Mercedes GLC joins the premium SUV crowd - Gizmag

Thanks to a combined 240 kW (327 hp) system derived from that in the S-Class and C-Class hybrids , the car will also hit 100 km/h in just 5. 9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph), while Mercedes is claiming CO2 emissions of... The system is coupled with Mercedes’ Dynamic Select system, and is able to lower the suspension by 15mm when drivers get into the twisties. In the (perhaps rare) event that the luxury SUV heads off-road, the ride height can be raised by 50mm for greater ground clearance. As you’d expect of a luxury car like the GLC, there is a raft of active safety features available, including a crosswind assistance system that stops the car being set off course by a strong cross breeze on the freeway. Source: www.gizmag.com