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The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4MATIC has landed in native showrooms from $99,900 earlier than on-road prices with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain providing a claimed 112km of electrical driving vary underneath the WLTP cycle.
The present-generation GLC SUV is the preferred mannequin in Mercedes-Benz Australia showrooms, and the GLC350e provides the favored SUV its first non-AMG plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
Not solely is it a belated alternative for the previous-generation GLC300e, however it additionally provides Mercedes-Benz a direct rival to the BMW X3 30e xDrive – priced at $104,800 earlier than on-roads – and the soon-to-be-replaced Audi Q5 TFSIe, which was priced at $113,984 plus on-roads.
It’s additionally the third non-AMG PHEV launched by the German automaker right here this yr.
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The GLA250e PHEV SUV was launched in July with the C350e PHEV sedan two months earlier because the model moved again in the direction of plug-in hybrids – having beforehand prioritised electrical automobiles (EVs) – given their rising recognition each right here and abroad.
The GLC350e’s $99,900 before-on-roads value is $1700 above the C350e sedan, which makes use of the identical 150kW 2.0-litre engine and nine-speed automated combo, however the GLC provides a much bigger, 25.28kWh battery and extra highly effective 115kW electrical motor.
Regardless of the extra highly effective electrical motor, Mercedes-Benz says the GLC has the identical mixed 230kW/550Nm outputs because the C350e sedan, 10kW and 100Nm above the X3 30e, and whereas in need of the Q5 55 TFSI’s 270kW it has extra torque than the Audi’s 500Nm.
Mercedes-Benz Australia claims an electric-only driving vary of 132km – 28km greater than the PHEV C-Class sedan – utilizing the NEDC measure.
Beneath electrical energy – prioritised in city driving situations – the GLC350e can attain 100km/h in a claimed 6.7 seconds earlier than a prime velocity of 140km/h.
The GLC350e comes with a pair of charging cables – one for public charging, the opposite for residence – and may be charged at as much as 11kW utilizing AC energy, enabling a full battery in round two hours.
An non-compulsory charging package deal brings DC charging at as much as 55kW, for an 80 per cent cost in 20 minutes.
Commonplace tools on the GLC350e consists of an Avantgarde exterior package deal, which incorporates 19-inch twin five-spoke alloy wheels, LED headlights, metallic paint, and privateness glass.
Aluminum-look side-steps and trim distinction with gloss black particulars to finish the outside look.
Different customary tools consists of:
- Keyless entry and begin
- Panoramic sunroof
- Artico leatherette upholstery
- Energy-adjustable entrance seats with reminiscence and lumbar help
- Heated entrance seats
- Head-up show
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- Ambient lighting
On the rear, standard-fit self-levelling suspension maintains the identical experience top no matter load.
Three possibility packages are additionally out there for the GLC 350e.
The Sport Bundle prices $6000 and provides an AMG Line exterior, together with AMG 20-inch alloys with bigger entrance brake discs, body-colour wheel arch liners, sports activities seats and a multifunction sports activities steering wheel in Nappa leather-based.
With the Sport Bundle optioned, consumers may add the Evening Bundle for a further $1300. This brings high-gloss black trim, together with high-gloss black-painted 20-inch alloy wheels.
Patrons may add the Plus Bundle for $7600, which bundles the Driving Help Plus Bundle with MBUX Augmented Actuality, a Burmester sound system, Digital Gentle with adaptive high-beam, in addition to acoustic window glass and Guard 360-degree automobile monitoring.
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