Avantgarde Line styling now on GLC 300

LIMITED numbers of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 mid-sized luxury SUV will now be available with the Avantgarde Line styling package.

Priced from $99,900 drive-away – or over $10K less when compared with the on-road cost of the GLC 300 AMG Line – the variant arrives as an alternative to the AMG Line and brings a high level of standard equipment to the range.

In addition to the generous itinerary already on offer in the GLC 300, the Avantgarde Line adds a panoramic glass sunroof, keyless entry and start, heated and memory front seats, and head-up display.

Externally, the new edition is characterised by chrome accenting on the radiator shell set with a single louvre, as well as simulated under guards on the front and rear bumpers.

Bi-colour 20-inch multi-twin-spoke alloy wheels with high-sheen finish complete the Avantgarde exterior package, enhanced by standard aluminium roof rails and aluminium-look running boards set with black rubber studs.

Customers can choose from several standard metallic paint finishes including Verde Silver, Graphite Grey, High-Tech Silver, Obsidian Black and Spectral Blue, or non-metallic Polar White.

Moving inside we find black artificial leather upholstery as standard with Sienna Brown/Black and Macchiato Beige/Black combinations available as no-cost options. The upholstery is complemented by anthracite line structure lime wood trim and high-gloss black finishes.

Other standard GLC 300 Avantgarde features include a leather-clad multifunction sports steering wheel, velour floor mats, Comfort seats with four-way lumbar support for the driver and front passenger, illuminated door sills with Mercedes-Benz lettering, interior ambient lighting, and external projection of the Mercedes-Benz logo.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, plus wireless charging for compatible mobile devices, dual-zone climate control and digital radio are likewise standard, as is 360-degree camera technology and active parking assist.

A high level of standard safety technology features on the GLC 300 Avantgarde including adaptive cruise control, adaptive high beam, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, pre-safe collision detection, nine airbags, traffic sign assist, and tyre pressure monitoring.

The model remains powered by Mercedes-Benz’s familiar 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with 48-volt electric motor assistance. The unit develops 190kW and 400Nm channelling drive via a nine-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive.

The GLC range continues to rival the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3/X4, Lexus NX, and Porsche Macan. Lexus leads the pack with YTD sales of 5102 units ahead of the GLC SUV and Coupe (2393 and 1239 units respectively), BMW X3 and X4 (2744 and 663 units respectively), Porsche Macan (2614) and the Audi Q5 (2109).

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC pricing: