2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.1s
- GLC 300 4MATIC AWD, 255 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 89 of 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: top 35% of 164 SUVs (2022).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 6.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $45,850 |
| GLC 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.3 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $43,850 |
| 300 Coupe 4MATIC | 2.0L | 255 hp | N/A | 3,891 lb | 131 | 15.3 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $52,500 |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV | 3.0L | 385 hp | N/A | 3,891 lb | 198 | 10.1 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $59,900 |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe | 3.0L | 385 hp | N/A | 3,891 lb | 198 | 10.1 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $66,500 |
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.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 255 hp | GLC 300 RWD | $43,850 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 3.0L | 2 | 385 hp | AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV | $59,900 | +$16,050 | $1,829 | +$229 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 2 | GLC 300 RWD | $43,850 | 6.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the GLC 300 RWD: 255 hp, 24 mpg, $43,850. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | SX FWD | 281 hp | 25 mpg | $38,290 | 6.4 s |
| Subaru Outback | Limited XT AWD | 260 hp | 26 mpg | $38,695 | 5.9 s |
| INFINITI QX50 | PURE FWD | 268 hp | 26 mpg | $39,150 | N/A |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Limited FWD | 277 hp | 25 mpg | $39,410 | N/A |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $40,300 | 5.8 s |
| Lexus NX | 350 AWD | 275 hp | 25 mpg | $41,950 | 6.6 s |
Cheapest 6 of 12.
GLC by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
| Measure | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLC 300 4MATIC AWD | Select RWD |
| 0-60 | 6.1 s | 6.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 266 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,891 lb | 4,394 lb |
| hp per ton | 131 | 121 |
| lb per hp | 15.3 | 16.5 |
| MSRP | $45,850 | $43,895 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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