2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.2s
- 300 RWD, 255 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 121 of 184 SUVs (2024).
- Horsepower: top 34% of 184 SUVs (2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,167 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 6.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $47,450 |
| GLC 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,277 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $49,450 |
| GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2.0L | 255 hp | N/A | 4,277 lb | 119 | 16.8 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $57,000 |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC | 2.0L | 416 hp | N/A | 4,277 lb | 195 | 10.3 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $64,950 |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe | 2.0L | 416 hp | N/A | 4,277 lb | 195 | 10.3 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $70,600 |
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 | 300 RWD | $47,450 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 2.0L | 2 | 416 hp | AMG GLC 43 4MATIC | $64,950 | +$17,500 | $1,829 | +$504 |
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 | 300 RWD | $47,450 | 6.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 300 RWD: 255 hp, 29 mpg, $47,450. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $43,690 | 5.7 s |
| Kia Sportage | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD | 265 hp | 35 mpg | $44,090 | N/A |
| Kia Sorento | Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | 261 hp | 34 mpg | $50,290 | N/A |
GLC by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Honda Prologue: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
| Measure | 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 2024 Honda Prologue |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 300 RWD | EX 2WD |
| 0-60 | 6.2 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 288 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,167 lb | 4,932 lb |
| hp per ton | 122 | 117 |
| lb per hp | 16.3 | 17.1 |
| MSRP | $47,450 | $47,400 |
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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