Used 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV Consumer Reviews

60,000 miles and GLC300 4Matic still has issues

UPDATE 1/27/2019: MB finally got the brake squeal fixed unbelievable that it took over 2 years to figure it out. Six months after they finally repaired them the rear brakes had to be completely replaced. This had nothing to do with the squeal problem. I was surprised that a car that had been serviced at the dealer every 10K miles would need a complete brake job and not just need the brake pads to be replaced. This cost me a $1000+. Last time in for service 40K miles they also had to reprogram the transmission when I was stopping I would get a thump from the transmission. Supposedly this software adjustment solved the problem, I am not convinced. I replaced the tires with non run flat tires, car handles differently but it is totally quiet. My opinion of the car is still that it has a good ride plenty of seating space and is very comfortable. Gas mileage is great. Would I buy it again? Probably not, planning on going back to Volvo. The car is great, good ride and was quite until we hit 20K miles. The road noise is so loud that the dealer was ready to replace a rear wheel bearing. As it turns out the tires are the cause of the noise. Problem is the tires still have more than 1/2 the tread and should not need to be replaced. I am told that this is a characteristic of run flat tires, wish I knew that when I bought the car as I didn't plan on having to buy new tires every two years. The main issue that I have with this car is the rear break squeal particularly in cold weather. This has been going on since day one yes it was delivered with this noise. Dealer and MB USA told me that they would have a fix. Six months later the dealer did the factory authorized repair. Then they did it again five months later and guess what after 1K miles the brake squeal when backing up is squealing again. One night I left the car outside and the temp overnight got down to 2 degrees. When I went to move the car all brakes squealed. I am getting the feeling that MB plans on eventually telling me that the problem is out of warranty and go take a hike. How is it possible to sell a car with a known issue and then not fix it! I will buy an MB again but not this model and before I do I will check out all known issues. 50000 update the last brake update did not solve the cold weather reverse squeal. The $1000 rear brakes that I paid for fixed the rear brake squeal. Front brake pads were an older revision and still squealed. To fix this it cost me $845. The rotors were also badly burned (why ?) The fix for the front brake squeal was to change the pads to the latest revision that matched the rear pads. 60,000mile update 1/29/2020 Trim around center console glove box is peeling. Transmission is beginning rough shifting, this may be a software adjustment as I had an issue before and that was the fix. Brakes are fixed but as I said before MB did not fully cover the charge even though they knew the car and the model had this issue.

My first luxury car is a winner

I mostly love my Mercedes GLC300. It's quiet, solid, powerful and drives like a dream. You can feel the quality of this car as soon as you get inside. The interior is beautiful and the controls are all at your fingertips, this car is built for safety! I love that my car is a WI FI hotspot and that I can access all sorts of apps without getting out my phone, such as gas prices, Yelp, parking, etc. The Nav system works great. A couple of things to be aware of...premium gas only. I knew this going in, but I didn't realize how much premium costs over regular and how much the prices vary from gas station to gas station. Also, I went from a hybrid sedan to this, so MPG was also a lot different. My gas pricing app gets a workout. Also, and this actually bugs me, when I use remote start, I can't program it to remember my previous settings such as heated seats, heated steering wheel, defrost, etc. It will only remember the climate control. Come on, Mercedes, even Jeeps have this feature. Overall, though, I am very pleased with this purchase.

Well built with loads of safety features

I bought the vehicle with the top premium package and parking assist - glad I did! Lots of convenience features but most important is the overall safety of the vehicle. Sure, it is more expensive than similar sized vehicles but the fit and finish plus the engineering are well worth the extra cost. After owning the car for near;y 2 years, I continue to be impressed with its features and reliability

