The 2020 Mercedes GLC300 is the Best-Selling Benz in America... For Now
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With over 70,000 units sold in 2019, the #MercedesBenzGLC300 is the best-selling #MercedesBenz model in America. It overtook the C-Class a few years ago and for 2020, the #MercedesBenzGLC got a pretty extensive styling overhaul and a refreshed interior. While the #GLC300 is the volume selling model, we suspect the new GLB class may overtake this model in the next few years due to its lower price tag and more spacious cabin. Enthusiast should also check out the #GLC63 if you need to replace your C63 sedan. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Mercedes-Benz sold over 70,000 GLC models last year making it the 3rd best-selling luxury vehicle in America, do you guys think this car will remain their top-seller or will another Benz model overtake it in the next couple years?
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What is the first and second best selling luxury car?
1. Lexus RX
2. It’s tricky. Either combined 3/4 series or Tesla Model 3 if you consider that a luxury car.
The glb will probably prevail it’s cheaper than the glc by about 6000 dollars or so
philtastic1 I think the S550
You hit the nail on the head with the options comment! I was looking for one of these earlier this year but finding the one I wanted was impossible! All the options are ridiculous! Audi makes it so much easier with Premium Plus and Prestige trims.
I have been driving my GLC for three years and it’s by far the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. The maintenance isn’t cheap but that’s expected with Mercedes . Overall I feel powerful in this little suv
Rented this car for a snow trip and man this car has amazing gas mileage. I was very impressed.
I really appreciate you being silent during the acceleration runs. Most reviewers tend to talk through it. I do however miss the startup/exhaust clips even if its not performance oriented.
The glc is my favorite Benz and it’s the perfect size. But it’s best to go preonwed if your wanting to save money
I was going to lease this. For those asking how much payments are on any lease in America. It goes like this. Take the msrp. Divide that 50 to 54% depending on deprecistion value which is determined by milage so for this example let's say 50%. Divide that value over your lease duration and that will give you your payments. This formula works for every car from hyundai to Mercedes. Its important to negotiate the initial msrp.
Thanks for the info Sofyan ♥️🙏🏽
I don’t even notice the GLC on the streets, it’s just so bland. Now the G wagon has so much presence, MB should have taken some design cues from the G wagon. Even the new GLB looks more distinctive than the GLC.
Ikr the GLC is the wonder bread of cars
I think the GLC Coupe is stunning
i love the look of the GLC (of course with the amg package) Nothing’s wrong with the subtle luxurious look
Thats cuz the g wagon looks like a lego my boy....ugly as fuck.
Yup!! these are everywhere.. it's as common as spotting a Honda CR-V
Fantastic review even the specs is quite different here in middle east UAE but ur reviews are really in details
Why have you discontinued the Red Line rating score summary? Another really good video - wondering what the score might have been
Totally agree with you on how Mercedes charges you a la carte for just about everything. Just like you said, makes it hard to find the "one" you want at the dealer's lot. Currently lease a 2018 and can't wait for it to be up. Wasn't able to get the "one" I wanted so settled for second best. Looking forward for Genesis GV70 to come out. I think it'll be much nicer and the way they package things, I'm sure I'll have a better chance finding the "one" I want at a much better price as well. Great reviews by the way!
I recently ordered a base AMG GLC 43 with red seat belts/Bi-colour 20" wheels and Graphite paint- no other options.
Here in CAnada the base price is higher but includes the sunroof/blind spot warning, etc but with most other options, you have to include the Premium package for $6200 plus a few other packages so the price adds up quickly.
Curious though, how few reviewers complain about the insane option pricing for Porsche- outrageous.
I would love to know what percentage of this cars sales are leases
Probably between 70 and 80%
With luxury brands, it is a very high percentage.
If people lease , does it become less profitable for the dealers?
Not necessarily. The lease customer can return it to any dealer they want to, though customers will typically return it to the selling dealer, or maybe another Mercedes dealer (since we're talking about it here). Dealer that takes the return usually has first right of refusal to buy it before it goes to dealer auction.
Leasing makes more sense with luxury cars, most people lease the GLC. Unless you want to lose 25% when you drive it off the lot 😂
Nice review. Is there a way to DISABLE the trackpad on the center console? I use that area as an armrest; it often gets activated as I move my arm about and it mucks up my music. Thanks!
Sounds powerful for the base model
1000$ for a heads up display DAMN!!
I got my aftermarket heads up display for 100$ in my old Tahoe
Lol those aftermarket HUDs are trash but got your point
You are paying for the big M name these are for the rich only lol.
damn you pay 100$ for a cheap piece of glas. in the glc you get a real deal hud and not this trash.
GLC is a fantastic vehicle, but would wait on purchasing. BMW X3 (owner) is likely the best SUV currently available. Both GLC and Q5 are still using outdated info systems that newer, including cheaper models of their other vehicles are using.
That's what the 2020 update brought - the latest MBUX softwear
Nice car but I was lost every 45seconds you said “for about $1,100 more” if you want this is another $2200 I’m like 🙄🤦♂️ lol
The options are way too expensive.
I love the GLC but it's annoying how many options you have to get to get the drivers assistance package and how rare it is. That's the most important feature for me, but it's just too hard to find one for a reasonable price with it. Out of the 20 GLC's my local dealership has in stock, only two have them, priced at $59k and $63k where as the other GLC300's start from $45K
Mercedes and most of the German manufacturers need to revise their strategies and put out 3 trim levels, with the top being the fully loaded model. It's going to be a nightmare buying one of these used, trying to find one with enough options in the right colour.
I’ve always thought it must be really frustrating to find the right spec with all the things you want and none that you don’t at an MB dealer. The number of options is dizzying. After configuring a number of vehicles online, it seems that Audi has the simplest trim levels and options structure of the German brands.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH I agree. I think the only German manufacturer that does a good job with this is Audi. If you're buying a prestige trim, you're getting a car with almost everything. The rest comes in packages which are easy to look for. Unlike Mercedes or Porsche where everything is a la carte. BMW has shifted to packages as well. At least they're trying.
we couldn't even find the driver's assistance package on a GLB without it being decked out with the AMG styling packages, we had to go in a different direction.
I agree, regular brands mostly have them as standard. I picked my Honda Accord over a similar priced BMW 328i xdrive that was one model year older but no backup camera, adaptive cruise control, or lane keep assist.
I read somewhere that GLC is one of the most reliable vehicles the brand offers. Is this true? I’m thinking about getting a new vehicle and I tend to keep them for 8-10 years and can’t decide between 2020 GLE 350 and 2020 GLC 300... I personally like lighter optioned GLE than loaded GLC but reliability is another important aspect of long-term ownership.
I've been with the GLC 2017 since and had tried the 2020 also, it's the same. Suspension is the worst part on this car, it feels like a groceries cart whenever you drive on the slightest bad road (almost the same in the 2020) Transmission and throttle combo: is indeed super jerky when doing stop and go in either traffic jams or making quick stops.Just those 2 things are to the point that it's embarrassing to me whenever I have guests on board "my Mercedes" so I must be be extra careful about my driving to avoid those situations as much. Throttle is artificially slowed in an exaggerate way in comfort mode and very frustrating to me, I find it dangerous at times when you need to insert yourself in traffic from an intersection! this means you will never get the power you want when you need unless you almost floor the gas paddle and takes at least a good 2 secs. The sport mode is way better for that and I would keep it on at all times but 2 problems; 1) the RPM will raise by 1/2x1000more as long as sport mode is on 2) Even if you don't care about gas and pollution in sport you must enable back at every start of the engine. Sound system before 2020 is super bad! no bass, muffled sound no matter how you try to adjust it sound like ass, such insult at this price point, Kia as a way better sound system in my friend's sorento by far. Air suspension already leaking from visit to chalet, and no I have not used the car in any abusive way!! More very annoying things: after a while the center console cracks during driving as well as my driver's side door plastics. They did fixed it at the dealer by tightening the screws but it only lasted for a month! Then you also get the air-vent traps adjusting airflow inside the vents that started making noise every 20 seconds or so. For the 2020 I would also like to point out that they could have refreshed the outdated front grill design. I would also say that the paint is of a poor quality, not durable. the inner lower door steps will get rusty quickly. My recommandation: Don't buy! There are way better built and durable vehicles out there that will give you much better value for your $$ especially if you don't lease. And between the 2, as I also know BMWs, I believe the X3 is a much better car and experience all around.
