Mercedes-Benz has launched GLC, its luxury compact SUV, starting from Rs. 50.7 lakh, ex-showroom, Pune. It will compete against BMW X3, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60 and  Range Rover Evoque in the Indian market.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp;<br><img alt="" src="http://carhunt.in/images/article_images/xuv500.png"><br><br></div><div>Based on Modular Rear-wheel drive Architecture or MRA, GLC shares its platform with Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Featuring permanent 4MATIC all wheel drive the SUV has 5 drive modes: Comfort, Eco, Sport, Sport+ and Individual. It's available in both, diesel and petrol variants. Diesel variant GLC 220d is powered by 2143cc engine that develops 170 BHP@3000-4200 rpm and torque of 400 Nm@1400-2800 rpm. GLC 300 is the petrol variant powered by 1991 cc petrol engine that puts out 245 BHP@5500 rpm and torque is rated 370 Nm@1300-4000 rpm.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>It's priced at Rs 20,000 higher than the diesel trim. Transmission duty for both the engines is handled by the latest 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox.

Currently, the GLC is imported as Completely Built-up Unit and called Edition 1. By end of this year, local assembly is likely to commence.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Mercedes-Benz has ensured that GLC &nbsp;is feature-laden with features like Adaptive LED lights, Panoramic Sunroof, 3-Zone Climate Control, front seats with 3-Memory setting, Off-Road light function that provides broader, brighter illumination, 3 Off-road modes (Off-road, Incline and Slipper), paddle shifters and a lot more. On safety front, GLC was rated 5/5 star with 95% adult occupant and 89% child occupant rating. The car is equipped with 7 Airbags standard across the range, Attention Assist that warns for impending drowsiness, Adaptive Brake, and Pre-Safe amongst a host of other safety features.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>**As the diesel variant of GLC is powered by 2143cc engine, it cannot be sold in the NCR.</div>