The Mercedes company finally decided to try to press BMW company in the crossover segment, which was once created by the Bavarian company. After a controversial market launch, Mercedes will compete for market share with the BMW X4. Let's compare these two amazing cars.
For the X4 model, this is the first real competitor on the world market. The appearance of the new Mercedes model one to one corresponds to the older model GLE Coupe. The novelty is based on the new generation of GLK crossovers, which received the new designation GLC.
In accordance with the new designation of all model range Mercedes, . GLC Coupe, respectively, a C-class crossover in the performance of a four-door coupe body.
Start of sales BMW competitor X4 is scheduled for September 2016. More will also be available powerful version compact crossover in the coupe Mercedes model Coupe GLC AMG 43, which is focused on competition with. These two models are visually as well as technically focused on the same audience in the market.
We are offering to you visual comparison two German SUV coupes with a sporty performance.
Mercedes GLC Coupe is 4.73 meters, which is 6 centimeters. Compared to the regular GLC model, the new model is 8 centimeters longer and 4 centimeters lower. As a result of the increased body length, the inside of the GLC Coupe is visually much more spacious.
After entering the market in autumn 2016 new crossover will be offered with 8 motors and with various options drive. Including a hybrid version will be available from autumn - GLC model Coupe 350. In addition, as we have already said, for fans of the powerful, I prepared the Mercedes Coupe GLC AMG 43 model.
In Europe, traditionally, the main demand will be directed to diesel models crossover. That is why Mercedes will sell diesel versions of the GLC Coupe in Europe: the GLC Coupe 220 with 170 hp, the GLC Coupe 250 D with 204 hp.
All models except hybrid version, will be equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission 9G-Tronic.
Head of Design Department Daimler AG Gorden Wagener stated:
"The GLC Coupe is an iconic Mercedes coupe that has a sporty style that symbolizes our brand's bipolarity of power and classic conservatism. Its sensual and clear design is a perfect embodiment of the Mercedes design philosophy and a perfect embodiment of the modern concept of automotive luxury."
BMW X4 photos
Test Mercedes GLC— Audi Q5 passed on an obstacle course in the form of off-road and fast asphalt. And everything would be fine, but the Q5 had to be punished. The Mercedes GLC sells well with a 2.1-liter turbodiesel. Will the Audi Q5 be able to beat him with a 2-liter petrol turbo engine? (It's a pity, but diesel versions of Q5 are not imported to Russia).
Please vote by viewing the Audi Q5 - Mercedes GLC test, move the MPS Index cursor on the scale that we offer at the beginning and at the end of the article.
Equipment matters
We are testing the premiere of summer 2017 for Russian market- the new Audi Q5.
Since 2011 model year against the backdrop of refreshed competitors, it is rather outdated and is waiting for a new generation, for comparison with the Ingolstadt crossover, we took Mercedes- Benz GLC.
Choosing a complete set test car, was surprised to find in the Audi configurator a non-alternative Gas engine 2.0 TFSI with 249 hp convenient for Russia (in other markets - 252 hp). Yes, as separate model a charged 354-horsepower Audi SQ5 is available, but such versions are the subject of a separate test. None of the four possible diesels in Russia they do not offer. Good news that the Audi dealership does not link the absence diesel versions on the market in the Russian Federation with dieselgate and do not exclude the launch of diesel modifications in Russia a little later.
Against this backdrop, diversity Mercedes-Benz modifications GLC impresses with variability. Choice of body type (coupe or SUV), engine type (two options for diesel and gasoline units) plus apart standing versions Mercedes-AMG, including the 510-horsepower Mercedes-AMG GLC63s, allows you to "assemble" a performance whose cost is three times the base price.
One of the best-selling GLC-class in Russia, the 170-horsepower turbodiesel GLC220d, we have on the test in a near-basic configuration and costs almost a million less than the Q5.
