According to Mercedes-Benz, the GLC range stands for 'modernity, strength and versatility.' As such, the GLC has been a popular choice for those interested in buying a Mercedes vehicle. Not only do you have the practicality of an SUV, but you also get the style of a coupé body style. You can check out our one of our GLC Coupé reviews here.
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High-grade intelligence has also been a strong feature in the GLC range, with powerful infotainment, driver experience, and assistance systems. Sports car dynamics while still doubling as dependable family transport, that's where the GLC Coupé excels as it meets in the middle for your daily duties. A new GLC Coupé was released recently, and my colleague Ané Albertse sampled the latest version. Now that the new one is out, how has the first generation faired since its release in 2016? Let's investigate.
Which trim depreciates the fastest?
1. Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC Coupé
New Price: from R735 900
Average Used Price: from R500 000
Average Mileage: 140 000km
Value Retained: 68%
2. Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 d 4MATIC Coupé
New Price: from R754 900
Average Used Price: from R535 000
Average Mileage: 115 000km
Value Retained: 71%
3. Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 4MATIC Coupé
New Price: from R739 900
Average Used Price: from R625 000
Average Mileage: 68 000km
Value Retained: 84%
4. Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupé
New Price: from R794 900
Unfortunately, we couldn't obtain average used pricing and mileage for this variant.
5. Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 d 4MATIC Coupé
New Price: from R894 900
Average Used Price: from R649 900
Average Mileage: 130 000km
Value Retained: 73%
6. Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé
New Price: from R1 019 900
Average Used Price: from R789 950
Average Mileage: 54 000km
Value Retained: 77%
Verdict
From what we can glean here, the entry-level GLC 220 d depreciates the fastest, while the variant that depreciates the least out of the launch range would be the GLC 250. Now that you have this knowledge, you can search AutoTrader for the best deal and sell your car, too.
