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Used Mercedes-Benz GLC: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Mercedes-Benz GLC from 2016 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $15,000 to $46,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2016–2025.
2023–2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC
A compact luxury SUV with a mild-hybrid turbo engine, large screens and a refined, quiet ride.
Years to target: 2023–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,500 | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $39,000 | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $46,000 | Target | Not rated | ~15,000 |
Worth knowing
- Early years had some software and electrical glitches, so confirm updates were done. Repair costs are high out of warranty.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Target a GLC 300 with the Premium Package: it adds keyless entry, upgraded audio and extra convenience features. Look for the Driver Assistance Package for adaptive cruise and lane centering.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2023, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Venza 2024 · $37,000
- Lexus NX 2022–2024 · $36,000–$42,500
- Toyota RAV4 2025 · $34,000
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2016–2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC
A comfortable compact luxury SUV with a quiet ride, a handsome cabin and fast AMG versions.
Years to target: 2016–2022. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $15,000* | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $17,000 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $19,000 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $21,000 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $23,500 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $26,500 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $30,500* | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Maintenance costs are high. If equipped, air suspension can be costly to repair as the SUV ages.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a GLC 300 with the Premium Package: it adds keyless entry, satellite radio and upgraded audio. Choose 2020 or newer for the MBUX infotainment and stronger engine.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2016).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2020.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota RAV4 2018 · $19,500
- Lexus NX 2016–2018 · $20,000–$24,000
- Lexus UX 2019–2020 · $20,500–$22,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.