Another Rave Review by Motortrend
05-19-2016, 10:36 AM
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Another Rave Review by Motortrend
The GLC gets the win over the Lincoln MKZ and Lexus RX 350 F Sport...
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...kx-comparison/
"If peace and quiet are a priority, you’d be hard-pressed to pick between the GLC300 and the MKX. Describing the highway noise in the Lexus, however, Detroit editor Alisa Priddle said, “Even the wind is confused by the RX 350’s surfaces,” and we found it also produced the most tire noise, especially on concrete surfaces. Were it not for the dispersed wind noise emanating from the Lincoln, it would have risen to the top. Instead, the GLC300’s combination of quiet tires, muted engine, and a slippery exterior suggested it had spent the most quality time in a wind tunnel."
"Comparing this interior to the Lincoln or especially the Mercedes-Benz, the difference in overall intent and aesthetics is clear. Sure, the black-stained, open-pore wood in the GLC300 is a bit dour (it can be ordered in a more lifelike hue), but the craftsmanship, the flow of the layout, and the intuitive functionality of its design are a step above the others. The execution is also top-notch. Every material in the GLC300 feels authentic. Wood is wood, metal is metal, and even the faux leather feels more convincing than the Lincoln’s true leather. Every button, dial, and switch is designed and built to a standard rather than to a price. Mercedes-Benz has set the benchmark with the GLC300’s interior design and execution."
"The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 is powered by a turbocharged, 241-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. However, it has the least amount of weight to motivate (weighing in 450-550 pounds lighter than the others), and it gets a sophisticated nine-speed automatic transmission. Just 0.1 second behind the MKX and a half-second ahead of the RX 350 to 60 mph, the turbo-four in the GLC300 proved its mettle. On our rigorous evaluation drive, the transmission provided not only nearly imperceptible up- and downshifts but also never felt caught on its heels when asked to climb a hill or pass slower traffic—a feat not all automatics can claim. Not surprisingly, the GLC300 returned 20 mpg on our loop."
"The lightest, “pointiest,” and most capable driver was the Mercedes-Benz. Its Agility Control suspension also soaked up the rough stuff, and the GLC300’s pace, precision, and poise were a step above the others."
"The GLC is larger and improved in every measure compared to the GLK, and its handsome exterior, impeccable interior, and class-leading dynamics and efficiency only serve to underscore the value it also contains. Who would’ve guessed that a Mercedes-Benz would emerge as the least expensive, least powerful, lightest, most sophisticated, most engaging to drive, most fuel-efficient, most attractive, and thus most desirable player in this group? The GLC300 takes the gold medal. Keep your eye on this one for next year’s SUV of the Year."
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...kx-comparison/
"If peace and quiet are a priority, you’d be hard-pressed to pick between the GLC300 and the MKX. Describing the highway noise in the Lexus, however, Detroit editor Alisa Priddle said, “Even the wind is confused by the RX 350’s surfaces,” and we found it also produced the most tire noise, especially on concrete surfaces. Were it not for the dispersed wind noise emanating from the Lincoln, it would have risen to the top. Instead, the GLC300’s combination of quiet tires, muted engine, and a slippery exterior suggested it had spent the most quality time in a wind tunnel."
"Comparing this interior to the Lincoln or especially the Mercedes-Benz, the difference in overall intent and aesthetics is clear. Sure, the black-stained, open-pore wood in the GLC300 is a bit dour (it can be ordered in a more lifelike hue), but the craftsmanship, the flow of the layout, and the intuitive functionality of its design are a step above the others. The execution is also top-notch. Every material in the GLC300 feels authentic. Wood is wood, metal is metal, and even the faux leather feels more convincing than the Lincoln’s true leather. Every button, dial, and switch is designed and built to a standard rather than to a price. Mercedes-Benz has set the benchmark with the GLC300’s interior design and execution."
"The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 is powered by a turbocharged, 241-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. However, it has the least amount of weight to motivate (weighing in 450-550 pounds lighter than the others), and it gets a sophisticated nine-speed automatic transmission. Just 0.1 second behind the MKX and a half-second ahead of the RX 350 to 60 mph, the turbo-four in the GLC300 proved its mettle. On our rigorous evaluation drive, the transmission provided not only nearly imperceptible up- and downshifts but also never felt caught on its heels when asked to climb a hill or pass slower traffic—a feat not all automatics can claim. Not surprisingly, the GLC300 returned 20 mpg on our loop."
"The lightest, “pointiest,” and most capable driver was the Mercedes-Benz. Its Agility Control suspension also soaked up the rough stuff, and the GLC300’s pace, precision, and poise were a step above the others."
"The GLC is larger and improved in every measure compared to the GLK, and its handsome exterior, impeccable interior, and class-leading dynamics and efficiency only serve to underscore the value it also contains. Who would’ve guessed that a Mercedes-Benz would emerge as the least expensive, least powerful, lightest, most sophisticated, most engaging to drive, most fuel-efficient, most attractive, and thus most desirable player in this group? The GLC300 takes the gold medal. Keep your eye on this one for next year’s SUV of the Year."
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