Made-in-India Mercedes-Benz GLC launched at Rs. 47.90 lakh

Mercedes-Benz had launched the GLC-Class in India as a CBU model in June this year. Now, the company has introduced a locally assembled version of the SUV, at prices starting from Rs. 47.90 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It has been launched in three variants - GLC 220d 4MATIC Style, GLC 220d 4MATIC Sport, and GLC 300 4MATIC Sport.

The GLC is built on Mercedes' MRA platform, and is a successor of the GLK-Class. It borrows various design cues from the C-Class sedan. The front grille has horizontal slats and a large three-pointed star logo in the centre. LED headlights with DRLs flank either side of the grille. Inspiration from the C-Class continues inside the car as well, as the GLC gets similar steering wheel, dashboard layout, and command infotainment system.

Certain features found on the CBU model have been discontinued. These include electric tailgate, memory seats, and three-zone climate control. Instead, the Made-in-India GLC gets a dual-zone climate control system. Moreover, the navigation system that was standard on the CBU model is now being offered as an option.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class comes in both - diesel and petrol versions. The GLC 220d gets a 2.1-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that generates 168 BHP and 400 Nm of torque. The GLC 300 is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that develops 241 BHP and a peak torque of 370 Nm. Both these engines are mated to a 9-Speed automatic gearbox. The car also gets Mercedes' Dynamic Select controller that offers 5 driving modes - Comfort, Eco, Sport, Sport + and Individual.

The GLC-Class is assembled at the Mercedes-Benz production facility in Chakan, near Pune. It has become the ninth Mercedes model to be assembled in the country.

Variant wise prices of the locally assembled GLC SUV:
• GLC 220d 4Matic Style - Rs 47.90 lakh
• GLC 220d 4Matic Sport - Rs 51.50 lakh
• GLC 300 4Matic Sport - Rs 51.90 lakh