If for a similar GLC (in the background) you have to pay a little more than three million rubles, then for the same Q5 more than four, however, when all possible options are added to the Mercedes GLC, both the price and the equipment of the cars equalize. In the “maximum speed” the GLC will lose, perhaps, only by the absence of the instrument panel “Virtual Cocpit” and cup holders with thermoregulation.
The Audi Q5 has larger wheels, air suspension and a richer interior. Mercedes-Benz can be retrofitted with all this, which we will take into account when evaluating. We will test the Audi Q5 - Mercedes GLC according to several criteria: we will check both the off-road capabilities of all-wheel drive crossovers and the behavior in dynamic tests that simulate urban and extreme driving.
According to tradition, in the “big German troika”, the new generation raises the bar in its class, can the Audi Q5 continue this trend?
Test test Mercedes GLC - Audi Q5: interior and exterior
The first acquaintance with cars took place on dirt road. The hard but abrasive coating was not washed away even by late autumn rains. good, collected German chassis- something that makes Mercedes-Benz and Audi related. The Stuttgart car is a little softer, due to more available equipment it has worse sound insulation, and the characteristic timbre of a diesel engine at low speeds penetrates into the cabin.
Adjusted for the difference in configurations, both crossovers equally evoke sympathy in terms of interior equipment and technical solutions (for more details, see the video).
Mercedes-Benz GLC
The Audi-Q5 (pictured) and the Mercedes GLC in the rear seats are very close.
Due to the S-line option, the seats in Audi are more comfortable, better fix the driver and passenger, it is impossible to remain indifferent to the fully electronic instrument panel. Mercedes-Benz is more conservative in the cabin and can offer a more relaxed exterior.
Slightly angular, lean Audi molds Q5 or smooth look mercedes benz GLC? Both cars are worthy of each other, there is no clear favorite.
For the exterior and interior we give one point each.
Score 1:1
Ground clearance.
Soft car tire 200 mm high.
Purely mathematical 181 mm ground clearance Mercedes-Benz The GLC is inferior to 190 mm (pneumatics in the “comfort” position) of the Audi Q5. A comparable car with spring suspension and does have a ground clearance of 200 mm. There were no surprises - the flat bottom of both competitors did not make adjustments to the obviously losing numbers for the GLC: Russian roads 2 centimeters will definitely not be superfluous.
Score 1:2
Mercedes GLC test - Audi Q5: Diagonal hanging
More expensive Audi Q5 with air suspension leaves the driver with a choice ground clearance: in the lowest position, the ground clearance is a centimeter lower than that of the Mercedes-Benz, and in the suspension position raised to the maximum (+60 mm), the Audi Q5 is able to overcome a small obstacle. True, the rise of the crossover is carried out by reducing the suspension travel, so in the highest possible position, even at low speed, you feel every bump.
Although both cars do not claim the laurels of SUVs in the full sense of the word, both Mercedes-Benz and Audi are positioned as all-wheel drive crossovers, which means they will not give up in front of small ravines.
If Mercedes-Benz remains true to the 4Matic permanent all-wheel drive system, then the Audi Q5 introduced a fundamentally different all-wheel drive concept for the MLB platform family of cars - that is, for, Q5, A6 and modifications. It was decided to abandon the permanent all-wheel drive for the sake of fuel efficiency and the ability to transfer up to 100% of the torque to one axle. The key element of the new configuration is the Magna electrically controlled clutch responsible for transmitting torque to the wheels. According to press releases, the designers sought to create a mechanism in which the driver would not feel the difference between the old and new system.
Mercedes-Benz-GLC in diagonal hanging all doors open and close easily.
Audi-Q5: the body is moderately hard.
Both the Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC coped with the task without any problems, driving out of the makeshift trap on their own. Electronic systems all-wheel drive dealt with the situation perfectly. There were no difficulties with the rigidity of the body - the doors opened and closed normally.
