Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe review

The 220d starts from £60,695, the 300 petrol from £62,770, and the 300d from £69,320. The most affordable 300e will set you back £66,725; the 300de £68,975.

Consider that the GLC SUV is about £6,000 cheaper like-for-like. Is it really worth the uplift for what is a less practical shape? We reckon not. It's also more expensive than the Audi Q5 Sportback and BMW X4 too. So yeah, it ain’t cheap

Particularly so if it’s the AMG version you’ve got your eye on, which asks for at minimum £81,250… or £94,250 for the range-topper.

Nope. What’s the kit like?

Your starting point is Urban Edition, but it’s only offered with the plug-in hybrids. You get 20in multi-spoke alloys, LED adaptive headlights, comfort suspension, the big 12.3-inch driver display and 11.9-inch portrait touchscreen, heated front seats, wireless smartphone pairing and charging, and a rearview camera.

With any other powertrain, AMG Line is up first. It’s similarly pretty well kitted out, with its 19in five-spoke alloys, AMG bodykit, sports suspension, privacy glass, dual screens, sports seats, ambient lighting and reversing camera.

AMG Line Premium models add a 12.3-inch driver display, ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours, augmented reality for navigation, wireless charging, leather sports seats, 20-inch multi-spoke alloys, and multibeam LED headlights.

Top-spec AMG Line Premium Plus models get a Burmester surround sound system, keyless entry/go, electric memory seats and 20-inch five-twin-spoke alloys.

What’s the best spec?

While we’re yet to try it, the 300d looks the best available engine courtesy of the extra torque over the petrol. Go for AMG Line Premium trim, which brings some fancy toys without being OTT.

Failing that, the 300de is actually cheaper than the 300 (courtesy of its Urban Edition trim), and gives you the flexibility of huge electric range (by PHEV standards) that could save you a lot of money in the long run. CO2 of 43g/km will also have company car types chomping at the BiK. Sorry, bit.