Mercedes-Benz Electric GLC

Mercedes-Benz · GLC

Electric GLC

Released 2026

The Electric GLC, a mid-size electric SUV sold alongside the combustion GLC with up to 405 miles of WLTP range, suited to families who want long range and fast charging.

Body
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Power
349–483 bhp
Range
389–405 mi
Boot
520 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the Electric GLC is comfortable, quiet and roomy, with a high-quality, technology-packed cabin and a long range. The common criticism is that it isn't engaging to drive; Autocar and Carwow both rate the BMW iX3 as the better drive, and Parkers notes the best technology is kept for the higher trims.

From autocar.co.uk, parkers.co.uk and carwow.co.uk

Performance

Powertrain
Electric
Power
349–483 bhp
0–62 mph
4.3–5.9 s
Top speed
130 mph
Engine or motors
GLC 250: 260 kW (354 hp), rear-wheel drive; GLC 400 4MATIC: 360 kW (489 hp), dual motors; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque
505 Nm (GLC 250), 800 Nm (GLC 400 4MATIC)
Gearbox
Two-speed transmission on the rear axle, with 11:1 first and 5:1 second gear ratios (Mercedes-Benz)
Drive
Rear-wheel drive (GLC 250); all-wheel drive (GLC 400 4MATIC)

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP)
389–405 miles
Battery
85–94 kWh
Fastest charging
320–330 kW
Range detail
WLTP range 389 miles (GLC 250) or 405 miles (GLC 400 4MATIC); 225–270 km or 240–305 km added in 10 minutes of DC charging
Charging
Usable battery 85 kWh (GLC 250) or 94 kWh (GLC 400 4MATIC); DC up to 320 kW or 330 kW, 10–80% in 22 minutes; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 9 or 10.5 hours
Efficiency
15.7 kWh/100 km (GLC 250), 16.4 kWh/100 km (GLC 400 4MATIC), WLTP combined
CO2 emissions
0 g/km

Practicality

Body
SUV
Seats
5
Boot
520 litres
Length
4,845 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Weight
From 2,414 kg
Boot
520 litres
Towing
2,200 kg (GLC 250) or 2,400 kg (GLC 400 4MATIC) braked; 750 kg unbraked
Size
4,845 mm long, 1,913 mm wide without mirrors (2,089 mm with), 1,644 mm high; 12.1 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,414 kg (GLC 250), 2,581 kg (GLC 400 4MATIC)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • WLTP range of up to 405 miles (GLC 400 4MATIC)
  • DC charging up to 330 kW; 10–80% in 22 minutes
  • Tows up to 2,400 kg braked (GLC 400 4MATIC)

Cons

  • Weighs 2,414 kg or more
  • Top speed limited to 130 mph
  • 12.1 m turning circle

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
SUVElectric315–463 bhp395–500 mi520 lMar 2026
SUVElectric221–376 bhp298–366 mi669 lJun 2026
SUVElectric295–460 bhp326–386 mi370–835 lFeb 2025

Sources

  1. mercedes-benz.co.uk/passengercars/models/suv/glc-electric/overview.html
  2. media.mercedes-benz.com/en/press-kit/8fa9180e-edb4-4629-8c85-e2bc3c6e1468/artic…

Photo: media.oneweb.mercedes-benz.com

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