Thank you so much ! You might steer me to BMW! You summarize the whole internet review with honest fact. But MB look is beautiful :/
@@Dondonsifi Yeah I know! Just had the GLC43 2022 for two days during service and I would not have gave it back but again multiple squiking and cracking in the cabin which drives me total nuts and the sound system in this loaded option pack is a complete "fuck you too late I have you money"! But the real most terrible of thing with Benzs are the utterly bad - incompetent windshield wipers. All of them on all models old like new is a complete cluster fuck - I wrap my head around this problem I've had them changed 3X in 6 months ( think Canada with winters) it's driving me alright but mostly insane!!! The worst part is that I can't fit a real pair of wipers from an other source - it's an all exclusive MB thing so make sure you don't get a wiper problem on a road trip with no MB dealers around cause you'll be even more screwed!
All those options add up. Damn! I’ll get an RDX instead. More reliable too.
The base price is attractive, but if you go crazy with the options, it will cost ya big time!
Great review and thank you. We love our GLC 300!
Bro they charge everything a la carte because they're a premium brand. I'm not surprised at all. For example, my mom's 2015 Lexus rx350 has push button start, but our 2012 Ml class doesn't. At first I was wondering too why MB didn't have it as standard, but then I started to realize that if you're paying for an option as simple as that on a premium brand, you get what you're paying extra for. (Which is a way higher quality product). So if a Lexus pushbutton start is standard, it's made out of plastic, but if you get that feature on a MB, I know that that pushbutton start would be made out of aluminum and feel higher quality. Y'all know what I'm trying to say ?
Yes,one of my favorite is glc 300d,i💖mb,,,
additional, additional, additional what DOES the car come standard with? doors? or are those extra too?
The coupe has a lot more standard features
I miss the baby G wagon the GlK then when they made this i was like na this ain’t it for me I had two benzes, I just can’t wait to have the chance to buy G wagon
Check out the GLB!!! It's the new baby G wagon.
Benjamin Kohl nooooo that thing is ugly
@@benjaminkohl342 c'mon bro that ain't no baby g wagen lmao
@@icymayne so was the GLK! It didn't sell well and very cramp inside.
E55 KEV true I test drove one I just liked the look inside it looked cheap as well
I would like u do a review for the brand new gla 250.
Won't be surprised if C Class is discontinued in the future
The Car is not bad but very expensive here in Germany, starting price GLC 300 62500 $ ( 53000 € ).
can you please review the new GLA as well !
Do you think the EQC will have an impact on the GLC sales?
No. Mercedes dealers will always offer lease specials to move tons of GLC's to fake-rich buyers. They will not do that with the EQ series cars.
rudolfschenker That’s true
My choice would be the GLS450 AMG
Anyone interested in the GLC should just await a lease turn-in GLC 43. It's just a much more enjoyable drive. There is just something off-putting about a 4cyl groaning in an otherwise fine vehicle. Some 4cyls do disappear into the background, but BMW and MBs do not.
How does the Touch pad compare to lexus’? I find it unfair how the industry rips theirs yet ignores Mercedes touch pads.
OMG RIGHT FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT LIKE IVE SAID LOTS OF TIMES BEFORE EVERYONE KISSES MERCEDES ASS AND RAVES ABOUT THEIR TOUCHPAD BUT LEXUS CAME OUT WITH THEIRS FIRST AND EVERYBODY SHITS ON THEIRS IT MAKES NO SENSE
the difference between the lexus and the benz is that the touchpad on the lexus is more of a like computer touchpad where you have to drag to certain spots but in the benz it's swipe based so if you want to go one right in the infotainment you swipe right you don't have to drag directly there. i miss the wheel but compared to the lexus the benz's touchbad is a lot better
Because the operating concept is very very different. Mercedes actually designed theirs to be easy to use and intuitive. It doesn't work like a computer mouse but like a proper selector. In addition, they give options like being able to use the touchscreen as well as great voice commands and even the steering wheel buttons. The user interface is also much more modern and better designed to make use of a selector touch pad versus the stupid Lexus mouse type rubbish with its outdated interface.
