Free Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) VIN Decoder
Look up available Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 12 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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Checking your Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) identification
GLC X253 catalog and numeric 253 examples
Choose the right specification
The 253 match is a short family identifier in this decoder. It does not independently certify a specific GLC body, engine or equipment package. The X253 specification page should be compared with the car’s complete model designation before using power, dimensions or consumption values.
- Confirm the body and keep an X254 result separate from this catalog.
- Treat 4MATIC, AMG and hybrid rows as distinct alternatives until the car’s documents identify one.
Use the correct body and market edition
Open the Mercedes-Benz manual for the car’s series, body and year, then look for “Vehicle identification plate” or “VIN”. A C-Class saloon manual should not be assumed to describe an estate, coupé or a different generation. Compare the physical number with the registration document before choosing specifications.
Reference checked . Follow the edition and market stated for each source.
Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) specs by variant
All 12 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.
Fuel not listed · AUTOMATIC 2 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300e 4MATIC 9AT AWD (320 HP) | 2019–2022 | — | 2.0 L | 316 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
| 350 e 4MATIC 7AT AWD (320 HP) | 2015–2019 | — | 2.0 L | 208 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 4 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 4MATIC 9AT AWD (258 HP) | 2019–2022 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
| 200 4MATIC 9AT AWD (197 HP) | 2019–2022 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 194 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
| 300 4MATIC 9AT AWD (245 HP) | 2015–2019 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 242 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
| 250 4MATIC 9AT AWD (210 HP) | 2015–2019 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 208 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 6 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300d 4MATIC 9AT AWD (245 HP) | 2019–2022 | Diesel | 1.9 L | 242 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
| 220d 4MATIC 9AT AWD (194 HP) | 2019–2022 | Diesel | 1.9 L | 191 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
| 200d 4MATIC 9AT AWD (163 HP) | 2019–2022 | Diesel | 1.9 L | 161 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
| 350d 4MATIC 9AT AWD (258 HP) | 2015–2019 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
| 250d 4MATIC 9AT AWD (204 HP) | 2015–2019 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
| 220d 4MATIC 9AT AWD (170 HP) | 2015–2019 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | — | — |
Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.
Reading your Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) result
These examples apply to supported Mercedes-Benz VINs with a numeric model code in positions 4–6. US-market letter-based formats are decoded through other available sources.
Read the numeric model code
In the supported European layout, positions 4–6 contain the Baumuster model code. Our decoder uses it to identify a model family and, when mapped, a chassis generation. The shorter code does not establish all engine or equipment details.
Position 10 is not always a year
Our decoder leaves the year unknown for the European numeric-code layout instead of treating position 10 as a model year. Some US-market Mercedes-Benz VINs use the North American year format. A generation date range is not the individual car’s build date.
Use the build record for factory options
A C-Class or E-Class name can cover several bodies, engines and production generations. Compare the chassis, year and body with the registration documents. For an exact equipment list, ask for the manufacturer’s build record or data card; the open specification catalog does not replace it.
| Code | Model family | Mapped generation |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | GLC | X253 |
These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.
How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.
Using the Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) specifications
Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.
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