Mercedes-Benz has announced the return of the entry-level GLC 200 variant for Australia, bringing down the entry cost of its most popular model by $14,400.
Prices for the GLC range now kick off at $89,000 (before on-road costs) or $95,500 (national drive-away) for a limited time, down from $103,400 (before on-road costs) for the previously entry-grade GLC 300.
That puts it at $2900 more than the starting price of the new BMX X3 ($86,100, before on-road costs). Local prices of Audi’s updated rival Q5 remain unconfirmed for now, although it is expected to exceed the $80,000 mark.
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Power and torque on the GLC 200 are derived from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which transmits 150kW/320Nm to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission, down 40kW/80Nm on the GLC 300.
It is an increase of 10kW/10Nm over the X3, while the GLC 200 is expected to provide 10kW/100Nm less than the petrol-powered Audi Q5 TFSI entry-grade.
A 48-volt mild-hybrid system helps bring fuel consumption down 0.2-litres from the GLC 300 to 7.5-litres/100km under the NEDC cycle, which is on par with the X3. Its 0-100km/h sprint time is 7.8 seconds, 0.7 seconds faster than the X3, thanks in part to a new Integrated Starter Generator.
Design-wise, Mercedes has given the GLC 200 exclusive 19-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels in Tremolite Grey with a high-sheen finish. There are removable aluminium-look running boards with rubber studs along the side of the car and “high-performance” LED headlights with adaptive high beam assist.
Additionally, there is a panoramic sliding sunroof in heat-insulated dark-tinted glass and aluminium roof rails.
Inside, the cabin is decorated with silver-grey diamond-pattern and high-gloss black trims on the dashboard and centre console. There is a 11.9-inch multimedia display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display.
Wireless charging, interior ambient lighting, a leather steering wheel, synthetic leather seats, dual-zone climate control, Mercedes-Benz-branded metal door sills and puddle lights are also standard.
Standard safety features include nine airbags, lane-keep assist, blind-spot assist, traffic-sign assist and a surround-view camera.
As always, customers can customise their Mercedes-Benz even further with the interior Plus Package, AMG-inspired Sport Package and exterior Night Package, the latter of which can only be purchased in conjunction with the Sport Package.
There are five standard metallic paint options – Obsidian Black, High-tech Silver, Spectral Blue, Graphite Grey and Verde Silver – and three additional premium paint options – Opalite White, Alpine Grey or Patagonia Red.
Mercedes has sold 554 examples of its GLC Wagon in the first two months of this year, a 75.3 per cent year-to-date increase for what is the brand's most popular model in Australia.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC is available to order from Mercedes-Benz dealers nationwide from today.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Wagon pricing
| Variant | Price (before on-road costs) |
| GLC 200 4MATIC | $89,000 ($95,000 national drive-away until April 30) |
| GLC 300 4MATIC | $103,400 |
| GLC 43 AMG | $141,815 |
| GLC 63 AMG | $191,814 |
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC options
| Package | Price |
| Plus Package | $7600 |
| Sport Package | $6000 |
| Night Package | $1300 |
| Standard metallic paint | $1100 |
| Manufaktur premium paint | $2700 |
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