How safe is the 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV?

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV IIHS 2017 Top Safety Pick+ Rating

The Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV has earned the highest available rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)–TOP SAFETY PICK+ for 2017. The GLC SUV passed a series of crash tests with high ratings thanks to its standard front crash prevention system, intelligent body construction, and optional LED headlights. The luxury 5-seater launched in December 2015 as a larger, yet lighter replacement for the GLK SUV and quickly became a popular model for brand lovers. Continue reading for more about the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV IIHS 2017 Top Safety Pick+ rating.  

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IIHS Rating

The GLC SUV received “good” ratings in a series of five crashworthiness tests, including moderate overlap front, side, small overlap front, head restraints testing, and roof strength. In the event of a collision, the GLC SUV offers extra security with multiple airbags and three-point safety belts featuring belt-force limitation and belt tensioning and the driver, front passenger, and rear outer passengers.  

The GLC SUV also received a “superior” rating for front crash prevention with the standard COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS system, passing IIHS collision testing at both 12 mph and 25 mph. The optional static and dynamic LED headlights also received accolades from the IIHS. The GLC SUV joins the 2017 GLE SUV and the 2017 E-Class Sedan as an IIHS Top Safety PICK+.  

Configurations

The 2017 and 2018 GLC SUV is available at Mercedes-Benz dealerships nationwide as the GLC 300 in both rear-wheel drive and 4MATIC all-wheel drive configurations and as the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43. The AMG GLC 63 will soon join the GLC SUV lineup—an ultra-high-performance stunner boasting a handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 engine that delivers 469 horsepower and AMG 4MATIC+® all-wheel drive. 


 

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