,930	$59,500
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$71,910	$76,500
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	16	22	$69,325	$73,750
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$79,054	$84,100
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	28	$47,000	$50,000
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$41,830	$44,500
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	29	$39,950	$42,500
GLC GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$48,786	$51,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,404

$59,220

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,600

$63,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

N/A

$1050 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Mercedes GLB 250 smuggles family-wagon strengths in its ruggedly styled SUV body.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers.

TCC Likes

Chunky styling
Handsome cockpit
Lots of technology

Great looks
Performance potential in AMG versions
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Third row looks tight
Nicest trim requires lots of options
Infotainment needs its own primer

Top spec versions are pricey
Refresh was very light
Compromised outward vision in coupes

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

186.2

Height, Overall (in)

62.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

113.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

36.1

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4208

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

385 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class

2021 GLB-Class is available now
Rebates: No cash incentives
Finance: 2.99% for 36 mo. (2020)
Lease: From $429/mo. (2020)

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2021 GLC-Class is available
Rebates: Up to $2,000 off (2020)
Lease: $469/mo. (2020)
Finance: 0% for 36 mo. (2021)

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