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√By the numbers: How the new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC compares to its predecessor

We place the new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC side-by-side with the old GLC to see what you’re in for once it arrives in Australia in 2023.

Mercedes-Benz revealed its new medium luxury SUV this week, with the new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC likely again to become the German marque’s most popular vehicle.

However, Mercedes isn’t resting on its laurels and expecting success to come to it. A whole host of changes have been made with the new-generation 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC including tweaks to its exterior styling, new interior finishes and design, better technology, and larger dimensions overall.

Drive has been given images which directly pit the new 2023 GLC (codenamed X254) against its forerunner (codenamed X253). We’ve delved into the key dimensions to determine just how different the Mercedes-Benz GLC is between generations.

Here’s how the two compare.

Key dimensions

Model New Mercedes-Benz GLC (X254) Old Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) Difference
Length 4716mm 4656mm +60mm
Width (excl. mirrors) 1890mm 1890mm 0mm
Height 1640mm 1644mm -4mm
Wheelbase 2888mm 2873mm +15mm
Front track 1627mm 1621mm +6mm
Rear track 1640mm 1617mm +23mm
Headroom (driver) 1048mm 1064mm -16mm
Headroom (rear passenger) 1007mm 1006mm +1mm
Legroom (rear) 950mm 948mm +2mm
Elbow room (rear) 1480mm 1474mm +6mm
Shoulder room (front) 1456mm 1455mm +1mm
Shoulder room (rear) 1438mm 1436mm +2mm
Luggage capacity (boot) 600 litres 550 litres +50 litres

Powertrain

Model New Mercedes-Benz GLC (X254) Old Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253)
Displacement 1999cc (GLC200, GLC300) 1999cc (GLC200, GLC300)
Engine 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid boost 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Output GLC200: 150kW/320Nm (17kW/200Nm mild-hybrid boost)
GLC300: 190kW/400Nm (17kW/200Nm mild-hybrid boost)
GLC200: 145kW/320Nm
GLC300: 190kW/370Nm
Combined consumption 7.3-8.2L/100km (both engines) GLC200: 8.0L/100km
GLC300: 8.2L/100km
Transmission 9G-TRONIC Nine-speed automatic transmission 9G-TRONIC Nine-speed automatic transmission
Acceleration (0-100km/h) GLC200: 7.8 seconds
GLC300: 6.2 seconds
GLC200: 7.8 seconds
GLC300: 6.2 seconds
Towing GLC200: 2400kg (braked)
GLC300: 2400kg (braked)
GLC200: 2000kg (braked)
GLC300: 2400kg (braked)

Infotainment

Model New Mercedes-Benz GLC (X254) Old Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) Difference
Digital instrument cluster 12.3 inches 12.3 inches 0
Main display 11.9 inches 10.25 inches +1.65 inches

The incoming X254-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC range will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2023. Pricing and specifications of the incoming model will be announced closer to its launch.

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