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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.2s

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GLC: 6.2 s2.5 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
176 SUVs (2023). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
300 RWD2.0L 4-cyl255 hp295 lb-ft4,167 lb12216.36.2 sTested9-speed automaticRWD$47,100
GLC 300 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4-cyl255 hp295 lb-ft4,277 lb11916.86.2 sTested9-speed automaticAWD$49,100
GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe2.0L255 hpN/A4,277 lb11916.8N/AN/AAWD$54,700
AMG GLC 43 4MATICN/AN/AN/A4,277 lbN/AN/AN/AN/AAWD$68,200
AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe3.0L385 hpN/A4,277 lb18011.1N/AN/AAWD$68,200

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl3255 hp300 RWD$47,100Base$1,371Base
3.0L1385 hpAMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe$68,200+$21,100$1,920+$549

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

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

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
9-speed automatic2300 RWD$47,1006.2 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 300 RWD: 255 hp, 28 mpg, $47,100. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2023 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Hyundai Santa FePlug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD261 hp33 mpg$42,410N/A
Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD302 hp38 mpg$43,0905.7 s
Kia SorentoPlug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD261 hp34 mpg$49,9907.4 s
Lincoln CorsairGrand Touring AWD266 hp33 mpg$53,8856.6 s

GLC by year

5.9 s6.0 s6.1 s6.2 s6.3 s201620182020202220242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
0200400600800201620182020202220242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

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

Compare with

2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 2.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC6.2 s2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio3.6 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC and 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Measure2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Trim300 RWDQuadrifoglio AWD
0-606.2 s3.6 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower255 hp505 hp
Curb weight4,167 lb4,313 lb
hp per ton122234
lb per hp16.38.5
MSRP$47,100$85,675

What this cannot tell you

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

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked