So it happened more than once: where the niche model appears, in a couple of years it is possible to detect the formed segment. So now: BMW X4, Porsche Macan., Jaguar F-Pace... Non-easy rivals at the new GLC Coupe. However, the Mercedes approach has changed.
Previously, any Mercedes SUV could be transformed into an automatic cruiser, or in a real all-terrain route by choosing the appropriate set of equipment. True, each Mercedes must maintain a person in any situation: ML with a package of Offroad Engineering with "Redeyakaya", blocking differentials and clearance slightly above Everest (pneumatics!) Was to decently behave on the asphalt, and the frantic ML 63 with hydraulic stabilizers in the suspension is not I was afraid from the asphalt to move. This versatility has been preserved and now - the Dynamic SELECT switch radically changes the motion modes from sports to the off-road.
But the Mercedes went on. They divided the GLE and GLC models for two. Or multiplied? In a word, two models with a very serious off-road potential received a purely asphalt "alter-ego" with a claim for a gambling character, as obliges the word Coupe.
Cheeky business
Someone is still confused by new designations of Mercedes models? Nothing, it is temporary. After all, in its concepts, Mercedesovtsy are amazingly sequentially - to the sensation of deja. The difference between the senior GLE and GLE Coupe besides the design boils down to the fact that the first has a purely off-road Offroad + mode (and the corresponding "iron"), and the second is the aggressive-asphalt Sport + mode and an additional AMG version.
In the case of GLC, almost everything is the same: without the Coupe's console, it overcomes such terrible tremers that the word "Parcatenik" is indoor to be insulting. It is not only in the setting of electronic interstole blocking, but also in the first pneumatic suspension in the class - not only with a changeable clearance, but also with active damping.
I received a lot of awards for the interior design with a touchpad and a matte tree - as on the C-class. The backs of the rear row can be folded with the buttons located at the openings. rear doors And in the trunk, where there is also a button that allows 40 mm to lower the body on the pneumatic resistant for the convenience of loading.
I ask Michael Count, the chief engineer of the project (in his jurisdiction, by the way, and "iron" of the new E-class), did not show off the GLC of "childhood diseases". Salmon crossovers do not deliver - neither updated four-wheel drive 4Matic, nor 9-step automaton. Active multi-chamber pneumatic suspension on some machines has published a small hissing noise on irregularities - the special thick lubricant helped. And no more problems!
It means that you can not worry about the GLC Coupe - Technically, this is a twin brother GLC, and it also divides the modular platform MRA with models with and E. Pravda, the newest two-liter diesel from the new E-class family has not yet gotten, under the hood you know good 2.1-liter unit (on the GLC 220 D version it develops 170 hp, 250 D - 204 hp). There is nothing to say about him and there is nothing to say: it can and without a light, but quite cheerfully, and no noise does not doc.
Coupe a sequence of a conventional GLC is 37 mm, while the ceiling in the first row is below just 17 mm, in the second - by 33 mm. The tilt of the rear backs grew just 1 degree. As a result, even the tall people will be in the back seat without any problems - the main thing is not to hurt your head doorway.
Coupe 37 mm below the usual GLC with the same clearance. And the salon height is almost the same!
But in the senior GLC 300 (2.0 liters, 245 hp), AMG devils were already sampled: it flies assertive, it sounds emphasized sports. And the 211-strong version of the GLC 250 (here is good, it is the most affordable!) It seemed an ideal optimum. Difference coupe from the usual GLC - Dynamic Body Control suspension, like on a new e-class.
The rear view camera is still hiding under the emblem and always remains clean. But the three-beam star itself now also opens the trunk.
By the way, the GLS sports suspension serves as a base, and as the most advanced, the AIR BODY CONTROL AIR BODY CONTROL pneumatics is prescribed. In the middle just an option with steel springs and active shock absorbers with stepless adjustment. On any suspension Coupe goes in a passenger one, and the steering wheel here is slightly "shorter" than on the GLC. If it were not for a high landing, to determine in the "coupe" the crossover on the go would be difficult.
Of course, Dynamic Body Control in different modes changes significantly: Sport is a very driver, but Comfort does not allow rolls and rolls. Ground clearance in descriptions german cars often do not lead - it has long become a variable value, which depends on the set of factors. However, the standard clearance of the "pneumatic" GLC is about 180 mm, in the Sport + crossover mode, leaves 15 mm, and a maximum that can issue Air Body Control with full load, according to Count, 198 mm. Solid range!