First Merc

The car overall feels great. The most impressive thing is the economy of the 240 bhp vehicle. It gives an impressive 28 on highway. (when mostly driven on Comfort mode/Eco mode, Sport gives around 24-25). Eco rarely gives 30 plus too if weather is conducive and above 50F. Interior comfort and appeal is very good. Exterior styling is superb.Cold climate package is excellent. Noise reduction is optimal. Acceleration is more than enough when merging (acceleration at the signals might be a damp slow because of the 9 gear shifts, but again if u pump the gas pedal lil hard it will zoom). Learning curve with COMAND will take time. The touch sensitivity of the pad is not that great or accurate. It does sense the handwriting but to enter the whole address that way is a chore. The knob is much better to enter the address (Using mbrace app is even faster). Navigation is very well organized and the voice instructions are very clear and crisp. Couple of major let downs-- 1.GLC does not have any integration to read out text messages automatically (was disappointed as even non premium cars have it, my old corolla had it). It doesn't even display the message automatically unless you click the messaging app through the touch pad. 2.We are not given the option to change the music track with the steering wheel controls--another major let down. 3. Self parking feature--Probably the most useless feature in the car and would not advise anybody to waste $$ on it. It does not detect any parking space or parking lines. I have the car for about 14 months and not even once did it notify that its sensing a parking area. I liked the car overall very much but don't let the base price fool you. For 39k I don't think you'll get anything other than automatic windows. Even at 60k we din have the lane departure, and few other functions. The refinement and smoothness that I am seeing now in Aug 2018 still resembles that of a new car!! Still going strong

Fantastic SUV

I recently traded in a 2011 Lexus RX 350 AWD for the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4matic. The other cars I considered were the current Lexus RX 350, the Volvo XC60, the BMW X3, and the Audi Q5. I loved my Lexus when it was new, but it didn't "age" well from a fit and finish standpoint. Over time, it developed rattles, squeaks, and started to feel "sloppy". I've owned a Mercedes since the early 2000s and all of them feel just as solid new as they do when they're 10 years old. I wrote off Lexus based on the experience I'd had with the 2011 RX 350 and the hideous new body style. The Volvo XC60 looked interesting, but the revamped navigation won't be out until September at the earliest. The BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 looked like contenders, the the rear passenger room, the modern interior of the GLC, and the overall fit & finish of the GLC won me over. My other car is a 2015 Mercedes C300, which I've been delighted with. The GLC is like a C-class on stilts. One notable difference between both the C and the other SUVs I considered is the rear passenger room. Mercedes did a fantastic job laying out the back seat such that 6 footers don't feel cramped. The GLC has run-flat tires, so the storage compartment where the spare tire normally would go is opened up as storage in the rear of the car underneath the floor. It's a handy compartment to have. The seats fold down with the flip of a switch from the rear of the vehicle. You can also put them down by flipping a switch on the rear driver's side or rear passenger side doors. If you're hauling somthing long and skinny, you can put just the center section down, which is very handy. In terms of ride quality, I've been extremely impressed. The ride is very smooth. While the GLC shares the same engine as the C-class sedan, it has a 9 speed transmission instead of the C's 7 speed transmission. This makes for smooth acceleration and very good gas mileage for an SUV. I'm still under 1,000 miles on it, so I haven't done any zero-to-60 sprints but it is certainly peppier than the Lexus RX it replaced. Gas mileage and ride quality are a marked improvement over the Lexus, too. I didn't want to pay up for the panorama sunroof, but the only ones available had them. Thankfully, I was able to negotiate a good price which made getting it palatable. In hindsight, I'm delighted with it. While the car does get hot when parked in the summer, Mercedes is giving out 5 years of free mbrace, which is a phone app that enables you to remotely start the vehicle, lock/unlock doors, and send navigation destinations from your phone to the car, which is very handy. As I mentioned earlier, my other car is a 2015 C-class, which has the Burmester sound system in it. Over the past couple of years, I got very spoiled with it and it turned into a "must have" for me when shopping for another Mercedes. Having compared the two vehicles playing the same songs side-by-side, the GLC's acoustics are a little better than the C. I haven't had a chance to take the GLC on snow, yet, but I've been very impressed with the C's performance in inclement weather. I suspect I'll be similarly impressed with the GLC when winter arrives.

Lemon

I had what i thought was a minor oil leak which wound up replacing the engine after almost 40 days, the deal was great but the manufacturer doesn’t care or communicate with their customers. Arbitration is next because of the apathy that MB USA. Sad

Impressive Mercedes SUV.

This is vehicle going to raise the bar for this segment. The interior is beautiful. Quality of build is impressive. MB did a great job with the redesign on the interior and makes you feel like you're not longer sitting inside a dated luxury car that your dentist would drive. Overall impressive performance. The drive modes, the handling, all of it feels more like a car than an SUV.

