Want to know your car's market value?
Free, online & instant
Looking to buy a car on installments?
Explore cars with flexible monthly payment plans
2020 to 2022 is the sweet spot. The X253 GLC ran from 2016 and was facelifted for the 2020 model year, gaining MBUX and the current dashboard — the difference between a cabin that feels current and one that does not. The X254 arrived for 2023, larger and mild-hybrid, at a much higher price. The 2.0-litre turbo is the engine to buy: enough for Kingdom highway speeds, far cheaper to run than a six.
It is one of the stronger holds in the class — a Saudi Mercedes GLC200 keeps about 54% of its value after five years, against roughly 44% for comparable SUVs of the same age.
Tyres are the one thing to look at. 12% of the Mercedes GLC200s we inspect in Saudi Arabia arrive with a mismatched or damaged set, against the 4% we would expect for SUVs of the same age and mileage in the Kingdom — the result of low-profile rubber, kerbs and heat rather than anything wrong with the car. It is the cheapest item on any report to put right, so price a matched set into your offer. Service history is where the real money sits on this car.
The Lexus RX 350 is the closest rival at similar money, cheaper to service, and matches the GLC200 on value retention. The Toyota Land Cruiser costs similar money and is the better choice if you leave the city or need seven seats. Take the GLC200 for the cabin and the running costs.