How 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC fares against its rivals in India
What's the story
German automaker Mercedes-Benz will introduce its second-generation GLC SUV in India on August 9. Its bookings are open here.
As for the highlights, the car has an aggressive design, an opulent tech-loaded cabin, and petrol as well as diesel engine options.
So, what are the top alternatives to the premium vehicle in our market? Let us have a look.
Features
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC should start at around Rs. 75 lakhÂ
Mercedes-Benz GLC has a sculpted hood, a blacked-out grille with a 3D star pattern, sweptback LED headlights, roof rails, wrap-around taillamps, and twin exhaust tips.
A sunroof, heated seats, a digital instrument cluster, a touchscreen infotainment system, multiple airbags, and an ADAS suite, are available inside.
Here, it will be offered with 2.0-liter petrol and diesel engines, both with a 48V mild-hybrid setup.
Car #1
Audi Q5: Price begins at Rs. 61.5 lakh
Audi Q5 gets a blacked-out hexagonal grille, door-mounted ORVMs, roof rails, an all-LED setup for lighting, 19-inch alloy rims, and a rear spoiler.
It provides a five-seater cabin with auto climate control, ambient lighting, wireless phone charging, a touchscreen infotainment system, eight airbags, and a sunroof.
The car is fueled by a 2.0-liter petrol engine (245.6hp/370Nm) linked to an automatic gearbox and all-wheel-drive system.
Car #2
Lexus NX: Price starts at Rs. 67.3 lakh
Lexus NX offers a gigantic blacked-out grille, indicator-mounted ORVMs, a full-LED lighting setup, 20-inch alloy rims, and a rear spoiler.
Ventilated seats, a sunroof, USB chargers, auto climate control, eight airbags, an ADAS suite, and a 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel, are present inside.
The four-wheeler draws power from a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder, petrol-hybrid powertrain that puts out 187.7hp of power and 239Nm of torque.
Car #3
BMW X3: Price begins at Rs. 67.5 lakh
BMW X3 sports a chromed kidney grille, a wide air vent, roof rails, LED headlights with DRLs, wrap-around LED taillamps, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, there are five seats, cruise control, auto climate control, a glass roof, a touchscreen infotainment panel, a Harman Kardon sound system, and six airbags.
The SUV runs on a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine (187.7hp/400Nm) and a 3.0-liter petrol mill (355.3hp/500Nm).
Car #4
Volvo XC60: Priced at Rs. 67.5 lakh
Volvo XC60 flaunts a chrome-slatted grille, LED headlights with Thor's Hammer DRLs, L-shaped taillamps, a shark-fin antenna, a rear spoiler, and 19-inch alloy wheels.
The SUV has a five-seater cabin, featuring a sunroof, auto climate control, ambient lighting, a 15-speaker sound system, a touchscreen infotainment console, and a 360-degree-view camera.
The vehicle is fueled by a 2.0-liter petrol-hybrid powertrain that generates 250hp/350Nm.
Car #5
Land Rover Discovery Sport: Costs Rs. 71.39 lakh
Land Rover Discovery Sport has a sleek grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-tone paintwork, an all-LED lighting setup, heated ORVMs, and a rear spoiler.
The cabin gets a sunroof, active noise cancellation, cruise control, heated seats, USB chargers, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment panel, six airbags, and an ADAS suite.
It runs on a 2.0-liter petrol-hybrid powertrain (245.4hp/365Nm) and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine (245.4hp/430Nm).