GLC300 4Matic Overachieves

The GLC300 is a beautiful SUV inside and out. The interior is simple gorgeous with quality materials. I've shuttled 5 adults in the car comfortably with a smaller adult in the center back. Living in Colorado, the GLC has been up in the mountains numerous time including snowy roads over 12,000 ft elevation through the route 70 Eisenhower tunnel. Performance from the paired 9-speed trans with the turbo 2.0 engine is outstanding. Based the E-Class chassis, it is described as the most affordable E-Class you can buy. The GLC handles very, very well providing a civilized ride. I've had numerous sports cars including a track car and the GLC is a very satisfying car to drive through twisty mountain road or on the highway. I've been very surprised by the mileage and regularly see it over 30mpg. It is rated to be 28mpg/hwy. I simply love my time spent driving this SUV. Well done MB, it is a winner! Update: After 10 months of ownership, I absolutely love this SUV! The mileage has gone up a bit and have a pic showing at 113 miles, 39.2 mpg @ 62 mph avg.. WOW! An important note to all regarding a suspension issue that has been discussed on various message boards that is simply fixed with a software update by the dealer and tire pressure change. When driving 60-70 mph over seams or bumps in the highway, the suspension will oscillate an is felt through the steering wheel. My SUV experienced this behavior after setting tire pressures in single digit weather and with warming weather, the tire pressure increased 4-6 lbs above spec. Dropping the tire pressure to spec largely fixed this issue, but was still present under certain conditions. When the dealer applied the SW update, which controls the electronic dampening on the shocks, the issue is fully resolved. BTW - I was the first person to identify this issue to the dealer, so not widely experienced by GLC 300 owners. Good on MB to listening and developing a simple and easy fix.

Bad experience with Mercedes-Benz

Very bad experience with Mercedes GLC 300 !!!We purchased a new Mercedes GLC 300 from Mercedes bens of El Cajon CA 92020 on April 29th 2017. It's only a half year time, Now the sound simplifier is not work, the dealer service told us we have to pay $1800 to repair out of pocket. It should be covered under warranty. But the dealer said there is leak from the trunk cause the damage so the warranty doesn't cover!There must be a design deficiency. It doesn't make sense the trunk is leaking!!! What a car! What a bad service!

Does the Important Stuff Well...

After 8 months, and 9K miles, I’m pleased to share that the GLC300 does most things very well. It is clearly a well-engineered machine that translates into an easy and satisfying driving experience. The 2.0, 4 cylinder turbo provides plenty of scoot when needed yet is refined in daily use, although MPG falls a bit short of expectations. While the ride is firmer with the standard suspension and 18” wheels than my personal preference, it certainly is not harsh, and holds the road well for more aggressive driving. The interior is a nice place to spend time, and exudes simple elegance with very comfortable front seats, great visibility, and a quiet cabin. The rear seats are very firm, and offer no adjustments, but with generous leg and head room, it is fine for occasional passengers. The rear storage with the seats up is on the small side for its class, however there is a large under floor rear compartment that compensates, providing usable and convenient storage. The misses with this vehicle for me relate to some of the technology. The MB “infotainment/navigation” system feels quite dated, and is awkward to use, although the audio quality from the upgraded sound system is very good. It is unimaginable that Apple Car Play and Android Auto are missing in a 2017 vehicle, yet it is not available. The MB app offers limited functionality compared to the competition, and seems to have about a 50% success rate in connecting to the vehicle. Finally, the optional “parktronic” parking assist system seldom successfully identifies an available parking space, and when it does, the system is difficult to use…save your money on this one. On the positive side, the optional “distronic plus” cruise control with steering assist is wonderful in stop and go traffic for semi-autonomous driving, and is convenient on the open highway as well. This is truly a game changer for those with frequent commutes in heavy traffic! The other safety related technology features (brake hold, blind spot warning, lane keeping assist, emergency braking) all seem to work well. This all said, the styling, performance, comfort and overall driving experience make the GLC a joy to own, and I look forward to driving it every day.

Wonderful ride

I love this car. I wanted a car that would give me an elevated view of the road , as I am only 5'1 1/2". I have no trouble reaching all the controls. And there are several ways to control all the features, so once I figured out which were more convenient for me to use , the operation became smooth and easy (learning curve two days, and I'm older, and not a techie). The drivers seat is extremely comfortable. So buy it and enjoy it.

You read the praises, here's what's not so great.

Over all the GLC is a terrific vehicle but it does have some flaws. In this review I'm going to focus on some of them. My GLC has the 19" wheels, when I go over a small pothole or small speed bump, the car really tosses you around. The car seems to be pushed around by the wind more than it should. The USB charging ports are in the center armrest storage compartment, there's no cutout for the cable to allow you to charge your phone while having it out. There's no real good place to keep coins. The GLK had a numeric keypad, which was helpful for phone calls. Now you have to use the navigation wheel to choose numbers. That's a P.I.A. when you call a business and have to enter numbers to get to the write extension. The backup camera has terrible, really terrible, low light resolution. Its image is very grainy, buzzy, and it seems that the frame rate is very low. My GLK's was much much better. There's a touch pad over the navigation wheel. To use the wheel you rest your hand on the pad. It's easy to accidentally change stations or selection when you move your hand. On my GLC, the sunglass storage compartment sticks when I open it, plus when I press it to open it, I sometimes hit one of the mBrace buttons by mistake. When I try to fill up the gas tank the gas pump keeps shutting off. I've tried about six different stations. There must be a design flaw in the inlet. Lastly, the mpg is just meh.

GLC300 HAS FAULTY AXLE WHICH BREAKS NEEDS RECALL

Mercedes Benz GLC-300 2016 model has a serious axle breaking issue and the response from Mercedes Benz of Chantilly is pathetic, Me and my wife were going to Dulles airport on 5-Feb when axle of my brand new Mercedes broke in middle of road, had it been route 28, this would have caused a very serious accident for not only for us but Many others. Even after 2 months of rigorous follow up, all I am offered is a replacement vehicle with huge financial implication on me as GLC as of new purchase and for some time they offered loaner vehicle but that also is taken back and now this case is given to third party Stericycle to settle who will take 3~4 weeks to provide refund, I requested to know the cause of this defect so that others do not suffer but no explanation is provided. I am suffering from last 2 &1/2 months and would not recommend anyone to buy this car from Mercedes who claim to be the safest of all cars but it is not correct and also they do not care about customers. PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE UNLESS YOU HAVE ASSURANCE FROM DEALER/MB REGARDING TREATMENT OF QUALITY ISSUES

MB knows how to build a car

This is the first Mercedes I have owned. The car is amazing with the details that MB though of building a car that is cheaper that the Honda Pilot fully loaded. This car has a lot of engineering safety, engineering comfort, and mechanical devices that simply say, please dive me and enjoy the ride you earned it. I went with the 4matic, sun roof in Jupiter red, beautiful color :) I don't know what material is used on the steering wheel but its soooo soft and I love the heated steering wheel too. The engineered has a 4 cylinder with a turbo which pushes 220 HP it accelerates at a amazing torque, love it. You can definitely see the German engineering under the hood. When sitting in the drivers seat, you look around, it looks like you have this amazing car that WRAPS YOU around and ready for take off, it amazing. I could go on and on about this car. Mercedes has done a spectacularly job to design a car that can be purchased for 43K, same price a the fully loaded Honda pilot. I have owned 6 Honda's but German Engineering kicks butt!!!! Sorry Honda you have a lot of work to catch up to this amazing CLA 300.

Disappointed MercedesGLC owner

I bought this car in April of 2017. 6 months later I am very disappointed with the car as a whole as I have had a multitude of issues. First, the car brakes began to squeal as soon as winter came around. The washer fluid was leaking into the back of the car which caused the antenna to fail and therefore my car fob stopped working.

Beware!! Do not buy!! A disappointment

Breaks squeals loudly. I’ve had this car for a little over a year and I’m utterly disappointed!! Engine shut off while driving and no one can determine what’s causing it. It’s a big safety issue. Tires makes loud noise and I was told by dealership I need to replace them. I used to drive a Honda. Never had to replace tires until after 4 years and 19,000 miles. Do not waste your money on a Mercedes. It’s a luxurious car, nice and all but not worth the hassle.

Beware of this car

Constantly in the shop. Sensors, recalls, tires, oil changes, etc are very expensive and constant problems. To top it off the brakes squeal when going in reverse. I have had new "fixed" pads installed four times now and they cannot seem to fix the problem. Ask the dealer how many open files they have on the brakes. My dealership has over 100. The run flat tires have a compound that requires replacement every 25,000 miles. $1100 each time. Don't waste your money on this lemon of a car. My new friends who run the service department are great, but stuck with having to charge me for all the repairs. They admit this car is a dud. I have been in touch with Mercedes and they really don't care about my opinions. However, the few times that there is not a problem with the car, it is pleasant to drive. Finally sold the car after 140,000 + miles and constant problems. So happy to be rid of it. Mercedes was never able to get the brakes to stop squealing after so many times in the shop. Mercedes did put a price on customer loyalty. They offered me $1,200 off another new Mercedes (not accounting for the low ball trade in offer, well under blue book). So they value me at about zero!!!