Score 2:3
Dynamic tests on asphalt
For active driving on asphalt, the Dinamic mode in the menu is suitable drive select at Audi. Similar to Mercedes, only the mode is called Sport+. Straight-line acceleration wins Audi, with its 249 horses the crossover accelerates to 100 km / h in 6.3 seconds, and it really feels like it. But the jerk from the start in first gear up to about 40 km / h consistently wins diesel and more high-torque GLC 220. As a result, on a short straight more powerful Audi Q5 "brought" almost one and a half cases of Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Audi-Q5: moderate rolls.
The Mercedes-Benz-GLC handles easily and unexpectedly, with a little more roll, wins the snake from the Q5.
The stabilization system strictly monitors the potential dangerous movements even on dry pavement, stopping dashing maneuvers in the bud.
On a slow snake, a few hundredths of a second allowed the Mercedes GLC, which is almost 80 Horse power, snatch score. Excellent result!
Score 3:4
The next test is driving in a circle. Faster corners and straighter laps once again put the Audi Q5 ahead, far ahead of the sedans we tested on the same track in similar conditions. In this discipline, more powerful motor Audi will get the opportunity to open up. 36.79 sec. - Ingolstadt time. Mercedes-Benz showed 37.88, which was expectedly second behind. It is also important that both cars were driven very calmly, there was no squealing of tires, the electronic “collar” did not strain.
Score 3:5 in favor of Q5.
Summing up, we thought. It would be unfair not to take into account the significantly more democratic Mercedes-Benz price GLC in a similar configuration - a million rubles difference from Q5 - this is serious. The well-proven diesel engine, which surpasses the Audi unit in fuel efficiency and reliability, should be encouraged. Here you can already add two points.
The crossovers are very similar in handling. All the difference in measurements expressed in seconds is obtained due to a more powerful engine and robotic gearbox at Q5.
Off-road cars are also close in their capabilities. Our Q5 has the advantage of having air suspension, but the GLC can be equipped with it. And if the 7-speed “robot” Audi is very good in dynamic tests on the site, then outside the asphalt, the GLC automatic is preferable, which transfers torque quite smoothly from a high-torque diesel.
About the design, we note only one thing - all preferences are individual, to your taste!
In a word, we did not feel the superiority of the newer Audi Q5 over the previously released Mercedes GLC! And declared a fighting draw.
Sorry, Audi Q5, limited gasoline engines and inflating the price, never gets his sugar cube from us.
From the author of the blog site Peter Menshikh: I thank Igor Sirin, Vitaly Larionov (leaders on the video), Roman Kharitonov, Sergey Ilyin (editors), Evgeny Mikhalkevich (cameraman) for their help in preparing the material, Avilon for the provided car.
Video test Mercedes GLC - Audi Q5 below.
Specifications at the end of the article.
AUDI Q5 / MERCEDES CLC 220d
Specifications| COMMON DATA | Audi Q5 TFSI 2.0 | Mercedes CLC 220d |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions, mm: length / width / height / base | 4663 / 1893 / 1659 / 2819 | 4656 / 2096 / n.d. / 2873 |
| track front / rear | 1616 / 1609 | 1621 / 1617 |
| Trunk volume, l | 550 / 1550 | 550 / n.d. |
| Turning radius, m | 5,85 | 5,9 |
| Curb / full mass, kg | 1795 / 2400 | 1845 / 2500 |
| Acceleration time 0 - 100 km/h, s | 6,3 | 8,3 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 237 | 210 |
| Fuel / fuel reserve, l | A95/70 | DT / 50 |
| Fuel consumption: urban / extra-urban / mixed cycle, l/100 km | 8,6 / 6,3 / 7,1 | 6,3 / 5,1 / 5,5 |
| CO2 emissions, g/km | 162 | 143 |
| ENGINE | ||
| Location | Front transverse | Front transverse |
| Configuration / number of valves | R4 / 16 | R4 / 16 |
| Working volume, cu. cm | 1984 | 2143 |
| Compression ratio | n.a. | 16,2 |
| Power, kW / hp | 183 / 249 at 5000 - 6000 rpm. | 125 / 170 at 3000 - 4200 rpm. |
| Torque, Nm | 370 at 1600 - 4500 rpm. | 400 at 1400 - 2800 rpm. |
| TRANSMISSION | ||
| Type | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | R7 | A9 |
| main gear | n.a. | 3,066 |
| CHASSIS | ||
| Suspension: front / rear | n.a. | multi-link / multi-link |
| Steering | rack and pinion with electric booster | rack and pinion with electric booster |
| Brakes: front / rear | ventilated disc / ventilated disc | |
| Tire size | 235/55R17 | 235/65R17 |
Everyone has long forgotten what the term coupe actually meant. And this is not only a two-door shortened sedan, but also a coupe de champagne - a bowl for sweet champagne, the shape of which was allegedly copied in the 17th century from a cast of the chest of the mistress of the French king Louis XIV. However, now we drink sparkling wine from completely different glasses, tall and narrow. And if the BMW X4 looks more like them, then the Mercedes GLC Coupe is a creamer clean water! Rather, pure champagne.
M ercedes GLC Coupe secondary? Conceptually - of course, because the X4 appeared first. But aesthetically... Elegant flowing body lines, graceful shape rear lights, finely lined with plastic wheel arches. The interior is a work of art. Take at least the upholstery of the front doors: if everything is traditional in BMW, then in Mercedes, some seat adjustment keys are worth something. And how elegant the grilles on the Burmester speakers!
The hand does not rise to slam such a door - everyone who was behind the wheel softly covered it, counting on electric closers. It was not there: neither the BMW X4 nor the Mercedes GLC Coupe have them - the class is not the same.
But in the X4, even the basic seats are more dense and sporty, and even sitting in ours with the M Performance package, I want to immediately buy an annual subscription to the Nurburgring north loop. The steering wheel, covered with Alcantara, fits perfectly in the palm of a man. And if in Mercedes decorative carbon panels are “manicured” with a thick layer of varnish, then in BMW it is a rough “natural product”, an undisguised plexus of carbon fiber fibers.
. Lightweight seats do not give “sofa” comfort, but they distribute the load well: you don’t get tired on them on long trips"\u003e
Well, a very nice interior. And at the same time comfortable!
. Lightweight seats do not provide “sofa” comfort, but they distribute the load well: you don’t get tired on them on long trips
It is clear that at creation of the GLC Coupe in Stuttgart was dismantled by screws more than one BMW X4. This is clearly seen in the example of the rear seats: in BMW there are no ceiling handles, in Mercedes they will be. The X4 has a low cushion - and you have to sit with your knees high? Then in the GLC Coupe we will make it higher, and the landing will be more comfortable. And Mercedes can be retrofitted with window blinds and three-zone climate control, which are not available to BMW owners.
In the upper part of the center console there is a rigidly fixed “tablet” with a regular screen, at the bottom is the main Comand Online multimedia control washer, and on the left is the chassis preset key and the clearance change button
But the X4 is more practical: if we were able to load 12 standard mailboxes into its trunk, then only nine fit in the Mercedes. This is despite the fact that the passport capacity of the trunk is close: 491 and 500 liters "under the shelf". But do not rush to accuse the Mercedes of juggling the facts: they simply indicate the passport volume, taking into account the spacious underground. By the way, in both cars you will not find spare parts: in Mercedes, the compressor is with sealant, and BMW is traditionally equipped with run-flat tires allowing driving without "pressure".
In addition to batch settings, you can create your own individual configuration by turning off, for example, the start-stop system
It was not possible to select modifications close in power for the test: we could only get a BMW X4 xDrive35i for the base GLC 250 Coupe. Almost one and a half times more powerful: 306 against 211 horsepower! In normal modes, both of them are great: they allow you to comfortably crawl in traffic jams and be at the forefront of the attack during overtaking on the track. But even in the limit, Mercedes’ lag is minimal: the difference in acceleration to “hundreds” is 1.8 seconds, and it feels even less. The gears of the nine-speed “automatic” are well chosen: an intensive set of speed after the start is provided by closely spaced stages - from the first to the third, - the GLC 250 Coupe goes to the maximum speed in the fifth, and if you are not in a hurry to maintain cruising speed 110 km / h, then the box “sticks” the ninth gear and holds 1500 rpm. For comparison: the BMW tachometer at the same speed freezes at around 1800 rpm. It is clear that the gas consumption of the "Bavaria" is higher.
