All-New 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC review // Can you spot the difference?

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC compact luxury SUV.
The GLC has a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 9-speed automatic transmission and a 48-volt mild hybrid system, it gets a combined 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD in Canada, but there is a RWD model available in the US.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC offers such a comfortable drive, the suspension is quite refined, it provides better ride quality, agile handling, improved noise comfort with very low road and wind noise compared to the outgoing model. Mercedes-Benz says the GLC has also improved off-road with several new features and systems including an off-road driving mode and downhill speed regulation.
The new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC remains the same width as the outgoing model, but is over 2 inches longer and lower with improved aerodynamics.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC comes standard with LED high performance headlamps and LED taillamps, 19” wheels, available 20” and a temporary spare tire. In the US, 18” wheels are standard. Choose different exterior packages to make it look sportier like the AMG Line with Night package which we have on our test model, it features AMG body-styling, a chrome star patterned grille, black exterior accents and AMG wheels.
Standard features include, a 11.9” touchscreen, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 12.3” digital driver display, wireless charger, over-the-air software updates, heated, power front seats with memory, heated steering wheel and a power tailgate.
Fuel economy, the new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC gets 10.4L/100 km, 23 MPG city and 9.1L/100 km, 31 MPG highway. It can tow almost 3300 pounds.
In Canada, there is just one trim, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 starts at $58,900 CAD.
In the US, there are a few more trims, the RWD 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC model starts at $47,100 USD and the AWD model $49,100 USD, Exclusive $51,350 USD and Pinnacle $53,550 USD.
The AMG GLC 43 with 416 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque will hit dealerships Q1 of 2024.
The AMG GLC 63 S E Performance with a combined 671 horsepower and 752 lb-ft hits dealerships Q3 of 2024. It is the first AMG performance hybrid SUV.

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[davidcarroll]

This is one of the most refined car reviews I’ve ever seen!

[kamilkashani]

Hi Andrea, I just picked myself a All picked up a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, thanks to you and your wonderful introduction of the vehicle from Head to toe.

[antonykao]

Really dislike the current German insistence on using the screen for HVAC controls. It's not more premium it's cheaper for them to put it behind a screen over using quality knobs and buttons!

[karlreyes]

Just put 1200kms after only owning it for 2 weeks. An absolutely machine for the road trips. So fun around the BC back roads

[marcgirard]

Great review as always Andrea and Zak!

I agree with Zak… the six cylinder models are the ones to go for but wow my god the prices!! I think they are 60% more now than what I paid for my 2013 X3 35i

[kriseightyfive]

I own this 2023 GLC since 2 weeks now, coming from a 2020 C43.

3 additions to this video from an owners pov:
- My average combined consumption is around 8.0l/100km in comfort mode.
- The off-road package is actually real and working, as opposed to most other SUV’s. Mercedes has huge army contracts here in Europe, and it’s where they get their knowledge from.
- In terms of rims; I got the full AMG package model which came with 20” AMG rims as standard. I’m getting a lot of compliments on those, and it might just be the region you are ordering from.

[kellingtonlink]

For awhile, in the 80s, my parents drove a Mercedes-Benz 300SD Sonderklasse (a diesel W126 S-Class). I’ve always wanted a Mercedes (once close with a well used ‘03 SL55 AMG). I think that almost all of their designs have aged well (style/design-wise) over the decades. At least… better than most. And even though I can’t see a Benz in my driveway in the near future, I really appreciate them on the roads. Nothing really looks like a Mercedes-Benz. And this latest model is no different… which is a good thing. Thanks for the video.

[OGreviews-opinions]

I have had the 2023 GLC 300 now for almost 2 months. I was a little concerned how the touchscreen would work out as I am a physical button and knob guy. Once I got used to it is actually very easy to use. You can control pretty much everything from the steering wheel too. To me it is easy to differentiate between the 2022 and 2023. Great car! My wife and I love it.

[mahdavimail]

As a 2019 owner this isn't much different than mine just they put some more tech in new models. I am happy that I still can keep mine without feeling like I have missed anything about the car itself. Also higher ground clearance is better for me. TNX for REFINED video lol.

[Frankhs]

Good review ! Thanks.
But I think the looks is totally different from the previous generation, especially back side.
Also the ride quality is improved considerably.
Have any idea about reliability if comparing to other compact luxury cars ?

[Kiss__Kiss]

When I was shopping around between the SQ5 and the GLC 43 AMG, my vote was leaning more towards the GLC. The only thing which let me down, was that stupid transmission shifter on the stalk. This time around? They softened the front end, and not in a good way. I feel the previous gen/iteration was better looking, Sportier if you will, but sure that's all subjective. The X3 is better looking than "This" GLC.

[StevenJayOh]

Mazda had a model called the GLC in the 1970’s and it stood for great little car!

[ChrisJones-psvw]

Great review. I have an X3, and very happy with it. But tempted. Thank you Otto and Andrea!

[davidwilson]

Love your reviews and commentary. A separate question. In driving of Subarus, do you find any difference in manufacturing quality between US and Japanese built vehicles? Thank you lucky folks in BC.

[soumage]

Great review. I traded in my X3 for this GLC300 and couldn’t be happier. Both the exterior and interior feel like a much more luxurious alternative to BMW…and yes, more refined.

[keithc]

Wondering if there is any difference in driving and braking due to Hybrid system as I've experienced in other mild hybrid / PHEV vehicles, such as the new c-class.

[dsinghr]

why the screen is so low ? isn't looking at GPS going to be a problem ?

[kickstand]

I've been obsessed with the Turbo Diesel version of the GLC. Turbo, Diesel AND hybrid? I absolutely love it.

[supernewafrica]

Are the exhaust exit points real or fake?

[gregp.]

So, is it more fuel efficient with the lower drag coefficient and mild hybrid 48V system?
It's got to be.