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The GLC 350e plug-in hybrid debuts this year with a gaudy 54-mile EV range rating that's bound to make PHEV shoppers take notice. At the other end of the spectrum, the 671-horsepower AMG GLC 63 S E Performance also debuts with a projected 6-mile EV range that's gaudy in its own way.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-In Hybrid
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"Watch out, because Mercedes is trying to change the game with the GLC 350e PHEV. Boasting a 17-mile advantage in EV range over the Lexus NX 450h+ — or put differently, nearly 50 percent more electric range — the GLC 350e further boasts a conventional nine-speed automatic transmission that won't surge or drone like the CVT in the Lexus. The Benz also undercuts the NX 450h+ on price, which is surely no accident, but the Lexus does retain a huge advantage in fuel economy. The race for the best plug-in-hybrid SUV might start and stop right here."—Ranked #1 out of 5 Compact Luxury PHEV SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-In Hybrid, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
The GLC 350e's 54-mile electric range is the headline news here, and rightfully so. That's far more than the plug-in-hybrid norm, and although the electric motor's 134-horsepower rating looks wimpy next to the GLC 350e's 2.5-ton curb weight, its 325 pound-feet of torque should give you enough oomph for most around-town situations. It's hard to avoid the conclusion that the 350e is one of the best all-around plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market, right out of the gate. There's technically another GLC PHEV, by the way, but that would be the 671-hp AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, which promises well less than 10 miles of electric range. We're assuming that most people who are intrigued by the idea of a plug-in GLC will not be interested in that contraption.
The 2025 GLC Plug-In Hybrid is offered in just one mechanical configuration. Hit the link or button to read our editorial summary and see detailed specs.
| Version | Price | Fuel | EV Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC (2.0T Plug-In Hybrid AWD) | $59,900 | Plug-In Hybrid | 54 mi | 313 hp | 406 lb-ft |
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