What is the emission standard of the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
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The Mercedes-Benz GLC complies with the China VI emission standard. Relevant information is as follows: 1. The GLC comes with a high level of standard equipment across the range, including knee airbags, auto hold, adaptive suspension, variable steering ratio, autonomous emergency braking, panoramic sunroof, automatic parking, keyless start, roadside assistance, automatic LED headlights, automatic air conditioning, etc. Higher trim levels additionally feature lane change assist, air suspension, power tailgate with gesture control, adaptive cruise control, ventilated seats, ambient lighting with color variability, and rear independent air conditioning. 2. The GLC employs a full-range 2.0T layout, with the M274 inline 4-cylinder engine available in three tuning variants: 200, 260, and 300. The GLC 300 delivers a maximum power output of 180kW (245Ps) and a peak torque of 370Nm.
When I first bought my GLC, I specifically checked the emission standards. This model actually comes in different batches. The domestically produced Beijing Benz GLC models are mostly China 6 compliant, since new cars in China can't even be registered without meeting China 6 standards. Last year when I accompanied my cousin to pick up his car, I noticed the China 6b label on the top right corner of the windshield. The salesperson said this is currently the strictest emission standard. However, it's worth noting that overseas versions or parallel imports might come with Euro 6 standards, and their exhaust treatment systems are slightly different. My advice is to directly check the vehicle conformity certificate when purchasing – it clearly states whether it's China 6a or China 6b, which directly affects whether the car will pass future annual inspections.
Once at a gas station, I heard Old Zhang who runs a repair shop talk about this very professionally. Nowadays, nine out of ten GLCs on the road have the blue China 6 emission standard sticker, especially the facelifted models after 2020. But I heard that during the transition period in 2019, China 5 and China 6 models were sold mixed in that batch, so you need to check the specific production date. I remember my neighbor got burned last year when buying a used GLC - during the transfer process they found out it was China 5, and some cities directly refused registration transfer. So if you're really buying one, it's best to send the VIN to a 4S shop to check the environmental protection catalog, which is much more reliable than looking at the brochure.