Explore the Mercedes-Benz GLC lineup near Frederick MD

Mercedes-Benz GLC lineup

When our customers shop at Mercedes-Benz of Hagerstown for help with their crossover purchase, they often ask about the differences between the models in the GLC line. The GLC is a compact luxury crossover that is available with three standard models and two AMG® high-performance models. Regardless of the specific GLC crossover that you pick out, you are assured that you will love how well it performs. However, with significant differences in performance capabilities across the options, you need to be aware of all of the exciting possibilities.

GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC® – Mercedes-Benz of Hagerstown

The first two options in the GLC trim line for the 2021 model year are the GLC 300 and the GLC 300 4MATIC®. They are both outfitted with an I-4 turbo, 2.0-liter engine paired with nine-speed auto transmission. With this engine in your GLC crossover, you can enjoy up to 255 horsepower and the ability to accelerate up to 60 miles per hour in 6.1 seconds. The first model is loaded with a rear-wheel drive drivetrain, and the other model has a 4MATIC® all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

GLC 350e 4MATIC® – Serving Frederick Maryland

If you prefer to drive a hybrid crossover, you can select the 2021 GLC 350e 4MATIC®. This model pairs the same turbo I-4, 2.0-liter engine with a powerful electric motor. The hybrid powertrain is tied to nine-speed auto transmission, and it generates 315 net horsepower. With this pairing under your GLC hood, you can get your SUV cruising at a speed of 60 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds. The hybrid powertrain is only available with a 4MATIC® all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

AMG® GLC 43 – GLC model lineup

The AMG® line from Mercedes-Benz is well-known for its advanced performance capabilities, and the GLC is available with two AMG® variations. The AMG® GLC 43 for 2021 brings together a V6 bi-turbo, 3.0-liter engine with an AMG® SPEEDSHIFT® nine-speed auto transmission. The result is the production of 385 horsepower. You can get up to 60 miles per hour in 4.7 seconds with this engine under the hood. The AMG® GLC 43 is available with 4MATIC® all-wheel drive as a standard feature.

AMG® GLC 63

The AMG® GLC 63 is the top-of-the-line option for the 2021 GLC. This model comes with a hand-crafted V8 bi-turbo, 4.0-liter engine and an MCT SPEEDSHIFT® nine-speed auto transmission. This duo puts out 469 horsepower and has a 3.8-second acceleration rate. As is the case with the other AMG® version of the GLC, the AMG® GLC 63 has a 4MATIC® all-wheel drive drivetrain.

Are you still trying to decide if the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is right for you or if you should step up to one of the more powerful options? While the powertrain equipment is one of the most significant variations across the options, there are other differences that you should be aware of as well. At Mercedes-Benz of Hagerstown, we will happily support you as you test drive each of the versions that you are considering. To make arrangements for your GLC model comparison, connect with one of our sales agents today.

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