It is pleasant to maintain a 245-strong GLC 300. Angry exhaust, confident pickup - and a completely humane fuel consumption. Even the GLC 350 D with diesel V6 seemed not so gone.
Perhaps a significant difference in the behavior of GLE and GLE Coupe will be noticeable only in the extreme "functional" points - when the first is equipped with the Offroad Engineering package, and the second - the largest wheels (20 inches, as on the GLE Coupe!) And sports suspension. In other cases, their behavior is different much less than the Range Rover Sport and Jaguar F-PACE (rushing, I believed that it is constructive that very different cars). And once both models go, as it should go "adult" Mercedes-Benz, a choice will usually come down to design. Should I complain about a variety?
GLC Coupe - excellent option For those who design the usual five-year seems unplantable. Do you have to do practicality? As we have seen, slightly. And if your off-road is a country primer and urban winter, Coupe's capabilities are quite enough. On the asphalt, it demonstrates the course of a purebred passenger car.
Technically hybrid GLC 350 E is identical, with the Coupe prefix or without that. With a fully charged lithium-ion battery, the crossover can drive up to 34 km at a speed of up to 140 km / h, not running gas engine - "Four" 2.0 with turbocharging (211 hp).
The joint return of two motors (electric produces 85 kW and 340 nm) reaches 320 hp and 560 nm and allows the machine to dial 100 km / h in 5.9 s. Interestingly, a hybrid transmission optimizes energy consumption and recovery, "predictive" needs according to information from GPS, traffic data and even radar testimony.
The average "passport" consumption of gasoline is only 2.7 l / 100 km. What will have to pay for such a combination of economy and speakers? The trunk of the hybrid GLC Coupe less: 336 l against 500. In this case, the transformation functions are saved: folding the backs of the rear seats, you can increase the useful volume up to 1310 liters. The Connect Me application for smartphones expands the hybrid functions: for example, you can remotely enable climate control.
It's good at the right time in the right place - but this is not said about Mercedes-Benz crossover coupes. When the first generation of BMW X6 drove blondes of the post-Soviet space crazy, Mercedes could offer them only a "shed" ml. No blonde wanted to be like a pensioner, so the first round of Mercedes lost with a crash. The BMW X4 coupe appeared two years earlier than the hero of today's article - but in this situation GLC Coupe is just in time. X4 is no longer a novelty and sticks out of each beauty salon, so you can open champagne guys from Mercedes-Benz? But what exactly to open - champagne or an ampoule with poison, we found out in Italy, during the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe test drive.
Let's start with the fact that he is just a beautiful small: deprived excess weight GLE Coupe, tighten and playing. For an urban resident, a pleasant advantage will be sizes: 4732 mm, there should be no challenges with parking.
Although the rear part of the crossover coupe is one solid parking problem. To see anything other than makeup, in the rear view mirror is resolutely impossible. But the situation is easily solved using the Circular Review Camera and System automatic parking. All this is good and we advise you to order the owners of the GLC Coupe: the visibility from the back fell victim to the style.
But the guys from Mercedes-Benz confidently report that in the process of transformation of the GLC in the compartment, the volume of the trunk almost did not suffer: 491-1205 liters, they might carry even a bicycle. Looking at the velvet trunk and specially highlighted brilliant bike to demonstrate, so you imagine how you judge in a new GLC Coupe dirty after rainy cruising is great. I do not regret what is called, I don't call, I do not cry - to be honest, you won't call the trunk with superpower. And this is another trouble of the crossover coupes: God simply does not give out the lithra luggage compartment, everyone leaves Lada Largus.
In profile - good! Nice car But the GLC Coupe looks good - "sheds" is sold in another department, here even the body has a series "C", which in intra-water designations is listed as a "coupe". But the world still went crazy: the coupe is now - it is all-wheel drive car With four doors, and under the hood GLC 250 is a two-liter gasoline engine. That is, no respect for the classification.
Salon is an obvious success of the creators. There is no hint of German bore and rigor - the feeling that the Italians were engaged in the interior Specifically for tired of madness of modern mercedes-Benz Offers a chic interior: at least something is unshakable on this earth. Slipping on an excessive "plastic" interior w211, the Germans left the Germans - and they make one of the most stylish and high-quality salons on the planet. It looks expensive, it feels expensive - good interiorNow it is clear why some packages of equipment are standing as already mentioned Lada Largus.
Acceleration diesel version 350D impressive: Pufflinka and hurricane, such sensations cause a strong press on the gas pedal And now, gentlemen, let's go! Under the hood very flame diesel engine: 257 hp Versions 350D Coupe Who Want to Show Kuzkin Mother. And in the same version of the GLC Coupe and the truth is similar to the good coupe: you can quantify almost all thread neighbors. If Rudolph Diesel was alive, he would have thought that the devil was settled in his brainchild: Diesel approves under the predatory rumbling Diesel in the opinion that the motors song internal combustion Not no spit. If Karl Benz was alive, he would have thought that the true values \u200b\u200bof Mercedes-Benz were not injured: GLC Coupe is most similar to the coupe in the Sportplus mode. All other modes of the car for those who have known life and are in no hurry.
After all, as soon as you stop hurrying - here it is, the classic Mercedes-Benz in all its glory. Noise isolation such that heard, as a crunch, a fresh-headed shirt - Okay, my shirts did not happen, but noise isolation and the truth is very good. Not bad and smoothness of the optional pneumatic suspension: True, until a pit appears with sharp edges. Then the car shudders all the body and hints that the suspension here is more from the coupe than from the crossover. All this is familiar with the car with the same chassis, Mercedes-Benz C-class.
Newton also proved that an apple from the apple falls nearby - so GLC Coupe is strikingly similar to other new models Mercedes-Benz. He is the same susceptible to the quality of the road fabric, like the C-class, it is the same quiet as the C-class, and ... He is still a little different: he is really "less" than the usual GLC. The steering wheel "sharper", the reaction is faster, everywhere in a little bit - so it turned out a sharp sports coupe?
Not quite like this: it turned out Mercedes-Benz. The car is still comfortable, still relaxing, still thoughtful - the ideology of the brand is. Therefore, quick and fussy still better order the AMG version, or pay attention to competitors. If you compare with Porsche Macan and Jaguar F-Pace, they will be "sharper". But they will not be such a level of comfort, so the nearest ideological opponent is BMW X4. But he is already produced two years, he has no news factors. Therefore, in the case of the GLE Coupe, the verdict is: sometimes it is better to be late than to make a false. In the end, the greatest came to any party the last.
We remember
Mercedes-Benz can be very different: the possibilities of individualization of the cabin are almost endless 
On the rear seats will be comfortable together: the stock of space is optimal 
If the trunk seems a little, you can fold the backs of the rear seats. Just do not say "Hurray, a smooth floor, you can sleep." Only children sleep in such machines - on the go 
The big screen on the instrument panel has long time to make quick-release, so that you can transfer to children on backseat, Or take with you for a walk. Or just hide from vandals 
If under the hood is a six-cylinder diesel - the acceleration is excellent. But for the "clean" handling, you need to order a gasoline four-cylinder engine. It is easier, with him "Handle" better 
Socket, mesh, luggage loops - it is noticeable that the creators of all their might tried to smooth the loss of the trunk volume Surprisingly, with what accuracy is fixed in the memory of people certain moments of their childhood. I clearly remember when I first saw the car on the speedometer more than 200 km / h. It was Audi 100, which seemed to me the cosmone. And I remember, "Angel eyes" BMW E39 fascinated me. And I hardly forget that feeling when I first closed the passenger door Mercedes W124. It was a car of a friend of my father, and that powdered and deaf cotton is still easily reproduced in my memory. Now there are no such cars. For example, I didn't close the driver's door Mercedes GLC Coupe from the first time during the test, which was the other day in Italy. "Flowing", remembered that the sound of the door W124. But, alas, time is rapidly flies forward, and the clock arrow will not turn. The calendar shows the second half of 2016. The most height of the era of the soulless "devices on the wheels." Well, let's get acquainted, miracle equipment from Daimler! Can you rebuild yourself?
When in 2007, the Bavarians rolled out the first generation of BMW X6 to the market, the potential of this model was underestimated in Mercedes and did not even think to "scam" the back of the roof in their W164. The commercial success of the "X-sixth" became apparent only when it was completed in Stuttgart on the third generation of ML, therefore W166 remained without a "coupe" body. Release the crude version of a competitor X6 was unabled to, so in Daimler decided to wait for the ML restyling. And last year at the same time with the GLE, the world saw Gle Coupe. But in the market by this time, the second generation X6 was sold. It is not known how many customers missed "Mercedesovtsy", so strongly tightening with the release of the "jewelry" crossover.
In turn, the BMW X4 stayed alone for a short time - just two years after the debut of this model, Mercedes releases the GLC Coupe market. The Germans are very serious to the miraculous Word "Coupe": even the body index is like "Dual Merities" - C253. In Daimler, they believe that the "coupe" means not as much the amount of doors of the car, how much mood that gives the car. By the way, about the mood. I flew to Milan just that day when the airport employees declared a strike, so it was necessary to beat an extra hour in the plane. In order to get to Turin (where the test drive started), I took the car. I was promised to the new Smart Forfour, who has the engine from behind, but at the last moment everything has changed, and I got the keys to the cheapest version of Fiat Panda with the "killed" clutch. In general, in order to raise yourself a mood, urgently take the keys from the GLC300 4Matic Coupe and hurry to click on the START ENGINE button.
Technically, a novelty is not much different from the usual GLC, with which we are a year ago in France. And this means that the MRA platform is also covered under a beautifully polished body, which is also at the heart of new and. If you delve into details, the Coupe's prefix added a car not only the beveled rear racks. Here are tougher springs suspension and shortened steering Reika. For fans of "thin settings", an optional Dynamic Body Control suspension is provided, which is still not available for "uncomplicated" GLC. Already familiar "Pneuma" Air Body Control with multi-chamber springs, of course, also has in the Coupe Popixing list. On the test machines of the ordinary spring suspension and was not at all. On the one in which I sit, the coolest DBC, with adaptive shock absorbers.
Mercedes GLC Coupe at 76 mm longer than the usual GLC and 37 mm below. The rear passengers were most affected. Because of the run-down roof in people, there may be a shortage of space above the ninety. But it is not as critical, such as in CLA. In the background, by the way, the Stadium "Juventus"
How to quickly distinguish the GLC Coupe from GLE Coupe from behind? By chrome elements. GLC chrome only over lamps. Gle - on the entire width of the fifth door. From the point of view of the Exterior of the GLC Coupe, it looks more advantageous, since the designers initially knew that there would be a "crushed" version of the GLC. In the case of GLE Coupe, artists had to "spool" the roof in fact at ML, the silhouette of which was developed back in 2009 and was not intended for such a body
It makes no sense to discuss the hundredth time the salon. The same GLC and C-Class. Many journalists call this interior with a reference in this segment. We will not argue with them. Indeed, finishing materials and luxury feeling leave behind competitors from BMW and Audi. True, the alien "tablet" of the multimedia system could be made hiding
Under the hood of the 300th version there is a 2-liter "turbocharging" with a capacity of 245 liters. with. The thrust of the engine reaches 370 N · m. For a 2.5-ton crossover, quite good indicators. Gearbox - Mercedes "Automatic" 9G-Tronic, which we have already seen on GLE and E-Class. For some markets will be available "Mechanics" and rear driveBut it does not threaten us. 4Matic is a constant four-wheel drive with an asymmetrical inter-axis differential, which gives rear axis 55% of the moment and 45% front.
The first thing you pay attention to, sitting in modern Mercedes, is noise insulation. It seems that if you fell asleep in the car, and on the planet there would be a scenario of the film "Independence Day", then all interesting you would have helped. But if you accidentally woke up in the epicenter of events, it would not be difficult to escape from alien creatures. Up to one hundred, 245-strong crossover accelerates in 6.5 seconds. In practice, approximately so much comes out. But this is if accelerated just from scratch "to the floor."
If you go to "comfortable" mode, then in the range of 80-150 km / h, the car is too thoughtful gas pedal. It seems that the car doubts whether the driver will not change his mind so quickly. Sometimes between the kykdaun and the beginning of overclocking arises intermission to one and a half seconds. Yes, and after the car threw three or four transmissions, the expected "Pink" is not - the GLE300 begins to grow into a fearfully, and then smoothly dial the speed. In Sport and Sport + modes, the response to gas becomes faster, but a small "thoughtfulness" of the accelerator remains. "Mercedesovtsov" say that "this is a regular family crossover for those who are not off sometimes to catch up on the autobahn, and if you live near Nürburgring and you really need sports SUV. - Wait 4 liter GLC63 Coupe with V8 from AMG GT sports car. " By the way, there will also be an intermediate model GLC43 AMG with a 3-liter "six" with a capacity of 367 liters. with.