@@diemnguyen7335 It's beacause mercedes also offers a touchscreen and stearing wheel pads. Lexus is overrataed.
Buying a European SUV for $$$ and getting a 1st generation iPad with thick ass bezels in the middle of the dash. Classy.
*I just purchased my MB GLC 300 and can't wait to drive like the wind...* 😂
I’ve buyed mine this week…coupe edition :)
It’s slow
could you compare this to a RDX aspec?
Wow... it’s almost as nice as our 4 year old nx200t
Would definitely go for a Model Y Performance if I were in the market for an SUV @ $60k, even though I don't like its cold interior.
But then it's a tesla and the bumper will probably fall off when driving in the rain, the trunk lid will fill with water, the lights will have condensation in, the dealer network won't be as great. Nope.
I thought the GLE was the best seller in Mercedes Lineup, I have a feeling the GLE is going to surpass GLC one day
GLE is too expensive to do that
Megatron if the GLE is too expensive then look at BMW the X5 is more expensive than the X3 and it still outsells it
X3 sales 70k
X5 sales 50k
Compact SUVs 🚙 will always outsell their midsize counterparts, the only line up that’s not happening in is Lexus... where the RX outsells the NX.
Kadeen Hunter The NX is garbage so that’s why people buy the RX
Do you think GLB would outsell this model?
Don’t invest in a MBZ if you can’t afford the maintenance cost on these vehicles once the factory warranty expires. It’s very expensive.
It may have a good quality reverse camera but the size of the reverse video vs the size of the screen is BS, they should make that full screen.
How is the door bottom plastic padded.. It's just scratchy grained plastic and didn't feel padded at all..
It's a soft plastic. Only the new GLE has hard plastic there for some odd reason. The GLC has a soft injection moulded type plastic there.
It took Mercedes long enough to finally add a touchscreen 😒😐
Pebble the Testicle touchscreens in a car suck. Have one and I hate it and it functions just fine. But having to use a touchscreen is dangerously distracting.
senorgato70 I have a touchscreen in my car and I have no issues lol. You can use the steering wheel buttons or voice commands.
I enjoy Redline Reviews all the time. Glad to you are doing the same car I drive daily. Mine is same car just 2020 version. Just did a quick drive with Sport+ mode on a hilly road in Ohio. Come and check it out for 5 min video
Talk about nickle-and-diming for every freaking option. Hard pass.
Its the best seller because its a great SUV at a reasonable price. I have driven it as a loner when my car is getting serviced. The ride is very comfortable and well isolated. Its quiet, and has decent acceleration. Handling is impressive for a non sport model. The tech is good, accommodations are excellent, good cargo space too! Its simply a great complete package.
Who would think the E class was their best selling model?!
I don’t anticipate anything taking over the GLC as a best seller anytime soon, not even the GLB or GLA.
Mercedes has the best interior in the segment!!
Should’ve tested the 2020 GLC hybrid, it has AMG torque....
Funny how I see more C Class sedans on the road than this thing. If I was getting a Benz, I’d go for an A or C class.
Popular because, many US consumers believe they can buy their way into status.
What else explains goofs overpaying for German brands year after year, after year?
You can say that about any luxury brand, clothing, furniture, vehicles, whatever. You get better materials and workmanship generally, but you pay a premium for a luxury brand name in addition to the quality.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH German brands aren't luxury though. They're cars. Might as well claim a hammer is a luxury item. Further, the materials and build quality to no exceed other brands. It's a matter of, people are willing to pay more for perceived status.
@@konspikuous420 They are definitely luxury. I'm not even a huge fan and I can aknowledge that.
@@khailils446 Yea. The thing is, any vehicle with leather and molded plastic must be luxury too. There is nothing about average MB products that justifies the premium price.
@@konspikuous420 Being unecissary is what makes something luxury
Sofyan has been reviewing cars for how long now, and still pretends to be outraged at the a la carte option raping games all the German luxury brands play with their buyers.
