The prices have risen significantly between but the standard equipment has been significantly increased.
If you compare the GLC 200 4matic of the X253 series (old) with the new X254 series (new), there are numerous technical changes as well as a greatly increased standard equipment for Mercedes standards.
Vehicles with higher equipment bring more returns. Due to the semiconductor shortage, Mercedes probably does not want to sell "naked" vehicles with lower returns.
Thus, the GLC 200 4matic 9,490 EUR increases in price compared to the old series. However, numerous extras are standard, so that the price increase is reduced to 2,303 EUR. For buyers who would not have chosen this additional standard equipment, however, it will actually be much more expensive.
| GLC 200 4matic | GLC 200 4matic |
| Series | X254 | X253 |
| Achievement | 204+23 hp | 197+14 hp |
| Acceleration | 7.8s | 7.9s |
| Vmax | 221 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Consumption | 7.3 l / 100 km | 7.0 l / 100 km |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 1,800 kg |
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| Basic price | €57,631.70 | €48,141.45 |
| electric tailgate | Series | €535.50 |
| LED Headlights | Series | Series |
| 18 inch LM wheels | Series | €357.00 |
| Ambient light | Series | €368.90 |
| Front seat heating | Series | €624.75 |
| MBUX Navigation Premium | Series | €3,326.05 |
| Active Lane Keeping Assist | Series | |
| Smartphone Integration | Series | Series on high-end infotainment |
| Wireless charging system for smartphones | Series | Series on high-end infotainment |
| Adaptive High Beam Assist | Series | €214.20 |
| Mirror Package | Series | €535.50 |
| Parking package with reversing camera | Series | €1,225.70 |
| Subtotal | €57,631.70 | €55,329.05 |
The new packages can then drive the vehicle even further in price. For example, if you want a head-up display, you have to buy the Premium-Plus package based on AMG Line for just over 10,000 EUR.
In terms of technology, there have been some changes that are better. For example, the new GLC 200 4matic features the 2nd generation ISG, which is located between the engine and transmission. The old series still had a belt starter generator. It was only active up to about 2,500 rpm.
Nevertheless, consumption has not improved. But this is actually no wonder with the higher weight. The new GLC increases by 125 kg. This has already been observed in the new C-Class. Mercedes has retrofitted the new vehicles and reduced the proportion of aluminium. As a result, the vehicle becomes heavier and is less tightened by the EU in terms of CO2 fleet consumption than a petrol engine with a lower weight. This is curious. But also the improved NVH behavior and the increased crash requirements are not conducive to low weight.
