2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Key Features
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- All-electric dual-motor all-wheel-drive drivetrain producing 483 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque
- Range of 443 miles (estimated)
- DC fast charging up to 330 kW
- Mercedes-Benz Iconic Grille
- Available MBUX Hyperscreen
- Fixed-glass Panorama roof
- Power hands-free liftgate
About The Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
While it shares a name with a conventional model, the GLC Electric is an entirely different vehicle, the most advanced EV offered by Mercedes-Benz to date, and a new evolution of Mercedes-Benz styling. The electric drivetrain packs a substantial punch, but doesn’t make you compromise on range to have it. Not only that, but the cutting-edge battery technology makes for quick charging times. The interior offers the kind of luxury and refinement that you expect from a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, but with a generous helping of futuristic technology, especially when equipped with the available MBUX Hyperscreen. And on top of everything, the GLC Electric is incredibly safe, thanks to a long list of cutting-edge safety technologies that give you peace of mind behind the wheel.
What the Critics Say
Inside, the scene is pure comfort. The seats are well fashioned, and they come tailored in sumptuous nappa leather. Real open-pore wood, carbon fiber, and fine-looking metal accompany the soft hides.” — Car and Driver
There will almost certainly be more powerful versions of this car in the future, but the GLC 400’s 483 hp feels stout. Getting up to speed on the highway is comically easy, with plenty of smooth power on tap. Switching over to the GLC’s sportier drive mode brings on the juice with more immediacy.” – Edmunds
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Advanced Electric Performance
The GLC Electric comes with the most advanced electric drivetrain yet from Mercedes-Benz. It features a pair of electric motors that supply a combined 483 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels. That’s enough for a dash from 0 to 60 in just 4.2 seconds, incredibly quick for a vehicle in this segment. And that’s not the only thing that the GLC does quickly; thanks to the 800-volt battery architecture, it can also charge from 10 to 80 percent on a DC fast charger in just 22 minutes. That’s all the more impressive when you consider the segment-leading 443 (estimated) miles of range that come with a fully charged battery in the GLC Electric. AIRMATIC® air suspension with adaptive damping is available as well, giving you both superior handling and a more comfortable ride across a wide range of conditions.
Modern Luxury And Heritage Style
One of the first things you’re likely to notice about the GLC Electric is its distinctive grille. This is a modern interpretation of the grille from the 1959 Mercedes-Benz W111, an iconic model that raised the bar for luxury sedans everywhere on its debut. In this modern version, the grille is illuminated with a series of small LEDs that make up part of the startup animation. You can add additional styling flair with a choice of Night Package, AMG Line, and AMG Line Plus styling packages. Inside, the GLC Electric offers noticeably more interior space than the conventional GLC counterpart. But the same high-quality materials can be found throughout, including MB-Tex, leather, carbon fiber, and open-pore wood. For the music lover, there is an available Burmester® 4D stereo system with a 750-watt output from 19 speakers, and Dolby Atmos® to enhance the immersiveness of the music.
Advanced Technology
The GLC Electric comes with an incredible drivetrain, but it’s far from the only advanced feature on the vehicle. The GLC Electric is available with the MBUX Hyperscreen, a dash-spanning 39-inch touchscreen that puts everything at your fingertips. There is also an available head-up display for information that you don’t have to take your eyes off the road to see. The standard panoramic roof is available with electrochromatic glass, letting you darken sections of the roof, or the whole roof, in an instant. And to round things out, there is a long list of advanced safety features and driver’s aids that range from automatic evasive steering to hands-free automatic parking and adaptive braking technology.