# Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2027
- **MPG (combined):** 22-27
- **Drive:** AWD, RWD
- **Years covered:** 2016-2027

## Quick answer

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a small SUV rated at 22-27 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; Electric.

## Every 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Range | 240V charge | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GLC400 4matic electric (ST) | Electric | AWD | Single-speed | 123/115 MPGe | 119 MPGe | 350 mi | 11.5 h | $650 | 0 g/mi |
| GLC400 4matic electric | Electric | AWD | Single-speed | 106/98 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 331 mi | 11.5 h | $750 | 0 g/mi |
| GLC300 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | RWD | Automatic | 24/32 | 27 mpg | -- | -- | $3,050 | 323 g/mi |
| GLC300 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 23/31 | 26 mpg | -- | -- | $3,150 | 338 g/mi |
| GLC300 4matic (coupe) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 23/31 | 26 mpg | -- | -- | $3,150 | 338 g/mi |
| AMG GLC53 4matic Plus | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 20/26 | 22 mpg | -- | -- | $3,750 | 394 g/mi |
| AMG GLC53 4matic Plus (coupe) | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 20/26 | 22 mpg | -- | -- | $3,750 | 394 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | MPGe | EV range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | AWD, RWD | 22-27 | 102-119 | 350 mi |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 22-27 | -- | -- |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-27 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21-29 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-28 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-24 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 17-25 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 18-25 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 18-25 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 18-25 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-24 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 24 | -- | -- |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the GLC-Class changed over the years?

- **2027:** added 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid and Electric.
- **2026:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2025:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2024:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L V6 turbo.
- **2023:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid.
- **2022:** dropped 4.0L V8 turbo; AWD became available; 4WD was dropped.
- **2021:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2018:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid and 4.0L V8 turbo.
- **2017:** added 3.0L V6 turbo; RWD became available; FWD was dropped.

## What does it cost to run a GLC-Class?

The EPA puts the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class's fuel cost at **$650-$3,750 a year**, against about $2,212 for other current small SUVs: about average. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $11,000 in fuel.

## GLC-Class vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 |
| [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 |
| [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 |
| [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 |
| [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 |
| [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 |
| [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 |
| [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 |

Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class get?

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is EPA-rated at 22-27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What is the range of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has an EPA-estimated range of up to 350 miles on a full charge, with an efficiency rating of 102-119 MPGe combined. Cold weather and highway speed reduce range.

### What engine does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class have?

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; Electric. It uses automatic, single-speed transmissions and is offered with AWD and RWD.

### Is there a hybrid Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

Yes. The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which.

### Which Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has the highest combined rating, up to 29 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class for a year?

About $650-$3,750 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

The most efficient 2027 version, the GLC300, is rated 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (27 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 323-394 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class cheap to run compared with other small SUVs?

About average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $650-$3,750 compares with about $2,212 for other current small SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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