1. Home
    2. Research
    3. Mercedes-Benz
    4. GLC
    5. 2025
    Brand new Mercedes-Benz GLC (inc. 0-100km/h & autonomous) review
    While it doesn't look all that different to the old Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 has finally launched in Australia and Paul Maric has taken it for a spin to see if it's any good. Hardness tester, noise and lane keeping results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/121Auf6HGvaBqRToYcuAz94alin7Sw55SpOPECBDlnKE More Mercedes-Benz content: https://www.carexpert.com.au/mercedes-benz More Mercedes-Benz GLC content: https://www.carexpert.com.au/mercedes-benz/glc Skip Ahead: Intro: 00:00 Exterior 00:47 Interior 03:34 Infotainment 05:02 Safety Tech 06:49 Practicality 07:44 On the Road 11:00 Driver Aids 17:17 Performance 18:49 Verdict 21:25 We review every new car on the market, bust car myths, cover the latest car tech and answer your burning questions. Whether you need new car advice, purchase validation or simply love learning more about new cars and technology, we are your car experts. Subscribe to Car Expert: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DvMhvy3H7ntEgn9n3xQcQ?sub_confirmation=1 You'll find us dropping new video content three times a week. If you'd like to ask a question about one of our videos, simply leave us a comment. If you'd like to give us any feedback on our content, feel free to email us, or alternatively, hit us up on social media. Finally, we want this channel to grow with your support and feedback. If there's anything you don't like or would like to see us change, we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on social media to see what we're up to and to ask any questions! CarExpert: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarExpertAus Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CarExpertAus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carexpert.com.au Paul Maric: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulMaric Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PaulMaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PaulMaric #mercedesbenz #glc #review
    0 seconds of 22 minutes, 42 secondsVolume 0%
    Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
    00:00
    22:42
    22:42
     

    View 1 image

    2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

    New from

    $94,500 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.3 - 9.9 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class's used prices in Australia typically range from $135,315 for the 43 4matic variant and topping out at $198,415 for the 63 S E Performance.

    There are 2 variants of the GLC available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2024.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (310kW/500Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol hybrid (500kW/1020Nm). All variants feature 9 speed automatic g tronic transmission. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2025 GLC was offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class models from other years

    2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Price

    Mercedes-AMG S Edition 1

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 9 sp automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv$212,400

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 9 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv$113,900

    Mercedes-AMG

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 9 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv$136,400

    Mercedes-AMG S

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 9 sp automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv$198,415

    Avantgarde

    *excl. on-roads

    2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

    Avantgarde

    • 360 view camera
      • 3d Enhanced View
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 10
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
      • Reactive Lighting
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Driving Pattern Monitor
      • Includes Junction Crossing
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • System Power (w): 225
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Manufacturer's Code: 234
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 11.90
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Television
      • Touch Screen
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Lidar Sensor
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Traction Control
      • Includes Transmission
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 18.8
      • Battery Supplier: Other
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48.0
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.90
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Integrated Starter Generator
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 23.1
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 17.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 48
    • Embedded infotainment user interface
      • Number Of Months Of Online Services: 36
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 11.90
      • Touch Screen
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Glass roof
      • Sunshade Type: Electric
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Logo Projection
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.3
      • Headroom Front: 1048
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Rear: 1007
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1499
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1480
      • Leg Room Front (in): 40.8
      • Leg Room Front: 1036
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 950
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1456
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1438
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Wood & Synthetic Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 11.90
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Television
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
      • Screen Size (in): 11.90
      • Traffic Info
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Folds Electrically
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 258
      • Maximum Power Kw: 190
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 400
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5800
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2000
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Touch Controls
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 4
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer's Own
    • Wifi network
      • Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Base

    Adds to Avantgarde:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • System Power (w): 125
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Fore & Aft Adjustment
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 988
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Rear: 972
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 5
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    Removes from Avantgarde:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket

    Mercedes-AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Ambient lighting
      • Wrap Around
    • Anti collision system
      • Emergency Driver Intervention System
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Highway Assist
      • Lane Changing
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Jam Assist
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Electric motor
      • Motor Location: Front
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 13.6
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 10.0
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Fog Light Function
      • Matrix
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.1
      • Headroom Front: 1045
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Navigational systems
      • Includes Augmented Reality
    • Remote services
      • Tow Away Alert
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 422
      • Maximum Power Kw: 310
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 500
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6750
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 5000
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Burmester
      • Number Of: 15
    • Sport exhaust pipe
      • Driver Controlled Valve Flap
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • System Power (w): 125
      • System Power (w): 225
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electric motor
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 23.1
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 17.0
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 988
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Rear seats
      • Ski Hatch
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 258
      • Maximum Power Kw: 190
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 400
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5800
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2000
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 5
      • Number Of: 9
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 4

    Mercedes-AMG S

    Adds to Mercedes-AMG:
    • Charging connector
      • Charging Socket Ac 1
      • Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Rear Side
    • Charging information
      • Amps (a): 16
      • Amps (a): 8
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 1.81
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 1.82
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 1.81
      • Duration (hours): 2.00
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 3.70
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 1.80
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 3.70
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
      • State Of Charge Starts At (%): 10
      • Voltage (v): 230
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - City
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Corner Reaction
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Highway Exit
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Junction React
      • Adaptive Cruise Cont Linked To Mapping
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 15.2
      • Battery Cell Count: 560
      • Battery Cell Type: Pouch
      • Battery Voltage (v): 400.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 6.08
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 3.7
      • Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 4.80
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 320
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 204.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 150.0
    • Energy recuperation
      • Level Selection
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Digital Matrix
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 988
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Cooling
      • Includes Heating
      • Includes Phone
      • Includes Timer
    • Remote battery management
      • Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Includes Charge Completion Alert
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation Timer
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 476
      • Maximum Power Kw: 350
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 545
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5800
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2000
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Suede & Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Electric Heater
    Removes from Mercedes-AMG:
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 18.8
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.90
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Integrated Starter Generator
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 13.6
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 10.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 48
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Matrix
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.1
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.3
      • Headroom Front: 1045
      • Headroom Front: 1048
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 422
      • Maximum Power Kw: 310
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 500
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6750
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 5000
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Other

    Mercedes-AMG S Edition 1

    Adds to Mercedes-AMG S:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Racing
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
    • Paint
      • Type: Matt
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Carbon Fibre
    Removes from Mercedes-AMG S:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Wood & Synthetic Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Suede & Leather
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    See all 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Specs

    2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Dimensions

    1640mm
    1890mm
    4716mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Dimensions

    2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Towing Capacity

    See all Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Towing Capacity

    2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the 63 S E PERFORMANCE with a 9 SPEED AUTOMATIC G TRONIC which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 7.3L of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the 43 4MATIC with a 9 SPEED AUTOMATIC G TRONIC which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 9.9L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 9 sp automatic Electric 4x4 5d SuvElectric7.3 L/100km
    See all Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the 43 4MATIC that starts from $135,315.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the 63 S E PERFORMANCE that starts from $198,415.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: 43 4MATIC and 63 S E PERFORMANCE.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the 43 4MATIC which measures 1938mm wide, 4751mm in length and sits 1634mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the 63 S E PERFORMANCE which has 500kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the 63 S E PERFORMANCE which weighs 2885 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid or Premium Unleaded Petrol.