At least he wasn’t on a tear for this review
It NEEDS a remodel/update no more face lifts. I love the GLC but even more with a redesign I’d get it in a heartbeat if it was more aggressive looking and less soccer-mom-ish
Kevin Clavijo redesign comes late 2021
george ibrahim 😩 well good I guess I still have 2 years left in my lease 😅 hopefully it’s more aggressive looking
Mercedes has a model life cycle of 7 years for all their cars. So after 4 years a facelift comes out to keep it fresh. Then after a further 3 years, they introduce an all new model. That only comes late in 2022 probably.
Is there a GLC V8?
Yes, the GLC63
I would rather buy genesis gv80 which is giving me more technical features and luxury design at similar cost
@Jack njones I would buy a year old at 60 percent cost .... most when they leave dealership they drop by 30%
Jack njones yea the GV80 is ridiculously overpriced in Canada I don’t think it’ll sell that well
I'm waiting for the GV70, which is actually more the competitor for this GLC. Should be stateside by April. Fully loaded, even with the 3.3 V6 (110 more hp than the GLC300) will cost less than this $62k tester he has. Get the similar engine that has 252hp, and it will be much less expensive and still look much nicer inside and out.
@Jack njones - I test drove the new RDX, and even having 270hp, it was still very sluggish. Probably because it's so heavy. I wasn't impressed with the infotainment system. With what I wanted, A Spec and tech pkg, $50k felt way too much for the car. I ended up getting a fairly loaded XC40 at $44k and utterly love it! Black with red leather.
Genesis is a beautiful and strong company, not sure where your laughter is coming from. If its because you're thinking "it's a Hyundai", then your bias is stuck in the 90's and 00's and is irrelevant. The GV70 will be a much nicer car at a lower cost than any of it's rivals. Just like the GV80 and the upcoming next gen remodel of the G70 and G80.
@Jack njones - uh, nope. Not confused at all pal. I never said anything about comparing the RDX with the XC40. I was comparing the RDX with the GV70. I just stated that I test drove an RDX and didn't like it (along with several others not related in class) and I bought an XC40. I was never comparing those two vehicles, reread my post.
This is the biggest problem I have with MB and BMW, though MB is a lot worse. Every feature is a la carte, I don't understand why they can't group popular things like cooled seats and wireless charging into one group. To me it feels like nickel and diming. To others, people might say well, I can customize my car exactly how I want it. But the majority of MB buyers are not custom ordering cars, they are picking what the dealer has in stock. Not sure why they continue to still do this - very irritating.
That's the problem with all the German vehicles, everything is an option. The top trim of the Santa Fe comes fully loaded with ventilated front seats, the rear seats are even heated, and the side mirror camera when the turn signals are on. Not that the two are comparable class wise at all, but it's just sad that everything is an option on a car that starts near $45k. You're at $60k before you even blink.
If you get a GLC you might as well get the top trim S models not an entry level one
They’re nice cars but I’m most likely not going to own a luxury branded vehicle unless if I’m a millionaire or live in Beverly Hills or something.
You think 150.00 is an insult for extra thick soundproof glass, BMW charges 600.00 for that on the X5.🙈
*Am i the only one.... ? Who feels its a CRAP !*
The screen looks aftermarket and tht cheap hideaous seat covers... my next door garage sells those for 100$ !!!
Nothing looks premium to me atleast.
What ya all Think ?
I think all their sedans and suvs literally look like each other. Not really differentiated enough
The e-class is probably the best buy from Mercedes, especially the e550 coupe.
Yes, your the only one.
I’d rather get the e class 4matic wagon 😊
I cannot stand it when manufacturers put more adjustments on the driver seat than the front passenger seat. Also, ridiculous that the rear seats don't recline even a little. You say sold; I say majority were leased. Personally, not interested in any Front Wheel drive Mercedes; they're just cheapening their brand.
this car is rear wheel drive
The GLC is NOT front wheel drive. It's based off the C Class platform which is rear wheel drive. Only their compact car range is front wheel drive based (i.e the A Class, B Class, CLA, GLA, GLB). And anyway, they've been building front wheel drive vehicles since the first gen A Class in the 90s.
