► New electric GLC revealed in Munich
► All-new look for popular SUV
► 800-volt architecture and 406-mile range
Mercedes has revealed prices for the all-new GLC start from just over £60,000 now that the order book has opened. It’s a significant step for Mercedes, as the GLC is the first in a wave of vehicles from Stuttgart that reset the styling tone for Mercedes. Bold, packed with tech and fully electric, it spearheads a techier, more premium and outwardly more traditional EV line up from the brand. Revealed at the 2025 Munich motor show, the GLC lands in range-topping GLC 400 4Matic form, with five trim levels to choose from.
What’s new?
Everything, but front and centre is an entirely new grille – first previewed before the GLC was even shown. Illuminated (this is an EV after all) but still upright and square, it draws inspiration from some of Stuttgart’s classic designs, adding a touch of the future with 942 pin-sharp dots. As you’d expect, the panel is huge and eye-catching in person – plus it’ll communicate the GLC’s charging status and welcome users to the car.
What follows is a car that’s slightly longer than the current GLC, the wheelbase being stretched 84mm compared to the ICE car. Most of the extra space goes into to the cabin – 13mm more legroom for the front passengers and an additional 47mm for those in the rear. A drive for more headroom also means that the front passengers benefit from a further 46mm, while those sitting at the rear get an additional 17mm. The boot has capacity of 570 litres and extends to 1740-litres with the back seats folded down. The GLC also has a frunk, which adds 128-litres.
There’s also an entirely new MBUX Hyperscreen and new autonomous tech – but we’ll talk about that later.
What about the specs?
The new GLC draws a line both in and out, debuting a more integrated architecture with a 94kWh (usable) battery. That, combined with two motors, makes for 483bhp and a 0-62mph time of 4.2 seconds. There’s also a two-speed transmission that, Mercedes says, benefits “outright acceleration and driving efficiency.”
Speaking of which, UK-market GLCs have a WLTP-certified range of 403 miles. Part of that efficiency comes from the 800-volt architecture and a multi-source heat pump that’s fitted as standard. That should ensure the GLC gets much closer to the headline range in colder conditions.
The 800-volt architecture has other benefits: plug into a 330kW, 800-volt charger and the Mercedes takes on 188 miles of electricity in just 10 minutes. A DC convertor is also thrown in, allowing 11kW, 400-volt fast-charging at home. Mercedes also says the GLC is ‘prepared’ for V2G and bi-directional charging, so it’ll act as a battery or ‘storage solution’ in integrated home systems with solar power etc.
Another clever bit of tech is the ‘One-Box braking system’ that better blends the transition between regenerative and friction braking, ensuring “a consistent and confident pedal feel.” The upshot is that the wheel brakes aren’t needed “in over 99% of cases.” You can also spec the Airmatic air suspension system from the S-Class, and four-wheel-steering that reduces the GLC’s turning circle by 90cm.
What about the interior?
The GLC packs its increased cabin space full of technology. Dominating proceedings is the new 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen – the largest fitted to any Benz yet. Consisting of an unbroken screen, it’s capable of displaying 11 different themes, and runs the most up to date version of Stuttgart’s MB.OS operating system with over 40 apps at the time of writing. It looks huge in these pictures, and it’s even bigger in person.
As you’d expect from a premium car shown in 2025, AI is also a factor, though here Mercedes largely leaves things up to the user. Both Microsoft and Google agents are baked in, and MB.OS also brings back the MB.UX virtual assistant. MB.Drive – Mercedes’ latest autonomous and safety software – has also been supercharged for the GLC. The self-driving systems use ten external cameras, five radars and 12 ultrasonic sensors.
Alongside the huge screen (modelled on a wave, according to the GLC’s interior designers) the car gets an even bigger flourish of bling – the ‘Sky Control’ panoramic roof. It not only makes the cabin feel even larger, it can also be adorned with an optional 162 Mercedes stars. They’re etched between the layers of glass and insulation, appearing to float in space shining in one of 64 colours. Probably not to everyone’s tates, but it certainly looks impressive.
Things haven’t gone totally haptic, though. To make things easier more user-friendly, Mercedes has removed its irritating steering-mounted haptic controls and replaced them traditional dials and rockers. Common sense does win occasionally.
What about trims and prices?
The new GLC range is made up of Mercedes’ usual four-trim hierarchy of Sport, AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium Plus, plus the limited-run Premiere Edition. Sport comes with 20-inch alloys, wireless phones charging, two-zone climate control, heated seats and parking assist. The top-line AMG Line Premium Plus adds a Burmester 4D surround-sound stereo, climate controlled massaging front seats and headlights with projector functions.
Prices for the GLC 400 Sport start at £60,350. Order books are open now and first deliveries are expected by mid-2026.