In turns, the GLC Coupe dives more than just GLC. The steering wheel also became sharper, but the tuning of the electric motor "Baranki" amplifier is still too artificial. Responses to the slightest turn of the steering wheel lightning, but the pleasure of fast maneuvers is unlikely to get. Hands constantly feel some intermediary between you and wheels, as if you play a computer game. In sports modes, the steering wheel just becomes more tight. At the same time, the suspension is clamped to the level of a "charged" hatchback. Somehow, when skipping 40 km / h, the "lying policeman" in Sport + shook so that the rolling Fiat Panda was remembered as a standard of smoothness. But in turns you can safely add speed - the car is great "worth" on the arc, as if you are not going on asphalt, but pass the next turn of the "American hill".
I tried not to look at the fuel consumption, since the test drive took place in the real life of the modes. Well, if you put in 13 liters per 100 km. On the second day, a test drive to the airport went on the Diesel "Monster" GLC350D. This version will not be shipped to Russia and probably will not reach us. A modification deserves attention. The power of the diesel V6 here is 260 liters. s., And torque - as much as 620 N · m. You can grab the metro! 350D I liked even more than a gasoline option. He and acceleration is better and with fuel consumption full order - 7 liters per hundred with a very active ride on mountain serpents. If the diesel engine is not embarired outside, then this modification is ideal for everyday use. True, it will cost approximately as well-equipped version of GLE Coupe.
I think I'm not mistaken if I say that the GLC Coupe has better handling among all Mercedes crossovers. It really felt "Coupe". The car raises the level of endorphine and is perfectly suitable for daily pokatushek in the city and for traveling throughout Europe. Definitely GLC Coupe is more comfortable for its competitors. But for those who are looking for ideal handling and honed driver, the BMW X4 or Porsche Macan will be more suitable. It is with these machines and a newcomer from Daimler will fight. In addition, Jaguar F-Pace came to the market. They say that another "driver"! In general, the battle in the segment of medium-sized premium crossovers with a sports character will be interesting. And if you consider an excellent "start" BMW X4 and the volume of world sales of a new GLE Coupe, the success of Mercedes GLC Coupe in the market is irreversible.
At the airport took things from the car and gave the keys to the Mercedes employee. He looked, did I forget anything in the cabin, and closing the car, twice "slammed" driver's door. Also closed not the first time! I wonder if the "Mercedesovtsians" miss the glorious times of "right" Mercedes W124? I am sure that yes!
| BODY | |
| A type | Universal |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Length | 4732 mm |
| Width | 1890 mm |
| Height | 1602 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2873 mm |
| Volume of trunk | 491/1205 l |
| POWER POINT | |
| A type | Petrol |
| Volume | 1991 cubic. cm |
| Total power | 245 liters with. |
| With revolutions | 5500 |
| Torque | 370 N · m at 1300-4000 rpm |
| Location Cylinders | Row |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Number of valves on the cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Drive unit | Full |
| Number of gears (fur. Box) | – |
| Number of gears (automatic. Box) | 9 |
| SUSPENSION | |
| In front | Independent, spring (or pneumatic), double-click |
| Rear | Independent, spring (or pneumatic), multi-type |
| STEERING | |
| Power steering | Electrocessor |
| Performance indicators | |
| Maximum speed | 236 km / h |
| Overclocking time (0-100 km / h) | 6.5 C. |
| Fuel consumption in a mixed cycle |
7.3 l / 100 km |
Thanks to the Belarusian Importer of Mercedes for help in preparing the trip
"We know everything, because we are not children." There are things in the world who are not questioned. Even those who sat while only driving a children's electric machine know that in a big german Troika For sports, drive and cool handhelability go to BMW. And for comfort, chye and some detachment from road fuss goes to Mercedes. It knows old men, women and children. This is not questioned, this is a capital truth. So?
How many times I was convinced that not quite so. Yes, in general, yes, in the last 60 years ... but also the claims from the rule - even debt. For example, the C-class sedans and the developer series changed roles ten years ago. Moreover, more notably - in versions from M GmbH and AMG. The automotive press was surprised, repeated and ... and few people heard and realized. With capital truths are generally like this: they are, but in specific cases do not work. What is the sense with the fact that 80 percent of the BMW pea released since the Tsar were sporty than their direct alter-ego with a star on the lattice, if it is in your car it is not?
