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MERCEDES-BENZ

GLC 220 D 4MATIC

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with small feet (I wear a UK size 7). is always a good thing. I think it’s Displacement 1950cc, inline-4, Diesel
This makes it pretty much useless a smart move by Mercedes-Benz, Max power 194 bhp@3800 rpm
and quickly leads to discomfort almost sneaky-good. Because even Max torque 40.8 kgm@1600-2800 rpm
(and annoyance). In a car that is though there is a price increase Transmission 9-speed, automatic
otherwise very comfortable (and over the outgoing one, it is covered TYRES
costs as much as it does), this is a by the rest of the updates. You feel F/R 235/55 R19
disappointing oversight. like you’re getting more than ‘just a
As a package, though, I think the greener car’ and that leaves people DIMENSIONS
GLC works. It has become far more happy. For in a country like ours L/W/H (mm) 4658/2096/1644
handsome than its predecessor and that doesn’t care much for leaving a Wheelbase 2873 mm
the new MBUX is more than just a cleaner world for future generations, Ground clearance NA
gimmick. While BS6 has contributed tricking us into it with an update Kerb weight 1935 kg
to making it more expensive, it like this should be the modus Fuel capacity 65 litres
has also resulted in a diesel that is operandi for everyone. Good job, PRICE ` 57.75 LAKH
incredibly quiet and refined which Mercedes. Everyone wins. ■ (ex-showroom)

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