The seat adjustment keys, in Mercedes tradition, are located on the doors. There is also a heating button, and next to it there may be a key for ventilation of the driver's seat
By the way, when measuring the dynamics, we performed all the test starts “from two pedals”: there is no special launch control mode in the cars, however, both cars spin the engines up to 2800 rpm and take off very quickly. But BMW's first impulse is still sharper. And you can stand on it for a long time at a low start - while Mercedes keeps 2800 rpm for literally a second or a half, and if the driver does not release the brake pedal, then the engine speed drops to 2000 per minute.
Combining sporty style with crossover practicality was first ventured by BMW with the launch of the X6 eight years ago. Despite the unusual concept, the car was a success. In 2014, the Bavarians decided to repeat the experiment with the compact X4 SUV and hit the target again. Main competitor Munich automaker - Mercedes-Benz delayed the entry into the market of coupe-shaped crossovers. However, despite this, the "Three-pointed Star" is already pushing BMW. The recent Mercedes GLC Coupe has made a splash, but is it capable of pushing its main rival X4?
Exterior and interior
The appearance of SUVs with the outlines of a coupe is still controversial: someone finds such stylistic hybrids interesting, others reject them. Therefore, to make an assessment of the exterior of each of the test participants is a thankless task. At the same time, the Mercedes looks more dynamic thanks to a shorter silhouette and optional 19-inch wheels made of AMG package line. Inside, the native of Stuttgart outperforms the Bavarian counterpart in terms of interior space and rear seat comfort. "X-fourth", for its part, provides better visibility, has more comfortable front seats, and also gets an advantage in trunk volume - 450 liters versus 385 liters. In addition, the Bavarian compartment is easier to load, although it is easier to transform the rear seats in the GLC Coupe.
Equipment
Scroll basic equipment Mercedes is longer: seven airbags, ABS, booster emergency braking BAS, ESP with Cornering Dynamics Control, Hold Assist, Collision Prevention Assist Plus, Collision Prevention Assist Plus, Attention Assist, Rear View Camera, Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, LED Lights . The list of standard BMW equipment includes: six airbags, ABS, BA brake assist, dynamic DSC stabilization, cornering braking control system CBC, traction control DTC, HSA hill start assist, cruise control with braking function, front and rear parking sensors.
Driving performance and handling
As power plant the Bavarian car used a tandem of a 2.0-liter diesel engine output 190 hp / 400 Nm and 8-speed automatic box gears. The crossover from Stuttgart was powered by a 2.1-liter diesel engine (24 hp / 500 Nm) and a 9-band “automatic”. Even taking into account the “extra” 60 kg of weight, the SUV with a three-beam star had an advantage in power supply, which was clearly manifested in best results accelerating dynamics measurements. Outstripped the rival GLC Coupe and according to the results of measurements stopping distance from a speed of 50/80/100/120/140 km / h, spending 9/24/37/55/72 meters on a full deceleration. At BMW stopping way took 10/25/39/55/75 m.
The X-fourth coped better with the task of saving fuel, whose 100-kilometer consumption was limited to 5.8 liters on the highway and 7.4 liters in the city. "Mercedes" in similar conditions turned out to be more voracious - 6.2 liters and 7.8 liters.
