Elegant, stylish and simply stunning, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe offers the perfect amalgamation of functionality and advanced driving dynamics. The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe has been designed to be “dynamic like a coupe and powerful like an SUV” to offer the best of both worlds to the Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.
The exterior of the vehicle looks exceptionally sporty with a strong emphasis on aerodynamics. The interior, on the other hand, has been designed while keeping the comfort of the occupants in mind and has been fitted with latest convenience features.
As for the performance, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe comes with three engine options, one of which is exclusively available in the high-performance AMG GLC 43 trim level. The vehicle is available in three trim levels that are 250 4MATIC, 300 4MATIC and AMG 43 4MATIC.
The coupe has been fitted with 4MATIC all-wheel drive system as a standard feature across all trim levels to deliver an unprecedented driving experience. The vehicle comes with a wide range of advanced driver-assistance systems offered as standard to ensure that the driver is always in control of the vehicle, regardless of the driving conditions.
Here is a review of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and a lot more.
Design of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe stands out with its expressive design and sporty appeal. The exterior of the vehicle has been sharply designed, the highlight of which is a sporty silhouette that makes a bold statement of aggression and refinement. The interior, on the other hand, has been designed around the comfort of the occupants and has been fitted with advanced convenience features and technologies.
Exterior
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe has broad shoulders and a confident stance that turns heads wherever it is driven. From front to rear, the coupe looks exceptionally stylish and athletic with its pronounced curves and muscular hood.
The front fascia is dominated by the signature Mercedes-Benz diamond radiator grille that adds to the luxury appeal of the vehicle. Below the grille is a large air dam with two air intakes on either side to enhance the engine cooling function.
LED headlamps have been added to enhance the visibility of the road and surroundings for the driver while the Daytime Running Lights have been added to improve the visibility of the vehicle for other commuters. The hood of the 2018 GLC-Class Coupe has been sharply sculpted to add to the aggressive appeal and aerodynamics of the vehicle.
The low and wide stance, muscular fenders and 18-inch alloy wheels further accentuate the athletic appeal of the coupe. At the rear, the designers at Mercedes-Benz have added dual exhaust pipes, stylish wraparound LED taillights and an integrated spoiler to enhance the sporty appeal of the coupe.
The exterior of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe is available in 12 colors that are Black, Polar White, Obsidian Black Metallic, Iridium Silver Metallic, Citrine Brown Metallic, Cavansite Blue Metallic, Brilliant Blue Metallic, Diamond Silver Metallic, Selenite Grey, Designo Citrine Brown Magno, Designo Diamond White Bright and Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic.
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Interior
Stylish and classy, the interior of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe has been designed to offer the best the brand has to offer. The cabin has been fitted with premium materials including high-quality leather upholstery, real wood accents and aluminum trims to add to the luxury appeal of the cabin.
The front of the cabin has been fitted with power adjustable seats with heating and ventilation system whereas the rear has been fitted with 60/40 split folding seats that can be folded down to increase the cargo capacity as per requirement.
As for the in-cabin technologies and features, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe comes fitted with Three-zone Climate Control System, COMAND Control System with 7-inch Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi, Touchpad Controller, FrontBass Sound System, Bluetooth, Voice Control System and a lot more.
The optional features include COMAND Navigation System with 8.4-inch Touchscreen, Burmester Surround Sound System with 13-speakers, SiriusXM and a lot more.
Performance of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe is an all-wheel drive vehicle and comes with three powerful engine options, all of which come paired with the 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. This is the first 9-speed automatic transmission in the premium vehicle segment that comes with hydrodynamic torque converter and can be used with longitudinally mounted engines.
The optional Air Body Control System works in harmony with Continuously Variable Control to improve the stability of the vehicle and offer added control to the driver. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive system helps in increasing available traction and improves stability of the vehicle.
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Engine Options
The first engine option available is a 2.0-litre L4 Turbo engine that is capable of producing 211 horsepower and 350Nm of torque. With this engine, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 7.3 seconds and has a top speed of 222Km/h.
The same engine has been tuned to generate 245 horsepower and 370Nm of torque, which enables the all-new GLC-Class Coupe to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 6.5 seconds and have a top speed of 236 Km/h.
Exclusively available on AMG GLC 43 trim level, the third engine option is a 3.0-litre BiTurbo V6 engine that is capable of producing 367 horsepower and 520Nm of torque. With this engine, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 250 Km/h.
Safety Features
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe comes fitted with latest active safety features and advanced driver-assistance systems, which adds another feather in the cap of this versatile coupe. Thanks to the addition of these safety features and driver assistance system, the driver will feel more confident and the occupants will feel safe and secure while commuting in the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe.
The highlighting standard safety features of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe are:
- Attention Assist
- Adaptive Brake Control System
- Collision Prevention Assist Plus
- Advanced Multistage 9 Air Bags System
- Rear View Camera
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Warning System
- Dynamic Stability Control System
- Hill Assist
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
- Parking Sensors
- Speed Limiter
- Traction Control System
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Vehicle Stability Control System
The optional advanced driver-assistance technologies include:
- Pre-Safe Brake
- Pre-Safe Plus
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Head-up Display
- Active Parking Assist
- Cross-Traffic Assist
Price of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe in the UAE
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe is already available in the UAE in three trim levels (250 4MATIC, 300 4MATIC and AMG 43 4MATIC) and with three engine options. The starting price of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe is AED 250,000 that can go as high as AED 345,000 with the optional features, technologies and trim level selected.
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