2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC200: Cheaper variant returns two years after model range slashed
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Mercedes-Benz has added its most affordable GLC mid-size SUV in three years, with a new GLC200 entry model offering less power and fewer features.
An entry-level GLC200 version of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC mid-size luxury SUV has returned to the line-up two years after the latest-generation range slimmed the line-up to a single, $100,000-plus model grade.
It means the price of entry into the GLC line-up has dropped by $15,900 in two years – amid sales down 18 per cent last year – and has closed the gap to the cheapest BMW X3’s RRP to about $3000.
On sale today, Mercedes-Benz’s new GLC200 packs a less powerful engine, and a trimmed equipment list – with the Avantgarde Line styling pack – is priced from $89,000 plus on-road costs.
MORE: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC to be cut to one variant for Australia (published September 2022)
It compares to $103,400 plus on-road costs for the GLC300 AMG Line – or more than $110,000 drive-away – and $94,500 plus on-roads for the special-edition GLC300 Avantgarde offered late last year.
The new GLC200 is about $8000 dearer than the final shipments of the previous-generation GLC200 in 2022, but the new model is all-wheel drive, and significantly better equipped.
Until April 30, 2025, examples ordered with non-metallic or standard metallic paint – and no other options – will be available for $95,500 drive-away.
Powering the GLC200 is a 150kW/320Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine – down from 190kW/400Nm in the GLC300 – matched with the same nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
It is augmented by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, which can turn off the engine at speed to let the car coast and save fuel, while providing a boost of up to 17kW/205Nm under hard acceleration.
Mercedes-Benz claims fuel consumption of 7.5 litres per 100 kilometres, and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.8 seconds – compared to 7.7L/100km and 6.2sec for the GLC300.
Compared to the GLC300 AMG Line, standard equipment differences focus on the Avantgarde Line package, which includes different front and rear bumpers, fewer body-coloured highlights, and additional chrome trim.
It also features 19-inch alloys in place of AMG-branded 20s, and unique silver grey diamond-patterned dashboard trim.
Shared features include adaptive LED headlights, an 11.9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, synthetic leather-look seat trim, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and a suite of safety features.
Option packs add features such as Burmester audio, Digital Light headlights, augmented-reality satellite navigation, lane centring assist, and more advanced autonomous emergency braking technology.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC price in Australia
- GLC200 4Matic Avantgarde – $89,000
- GLC300 4Matic Avantgarde – $94,500 (while stocks last)
- GLC300 4Matic AMG Line – $103,400
- GLC300 4Matic Coupe AMG Line – $115,200
- AMG GLC43 4Matic – $135,315
- AMG GLC43 4Matic Coupe – $145,815
- AMG GLC63 S E Performance 4Matic+ – $191,814
- AMG GLC63 S E Performance 4Matic+ Coupe – $198,415
Note: All prices exclude on-road costs, unless stated otherwise.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC200 Avantgarde standard features:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Avantgarde Line styling package
- 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Artico synthetic leather-look seat upholstery
- ‘Comfort’ front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Wireless phone charging
- Dual-zone climate control
- Panoramic sliding sunroof
- Aluminium-look running boards (can be optioned without)
- Heat-insulated dark-tinted glass
- Aluminium roof rails
- 360-degree camera with ‘transparent bonnet’ view
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Puddle light projection
- Ambient interior lighting
- Illuminated door sill plates
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keep assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Traffic sign recognition
- Pre-Safe proactive occupant protection system
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- ‘Emergency’ spare wheel
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 AMG Line extra features include (over GLC200):
- AMG Line package
- Body-coloured wheel-arch flares
- 20-inch wheels
The $7600 Plus Package on GLC200 adds:
- Digital Light matrix LED headlights
- Augmented-reality satellite navigation
- Guard 360 system
- Burmester premium sound system
- Stop and go, route-based speed adaptation for adaptive cruise control
- Lane following assist
- Emergency steering assist
- Intersection detection for AEB
- Heat and noise insulating glass
The $6000 Sport Package on GLC200 adds:
- AMG Line exterior and interior package
- 20-inch black AMG alloy wheels
- ‘Sporty engine sound’
- Body-coloured wheel-arch flares
- Anthracite linestructure lime wood dashboard trim
- Option of grey and black Artico upholstery
The $1300 Night Package on GLC200 with the Sport Package optioned adds:
- 20-inch black wheels with metallic rim
- Black exterior accents
‘Standard metallic’ paint finishes cost $1100, while Manufaktur paint costs $2700.
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