2025 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.
51.4years to pay back
- Plug-in: $8,650 more. Saves $168 a year.
- Break-even: 616,700 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 | $59,900 $51,250 | 25 mpg, 53 kWh/100 mi 26 mpg | $1,309 $1,477 | $8,650 | $168 | 51.4 years | Gas, $7,640 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $8.95.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 102,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 313 hp | 255 hp | +58 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | -59 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.8 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 56.3 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree