Which year to buy
Best bet2019Fewest serious problems: 0.5× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2016, 2023More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
2027 GLC trims
| GLC300 4MATIC | GLC300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless phone charging | Standard | Standard |
| Head-up display | Optional | Optional |
| Heated front seats | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated front seats | Optional | Optional |
| Heated rear seats | Optional | Optional |
| Heated steering wheel | Optional | Optional |
| Leather seats | Optional | Optional |
| Remote start | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | Standard | Standard |
| Panoramic roof | Standard | Standard |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | Standard | Standard |
| 360-degree camera | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard |
| Lane centering | Optional | Optional |
Features from Mercedes-Benz's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 201–469 hp | AWD, RWD | 22–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 9 | Electrical system (4) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255–671 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 255–671 hp | AWD, RWD | 20–27 mpg | — | 3 | 48 | Electrical system (29) | — |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255–416 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–29 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 31 | Engine (8) | — |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 385 hp | AWD, RWD | 20–28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 65 | Electrical system (30) | — |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 385 hp | AWD, RWD | 19–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 62 | Steering (14) | — |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 17–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 74 | Engine (33) | — |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 208–255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–503 hp | 4WD, RWD | 18–25 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 80 | Engine (27) | — |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–503 hp | 4WD, RWD | 18–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 69 | Unknown or other (19) | — |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–503 hp | 4WD, RWD | 18–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 99 | Engine (32) | — |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp | 4WD, RWD | 20–24 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 115 | Engine (40) | — |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp | 4WD, FWD | 24 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 140 | Engine (40) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayPower liftgateLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLC PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 8 | 31 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 8 | 31 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 8 | 23 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 12 | 65 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 12 | 65 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 12 | 56 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | No | 2 | 62 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | No | 2 | 62 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 2 | 62 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 2 | 62 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | No | 9 | 66 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | No | 9 | 66 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 9 | 66 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 9 | 66 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 20 | 80 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 20 | 80 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 18 | 77 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 18 | 77 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 16 | 74 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 14 | 69 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 14 | 69 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 14 | 69 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 14 | 69 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz GLC350e SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 14 | 64 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 15 | 99 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 15 | 99 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 15 | 99 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 15 | 99 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class PHEV SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 15 | 96 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 115 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 115 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 115 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 115 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 139 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 139 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AMG GLC43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2026 | AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2026 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2026 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2026 | GLC300 4matic (coupe) | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2025 | AMG GLC43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | AMG GLC63 S E Performance | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | AMG GLC63 S E Performance (coupe) | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2025 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2025 | GLC300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2025 | GLC350e 4matic with EQ Hybrid Tech | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2024 | AMG GLC43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2024 | AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2024 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2024 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | GLC300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2023 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2023 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | GLC300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | AMG GLC43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2022 | AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2022 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2022 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2022 | GLC300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | AMG GLC43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2021 | AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2021 | AMG GLC63 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2021 | AMG GLC63 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2021 | AMG GLC63 S 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2021 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | GLC300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | AMG GLC43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2020 | AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2020 | AMG GLC63 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2020 | AMG GLC63 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2020 | AMG GLC63 S 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2020 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | GLC300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | GLC350e 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2019 | AMG GLC43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2019 | AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2019 | AMG GLC63 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2019 | AMG GLC63 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2019 | AMG GLC63 S 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2019 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | GLC300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | GLC350e 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | AMG GLC43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | AMG GLC63 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2018 | AMG GLC63 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2018 | AMG GLC63 S 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2018 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2018 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2018 | GLC300 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2018 | GLC350e 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2017 | AMG GLC43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | GLC300 4matic Coupe | Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | GLC300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | GLC300 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.