If you are a fan of enjoying the process of driving, then both test crossovers will not disappoint you. The GLC Coupe has a standard sports suspension and optional pneumatic. The latter was just installed on a test instance. In turn, the X-fourth is equipped with adaptive shock absorbers. Both "Germans" are able to dash along the serpentine, although it is more pleasant to do it behind the wheel of a BMW. Compared to its rivals, the Bavarian has less inertia in corners and shows more athletic reactions. Also on a winding track, the all-wheel drive system of the Munich SUV distributes torque more efficiently. Is that the X-fourth gearbox does not work as fast as we would like. The BMW suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers is set up exemplary, showing the perfect balance between handling and comfort. The Mercedes has a less smooth ride, even if air suspension transferred to comfort mode. True, part of the losses in the driving comfort of the Stuttgart can be attributed to 19-inch wheels.
Verdict
To decide on the winner of this duel is still the same task. Mercedes captivates more spacious interior, a wide range of basic equipment and better dynamics. On the side of "BMW" gain in efficiency and driving performance. If, moreover, we assume that the buyer of a “compartment” crossover is a selfish nature, then the last parameter is of decisive importance. Therefore, the Bavarian crossover takes the main prize.
Prepared by Denis ALEKSANDROV
Based on the materials of "Autostrada" (Spain)
Data obtained during the test
|
Parameter |
BMW X4 xDrive 2.0D | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, s | 8,58 | 7,46 |
| Travel time from a place of 1000 m, s | 30,14 | 28,78 |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h, s | 6,52 | 5,78 |
| Braking distance from a speed of 50/80/100/120/140 km/h, m | 10/25/39/55/75 | 9 / 24 / 37 /55/72 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km highway/city |
5,8 / 7,4 | 6,2/7,8 |
| Noise level in the cabin at a speed of 100/120/140 km/h, dB | 64/67/70 | 63 /67/69 |
| Interior width in the area of the front/rear seats, cm | 146 /142 | 145/142 |
| Minimum / maximum height from the driver's seat cushion to the ceiling, cm | 91/96 | 92/100 |
| Height from rear seat cushion to ceiling, cm | 91 | 93 |
| Trunk volume, l | 450 | 385 |
| Weight, kg | 1897 | 1956 |
Factory specifications
|
Parameter |
BMW X4 xDrive 2.0D | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 250D 4Matic |
| Price*, euro | 51 922 | 54 850 |
| Type | crossover | crossover |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Length/width/height, m | 4,671/1,881/1,624 | 4,732/1,890/1,602 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2,810 | 2,873 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1825 | 1845 |
| Volume luggage compartment, l | 500-1400 | 491-1205 |
| engine's type | diesel, with direct injection, turbocharged and intercooled | |
| Working volume, cc | 1995 | 2143 |
| Number of cylinders/valves | 4/16 | 4/16 |
| Maximum power, hp / rpm | 190/4000 | 204/3800 |
| Maximum torque, Nm / rpm | 400/1750 | 500/1600 |
| Drive unit | pluggable full | permanent full |
| Transmission | automatic, 8-speed | automatic, 9-speed |
| Turning diameter, m | 11,9 | 11,8 |
| Front suspension | spring, McPherson | pneumatic, double lever (option) |
|
Rear suspension |
spring, multi-link | pneumatic, multi-link (option) |
| Front/rear brakes | ventilated disc / ventilated disc | |
| Airbags, pcs | 6 | 7 |
| Security systems | ABS, BA, DSC, CBC, DTC, HSA | ABS, BAS, ESP, Hold Assist, Collision Prevention Assist Plus, Attention Assist |
| Tires | 225/60 R17 | 235/55 R19 (front) 255/50 R19 (rear) |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 212 | 222 |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, s | 8,0 | 7,6 |
| Fuel consumption, l highway/city/medium |
4,9/5,6/5,2 | 4,7/5,7/5,0 |
| Volume fuel tank, l | 67 | 66 |
| CO2 emission, g/km | 136 | 131 |
* - price in Spain
Ergonomics are better thought out in BMW
The interior of the Mercedes is more refined
Dashboard BMW wins in convenience
➖ Twitchy automatic transmission
➖ Quality of finishing materials
➖ Unreliability
➖ There is no spare tire / dokatka
pros
➕ Dynamics
➕ Comfortable salon
➕ Manageability
➕ Visibility
Advantages and disadvantages of the 2017-2018 Mercedes GLC in a new body identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Mercedes GLC with automatic and all-wheel drive 4Matic can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
Impressions are rather positive, if you do not look at the price-quality ratio. This is exactly what MB has a problem with ...
