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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles: 300 4matic 4dr SUV, 300 4matic Coupe 4dr SUV, 350e 4dr SUV, Amg 43 4dr SUV
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: 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 as well as gas.
AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 28 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 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), 11% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2026

No plug-in hybrid version any more

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 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
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
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 43 4matic Coupe 4dr SUV	188.6 in	75.6 in	63 in	113.8 in	65.7 / 65.7 in	4,398 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

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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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	-11%	$3,050	323
GLC300 4matic Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 31 / 26	0%	$3,150	338
GLC300 4matic (coupe) Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 31 / 26	0%	$3,150	337
AMG GLC43 4matic Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	19 / 26 / 22	-17%	$3,750	406
AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	19 / 25 / 22	-17%	$3,750	411

5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

5/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

30.2 MPG2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.

Similar 2026 small SUVs

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (this car)	27 MPG	Not rated	0
2026 Tesla Model Y	357 mi	Not rated	8
2026 BMW X3	29 MPG	Not rated	2
2026 Lexus RX	36 MPG	Not rated	3
2026 Volvo XC90	27 MPG	Not rated	1
2026 Porsche Macan	21 MPG	Not rated	0
2026 Land Rover Discovery	21 MPG	Not rated	1

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Other GLC-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Complaints
2027 GLC-Class	27	192.1 in	Not rated	0
2025 GLC-Class	27	185.8 in	Not rated	0
2024 GLC-Class	29	185.8 in	Not rated	0
2023 GLC-Class	28	186.2 in	Not rated	1
2022 GLC-Class	24	183.5 in	Not rated	0
2021 GLC-Class	25	183.5 in	Not rated	0
2020 GLC-Class	25	183.5 in	Not rated	0
2019 GLC-Class	25	183.5 in	Not rated	0
2018 GLC-Class	25	183.5 in	Not rated	1
2017 GLC-Class	24	183.5 in	Not rated	13
2016 GLC-Class	24	183.5 in	Not rated	8

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →