Yahoo Autos 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e Plug-In Hybrid Has a 54-Mile Range
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e has arrived at U.S. dealerships with a $61,050 starting price, which is around $10,000 higher than the price of the gas-only GLC300.
The plug-in-hybrid GLC ekes out 54 miles of electric-only range from its 24.8-kWh battery.
Combined with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, the hybrid system spits out 313 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque.
Earlier this year Mercedes-Benz announced that the GLC-class SUV, which received a major overhaul for the 2023 model year, would be joined by a new plug-in-hybrid variant for 2025 called the GLC350e. Now Mercedes has announced pricing and range details for the new GLC plug-in hybrid, which will be able to run exclusively on electric power for up to 54 miles and will start at $61,050.
Under the GLC350e's hood lies a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 201 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a 134-hp, 325-pound-foot electric motor for a total output of 313 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes estimates a zero-to-60-mph run of 6.2 seconds and combined fuel economy of 60 MPGe in the city and 70 MPGe on the highway.
The hybrid system draws power from a 24.8-kWh battery, which offers 54 miles of all-electric range according to the EPA's estimate. This is a bit lower than initially expected when the GLC350e was originally announced with an 81-mile electric range on Europe's WLTP test cycle. The battery is capable of charging at up to 60 kW on a DC fast-charger, which Mercedes says will allow it to reach a full charge in as quick as 30 minutes.
Like the pure-gas GLC SUVs, the plug-in hybrid is offered in three trims: Standard, Exclusive, and Pinnacle. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as are a self-leveling suspension and a keyless start system. Among the six wheel choices are two new styles that are exclusive to the GLC350e, and the PHEV SUV is also offered with an AMG Line package and a Night package for the most design-conscious customers.
Upgrading to the Exclusive trim sees the price rise to $62,700 but adds goodies including a Burmester 3D surround-sound system, a 360-degree surround-view camera, and illuminated doorsills. At the top of the range is the $64,650 Pinnacle trim, with extras such as a head-up display and heat and noise-insulating glass. Mercedes says that the GLC350e is available at dealerships now, and its $61,050 starting price puts it around $10,000 more expensive than the gas-only GLC300.
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