2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug-in Hybrid

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Rating8.4

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Compact SUV
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$50,650
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Perfect balance of power and fuel efficiency

Offers quite a modest all-electric range

Updated MBUX infotainment system

A plethora of customization options are available

Most of the useful driver assistance features are optional

Battery size increased to 13.5 kWh

Innovtive MBUX infotainment system

Specs & Features

$50,650

price

320 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

413 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e SUV fares well in the compact SUV segment. Adding $9,950 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the GLC 350e carries a base price of MSRP $50,650 and is offered in just one trim option. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.0L turbocharged inline 4 supported by an 85 kW electric motor. Mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission, it makes 315 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 24 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 25 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. Performance of the GLC 350e also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 MPH in 6.2 seconds. Mercedes-Benz offers the same 10 colors for the GLC 350e.

Buying Advice

With the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, buyers get all the performance and engaging drive quality with no compromise on the fuel economy. However, since the SUV doesn’t offer a decent amount of driver assistance features as standard, we recommend adding the Driver Assistance Package for an additional $2,250. Features include Active Distance Assist, Active Steering Assist, Active Blind-Spot Monitoring, etc.

Trims

    Base
    $50,650 onwards
    • 18-inch aluminum Wheels
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Mb-Tex leatherette Seat trim
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$50,650

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

8.4

Horsepower

320 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

413 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

Capacity

5

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Source
    6.39 sec

    2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Source
      24 mpg27 mpg25 mpg13.2 gal.

      2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        Source
        183.3 in.82.5 in.64.7 in.5 in.113.1 in.

        2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Max Trunk Volume
          Source
          20.5 cu.ft.51 cu.ft.

          2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Source
            64.7 cu.ft.20.5 cu.ft.51 cu.ft.

            2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              Source
              3500 lbs.1466 lbs.4564 lbs.

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