DecodedCars2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 300 4matic 4dr SUV, 350e 4dr SUV, Amg 43 4dr SUV, Amg 63 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 27 combined · 24 city / 32 hwy
- Length
- 185.8–188.6 in
- Curb weight
- 4,244–5,104 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 39 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 186 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,244 lb (300 4matic 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway), 7% worse than the 2025 small SUV average of 29 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2025
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Best combined MPG down from 29 to 27
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 GLC-Class →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 4matic 4dr SUV | 185.8 in | 74.4 in | 64.6 in | 113.8 in | 64.2 / 64.6 in | 4,244 lb | 54/46 |
| 350e 4dr SUV | 185.8 in | 74.4 in | 64.6 in | 113.8 in | 64.2 / 64.6 in | 5,104 lb | 54/46 |
| Amg 43 4dr SUV | 187 in | 75.6 in | 64.6 in | 113.8 in | 64.2 / 64.6 in | 4,354 lb | 54/46 |
| Amg 63 4dr SUV | 187 in | 75.6 in | 64.6 in | 113.8 in | 64.2 / 64.6 in | 5,093 lb | 54/46 |
| Amg 63 4matic Coupe 4dr SUV | 188.6 in | 75.6 in | 63 in | 113.8 in | 65.7 / 65.7 in | 5,093 lb | 54/46 |
| 300 4matic Coupe 4dr SUV | 187.4 in | 74.4 in | 63 in | 113.8 in | 64.2 / 64.6 in | 4,288 lb | 54/46 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC300 Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 / 32 / 27 | -7% | $3,050 | 323 |
| GLC300 4matic Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 31 / 26 | +2% | $3,150 | 338 |
| GLC300 4matic Coupe Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 31 / 26 | +2% | $3,150 | 337 |
| GLC350e 4matic with EQ Hybrid Tech Plug-in Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 28 / 25 | -2% | $3,300 | 84 |
| AMG GLC43 4matic Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | -22% | $3,900 | 423 |
| AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 21 | -22% | $3,900 | 433 |
| AMG GLC63 S E Performance Plug-in Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 21 / 20 | -26% | $4,100 | 379 |
| AMG GLC63 S E Performance (coupe) Plug-in Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 21 / 20 | -26% | $4,100 | 379 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.
Similar 2025 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (this car) | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 337 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| 2025 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2025 Volvo XC90 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Land Rover Discovery | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.
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Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other GLC-Class years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 GLC-Class | 27 | 192.1 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 GLC-Class | 27 | 185.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 GLC-Class | 29 | 185.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 GLC-Class | 28 | 186.2 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 GLC-Class | 24 | 183.5 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 GLC-Class | 25 | 183.5 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 GLC-Class | 25 | 183.5 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 GLC-Class | 25 | 183.5 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 GLC-Class | 25 | 183.5 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 GLC-Class | 24 | 183.5 in | Not rated | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 GLC-Class | 24 | 183.5 in | Not rated | 0 | 8 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →