These cars bring Mercedes to 2021

New Mercedes GLA

Mercedes is restructuring its model pallet and is focusing on new dynamics - and on new electric models. AUTO PICTURE shows all new to 2021!

Mercedes C Class

Mercedes is also at the forefront of safety and assistance systems and car-sharing. In other disciplines, such as the electrification of drives, however, the competitors are currently pace. Here Mercedes wants to catch up again to the top and plans in the coming years several E-Mobile - particularly in the SUV segment.

BMW X4 and Mercedes GLC

Mercedes further expands its portfolio with the expressive GLC Coupé and pushes into a niche that has been unoccupied by the Swabians. There the independent BMW X4 waits for the first duel. Comparison test!

BMW X4  Mercedes GLC

So far, the BMW X4 had a relatively comfortable existence. As the only medium-class hatchback SUV in the market, he did not have any competitive pressure. This is now suddenly changing with the sales start of the Mercedes GLC Coupé. The noble Schwabe, with its expressive design, comfortable driving characteristics and extensive safety technology, is ready to challenge the field stag. In the comparison test, the 204 hp strong GLC 250 d 4Matic Coupé will compete against the BMW X4 xDrive20d with 190 hp. Which of the two stylish all-wheelers offers the better overall package? Although a large-family-friendly space utilization of these designer pieces certainly was not at the top of the specification, both the BMW X4 and the new Mercedes GLC Coupé bring a high degree of practicality. In the front seats even large persons enjoy a lot of space for free unfolding - with easy advantages for the Mercedes, which provides more free flying. And also for luggage both leave exactly the same amount of space: 500 to 1400 liters. In addition, the variability largely corresponds to that of conventional SUVs.

Mercedes GLC 250d

TEST: MERCEDES GLC AND BMW X4
However, neither the BMW nor the Daimler is a genuine transformation artist. They can not offer more than a three-piece rear seat backrest. After all, both hatchback SUVs already have an electrically opening and closing tailgate as standard. The design concept with the coupéhaft dropping roof lines, however, makes itself quite noticeable on the rear seats - in the negative sense. Here, the BMW and the Mercedes are very embarrassed about their Steilheck brothers. People up to about 1.80 meters can nevertheless be easily accommodated on longer distances - in some cases, the leg clearance in both cases is quite generous. Speaking abundantly: This attribute also applies to the safety equipment in the Mercedes GLC. Assistance systems such as a rear-end warning, an autonomous emergency brake or a rear-view camera are on-board at the factory. The BMW countered with standard Xenon headlights and a downhill control. Further helpers, for example, distance control, blind spot warning systems, tracking systems, adaptive LED spotlights, ambient cameras or head-up display, cost as well here and there extra.