The U.S. has welcomed a new plug-in hybrid variant of the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class crossover SUV for the 2025 model year.
Dubbed the GLC 350e, this plug-in hybrid has a starting price of $61,050, which includes a $1,150 destination fee, and is now available at dealerships. It is built on the same platform as the current-generation GLC-Class that debuted in 2023.
This powertrain merges a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine with an electric motor, yielding a total output of 313 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. According to Mercedes, the GLC 350e can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.2 seconds. Its top speed is capped at 135 mph in hybrid mode and 87 mph in electric mode.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (GLC 350e)
Equipped with a 24.8-kWh battery pack, the vehicle offers an EPA-rated electric range of 54 miles.
The GLC 350e supports both 11-kW AC charging and 60-kW DC fast charging, which can fully recharge the battery in approximately 30 minutes, according to Mercedes. While plans are in place to adopt the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles, the GLC 350e still utilizes the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) port for the time being.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (GLC 350e)
The GLC 350e is not alone in the GLC-Class lineup, as it is set to be joined by the AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, also arriving in the U.S. for the 2025 model year, which boasts an impressive 671 horsepower. However, this model prioritizes performance over fuel efficiency. Both variants will join a plug-in hybrid option from the larger GLE-Class, which launched as a 2024 model.
Additionally, Mercedes plans to introduce the EQC electric SUV to the U.S. market in 2025, following a previous unsuccessful attempt in 2019 and multiple delays. Last month, the company announced it would postpone its EV production targets, with conventional combustion engine models expected to remain in production “well into the 2030s.”
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