The first thing that caught my eye, or rather into my hands, was a squeezed wooden slip on the door trim, that's right shaking walks on a new car. Those. here it is somehow not rigidly attached. When turning the steering wheel on reverse gear from somewhere below came an unpleasant rattle.
Driving performance norms, 211 hp he has enough, not a race, of course, but he rides. The bumps in the road, of course, are felt, after all, it’s not the air suspension, although there are quite a few settings for this very suspension, steering, and engine. The brakes are excellent.
Review of Mercedes GLC 2.1d with automatic and all-wheel drive 2016
Video review
Eco leather seats. The quality is good, better than the Japanese leather. The GLC rides well, but the box is twitchy, that is, from the start, if the pedal is not pressed to the floor, we get a kick in the ass. Likewise for more high revs. Suspension travel is often not enough. There are a little more small holes on the pits - it breaks through, although it may be because the wheels are 19 ″.
1. At 3,000 km, the shock absorber began to creak. It turned out to be an anther for metal: 2 days in service + 2 weeks of waiting for lubrication. Greased, like the order.
2. At 3,500 km, plastic began to creak in the trunk wall on the right. 2 days in service. Done under warranty.
3. At 6,000 km, plastic began to rattle in the racks, as if bolts were poured there. 4 days in service. They did it under warranty so far.
4. At 8,000 km, there is a rattle of plastic in the racks or in the deflector area on the right. They did it under warranty - it still knocks from time to time.
5. Water enters the gas tank hatch. That is, there is no protection against water ingress at all. Feel? everything will freeze in winter… The dealer refuses to do it. Let's see how it ends.
6. When the turn signal is on and the steering wheel is turned, a cut-off click is heard (so that when the steering wheel is turned back, it returns to its original position). The click is strong enough, little things, not nice. Dealer refuses to do it. He says that on all machines of the C class such garbage.
That is, you are driving a Mercedes, listening to jazz, you want to turn right and then once, as if something fell off - German quality ...
Review of Mercedes GLC 2.0 (245 hp) automatic transmission 2015
The trunk is a disappointment. Here, if they didn’t save money, then they were obviously too lazy to invent something new. The curtain is the simplest, it closes only horizontally and is fixed by aiming into the grooves. No automatic folding, no complex trajectories, and even more so no servos - shame! The floor of the trunk - it's the cover that covers the underground - just lies, and apart from gravity, nothing holds it.
The interior is very beautiful! If you just look at it and do not touch anything! On glossy surfaces, of which there are in abundance, traces constantly remain. Pictograms on light buttons are absolutely invisible and unreadable. The tops of the doors and dashboard are made of what looks like very cheap vinyl, which really stands out against the fairly high quality trim inserts.
Those air deflectors are great! They adjust very premium, look nice, and are reminiscent of old Mercedes. Pleased with the ashtray. In size - almost the second glove box. A wallet, gloves, and a couple of phones can easily fit here.
Basic egg-shaped chairs are not painted even by contrasting stitching. You don’t want to take such a seat home, but cover it as soon as possible. However, in terms of convenience, it is quite German, and does not bother in any way.
The side mirrors are awesome! On the GLK, only one adjacent row was visible in them, so when changing lanes, one had to rely on the blind spot assistant, or on impudence. You can see everything in the GLC mirrors!
The GLC moves off briskly, almost without delay, with ease unusual for Mercedes. What mode is the car in now? Ah, there's a tiny S in an orange square. I'll try Comfort. I swing the toggle switch, and in response to each click I get a kick from the box! I switched from Sport to Sport + - you have a lower gear and a kick! From Sport to Comfort - up the gear and kick! Eco - another gear up and another kick! And it's a new car! When I complained about this to Mercedes, they said that only yesterday they uploaded new software for the box, which came from Stuttgart a week ago. New car... Accurately to restyling "finished".
The car is quiet, but here, too, everything is not clear. While standing, you can hear everything that happens on the street (it was quieter in the GLK). But the higher the speed, the less noise! After 60 km / h, the GLC is already quieter than its predecessor, after 100 km / h - it is generally quieter than everyone else! The wind is not heard. Wheels, too.
Review of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1d diesel (170 hp) AT 4Matic 2015
Mileage 500 km - the column does not work driver's door, gas pedal creaks, mileage 900 km - caught fire check engine. I turned to the service under warranty, connected the column, replaced faulty sensor, about the pedal they did not even understand what to do. It was very frustrating that this happened on a completely new car, but I thought that I was out of luck and there was nothing more to break. I was wrong…
After 2 months of operation, I began to notice creaks in the shock absorber struts (they creaked like on a cart). Service call again. Diagnosis: springs bigger size than needed. Replaced under warranty, and I went, but not far.
Mileage 7,500 km, again a problem - the headlights do not work, or rather, how they do not work, they burn when the engine is turned off and do not turn off, the headlight correctors do not work. Service again, replacement of the headlight control unit. Then TO 10,000 km worth 30,832 rubles.
We go further. June 2017, what is it? Liquid does not splash on the windshield and rear window, the shock absorbers creak again, and the gas pedal creaks. I, as for work, go to the service. They replaced the windshield washer motor, lubricated the springs - it turns out that this is routine maintenance ?!
I just left the service, I understand that the pedal both creaked and creaked. I had to return to the service, and in the parking lot in front dealer center the master lubricated the pedal with silicone for 5 minutes. I could have done this myself, much more accurately.
And it's a Mercedes! How much time wasted, it's not hours, it's weeks... 2-year warranty ends. I'm dreading the next crash...
Olga drives a Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1d (170 hp) with a 2016 automatic
Mileage 5 thousand km no problems, I hope there will be no. The first time I sat on a German, before that I always went to Toyotas. I like everything in the car, but in my opinion the trunk trim (plastic, back door) could be better, for 3 lyama they could glue the plastic with Shumka, or is it our dealers who save money when ordering a car ?!
As for the suspension, in my opinion it is, on the contrary, soft, if you drive in economy mode, and in sport + it becomes tougher, but not much!
Review of Mercedes-Benz GLTs 2.0 (211 forces) automatic 2016
Appearance: a little disappointing, as it has become similar to many crossovers from other manufacturers, having lost its specific and recognizable Mercedes look of the G family.
Salon: light beige, artificial leather. On this occasion, at first I was worried that it would get dirty, but everything is not so scary and very beautiful. Compared to the GLK, the interior has become larger, like the car itself. Considering that I mostly don’t transport more than 1-2 passengers, there is more than enough space. True, it seems to me that back seat Still too tight for the knees.
The trunk, oddly enough, is not much larger than in the GLK, but it is enough for my needs. The tailgate can be opened and closed in three ways: directly from the door itself, from the button from the passenger compartment and from the ignition key button.
I will give my opinion about the numerous options. Of all their diversity, I would leave the automatic transmission, cruise control, climate control and, well, the radio. All other automatic and semi-automatic bells and whistles - car price increase and a tribute to time - the car becomes a gadget with often unnecessary, but prestigious functions.
Although, we must pay tribute, everything works clearly and adequately. There is, however, headache- parking sensors. These guys live their complex and sometimes illogical life, and it is not in vain that they can be turned off.
Outdoor lighting, headlights, running lights, dimensions - beyond praise, better than the GLK. Spares, dokatki, and therefore no jack. In a city where tire fitting is on every corner, it’s all right, but on highways, and even in sparsely populated areas, I start to feel uncomfortable.
