slyc300

Starting a thread so we can start tracking and discussing any news relevant to when the US diesel GLC will be released.

Personally waiting for this with a pretty maxed out build... Just waiting for the diesel release...

dano0726

I too am waiting to see the GLC300d and to read some reviews...spoke with my indy mechanic who advises to see the 2.1L diesel in action (along with the pricing). He swears by MB in lieu of BMW...

Sailcamp

I spoke with a MB Diesel mechanic the 2L engines he said have been pretty solid. He said at one point they had a few with a bad cam seal which he said was a big job gven the timing chain is on the back side, basically an engine pull. But he said those were rare.

schnabels

Can you tell me how many miles per gallon the diesel glc will get? I tried looking it up on the UK website, but it says 58mpg. I think I need to convert that to US miles. Seemed like a lot.

Teckno

Might be an app that converts to US standards.
In Oz the published rates are .
Combined = 5.7 l/100km
Urban = 6.5 l/100km, and
Extra urban = 5.3 l/100km
CO2 emissions = 149 g/km combined test.
Hope this helps.
Currently in " running mode for first 1500km, at 1200 km getting around 7.6 combined. I expect this to continue to improve, range is est at 860km so far for a tank.
Cheers.

Teckno

Try https://www.checkyourmath.com/conver...perial_mpg.php

Oz 5.7 = 41.3 us mpg
6.5 = 36.2 us mpg, and
5.3 = 44.4 us mpg by the above link.
58 imperial mpg = 48.3 mpg.
Need to allow for different testing standards, etc for Oz Govt and UK Govt standards re measurements.
Cheers

Daniel BG

300d?

In Europe we have a 220d and a 250d (170BHP and 204BHP). Where did you hear of a 300d? My dealer says there will be no 6 cylinder diesel in GLC...

dano0726

I believe all of us here in the U.S. assume the diesel GLC will be called the "GLC 300d" even though it will have the 2.1L four cylinder diesel...

Which transmission (7 or 9 speed) is matted to the Oz and UK diesels?

Teckno

In Oz we have 2x diesel and 1 X petrol versions currently, all 9 speed transmission, with a lot of 20" rims, allMB MOExtender tyres, Pirelli.

tron786

Why are they called a higher number in US? Is it because muricans like big macho engines?

dieseldoc

Bigger is always better!

pcraig

I hope my Pilot holds on-I've been looking to get into the GLC, didn't like the look of the GLK but the GLC looks good. Was told to expect diesel in Fall 2016, just read on line that it looks like the last part of 2016 and the GLC300d will be released as a 2017 model-was a 2016 ever available in diesel? Any ideas on towing capacity?

ashwats

There is no 2016 diesel in US. And no mention of diesel in 2017 DOG. However Canada gets it in 2017 (300d is in their 2017 DOG). Seems like it is going to be a long wait for US. Perhaps 2018?

decorily

I drive a 250d. It a appears to me that getting diesel of a good quality seems to be an issue in the US.....is this correct? Do all pumps have a choice of petrol (gas) and diesel?

ashwats

I am not sure about the quality, and not every gas station has it. But it is available everywhere. At least in east coast where I live availability is not an issue.

Alex Bel

Internal Mercedes TENTATIVE RELEASE document states "end Sept new model Diesel", now my dealer tells possible later October or so.

What is the basis for your assumption? Just to keep conversation going?

DBV

I doubt that it will be this year. Hope, I am wrong. I the US EPA has made it very hard for any new diesel models to be introduced after the VW fiasco. Very annoying.

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What is the basis for your assumption? Just to keep conversation going?[/QUOTE]

pcraig

Where will the GLC 300d be manufactured? Are they coming out of Louisiana?

fabbrisd1

No, they are made in Bremen..in the US the VW fiasco has really/really mucked up the works... example, the 2017 GLS350 BlueTech, model# change with updated interior/exterior - no powertrain changes... manufactured Mar/April this year.. still does not have Fed release because Fed has not decided if/how/what their specs/testing will be.. manufacturing this model (Vance Alabama) halted..

ashwats

Ready to buy a GLC, but couldn't convince myself from not getting diesel!!! Diesel and SUV made for each other just like gas/petrol and sports cars. Looking forward to some road trips too... So ready to wait it out... Or maybe look around... F Pace is interesting, has a diesel too
This EPA fiasco really sucks!

Alex Bel

If you find Jaguar F-Pace diesel version ( at least one) in US - let me know. I could not find any.

dano0726

PCraig -- I didn't realize there was a Mercedes plant in Louisiana...thought it was Alabama?

pcraig

I must have it wrong, I was considering making the trip to Germany to pick up a vehicle-dealer said the GLKs were coming out of the south-but the thought of going to pick it up wasn't quite as interesting. If they are going to come out of Germany (when ever that may be in the future) I will think about doing the visit to the plant. Has anyone done that trip?

pkattack

Boy I hope you're right... I have a recalled A3 TDI that I'm going to have bought back (the vw initial claim I filled out indicated the buybacks can begin in early November), and the 300d is exactly the car I'm looking for. I contacted my local MB dealer today and he didn't have information beyond that he's heard there will be a diesel, but no release date has been set.

Alex Bel

I gave up waiting... Last Monday became happy owner of 2016 GLE300d. Little bit bigger than my wife's 2014 GLK250, but I like her so far.