GLC 300 review

I previously owned a C300 4MATIC and decided to upgrade to an SUV. The GLC 300 models had just rolled out, and though I was hesitant to be a guinea pig for this new fleet, I had a good experience with my previous Mercedes and decided to lease as opposed to finance. As many other customers reported, I too had the squeaky brake issue, particularly during winter mornings, and only when the vehicle was in reverse. After the third brake change (still under warranty) the issue subsided for the most part, and I would hear squeaking 5% of the time during the very frigid winter months. My next issue was the car locking system. That could use some work, as I did happen to accidentally lock my keys (which were in my bag), in the vehicle. Thankfully my husband was close by to bring the spare. I’ve also had instances in which my phone charging portals stopped working. The issue seems to be resolved as of now and the dealership could not find any issue. As for the tires, save yourself time and money and replace the Pirelli’s aeound the 20-25K mark. While the run-flats are ideal and will stay inflated for about 10 miles if punctured, but the nearly $500/tire prices is not worth it. These tires are made for racing and replacing after 20K miles, and honestly, who is racing in an SUV? Save yourself the hassle and switch out all 4 tires before the 25K mark. Overall I’ve had my quirks with the GLC 300, but will finance/keep the car once my lease is up. I’ve had no major structural nor mechanical issues with this car, nor my previous Mercedes, and rely on their excellent safety features to keep my family and I safe.

Expensive Run Flat Tires!

Beware, run flat tires need to be replaced about every 20,000 miles and the ride is not as smooth as regular street tires. Yes, they run 50 miles flat but make sure you are within 50 miles of a big town. Otherwise, you will be towed. Waiting for a tow truck and riding in a tow truck more than 50 miles is not fun. Four times in the 2.5 years I have leased the GLC300, the screen has gone black. The dealership questioned did I know how to turn the screen off or on. After sitting for a few hours the screen came up like nothing ever was wrong. Finally I was within a few minutes of a dealership and the service person agreed the screen would not come on. No back up camera, no radio, no Bluetooth, after three software updates the screen seems to be working. The radio loses the station presets. I've reset the radio stations many times. Now, I just leave all the sirus stations on. Dealership is aware of issue but no software update is available. Will I purchase this vehicle in a few months when the lease is up? Will I lease another GLC300? NO! $1,100.00 for tires will be going back to a dealership on the vehicle soon. I just wish they had told me up front run flat tires only get about 20,000. With a 30,000 mile lease I'm out money for new tires only to put 5,000 at the most on the new tires.

Great except the tires!

I love this little car but the tires are killing me. I had to have all 4 replaced at 20K miles (I'm a 47 year old woman, I don't drive recklessly) and after 10K miles with the new tires I have to replace them again. Each time it's $1200. The Pirelli run flats Mercedes uses are wear way too quickly. I have 9 months left on my lease and as much as I love Mercedes (this was my third car with them) I'll be looking for another brand that doesn't use these ridiculous tires.

Dream Car Does Not Disappoint

I love this car! Pretty much everything about it. So many cool features, the styling inside and out. Of course it drives and rides great, very quiet. But it takes care of me! Whether it's the heated steering wheel or keeping me in my lane or responding to voice commands, it's the complete package. And don't get me started on the parallel parking assist.

I hate this glc

We drove 2 glks for a total of 7 years. The glc was a bad mistake. The lever to lower the front of driver seat is non functional. The car throws you around when going around curves on the interstate going 70. The car practically throws you out when going over a speed bump. Had a flat tire and had to wait a week for a replacement. Bluetooth won't stay connected. Garmin is worse than having no navigation. I could go on and on. Don't do it!

Not what I expected

If you are used to quality made, well-thought-out vehicles, go elsewhere. Mercedes has dropped its ability to think and innovate to save money on this vehicle. It's simple to look at the previous generation and see that that was a better car. The GLK had bigger windows, bigger engine, more comfortable seating, and styling that doesn't look like they used an ugly Acura as a template. The windows on this car are tiny, which is what I would expect from a current econobox. The styling of this car suffers from the awkward tiny windows and bulbous rear end. The COMMAND navigation is the worst I've ever used in any car I've owned. It actually shows you advertisements while you are navigating for Starbucks, Dennys, and others. You can't turn that off. The controls are terrible compared to BMW i-Drive or even just a Ford. It takes so much work to just advance to the next track of the music you are listening to, you'll end up just shutting off the stereo. I'm a software engineer, and I find the thing so backwards and bizarre to use I just can't imagine someone who isn't a techie finding it simple. They have all the features ticked to be on par with BMW but each are all done so poorly. It's just an endless disappointment. It has strange quirks too. Start closing the sunroof and get out of the car, and it stops closing - but you can close it from the outside. Why? The Mercedes Me app and the COMMAND internet access is a total joke. Both take forever to load. If you really want this car, get it with no electronic options ticked. Don't get navigation for sure. By the time the voice guidance completes its total blather and gets to the actual turn, you're already past the turn. It doesn't work well enough to justify the advertisements on screen either. Get it bare bones, so there are fewer things to be disappointed by. The engine, transmission, seats, and steering are just excellent - better than my 5 series. The rest of the car is just a joke. Also, spend some time in the seat. The forward facing headrests are what you would expect from a Honda, not a Mercedes Benz. The prior model GLK had active headrests, which don't place you in an awkward position. MB cheaped out and used passive headrests for this car. Prior to this car, I owned a BMW 328i Wagon (base), a BMW ActiveHybrid3 (Sport), and a BMW 535D (every option). I have never sat in a Lexus and found it to be luxurious. Acuras look and feel cheap and tinny to me. I'm not stuck up, I just want the quality and innovation to be present when I pay 50K for a car. I encourage you to demand more and get the best thing you can find with few compromises. In that light, this GLC is just junk. I just traded it in after only 4 months with it.

I expected better

I really expected better from the Germans. The worst navigation I’ve ever seen. I’m going back to a Japanese car the next time.

Love mine

Very happy with my GLC300 4matic... its powerful and sporty, not too bulky. I almost got the BMW X3 40i and will say I prefer the handling on the MB as I found it to be more agile and comfortable. Even the interior and the craftsmanship of the upholstery I found to be slightly better than the BMW's (the leather wasn't tailored to fit the seats very well in the rear and the materials used for the dash and center console felt borderline cheap despite all of the new technology it had). I live in Colorado and must say I was so impressed with the handling in heavy snow, with ease I passed by many Subarus, trucks and other SUVs that were stuck and I had the most cozy ride! This is one of the highlights as it feels very safe, not just because it's a heavy vehicle, but also because of the way it handles on the worst type of snow: deep, wet, slushy and icey (and I haven't even put snow tires on yet!). It's like a small luxury tank... does great in off-roading terrain. I went to visit a friend's buffalo ranch in the mountains and drove through part of their range, it was such a cushy ride and handled so well on the bumpy terrain, my friend was thoroughly impressed by the way it handled. I'm very happy, though I will say the breaks do squeak when it's cold and I go in reverse... hopefully it won't become a problem. It has around 33,000 miles.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT

Purchased this custom ordered 2017 GLC300 4matic in April 2017. Absolutely LOVE it. I'm an avid researcher & can tell you this GLC will not disappoint. Cargo space could have been a bit bigger & I should have upgraded to the better sound system (loud music is a must for me). I shopped this car, the BMWx3, Acura MDX and Ford Explorer. No one can touch the handling & luxurious feel of this Mercedes. Oh and what STUNNED me the most? The price. Never imagined I could ever afford a Benz. Apples to apples, the GLC was the least expensive. Explorer & MDX are larger, but the handling, comfort & speed in this SUV still blew everyone away. I opted for the Garmin map pilot (GPS) vs. the "Command GPS" system. Garmin map pilot $600 (uses SD card in console). Far less expensive than command GPS ($2000+). Although map-pilot still uses voice command (from steering wheel controls) .. but you can't use all of the other functions like "send to Benz" - which is typing an address in your cell phone MB app and having it send the address from your cell phone to your car GPS. Cool feature, but was tryig to keep costs down & don't have any regrets getting map-pilot instead. Consumer Reports needs to update their facts as YES, you CAN get a heated steering wheel (a la carte for $250 & it didn't require you to chose black interior leather). Most car companies over exaggerate the fuel economy. I can tell you, in eco mode I average 32-33 miles highway and easily 27-28 city. Best part of the GLC is tons of STANDARD features (emergency break assist, back-up camera, etc). lots of a-la-carte items, too .. i.e., heated front seats and/or , heated rear seats can be purchased individually instead of being grouped into expensive packages. My husband has never liked SUV's of any kind - but swears this one drives/handles better than any car he's ever driven (Audi A4, Lincoln MKZ). Consumer reports also state rear seat is snug. It was crazy small in the old GLK .. but this GLC has more rear seat cubic feet than my GMC Envoy. Stats are online, look them up. The GLC is insanely quiet and the ride will blow your mind ... SO quiet, SO smooth. Every little detail in the car was thought through. NO cheap plastic knobs. The finishes are high-end. Cannot say enough about this car. Was able to get this AWD, heated front & rear seats, Heated steering wheel, panoramic moon roof, towing package & blind spot assist & Garmin map-pilot navigation for just under $46k. UNHEARD of.