Today we have new Mercedes. GLC Coupe. And today everything is wrong! That is, on the contrary: we are fine, but at the capital's capital truths. Suddenly. It would seem what is there? We are already familiar to Mercedes GLC. The car is good and in general - poured Mercedes with clearance. Valya in general and very, very different from the version to the version in detail. Change the motor, the options in the suspension, and once - the car is no longer anywhere from behind the steering wheel. Some versions drove on asphalt better, some worse. But everything was equally powerful on such mountains, which is frightened and experienced. As always, the raised Mercedes raised crossovers to call the language does not turn: on the off-road potential it is almost that G-Wagen. So what to expect from the only GLC Coupe, if not the same, only with the roof put on the head rear pass-sage? So not only expensive, but it was beautiful. After all, the "simply" GLC and GLC Coupe technique is practically identical.
But from the first meters, you understand that everything is different. Yes, this is the present coupe! Beautiful car for the sophisticated driver and for active ride in his pleasure. The first in our hands was the GLC 300 4Matic Coupe. He is alive, assembled and sports. Already in the database, all GLC Coupe go with a sports passive suspension and modes selector power aggregate Dynamic Select. And the steering rail from Coupe "shorter" than the GLC: 15,1: 1 instead of 16,1: 1. It was not possible to try out a simple suspension, but Dynamic Body Control (active chassis with springs) and Air Body Control (with pneumatic bullons) are equally good. Although usually a pneumatic suspension is a little universal, a little more comfortable spring. But it happens that not as good in specific situations: on sudden single pits, on paved bridges, etc. And with the suspension Dynamic Body Control typical Mercedes is controlled better, and before a sudden impact it does not pass, but it is not so harmonious in all modes from comfort to sports - perfect works in some one one.
On the move of the GLC Coupe not only 100 percent of Mercedes in terms of comfort, but also gives the same in controllability and balance. That in the fastest, that in the most slow turns the car is equally harmonious. Even in the most tight mountain studs, Coupe does not plunge at all - just turns. Actively and easy as a purebred sports car. Does not try to fall out or throw feed. And in the running devices goes exactly where you want. And you feel the pleasure of confidence: the car is felt literally the tips of the fingers and does not pay unpleasant surprises. Just class: chic and sport in one machine.
But for the majority modern cars From Stuttgart a very variable character: that road machinesthat in raised. If you like some specific version - it is her and necessary to take it. With a different engine and other suspension, everything can be quite different. So we changed with colleagues, recreated on GLC 250 Coupe. And ... to confess, I really wanted to leave the first kilometers and look at the nameplate. Because the car went in the same way! Up to the ovable on gas. Only the need to overtake on a close serpentine a car scattered doubt. Yes, when you pick up to the floor, and the speedometer goes for a mark 80, the difference between 245 and 211 horses gives itself to know. But quality! The quality of the car did not fall on the iota. The only thing I would like to change a little, is the first touch to brake. The start of the deceleration is very soft, and the power of the pedal gives it already with an increase in pressure. However, it is so, picking. In the end, maybe, so most drivers will go a little more comfortable. But the disadvantage that is not corrected is the wasteful front racks: in steep pockets and in the city it happens inconvenient. Review - generally under the word "coupe". However, with parking problems less: the rear view camera, when it does not work, hides under the emblem. It will always be clean even with us.
Opponent - BMW X4
Choosing in this generation, it makes sense to try myself: the result can surprise today
I managed to ride on the 204-strong version 250d. And what? And the same thing! Only the sound is distinguished, and a diesel engine has a rotary response to a pedal and harmony with an eight-speed transmission even a little better than that of the younger gasoline motor. But these are already such nuances that will completely erase in the eyes of the real owner on the third day of ownership of the car.
In general, GLC Coupe is perhaps the most harmonious Mercedes in the whole line. Delivering pleasure and in sports, and in comfort and consistently high-quality rebuilt in various versions. Real diamond. According to the handling and energy intensity, even simple, "civilian" versions are going very close to the BMW X4 M40i, and in the most slow turns, perhaps more interesting. -
Although, of course, do not have such power as the charged version of "Bavar". However, wild AMG motors on the approach. They seem to have something to answer only BMW, but also Porsche.
Text: Dmitry Sokolov
In Mercedes-Benz weighed a long time, whether to respond to BMW X6, but once deciding whether the shvab without a swing was given green light and the project more compact GLC Coupe, anti-BMW X4.
Spling Pole
Appearance for SUV Coupe, this hippopotamus hybrid with trembling valley, - all! But it is also true that the forms do not argue. Here the Bavarians like the double coupe with them sharply decaying to the short roof stern, and in BMW carry this formula on x6 / x4, which are longer than the base x5 / x3 per few millimeters. Schwabam Miley stretched, sloped roofs of a large compartment, and therefore GLC Coupe (C253 code designation) In the longitudinal measurement, the conventional GLC is in a longitudinal dimension, and all of them without a residue fell on the stern. If this overall "frame" can hang the characteristic stylistic elements of modern coupe Mercedes-BenzBy throwing up the recoverable design and creating unnecessary problems with noise insulation of the cabin, the closed doors, then it will be a very nade entity, which is already convinced by the example of GLE Coupe. Actually, C253, as the intra-family subordination requires, stretches for the eldest fraternity, except with a slightly larger dress using steroids.
You will say that BMW or Porsche with its x6 / x4 and Cayenne / Macan arrive approximately. Perhaps. And yet it is the svvab, who later direct competitors turned on the SUV Coupe track, went to the principle. Mercedes-Benz first Among Premium-Germans (although much later Infiniti with her EX) was openly acknowledged: the owners of these 100% imaging cars move from asphalt only under the pistol spirit, which, of course, happens, but still not every day. Since so - the clergy with the base suspension can be "cut" with GLC-silent 181 to 155 mm (and this is without a crankcase protection), and the ramp angle to compress up to 13.4 ° or the degree less than that of the Smart Fortwo New microcar. Not enough? Well, then lay out 178 628 rubles. 40 cop. For a pneumatic suspension, which will allow the maximum to tighten the clearance of GLC Coupe to the German standard in ≈ 200 mm. However, for such an acquisition there is much more good reason. But it's later. In the meantime, it should be recognized: C253, which, in addition to the "in the standard" decorative protection of the bottom, you can establish quite real aluminum steps, but not a technical offrooud package from GLC, pushed off the off-road pole to far away. And is it rashly?
Such similar, such different
Get a bonus frying pan with a non-stick coating for finding a dozen differences between the GLC Coupe and GLC is not as simple as it seems. Yes, C253 looks more streamlined, although the coefficient aerodynamic resistance Still 0.31. Miserer, if compared with 0.36 Porsche Macan (0.33-0.35 at BMW X4), but the svvabam is needed not naked diquses, but the result. So, in the list of options there is a double side glazing with which GLC Coupe is the Surdocheamer itself. Well, or almost. The stretchability of C253 in length did not affect the magnitude of the reversal diameter, 11.8 m. Have a more overall GLE Coupe is the same? Take how the due: this is the unlawful standard for the mid-sized Premium-SUV. As traditionally, their coupe-version loses the basic, "universal" (if available), in terms of capacity freight compartment, and the GLC Coupe is no exception. But to give up at least a liter of a "booty friend", x4? Nor my God! Here, the walking Macan itself can be allowed to break away 100 liters in a double configuration, and the "British" Jaguar F-PACE is almost all 200. And it is with a dock in the scene of the jaga cargo compartment. In the "Germans" planted on a strict weight diet, there is only a sealant can. Do you want additional antiprocol insurance? Order Run-Flat tires with enhanced sidewalls. However, since 2017, for the usual GLC, the so-called "folding" feeder will be offered, but for non-incurred connection with the GLC Coupe civilization, this is recognized as an excess. Fortunately, not increased from European 50 to the highest possible 66 l fuel tank versions 220 D / 250 D for the Russian market. Just GLC is exactly the same. Roulette fixes parity between relatives and along the longitudinal transverse dimensions of the cabin. However, C253 below the "cousin" by 38 mm not only due to landed clearance. In order for the jewelry roof did not give the heads of the saddles, the svvabs called for the aid of the vertical: reduced the corners of the racks windshield And the backrest of the sofa, which is now quite suitable for the correction of the sutal figures. In this, in fact, almost the only difference between the interiors of the GLC Coupe / GLC interiors, because even the ceiling handles, unlike GLE Coupe, did not become "sranken".
The quality of the performance and staff of the GLC Coupe Safety / Comfort Systems - premium without any discounts.
