2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.9s
- 300 RWD, 255 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 101 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 8% of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 | 5.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $49,550 |
| GLC 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,277 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $51,550 |
| GLC 350e 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 313 hp | 406 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.3 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $60,300 |
| GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2.0L | 255 hp | N/A | 4,277 lb | 119 | 16.8 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $59,650 |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC | 2.0L | 416 hp | N/A | 4,277 lb | 195 | 10.3 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $67,550 |
| AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe | 2.0L | 416 hp | N/A | 4,277 lb | 195 | 10.3 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $73,450 |
| AMG GLC 63 S E Performance 4MATIC | 2.0L | 671 hp | N/A | 4,277 lb | 314 | 6.4 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $86,750 |
| AMG GLC 63 S E Performance 4MATIC Coupe | 2.0L | 671 hp | N/A | 4,277 lb | 314 | 6.4 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $93,450 |
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
4 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 | $49,550 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 1 | 313 hp | GLC 350e 4MATIC AWD | $60,300 | +$10,750 | $1,536 | +$114 |
| 2.0L | 2 | 416 hp | AMG GLC 43 4MATIC | $67,550 | +$7,250 | $1,745 | +$323 |
| 2.0L | 2 | 671 hp | AMG GLC 63 S E Performance 4MATIC | $86,750 | +$19,200 | $2,021 | +$599 |
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 | 3 | 300 RWD | $49,550 | 5.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 300 RWD: 255 hp, 27 mpg, $49,550. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade | Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | 329 hp | 31 mpg | $44,160 | 6.6 s |
| Kia Sportage | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD | 265 hp | 36 mpg | $47,190 | N/A |
| Kia Sorento | Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD | 261 hp | 33 mpg | $48,290 | N/A |
| Lincoln Corsair | Grand Touring AWD | 266 hp | 33 mpg | $54,365 | N/A |
GLC by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Volvo XC60: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Volvo XC60.
| Measure | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 2026 Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 300 RWD | T8 Core AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.9 s | 4.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 455 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,167 lb | 4,723 lb |
| hp per ton | 122 | 193 |
| lb per hp | 16.3 | 10.4 |
| MSRP | $49,550 | $61,150 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree