2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
GLC 350e 4MATIC AWD vs GLC 300 4MATIC AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
33.6years to pay back
- Plug-in: $7,400 more. Saves $220 a year.
- Break-even: 403,600 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh. Plug-ins: 50% of miles on electricity.
Every plug-in pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 350e 4MATIC AWD GLC 300 4MATIC AWD | $51,900 $44,500 | 25 mpg, 60 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $1,380 $1,600 | $7,400 | $220 | 33.6 years | Gas, $6,080 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $7.10.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 67,300.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | -111 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 36.1 cu ft | 56.5 cu ft | -20.4 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,555 lb | 3,977 lb | +578 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree