GLC 400 Electric review
CNBC‑TV18 ran a hands‑on review of the Mercedes‑Benz GLC 400 Electric, testing driving dynamics, ride quality and feature differences versus the standard GLC on a dedicated EV platform. Early X reactions praised its price, comfort, style and speed, with some Tesla owners calling it unbeatable in those categories. ( )
The GLC 400 4MATIC launch model packs a 94.0‑kWh usable battery and dual motors rated at roughly 360 kW (about 483 hp), with Mercedes quoting a WLTP top range near 713 km (443 miles) and published 0–100 km/h sprint in the mid‑4‑second range. (mercedes-benz.com)(ev-database.org) Mercedes built the new GLC on an 800‑volt MB.EA architecture that supports peak DC charging around 330 kW, which Mercedes and multiple outlets say can recover roughly 305 km (188 miles) of range in about 10 minutes and charge 10–80% in roughly 22 minutes under ideal conditions. (mercedes-benz.com)(insideevs.com) European list prices for the GLC 400 4MATIC start in the ballpark of €71,281, with order books opening in parts of Europe from October–November 2025 and Mercedes scheduling the model’s U.S. market introduction for the second half of 2026 while some markets such as India are slated for later, around 2027. (ev-database.org)(mercedes-benz.com)(carwale.com) The electric GLC sits on a bespoke EV chassis that increases wheelbase and overall length versus the prior ICE GLC — Mercedes says that packaging gains deliver a larger cabin and the model adds practical touches like a frunk, while third‑party spec sheets list towing capacity up to about 5,291 lbs and cargo figures around 20.1 cu‑ft (rear seats up) to 61.4 cu‑ft (seats folded). (electrek.co) Mercedes is equipping the GLC with its new MB.OS software stack and high‑end cabin options including an optional multi‑panel “Hyperscreen” display and a vegan‑certified materials pack; the company also highlights S‑Class‑derived AIRMATIC air suspension and available rear‑axle steering as part of the comfort/handling package. (mercedes-benz.com)(electrek.co) Mercedes’ sustainability documents for the model claim lifecycle CO2 reductions of roughly two‑thirds versus the current combustion GLC and cite a roughly 30% cut in per‑cell battery carbon footprint for the new battery generation as part of the GLC’s launch narrative. (group.mercedes-benz.com 1)(group.mercedes-benz.com 2)