Wait, but from where then the markup is at least half a million with the "tail" rubles for "parallel" versions of C253?! In some way, this is a Swabian tradition, laid by GLE Coupe. And still having to shout: "Karaul! Robby! " Although when compared with the price list on X4, the first reaction is as follows. Bavarsa has two versions of six available in Russia, six do not reach 3,000,000 rubles, a luxury tax trigger. In the GLC Coupe ruler there are no such "democrats". How no options with "mechanics", which is offered for x4 xDrive20d. And it is difficult to call a premium configuration of the BMW model even with top motorization options. To somehow get closer to the level of equipment GLC Coupe, "Bavans" will require option packages "M-Sport" or "Exclusive" for 430,000-560,000 rubles. And this is completely different arithmetic! But what about the price margin of C253 from GLC? Here, too, not everyone weigh on the arbitrary of passing marketers: a number of high-tech options are translated into a category standard equipment. Lists of custom equipment are also not twin brothers. Yes, due to the body forms, the C253 remained without rails (which does not prevent the installation of the upper trunk) and panoramic roofBut for gasoline versions sports available exhaust system. This is a coupe!
Two speeds
Classic Dynamics of GLC Coupe dynamics sized a copy of the GLC. The weight of "parallel" versions of models is the same or close to that. Returning motors? No discrepancies. Transmission numbers of ACP9 - too. The second "manual" box mode with the range of switching bands up and Kick-Down C253, following the example GLE Coupe, did not receive. So where to take difference? And, at first glance, it really is not. Absent on the test 220 D (from 3,720,000 rubles) with a 170-strong turbo engine, overclocking to "hundreds" for 8.3 s and "maximum" in 210 km / h looks convincing. His older brother according to the family of "Solyarodny", 204-strong 250 D (7.6 c / 222 km / h), is generally a quiet horror. Silent, because his diesel nature masks before indefinitely, and horror, because the huge 500 nm traction from the lowests turn it into unconditional favorite in races from traffic lights, while the price of 3,890,000 rubles. - In the most expensive GLC Coupe with turbo-"fours". Another thing is that behind the city of the dust of this version is melting. Here is a gasoline 211-strong 250th (7.3 s / 222 km / h) with starting price from 3,660,000 rubles. Universal. And yet, not to the extent to deprive the meaning of the "three hundredth" (from 3,850,000 rubles) on light fuel. The top unfolder with a 245-strong 2.0-liter engine (6.5 C / 236 km / h) during rounds on highways where the slaughter is accelerated from 110-120 km / h, and when translating the ACP to the "Sport +" mode of such GLC Coupe can even be suspected in the use of "Ozberry", the response to the press of the gas pedal becomes so sharp.
Healthy! But how does the "second" speed of C253 come from? Fortunately, there are still roads in the world where the chassis settings decide more than the return of motors. And the GLC Coupe has some trumps here. So, the sport delight gets to him "in the database", and not as an option as simply GLC. However, the assessment of the running such C253 is postponed, since the organizers selected only the versions with optional active shock absorbers. Their combination with steel springs already gives the result on the firm "four". The missing score to "excellent" takes GLC Coupe with branded multi-chamber pneumatic elements. Such a suspension is even in the "Sport +" mode and in combination with "19-inch" tires canceled smoothes asphalt, joints and small ones for Russian standards, and "lying police" allows you to pass without a whisper. However, as Axel Bezeler said to me, the project curator, the settings of the two options active suspension GLC / GLC Coupe has the same. The overall standard is used in the "integral" transmission of 4Matic (distribution of traction at the axes 45:55). More driver proportion 31:69 reserved for AMG versions of "cousins" with 367-strong V6. Fact, engineers Mercedes-Benz could offer an intermediate version for non-licensive C253, say, 37:63, but it would be too reminded the temperature at ARZ.
Rounded rear glass Without a "janitor" (the air flow replaces it), narrow lights, transferred to the bumper niche of the license plate - GLC Coupe withstands the new Swabian compartment standard, specified S-Class Coupe.
And if without hot? The lower center of gravity GLC Coupe gives the best feeling of the car, and the loading height is increased to 824 mm VS 720 mm at simply GLC not only to swing the muscles of the owners, but also for the larger body stiffness in the stern part. Well, and the card, thanks to which the Solitaire coupe finally developed, was the "sharpening" of the steering wheel. Schwab, looking at the transfer relations of the "Sturvalov" of the usual GLC and AMG version (16.1: 1 / 14.1: 1), they immediately understood what option it suggests - 15.1: 1. So without radical constructions, only with the help of verified point measures, C253 was equipped with a jewelry speed of reactions. What, the basic GLC is also not a break? Everything is relative…
Text: Mikhail Kozlov
