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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

5.9s

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GLC: 5.9 s2.4 s9.6 sQuicker on the left
175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 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 lb12216.35.9 sTested9-speed automaticRWD$49,550
GLC 300 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4-cyl255 hp295 lb-ft4,277 lb11916.86.0 sTested9-speed automaticAWD$51,550
GLC 350e 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid313 hp406 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.3 sTested9-speed automaticAWD$60,300
GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe2.0L255 hpN/A4,277 lb11916.8N/AN/AAWD$59,650
AMG GLC 43 4MATIC2.0L416 hpN/A4,277 lb19510.3N/AN/AAWD$67,550
AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe2.0L416 hpN/A4,277 lb19510.3N/AN/AAWD$73,450
AMG GLC 63 S E Performance 4MATIC2.0L671 hpN/A4,277 lb3146.4N/AN/AAWD$86,750
AMG GLC 63 S E Performance 4MATIC Coupe2.0L671 hpN/A4,277 lb3146.4N/AN/AAWD$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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl3255 hp300 RWD$49,550Base$1,422Base
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid1313 hpGLC 350e 4MATIC AWD$60,300+$10,750$1,536+$114
2.0L2416 hpAMG GLC 43 4MATIC$67,550+$7,250$1,745+$323
2.0L2671 hpAMG 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.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
9-speed automatic3300 RWD$49,5505.9 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.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Hyundai PalisadeHybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD329 hp31 mpg$44,1606.6 s
Kia SportagePlug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD265 hp36 mpg$47,190N/A
Kia SorentoPlug-in Hybrid EX AWD261 hp33 mpg$48,290N/A
Lincoln CorsairGrand Touring AWD266 hp33 mpg$54,365N/A

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

2026 Volvo XC60: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Volvo XC60.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC5.9 s2026 Volvo XC604.5 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC and 2026 Volvo XC60
Measure2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC2026 Volvo XC60
Trim300 RWDT8 Core AWD
0-605.9 s4.5 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower255 hp455 hp
Curb weight4,167 lb4,723 lb
hp per ton122193
lb per hp16.310.4
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.

How values are checked