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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Trim Levels & Specs

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Specifications

Compare important 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims Base GLC300 4dr 4x2, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Exterior length 183.3
Exterior body width 74.4
Exterior height 64.5
Horsepower 241 hp
Torque 273 lb-ft.
Curb weight 3892
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 5291
Wheelbase 113.1
Turning radius 19.4 ''
Front headroom 42
Rear headroom 40
Payload 1,466 lbs.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the GLC-Class, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims Base GLC300 4dr 4x2, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Air conditioning, front dual zone THERMATIC automatic
Air filter std
Underseat ducts std
Cargo concealed storage std
Cargo tie downs std
Clock in-dash
Cruise control std
Cupholders front and rear
Gear shift knob trim leather
12V DC power outlet 4
Overhead console with storage
Floor console full
Floor mats carpeted front and rear
Front windows power
Rear windows power
1-touch window up front and rear
1-touch window down front and rear
Programmable garage door opener std
Instrumentation analog
Tachometer std
Trip computer std
Water temp gauge std
Low fuel warning std
Service interval warning std
Exterior temperature display std
Illuminated vanity mirrors driver and passenger
Rear window defogger std
Rear view mirror auto-dimming day-night
Remote trunk release power
Retained accessory power std
Seatback storage pockets 2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column std
Steering wheel material leather
Cargo net std
Ashtray std
Air compressor std
Adaptive cruise control opt
Head-up display opt
Lighter elements front

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims Base GLC300 4dr 4x2, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Antenna window grid
Body material galvanized steel/aluminum
Paint clearcoat monotone
Grille trim chrome
Fog/driving lights rear
Door count 4 doors
Rear cargo door power liftgate
Tinted windows deep
Rear window type fixed
Mirrors power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger
Heated door mirrors std
Sunroof 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler lip
Wheels 18 silver aluminum
Rear window wipers fixed interval
Running boards opt
Mirrors, auto dimming driver
Roof rails std
Rear step bumper std
2nd row sunroof fixed glass with power sunshade

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims Base GLC300 4dr 4x2, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Front seat type bucket
Standard seating 5
Front driver seat direction controls 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls 8-way power
Lumbar support driver
Front armrests center
Front head restraints adjustable w/tilt
Heated front seats driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory driver
Rear seats 40-20-40 bench
Rear armrest std
Rear head restraints 3 - adjustable
Seat trim leatherette
Heated rear seats opt
Cooled front seats driver and passenger

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Entertainment System

Some 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims Base GLC300 4dr 4x2, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Radio AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan
CD player in-dash mounted single
MP3 capability std
Auxiliary input jack std
DVD-Audio std
Steering wheel audio controls std
Voice recognition opt
Speakers 6
Amplifier 590W premium
Navigation system COMAND APS with voice activation
1st row LCD screen 1
Bluetooth Compatibility std
Equalizer automatic

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Safety and Security Features

Each 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims Base GLC300 4dr 4x2, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row
Occupancy sensor std
Traction control ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners front and rear
Headlights halogen
Exterior light control fully automatic
Delay-off headlamps std
Daytime running lights std
Illuminated entry std
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors)
Keyless access system std
Panic alarm std
Door locks power with 2 stage unlock
Content theft deterrent alarm system std
Ignition disable std
Theft deterrent radio std
Low tire pressure warning std
Parking assist PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist
First aid kit std
Airbags, knee protection driver
Lane departure warning Active Lane Keeping Assist
Blind spot sensor opt
In-Vehicle Assistance Service mbrace2
Stolen vehicle tracking std
Cornering lights opt
Directionally adaptive headlights opt

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Mechanical Features

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims Base GLC300 4dr 4x2, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Engine 2.0L I-4
Recommended fuel premium unleaded
Brakes 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel
Brake assist std
Drive type rear-wheel
Exhaust stainless steel
Steering rack and pinion
Speed sensitive steering std
Suspension tuning regular
Front suspension type strut
Front anti-roll bar std
Front shocks gas-pressurized
Front springs coil
Rear suspension type multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar std
Rear shocks gas-pressurized
Rear springs coil
Electronic stability system Crosswind Assist
Sequential shift control TouchShift
Transmission 9-spd w/OD
Turbocharger intercooled turbo
Ride control Agility Control
Height adjustable suspension automatic w/driver control
Automatic level control 4-corner

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Other Specs

In general, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims Base GLC300 4dr 4x2, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Luggage capacity 20.5 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity 56.5 cu.ft.
Base engine size 2.0 liters
Base engine type I-4
Horsepower rpm 5,550
Torque rpm 1,300
Fuel tank capacity 17.4 gal.
EPA mileage estimates 22 City / 28 Hwy
Driver information center std
Lighting - glovebox std
Lighting - map lights front
Lighting - dome light fade
Lighting - cargo light std
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts front
Engine - valvetrain DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Tires P235/60HR18.0 BSW run flat AS
Windshield wipers - front variable intermittent
Windshield wipers - rain sensing std

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class competitors

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    • Engine:
    • MPG: 18 / 25
    • Seating Capacity: 5
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    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 20 / 28
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Lincoln MKX

    • MSRP $38,100 - $55,810
    • Engine: 3.7L V-6
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 BMW X3

    • MSRP $38,600 - $46,350
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 21 / 28
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Acura RDX

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    • Engine: 3.5L V-6
    • MPG: 20 / 29
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Porsche Macan

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    • Engine: 3.0L V-6
    • MPG: 17 / 23
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Audi Q5

    • MSRP $40,900 - $48,100
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 20 / 28
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Volvo XC70

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    • MPG: 24 / 31
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    • MPG: 17 / 24
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    • MPG: 20 / 26
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    • MPG: 17 / 24
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    • MPG: 20 / 28
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    • Engine: 3.6L V-6
    • MPG: 19 / 27
    • Seating Capacity: 5
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    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 21 / 28
    • Seating Capacity: 5
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    • Engine: 3.5L V-6
    • MPG: 20 / 28
    • Seating Capacity: 5
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    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 20 / 28
    • Seating Capacity: 5
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    • MPG: 20 / 26
    • Seating Capacity: 5
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    • Engine: 2.5L I-4
    • Seating Capacity: 5
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    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2017 Audi Q5

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    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 20 / 28
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class specs

Wheel Offset 24 - 45 mm
Lug Nut Size M14 x 1.5
Horsepower 241 hp
Dimensions ...
Lug Pattern PCD 5x112
Interior Look