2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC
Starting MSRP
$49,550
to $67,550
About the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC
Hey, if you're looking at the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC, you're checking out a smart upgrade for daily driving. This compact crossover keeps things tidy at 185.7 inches long, making city parking much less of a headache than bigger SUVs. Under the hood, the mild hybrid system offers a respectable 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth 9-speed automatic transmission. Real-world efficiency looks decent too, netting you an estimated 27 combined MPG, which keeps those premium unleaded fill-ups slightly less frequent. Plus, with 40.7 inches of front legroom, you and your co-pilot will stay comfortable on those longer trips.
Key Highlights
Efficient Mild Hybrid
The standard mild hybrid setup helps the 2026 GLC achieve 27 combined MPG, balancing performance with decent fuel economy for a luxury crossover.
Strong Standard Power
With 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque coming from the 2.0L turbo engine, the base model delivers responsive driving dynamics for highway merging.
Balanced Dimensions
At 185.7 inches long, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC offers a manageable footprint perfect for urban maneuverability while still providing 21.9 cubic feet of cargo space.
Four Trim Choices
Buyers get flexibility with four distinct trims, including the efficiency-minded GLC 300 RWD up to the potent AMG GLC 43.
Best For
Urban Professionals
- The 185.7-inch length and available RWD configuration make the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC nimble for navigating tight downtown parking spots.
Tech-Savvy Commuters
- The standard mild hybrid setup and the required premium fuel engine offer a blend of modern tech and steady performance for the daily drive.
Small Families Needing Space
- It comfortably seats five passengers, and the 37.4 inches of rear legroom should keep younger passengers content on routine errands.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLC 43 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $67,550 | all wheel drive | 416 hp | 22 mpg |
| GLC 300 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $49,550 | rear wheel drive | 255 hp | 27 mpg |
| GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $51,550 | all wheel drive | 255 hp | 26 mpg |
| GLC 350e 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 9A) | $60,300 | all wheel drive | 313 hp | 25 mpg |
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Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
AMG GLC 43 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
GLC 300 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
GLC 350e 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 9A)
| Feature | AMG GLC 43 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | GLC 300 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | GLC 300 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | GLC 350e 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 9A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (33 features) | ||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||
| Brake Assist | ||||
| Brake Drying | ||||
| Brake Preparation System | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Driver Attention Alert | ||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Power Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | ||||
| LATCH System | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | ||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||
| Traction Control System | ||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Base Engine Type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | plug-in hybrid |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||
| Horsepower | 416 hp @ 6750 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 313 hp |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 406 lb-ft |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (4 features) | ||||
| Center Differential Type | Limited Slip | — | Limited Slip | Limited Slip |
| Drivetrain Type | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | — | |||
| Transmission Type | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (11 features) | ||||
| Charging Time (240V) | — | — | — | 3.0 hr. |
| DC Fast Charging Port Type | — | — | — | SAE Combo |
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 330.6/452.4 mi. | 417.6/556.8 mi. | 400.2/539.4 mi. | 400.2/487.2 mi. |
| EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe) | — | — | — | 60/70 MPGe |
| EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe) | — | — | — | 64 MPGe |
| EPA Electric Driving Range | — | — | — | 54 mi. |
| EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi) | — | — | — | 52 |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 19/26 MPG | 24/32 MPG | 23/31 MPG | 23/28 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | 26 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component Warranty | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (27 features) | ||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | ||||
| Automatic Parking Assist | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||
| Front Parking Sensors | ||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | |
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | ||||
| Overhead Console with Storage | — | |||
| Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||
| Push Button Start | ||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | ||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | ||||
| In Car Entertainment (10 features) | ||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||
| Infotainment Display | 11.9 in | 11.9 in | 11.9 in | 11.9 in |
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months |
| Speaker System | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Subwoofer Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| USB Port | ||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||
| Power Feature (4 features) | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||
| Moonroof Type | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (19 features) | ||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | ||||
| Front Head Room | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | — | |||
| Front Seat Type: Sport | — | — | — | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Memory Settings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | ||||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | |||
| Seat Material: Leatherette/Sueded Microfiber | — | — | — | |
| Rearseats (5 features) | ||||
| Folding Center Armrest | ||||
| Rear Head Room | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||
| Tires and Wheels (7 features) | ||||
| Spare Tire Location | — | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | — | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary |
| Tire Size | 295/40R20 | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 | 255/55R18 |
| Tire Type | Performance | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | — | — | — |
| Wheel Material | — | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 20 x 10.0 in. | 18 x 8.0 in | 18 x 8.0 in | 18 x 9.0 in. |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||
| Clock | ||||
| Compass | — | — | — | |
| External Temperature Display | ||||
| Tachometer | ||||
| Trip Computer | ||||
| Measurements (13 features) | ||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 4.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | 6.0 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 21.9 cu.ft. | 21.9 cu.ft. | 21.9 cu.ft. | — |
| Country of Final Assembly | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Curb Weight | 4553 lbs. | 4167 lbs. | 4277 lbs. | — |
| Ground Clearance | 6.7 in. | — | — | — |
| Height | 64.4 in. | 64.6 in. | 64.6 in. | 64.6 in. |
| Length | 187.0 in. | 185.7 in. | 185.7 in. | 185.7 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 56.3 cu.ft. | 56.3 cu.ft. | 56.3 cu.ft. | — |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 40.8 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. | 38.7 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in. | 113.1 in. | 113.1 in. | 113.1 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 81.7 in. | 81.7 in. | 81.7 in. | 81.7 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 75.6 in. | 74.4 in. | 74.4 in. | 74.4 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | ||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||
| Concierge Service | ||||
| Destination Download | ||||
| Emergency Service | ||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | ||||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC focused only on RWD, or can I get all-wheel drive?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC offers both configurations, starting with a standard rear-wheel-drive setup, but the GLC 300 4MATIC and the GLC 350e both come standard with AWD.
What kind of fuel does the 2026 GLC really need to run?
All four available trims of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC, including the plug-in hybrid model, explicitly require premium unleaded fuel to operate optimally.
How much cargo room does the standard 2026 GLC have behind the second row?
When carrying five passengers, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC provides 21.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, which is useful for groceries or weekend gear.
What is the horsepower difference between the base model and the performance AMG version?
The standard GLC 300 delivers 255 horsepower, whereas the AMG GLC 43 bumps up performance significantly using the same basic 2.0L mild hybrid engine architecture.
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