Overview
Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and an 85 kW electric motor, fused to a 7-speed automatic transmission, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e SUV makes 315 horsepower. Standalone, the engine makes 241 horsepower while the electric motor manages 263 horsepower. This powertrain helps the GLC 350e cover 0-60 in 7.9 seconds. You can drive the GLC 350e for 10 miles on the electric system alone, making it suitable for short trips in the city. Combined, the GLC 350e achieves an impressive 52 MPGe. With a base price of MSRP $49,990, the GLC 350e makes a formidable competitor in the compact SUV segment, competing directly with the less expensive Lexus NX300h and the Nissan Rogue Hybrid SUV both of which do not offer an EV-only range.