SDav21 yes it is rear wheel drive, you misinterpreted my statement if you believe that I think it is fwd
@@kevinbarry71 You literally said you're not interested in any front wheel drive Mercedes. This video is about the GLC. Thus you're implying the GLC is front wheel drive. What were you trying to say then Kevin?
SDav21 no, I am responding to the reviewer who is talking about the GLA and GLB. I assume anybody would know this is rear wheel drive. He does mention it, and anybody watching this should know it already
Beautiful SUV I really thought the GLE was the best SUV in the US
It could barely keep up with that cheap little car from the stop sign lol, it wasn't until about 6th gear, that it finally started to catch up haha
Mercedes needs to learn to package options together better.
German cars are the best as their tanks
Repair cost.jpg
So true Mercedes always finding a way to make the money that They lost
Is a fully loaded X3 better than this? Just asking.
OMG my mom has a 2020 Hyundai palisade limited and it has cooled seats and a full digital cluster standard
I know, surprisingly but it's true
I uberlyft a girl who returned her beautiful e350 for this newer suv.
I'm sure the GLB will overtake this thing in sales volume eventually.
I have seen some Fairly new ones waiting for a repair tow truck on the side of the road. So...no for me.
are you sure they didn't get a flat?
The GLC has beautiful and elegant design worth of its luxury car status. This is the crossover equivalent to the E-Class. The long hood and great dash to axle ratio gives the GLC true luxury styling that it is rear-wheel drive.
Where's the thigh extension for the passenger.
No one noticed the fake exhaust tips at 13:59? Can't keep hating on Audi for those no more.
80% of those were leased. Nobody wants to get stuck with a lemon after 95k miles they start falling apart and maintenance costs an arm and a leg... Unless you sell a kidney. Lol
i dont know what falling apart u mean but here in europe with good maintainance we manage from 400k to 700k+ km in very short period
I think GLB looks better :)
bahrahme yea the interior maybe
@@yes8032 the GLB had the nicer screen but I like the GLC more as the materials are nicer in the GLC.
All that money and no cooled seats, jeeeeeez. Pass for sure
This review should be called extra lol
If you're leasing, get the Mercedes. If you're buying, get a Lexus.
which means Mercedes is actually better
Sorry I don’t want a 4 banger in my luxury vehicles. These turbo fours all sound like crap and unrefined. The reason luxury vehicles were so desirable was the silky inline 6, V8, and V6 engines.
No doubt it’s the GLC class in Mercedes SUV vehicles it holds value lately I was looking for one to buy its even more expensive on the streets compared to the auction where I was trying to buy it
So you can get a new car with all the extras you have to pay here 🙄😂
Read the video caption clicked on the video then he ask me to guess what the video title is
Mercedes-Benz looks bad nowdays... People buy thoose only for the name brand
IMO people buy them for quality, features and performance. Just like a Rolex LOL
Some of their models are trash but they also have some good models. E550 coupe is gorgeous and fast.
@Chelle No one I know is complaining. My 4 are great - www.e55amg.com
If I didn’t hear 👂🏻 Sof say option in for 1500 10000 times I didn’t hear him & all🥴
model y is here watch out mb
Model Y is hideous
I don’t know why but that stalk as a gear selector reminds me of the old GM cars ewww.
Frees up space in the center console and is easier to shift. The point of a luxury car is to have as much space as possible and make driving as easy as possible, you can literally turn the wheel with the left hand and with the same hand move it a few inches to shift
Who just came here to know how the door sounds?????
I was more curious to hear about the suspension setup and how it rides. Maybe I missed it or maybe Sofyan is slipping. Who gives a shit about the door sound of a luxury CUV?
Lol I don't think Americans are allowed to complain that their vehicles are too expensive. Your cars are DIRT CHEAP there.
Build quality has gone down over the years
That goes for all car brands
id rather have a rav4 or crv
JogBird is rather have this
I would DEFINITELY rather this!
Rav4 and crv are terrible compared to this
Cars, American as guns and apple pie
Trucks maybe
Norse Viking Æsir Cars and trucks, especially muscle cars.