4 May 23rd-May 29th, 2024 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | Questions? Feedback? Email me at [email protected] • Follow me on RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) THIS THING IS FIRE! 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE T he 2024 GLC 300 he 2024 GLC 300 comes standard comes standard with an AMG line to with an AMG line to put the sporty side of this put the sporty side of this whip slightly ahead of the whip slightly ahead of the luxurious side that one might luxurious side that one might expect with Mercedes-Benz. expect with Mercedes-Benz. My only historical knock My only historical knock on the GLC was the size, on the GLC was the size, as it felt a little too small as it felt a little too small but the 2024 version has but the 2024 version has an additional 1.2” in length an additional 1.2” in length which is a solid step toward which is a solid step toward resolving the size issue resolving the size issue without pushing it towards without pushing it towards the GLE size. So progress the GLE size. So progress for 2024! for 2024! The 2.0L inline-4 turbo The 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine pumps out a solid engine pumps out a solid 255 horsepower and 295 lb- 255 horsepower and 295 lb- ft of torque. The GLC come ft of torque. The GLC come standard with the 4matic standard with the 4matic all-wheel drive with off-road all-wheel drive with off-road driving mode with downhill driving mode with downhill speed regulation, all the speed regulation, all the latest driver assistance latest driver assistance features, and an impressive features, and an impressive 24/30 MPG. 24/30 MPG. Inside the cabin, Inside the cabin, Mercedes brings luxury, Mercedes brings luxury, comfort and style back to comfort and style back to the forefront. The MBUX the forefront. The MBUX with voice control rocks with voice control rocks and the augmented video and the augmented video feature is super cool. The feature is super cool. The standard AMG line interior standard AMG line interior package comes with package comes with leather everywhere, power leather everywhere, power galore, heated seats, all galore, heated seats, all the instruments you could the instruments you could want and a stellar sound want and a stellar sound system. The price point is system. The price point is an impressive $68,780 for an impressive $68,780 for a high end, high powered a high end, high powered vehicle like this. It is fire! vehicle like this. It is fire! Comfort: Value: Fuel Economy: Looks: The Drive: Safety & Security: Overall: Sound System: Bells & Whistles: