2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Most Mercedes-Benzes give their owners industry-leading comfort and technology. The cost of that experience is an expensive base price with expensive options and below-average reliability. The brand produces a wide variety of vehicles for the U.S., including coupes, station wagons, sedans, convertibles, and even two-seat sports cars. Its two- and three-row SUVs that we’ve tested have powerful engines and interiors that are roomy and quiet. Generally, Mercedes-Benz fit and finish, inside and out, is exceptional and helps justify prices. Mercedes-Benz’s EVs range from compact to large three-row SUVs. Across the lineup, controls for the complex climate and infotainment systems aren’t as intuitive as we find in other luxury vehicles. Like most European luxury brands, used Mercedes-Benzes can have expensive out-of-warranty repairs, although Consumer Reports has found used models with above-average reliability.

A coupelike SUV, the GLC Coupe, is based on the rounded GLC that replaced the GLK. Plush furnishings inside the quiet cabin are very appealing, although it also has Mercedes' complex infotainment system. The 241-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder delivers ample power, and is matched to a nine-speed automatic that shifts smoothly and in a timely manner. We got an overall 22 mpg overall when we tested the GLC. The GLC rides comfortably and handles with athleticism. The seats are very comfortable all around, although the rear seats are a bit snug. Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard, but other safety gear like blind-spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert comes in confusing options packages. A 3.0-liter V6 turbo AMG GLC43 version is also available. For 2020, the GLC Coupe was refreshed, and is powered by a 255-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The cabin is similar to the latest wave of Mercedes-Benz models, with a digital instrument cluster and three large, circular vents in the center dash. The GLC Coupe has a 10-inch center screen that looks like a tablet computer stuck on the dash. This hosts the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system, which uses artificial intelligence to customize the driver’s experience and can adapt to the user. AMG 43, 63, and 63 S versions are available as well. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard.