Here's the New Mercedes-Benz GLC
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From: South Shore, MA
2009 E350, 2015 GLK350 4Matic
Because it's a 4 cylinder turbo. Mercedes isn't making brand new 4 cylinder turbos for different models. It probably is a random tweak in the engine management to eke out a few more ponies as most manufacturers do from year to year to increase power, especially with a "new" car model. Why would you think it is a different one??
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2014 GLK250BT, Polar White; 2016 GLE 300d, Polar White
Because it's a 4 cylinder turbo. Mercedes isn't making brand new 4 cylinder turbos for different models. It probably is a random tweak in the engine management to eke out a few more ponies as most manufacturers do from year to year to increase power, especially with a "new" car model. Why would you think it is a different one??
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2014 GLK250BT, Polar White; 2016 GLE 300d, Polar White
" In the United States, the GLC 300 and GLC 3004MATIC will be powered by a 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder engine. The preliminary data shows that this fuel efficient powerplant will produce 241 hp @ 5,500 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque @ 1,300-4,000 rpm."
http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalA...A_06162015.pdf
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From: South Shore, MA
2009 E350, 2015 GLK350 4Matic
Yeah--it's likely the same motor as the GLA, C-Class entry and CLA. That's the nice thing about forced induction--super easy to get way more power by bolting on a bigger turbo, intercooler, changing boost specs or ECU features.
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2014 GLK250, 1983 Caterham super 7
I'm not a fan of all the sameness that is the auto industry these days. Until one gets closer and sees the silver star, One can hardly tell it's an MB. Heck. If it looks like a Honda, Hyundai, Etc. You may as well save a bunch of money and buy one of them. If you have to TELL people what it is, Then what's the point?
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2021 E450, 2020 C43, 2015 C300, 2007 C280
Electronically managed adaptive shocks for 2015 C300?
(This is the text of a thread I established under the W205 forum for the 2015 C-Class. I hope someone in this GLJ/GLC thread might have an answer. If you do, try to post it to my thread at https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...2015-c300.html. But if you post it here, I will see it.)
In their review of the euro-spec 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, Autoweek reports "The GLC will come standard with steel springs, like the GLK, but it adds electronically managed adaptive shocks." (July 20, 2015, http://autoweek.com/article/car-revi...#ixzz3gZIaM25y).
I have read elsewhere that at least the rear suspension of the GLC300 is based on the C-Class. Certainly the interiors of the GLC300 and the C-Class look identical. So is there any chance that these GLC300 adaptive shocks will fit the 2015 C300s (perhaps with some slight modifications of the shocks or suspension)? I realize that until the 2016 GLC300 is available, only an MB insider can answer my question. It will not be in the U.S. until November. But perhaps it will be available in some other market before then. My purpose is to obtain a softer ride, but retain control in emergency maneuvers and on broken pavements. I wish now that I had bought the Airmatic option (but I have no interest in lowering the car).
For the same reasons, I would also like to know if any aftermarket electronically managed adaptive shocks might fit the 2015 C300. Is any aftermarket maker working on such a project? Perhaps computer support for such shocks has to come from the C300's central computer, and this is simply not possible. If this is so, please let me know.
In their review of the euro-spec 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, Autoweek reports "The GLC will come standard with steel springs, like the GLK, but it adds electronically managed adaptive shocks." (July 20, 2015, http://autoweek.com/article/car-revi...#ixzz3gZIaM25y).
I have read elsewhere that at least the rear suspension of the GLC300 is based on the C-Class. Certainly the interiors of the GLC300 and the C-Class look identical. So is there any chance that these GLC300 adaptive shocks will fit the 2015 C300s (perhaps with some slight modifications of the shocks or suspension)? I realize that until the 2016 GLC300 is available, only an MB insider can answer my question. It will not be in the U.S. until November. But perhaps it will be available in some other market before then. My purpose is to obtain a softer ride, but retain control in emergency maneuvers and on broken pavements. I wish now that I had bought the Airmatic option (but I have no interest in lowering the car).
For the same reasons, I would also like to know if any aftermarket electronically managed adaptive shocks might fit the 2015 C300. Is any aftermarket maker working on such a project? Perhaps computer support for such shocks has to come from the C300's central computer, and this is simply not possible. If this is so, please let me know.
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From: Cartersville, Georgia
Mercedes Benz GLK250
2016 glc
Here it is. What do you think of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class? Is it better than the GLK in appearance? Is it worth trading your GLK for this?
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I also like the new tail lights. I am big on technology and welcome all the new improvements to the New GLC, including the 9 speed transmission. 
