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How roomy is a Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé?

How much space can you expect with the sloped roofline of a sporty coupe SUV? We find out!

Buying a Car2 min read

German luxury space

Coupe-styled luxury SUVs are proving to be very popular indeed in South Africa. Despite the compromise of the sloped roof line many families still choose to make these sporty cruisers a part of the household.

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The question of how much space you get, though, may still be on the minds of many who are still on the fence about buying one of these luxury German bruisers. So, how much space can you expect from a new GLC Coupe?


Interior space

With external dimensions of 4764mm in length, 2075mm in width and a height of 1605mm, the GLC Coupe has a rather roomy upfront, but with some clever internal packaging, it manages to eke out as much space inside as possible in the rear despite the sloped rear roofline.

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Seating Capacity

That space is allotted to seating for five adults, with the outer rear seats having ISOfix fitted for car seats for the kids, but those longer in the torso may struggle with rear headroom.

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Legroom and Headroom

With its coupe styling and maximised internal space, the GLC Coupe is fairly comfortable for a small to medium-sized family. There is plenty of headroom upfront for the average adult and more than enough legroom for even those who are long in the leg, although rear passengers will have a bit of a squeeze as headroom is compromised by the sloping roof line.

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Boot Capacity

The GLC Coupe has a boot load volume of 545l, which can be expanded by dropping the rear seats to 1490l, the space given is more than generous enough for everthing from golfclubs to the weeks groceries.

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Verdict

The GLC Coupe makes for a great family car and it is more than enough for the average family or active executive, and you should be able to take on most everyday tasks with it as is. 

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Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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