2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC300
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC300 is a 241-hp turbocharged inline-4 with a 9g-tronic 9-speed automatic; wheel-mounted shift paddles and front-wheel drive. It starts at $38,950 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,950 ($52,745 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,875 ($53,997 *) |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo (Aluminum) |
| Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1300–4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 91.9 mm (3.27 x 3.62 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Turbocharged direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic; wheel-mounted shift paddles |
| 1st Gear | 5.5 (31 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.33 (52 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.31 (75 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.66 (104 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.21 (142 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (172 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.86 (200 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.72 (239 mph **) |
| 9th Gear | 0.6 (287 mph **) |
| Reverse | 4.93 |
| Final Drive | 3.27 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.5 in. dia. / 1.3 in. thick |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.6 in. dia. / 0.9 in. thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8.0J x 18 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 8.0J x 18 in. |
| Tires Front | 235/60 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 235/60 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.3 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 64.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.94 in |
| Cargo Volume | 19.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,891 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline