2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.1s

145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
GLC 300 RWD	2.0L 4-cyl	255 hp	273 lb-ft	3,889 lb	131	15.3	6.1 sTested	9-speed automatic	RWD	$43,200
GLC 300 4MATIC AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	255 hp	273 lb-ft	3,977 lb	128	15.6	6.1 sTested	9-speed automatic	AWD	$45,200
AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	3.0L	385 hp	N/A	3,977 lb	194	10.3	N/A	N/A	AWD	$59,900
AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	3.0L	385 hp	N/A	3,977 lb	194	10.3	N/A	N/A	AWD	$64,900
AMG GLC 63 SUV 4MATIC	4.0L	469 hp	N/A	3,977 lb	236	8.5	N/A	N/A	AWD	$73,900
AMG GLC 63 Coupe 4MATIC	4.0L	469 hp	N/A	3,977 lb	236	8.5	N/A	N/A	AWD	$76,900
AMG GLC 63 S Coupe 4MATIC	4.0L	503 hp	N/A	3,977 lb	253	7.9	N/A	N/A	AWD	$84,500
300 Coupe 4MATIC	2.0L	255 hp	N/A	3,977 lb	128	15.6	N/A	N/A	AWD	N/A

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

4 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl	3	255 hp	GLC 300 RWD	$43,200	Base	$1,536	Base
3.0L	2	385 hp	AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	$59,900	+$16,700	$1,920	+$384
4.0L	2	469 hp	AMG GLC 63 SUV 4MATIC	$73,900	+$14,000	$2,259	+$723
4.0L	1	503 hp	AMG GLC 63 S Coupe 4MATIC	$84,500	+$10,600	$2,259	+$723

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
9-speed automatic	2	GLC 300 RWD	$43,200	6.1 s

Compared with the GLC 300 RWD: 255 hp, 25 mpg, $43,200. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Subaru Outback	Limited XT AWD	260 hp	26 mpg	$37,995	6.1 s
INFINITI QX50	PURE FWD	268 hp	26 mpg	$38,050	N/A
Toyota RAV4 Prime	SE AWD	302 hp	38 mpg	$38,350	5.8 s
MINI Countryman	John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD	301 hp	26 mpg	$41,500	6.6 s
BMW X2	M35i AWD	301 hp	26 mpg	$46,450	4.7 s
Lexus RX	RX 450h AWD	308 hp	30 mpg	$47,820	7.9 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2021 Audi Q5: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Audi Q5.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.