Bad tires??? Or badly designed car???

My car has 30,000 miles and I was just told 2 tires are showing wear, after already replacing all 4 tires 8 months ago!! When I replaced the original tires I went to a reputable tire dealer and replaced them. I spent a lot of money on them and the tires have a great reputation so I was shocked to learn by the MB service department today 2 of them are wearing out! Really?? Maybe it’s not the tires. Maybe something is wrong with the car design??

Buzzing noise

I bought a new GLC 300 2017, but there was the buzzing noise in break, park, and hold. This is not only irritating, but occurred problems in my ear. After I drove my car for a week, I had a serious problem with my ear in my daily life. Although I am not in the car, I hear the buzzing noise and my ear is hearting. I have a serious headache. The dealership tested and found that most other GLC 300 also has this buzzing noise. Particularly my car had a louder buzzing noise. I contacted the Mercedes USA and told them to recall GLC 300, but they ignored. Because I already paid and bought the car, they didn't care. DO NOT buy this default car!

Our first Mercedes-Benz

This is our family's first Benz. The car itself is as comfortable as it is good looking and well design. Entertainment and overall interface are simple, user-friendly. Get Burmester sound system if you can, surround sound music in it makes the drive so much more enjoyable. Overall, a great car for utility, family, sports, outdoors and urban adventures.

Safety First

Excellent car! Owned for a year and was in a major accident and it was then I understood the safety of this car. Emerged without significant injuries. Love this car!

Great Buy!

I absolutely LOVE my SUV. Classy, Easy to drive, great on gas. Even though it's 5 years old, it still turns heads.

GLC300

Big improvement over my 2013 GLK350. Roomier interior,equal or better styling, great fuel economy

MB convert

Shopped Audi,BMW, owner since 2001. Purchased at less cost than comparable other Germans, as MB allows to add ala carte features versus mandatory packages. Great car only complaints, sunshade can only be adjusted when moonroof is closed, and can not adjust bass, treble etc. on the radio.

Squealing Brakes and bad tires

Purchased my 2017 GLC300W4 SUV in January of 2017 from day 2 the front brakes squealed horribly and it to them almost 2 years to fix them. It was in the shop for a week at a time with them trying to figure it out. While it was there for the brakes they did do the numerous recall service while it was sitting there. Last time it was in and they finally fixed brakes they call me and let me know after a week that it’s fixed but at 17,000 miles I need new tires. Needless to say this was my first and last Mercedes-Benz. Manufacturer no help at all dealer not much help either.

Very good handling and comfortable ride

Great handling, drives like a car.

Love This Car!

Shop around before buying to get the best price.

Doberman transportation

Extras add up quickly, and mbrace is grate. Car has 2 recalls. After driving for some time didn't like car so I got a Chevy Bolt EV. More Fun..........Great car

GLC 300

Glc 300

They have a bad AC smell after a year used🤢

Most value per dollar.

I have had 4 MB vehicles. I test-drove a 2017 GLC 300 car while servicing my car. I instantly realized this is finally the car I could purchase. I didn’t ya e to pay for folding mirrors, collapsible rear seats, external illumination, rev camera, lane assist, proximity warnings etc. I have 3 little ones in the rear and we all fit comfortably. Although I did lose some trunk space, compared to the GLK, my kids are now older. So I don’t need to pack multiple strollers. I added the running boards, and the roof racks. I don’t regret my purchase. I am very satisfied and happy with it.

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GLC 300 Review

Great luxury value

Excellent dealer in littleton