2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV Exterior and Dimensions

Exuding sophistication, the gently updated exterior design of the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class should find favor with most of the company's clientele. It hasn't changed much compared to its predecessor, but the details are different once you look more closely. There are restyled LED headlights in front, and optional Digital Light headlights can be equipped as an optional extra. These headlights now have a top section that connects to the new grille with its chrome surround, and the available AMG Line specification changes the design of the grille and introduces a Mercedes-Benz pattern.

The standard 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels are rather plain-looking, but several optional wheel designs can be selected at up to 20 inches in size. At the rear, there are longer and sleeker taillight clusters that better emphasize the SUV's width. Lower down are chrome-look tailpipes on either side of the body.

A power liftgate with hands-free access and power-folding side mirrors are standard, while there are many options like a panorama roof, heat and noise-insulating glass, and two AMG Line packages that give the exterior a much sportier appearance.

The new GLC is 2.4 inches longer than its predecessor and sits 0.16 inches lower, while the track widths have also increased. The 74.4-inch width (without the mirrors), however, remains the same as before. Other dimensions for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class include a length of 185.7 inches, a wheelbase of 113.1 inches, and a height of 64.6 inches.

The GLC 300 has a curb weight of 4,167 pounds, and the 4Matic model comes in at 4,277 lbs. Both previous comparable models came in under 4,000 lbs, so the new car is heavier. This explains its similar performance despite an increase in torque.