Mercedes GLC 2015 AMG GLC 43

Mercedes GLC 2015 3.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Mercedes GLC 2015 AMG GLC 43 has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2019. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 367 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 520 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 220 up to 370 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mercedes GLC 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes GLC 2015 AMG GLC 43 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 9 gears.
Mercedes GLC 2015 AMG GLC 43 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

Mercedes GLC safety

During safety testing Mercedes GLC has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes GLC is evaluated with outstanding rate 95 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 89 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes GLC got 82 points from 100.
Mercedes GLC safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

Mercedes GLC 2015

Mercedes GLC 2015 AMG GLC 43 technical data

Model: Mercedes GLC AMG GLC 43
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2016. January ... 2019. December 
Engine: 2996 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 367 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 520 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (9 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.66m (length) 1.89m (width) 1.64m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters
Ground clearance: 123 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 550 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1600 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2460 kg

Mercedes GLC 2015 AMG GLC 43 engine M276 DEH30 LA AMG

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2996 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 88 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.1 mm
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes GLC 2015 AMG GLC 43 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 367 - 401 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 520 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 14 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes SLC

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes GLC crossover [2015 - 2019] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Mercedes GLC 2.0 250 2015 4MATIC 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 211 HP 7.1 l/100km
Mercedes GLC 2.0 300 2015 4MATIC 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 245 HP -
Mercedes GLC 2016 2.0 GLC 350e 4x4 Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 2.0 Hybrid 211 HP -
Mercedes GLC 2.1 220 2015 d 4MATIC 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.1 Diesel 170 HP 5.5 l/100km
Mercedes GLC 2.1 250 2015 d 4MATIC 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 2.1 Diesel 204 HP 5.5 l/100km
Mercedes GLC 2016 3.0 AMG GLC 43 4x4 Jan 2016 — Dec 2019 3.0 Petrol 367 HP -
Mercedes GLC 2016 3.0 GLC 350d 4x4 Jan 2016 — Dec 2018

Most powerfull diesel version (258 HP)

3.0 Diesel 258 HP -
Mercedes GLC 2017 4.0 AMG GLC 63 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2019 4.0 Petrol 476 HP -
Mercedes GLC 2017 4.0 AMG GLC 63 S 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2019

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds

4.0 Petrol 510 HP 10.7 l/100km
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