Even though it was completely rebuilt just a year ago, Mercedes-Benz has yet to make many changes to the GLC class for 2024. You can now get the GLC in three new exterior colors: Moonlight White Metallic, Patagonia Red Metallic, and Graphite Grey Magno. Also, SiriusXM satellite radio is now the norm. The high-performance AMG version and the fastback GLC car both came out this year and are discussed separately.

Pros

• As seen, the build quality is excellent.
• It’s fun to drive without giving up ease.
• Strong and useful base engine.

Cons

• There are no more physical buttons inside.
• Some tools that help drivers could use some improvements.
• You might feel tired after stopping.

There is a smooth 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine in the 2024 GLC300. The 48-volt hybrid system adds 255 horsepower to the engine. Rear-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic gearbox are standard. Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel-drive technology can be added as an option. The all-wheel-drive GLC300 we tested went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, which is a bit faster than the BMW X3 xDrive30i we tried before it. The GLC values comfort and separation over quickness, which makes driving it less interesting than driving a BMW. Even though it’s not as fun to drive as some of its competitors, the Mercedes does a great job in tight situations, even though it’s not very good at driving.

There will be a lot of extra driver-assistance features for the GLC class, but only the most basic ones will come as standard. These will include automatic emergency braking and blind-spot tracking. When you choose the Driver Assistance package, you get more advanced technology. Click on the links below to learn more about the GLC-class crash test findings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Some important safety factors are:

• Most automatic emergency brakes can tell who is on the road.
• Typical view of a blind spot.
• You can get adaptive speed control that can center your car in its lane.

The GLC-class’s interior has a more modern look, air vents on the dashboard that are shaped interestingly, and highly computerized settings for the entertainment system and climate control. New touch-sensitive control buttons have been added to the steering wheel of the C300 car, and all models now come with heated front seats that can remember your settings and have lumbar support that can be adjusted. A power sunroof, an electric rear liftgate, and ambient lighting are all standard options. Like other Mercedes cars, the GLC class has a lot of high-end features, such as leather seats, ventilated seats, lighted door sill plates, a heated steering wheel, and a panoramic sunroof.

The EPA says that the all-wheel-drive GLC class will get 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The rear-wheel-drive model will do a little better, getting 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. We’ll check the GLC300’s highway gas mileage at 75 mph when we have a chance and post the results here.

The GLC comes with Mercedes-Benz’s newest and most advanced infotainment system, MBUX. It has the same features as the company’s new C-class car. Important mechanical and speed information is shown on a 12.3-inch digital gauge panel. An 11.9-inch tablet for entertainment comes out of the center console and leans slightly toward the driver. The device works wirelessly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and can understand speech commands. The optional augmented reality feature of in-dash guidance puts directions on top of a picture of the road ahead. A Burmester premium music system and a heads-up display are two other notable optional features. We think this is less user-friendly than before because a touchscreen instead of buttons now manages the HVAC system and music volume knob.

We’d choose the middle Exclusive trim because it has a lot of nice features that make it worth the extra money. Some of these features are a high-end Burmester audio system, an exterior video system that works in all directions, colorful ambient lighting inside, and navigation built into the dashboard. The GLC comes with a standard rear-wheel drive, but an all-wheel drive can be added to any trim level as an extra.