“The GLC is a nice compact SUV if you are looking for a smaller entry level MB, but not that impressive.”
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC is that heated front seats and a household-style 115-volt rear-cabin outlet became standard across the lineup. Otherwise, this is a light equipment update rather than a redesign.
About the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC
First-generation X253 GLC SUV, fourth model year, just before the 2020 mid-cycle refresh.
Mercedes-Benz positioned the GLC as a luxury SUV that blends upscale cabin design, a quiet ride, and easy everyday usefulness. Compared with sportier rivals, the GLC’s appeal is less about sharp-edge handling and more about comfort, premium feel, and a polished interior. The lineup also gave shoppers clear powertrain paths: a regular turbo model, a plug-in hybrid for short electric trips, and stronger AMG versions for performance buyers.
The GLC 300 is the straightforward everyday model, with a 241-hp turbo four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic, and automatic emergency braking. The GLC 300 4MATIC adds all-wheel drive for better bad-weather traction, while the GLC 350e 4MATIC pairs plug-in hybrid power with all-wheel drive and remote cabin preconditioning.
What changed, by category
Tech
Heated front seats and a household-style 115-volt rear-cabin power outlet became standard on every GLC trim.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Auto, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic / Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Automatic, 7-Spd 7G-Tronic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 21–22 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 241 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 56.5 cu-ft | 49.4–56.5 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 37.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 10 | ||
| MPGe Combined | 56 | ||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC?
Heated front seats and a household-style 115-volt rear-cabin outlet became standard across the 2019 GLC lineup. The rest of the vehicle changed only modestly.
Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC redesigned?
No, the 2019 GLC was not redesigned. It remained part of the first generation and received only a light equipment update; the larger styling, engine, and infotainment refresh arrived for 2020.
Did the 2019 GLC 300 get a new engine?
No, the 2019 GLC 300 kept its 241-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. Its main updates were newly standard heated front seats and a 115-volt rear-cabin outlet.
Was there a plug-in hybrid 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC?
Yes, the 2019 GLC 350e 4MATIC was the plug-in hybrid model. It combined a turbocharged gas engine with an electric motor, produced 315 hp and 413 lb-ft of combined output, and had all-wheel drive.
Did every 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC have heated front seats?
Yes, heated front seats were standard across the full 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC lineup, including the GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, and GLC 350e 4MATIC.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC
(1,040 reviews)
“GLC 300 is a cool vehicle that looks great inside out and drives perfectly in all road and weather conditions”
“Mercedes glc 300 handles amazing, fast, smooth quiet ride with all of the bells and whistles on base model pretty much. Very pretty interior and exterior with attention to detail.”