The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC dropped off the plug-in hybrid model which was part of its predecessor’s list. Despite that, there are still a lot of things to enjoy when you purchase it. Now, it has hands-free park assist as a standard. It has a wild engine lineup as well.
When it comes to the 2021 BMW X4, you will find powerful engines as well. It boasts of an upscale cabin, and intuitive tech controls. Android Auto is now standard to the ride.
Design & Style
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC is the perfect ride for a family of five, as it offers comforts to all these passengers, regardless of age, shape, and size. There is plenty of legroom and headroom on both rows of seats, plus it uses synthetic leather upholstery as a standard. In front, you will notice its power-adjustable seats, as well as its leather-wrapped steering wheel. Overall, the handsome and sporty ride has the nicest interiors in its class.
Just like the GLC, the BMW X4 2021 version has two rows of seats with synthetic leather upholstery as a standard. It has 10-way power-adjustable front seats, but these ones lack the heated and ventilated configuration. Although seats are supportive and plush enough to work for users’ comfort, the presence of a sloping roofline compromises rear-seat headroom. Soft, faux leather surfaces adorn the cabin.
Technology & Safety
The 2021 GLC is gifted with the newest infotainment system – the Mercedes-Benz User Experience. This one is paired with a 10.2-inch touch screen for functionalities like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth®, and two USB ports. The ride also comes with tri-zone automatic climate control, as well as the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. The long list of safety aids includes the rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, driver drowsiness monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and hands-free park assist.
The X4, on the other hand, uses the iDrive infotainment system. This one has the base 10.3-inch touch screen display which is equipped with a straightforward menu layout. It uses a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, just like that of the GLC. It has two USB ports, Bluetooth®, and 12 speakers. Safety wise, it is given the rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and front and rear parking sensors, among others.
Performance
The 2021 GLC has three engine options. The first one is a turbo-four for its base model which generates up to 255 horsepower. Sprucing up to 385 horsepower is its twin-turbo V6 engine version. The last one is a twin-turbo V8 which releases up to 469 horsepower.
For the 2021 BMW X4, the base engine hits the 248-horsepower mark, seven horsepower short when compared to that of the GLC’s results. The next engine is an inline-six which gives up to 382 horsepower.
The Bottom Line
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a luxury ride that combines sportiness outside, and elegance inside. Even with a tough opponent as that of the 2021 BMW X4, it is still a sure winner in this challenge.
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