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Mercedes-Benz GLC

(2022 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

69
%
B

Used car score:

62
%
C

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

67
%
C

Safety Rating:

90
%
A

Eco Rating:

72
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

36
%
D

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

69
%
B

Used car score:

62
%
C

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

67
%
C

Safety Rating:

90
%
A

Eco Rating:

72
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

36
%
D

Summary


The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a medium-sized premium SUV/crossover, which sits between the smaller GLA and larger GLE in the Mercedes-Benz SUV family. This is the second-generation model, which went on sale in the final months of 2022.

Fitted with the latest infotainment tech and combustion-powered drivetrains that Mercedes-Benz has to offer, the latest GLC is described by several reviewers as an evolution of the outgoing model.

Carbuyer‘s Tom Jervis claims that it has “one of the most high-tech cabins in the class”, while concluding that “the already-spacious GLC is even more practical than before”.

The Top Gear team praises the SUV for its “more elegant and sophisticated” exterior styling, while What Car? is more impressed by the GLC’s range of engines – particularly the plug-in hybrid variants that offer a very competitive electric driving range.

While the GLC is certainly efficient, on-the-road excitement is another matter. “Flat-out acceleration is hardly exciting”, says What Car?, and while the SUV is an accomplished motorway cruiser, “it doesn’t feel all that settled at slow speeds.”

Focused on the build quality, Honest John adds that the interior, while classy, does feature some cheap materials in places, despite its rather expensive price tag.

As of October 2024, the Mercedes-Benz GLC holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 69%. It scores highly for safety and it has low CO2 emissions (thanks largely to the plug-in hybrid model). However, its running costs are vey high, and we don’t yet have reliability data for this model.

GLC highlights

  • Class-leading infotainment
  • Impressive PHEV battery range
  • Spacious and well-equipped interior
  • Large boot

GLC lowlights

  • Large price hike over previous GLC range
  • Rivals are more engaging on the road
  • Slightly firm ride comfort
  • Some cheap cabin materials

Key specifications


Body style: Medium SUV
Engines:
petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price:
From £52,880 on-road

Launched: Winter 2022/23
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA


Media reviews


Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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What Car?

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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2022
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 92%
Child protection: 90%
Vulnerable road users: 74%
Safety assist: 84%

The latest generation of Mercedes-Benz GLC was awarded an impressive set of scores as part of its Euro NCAP crash safety assessment conducted at the end of 2022, and was also awarded a Euro NCAP Advanced award for its intuitive on-board tech that is not yet factor into the safety body’s assessments.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of October 2024, the Mercedes-Benz GLC has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating


Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of October 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the GLC, we’ll publish the score here.

Running cost rating


Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models37 mpgD32 – 38 mpgD – E
Diesel models51 mpgB40 – 53 mpgB – D
Plug-in hybrid models526 mpgA109 – 706 mpgA – A
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models172 g/kmC170 – 200 g/kmC – D
Diesel models145 g/kmB139 – 183 g/kmB – C
Plug-in hybrid models13 g/kmA10 – 58 g/kmA – A
Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
Plug-in hybrid models81 milesC27 – 84 milesC – E
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models46D32 – 50C – F
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£393C
Year 2£1,033D
Year 3£1,725D
Year 4£2,149D
Year 5£2,880D
Overall£8,180D

The Mercedes-Benz GLC is an expensive car to run, according to numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Fuel consumption is disappointingly poor for petrol models, and only average for diesels. The plug-in hybrid stats look good on paper, but this is largely a function of misleading EU/UK government lab tests that make every plug-in hybrid look amazing. There are no real-world situations where you’re going to get 381 miles out of a single gallon (4.5 litres) of fuel and a bit of electricity.

Battery range on the plug-in hybrid is quite good, with an official range of 56 miles – although this depends on which model you choose. If you are able to charge the GLC every day, you may well be able to do all of your day-to-day driving purely on electrical power. On longer trips, you’ll still probably run out of charge fairly quickly.

Insurance and scheduled servicing costs for the GLC are likely to be high, especially compared to similarly-sized cars from other brands.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Mercedes-Benz GLC has received.

2024

  • What Car? EV Awards – Best Hybrid Family SUV

2023

  • What Car? EV Awards – Best Hybrid Large SUV

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The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC is both spacious and well-equipped, but putting your foot down won't result in many driving thrills.Mercedes-Benz GLC