Mercedes-Benz GLC Specs by Generation
By CarWhere Research · Updated
CarWhere lists 12 US-market Mercedes-Benz GLC trims across 2 chassis codes, from the X253 (2016–2023) to the X254 (2023–present), with engine code, power, torque, 0–60, weight and launch MSRP. The X254 makes 255–671 hp (GLC 300 to AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE); quickest Mercedes-claimed 0–60 is 3.4 s.
X254 GLC (2023–present) specs
Chassis codes: X254 SUV · C254 SUV coupe
What changed in the X254
The second-generation GLC arrived in the US for model year 2023 with every version electrified: the GLC 300 pairs a 2.0-liter turbo four with a 48-volt mild-hybrid starter-generator. A new C254 GLC Coupe followed for 2024, alongside AMG GLC 43 models that switched from a V6 to the four-cylinder M139. For 2025 came the GLC 350e plug-in with an EPA-rated 54 miles of electric range and the AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE plug-in with 671 hp. An inline-six AMG GLC 53 returns for 2027.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 300RWD SUV figures; GLC 300 4MATIC SUV weighs 4,277 lb and lists at $49,100. Coupe (GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe) from MY2024. Mild-hybrid adds up to 23 hp briefly. MSRP excludes $1,150 destination. 2027 MSRP: $52,400 (RWD). | 2023–present | SUV, SUV Coupe | M254 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 with 48V mild hybrid | 255 | 295 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 6.2 automatic | 130 | 4,167 | $47,100 |
| GLC 350e 4MATIChp/torque are combined system output. EPA electric range 54 miles. MSRP excludes $1,150 destination. | 2025–present | SUV | M254 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 plug-in hybrid | 313 | 406 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 6.2 automatic | 130 | 5,534 | $59,900 |
| AMG GLC 430-60 is an MB estimate. Curb weight and MSRP from Cars.com (SUV). Not listed in the 2027 model-line update, which adds the AMG GLC 53 instead. | 2024–2026 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M139 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 with electric exhaust-gas turbocharger and 48V mild hybrid | 416 | 369 | AWD (4MATIC) | AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed | 4.7 automatic | 155 | 4,553 | $64,950 |
| AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCEhp/torque are combined system output (engine alone 469 hp / 402 lb-ft). 0-60 is MB estimate. Curb weight and MSRP from Cars.com; Coupe listed at $91,450. | 2025–present | SUV, SUV Coupe | M139 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 plug-in hybrid with rear-axle electric drive unit | 671 | 752 | AWD (4MATIC+) | AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed | 3.4 automatic | 171 | 5,115 | $86,050 |
| AMG GLC 530-60 estimated with RACE START. Top speed 167 mph with AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package. Torque briefly 472 lb-ft on overboost. AMG GLC 53 Coupe $75,900. MSRP excludes $1,450 destination. | 2027–present | SUV, SUV Coupe | M256 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 with electric auxiliary compressor | 443 | 443 | AWD (4MATIC+) | AMG Speedshift TCT 9-speed automatic | 4.0 automatic | 155 | 4,685 | $69,900 |
Sources for the X254: Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2023 GLC SUV Quick Reference Guide · Mercedes-Benz USA media — The all-new Mercedes-AMG GLC: Performance SUV in two high-performance versions (Jul 2023) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2027 Mercedes-Benz USA Model Line Updates · Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz GLC (X254) (secondary) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2024 GLC Coupe Quick Reference Guide · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV Quick Reference Guide · Cars.com — 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 specs · Cars.com — 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 specs · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 SUV Quick Reference Guide
X253 GLC (2016–2023) specs
Chassis codes: X253 SUV · C253 SUV coupe · facelift from the 2020 model year
What changed in the X253
The first GLC replaced the boxy GLK and reached US showrooms for model year 2016 as the GLC 300, with a sloped-roof GLC Coupe (C253) following for 2017. Power came from a 2.0-liter turbo four, with the AMG GLC 43 adding a twin-turbo V6 and the GLC 63 and GLC 63 S bringing a hand-built 4.0-liter V8 for 2018. A plug-in GLC 350e joined the lineup briefly. The 2020 refresh brought new lights, the MBUX infotainment system, and a stronger M264 four-cylinder rated at 255 hp. AMG versions carried on in this body through 2023.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC 300RWD SUV figures from the 2017 QRG (4MATIC: 6.4 s, 4,001 lb, $41,150). Coupe offered as GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe from MY2017. MSRP excludes $925 destination. | 2016–2019 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M274 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 | 241 | 273 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 6.3 automatic | 130 | 3,891 | $39,150 (2017) |
| GLC 300RWD SUV figures; GLC 300 4MATIC SUV weighs 3,977 lb and lists at $44,500. GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe listed at $50,000 for 2020. MSRP excludes $995 destination. | 2020–2022 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M264 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 | 255 | 273 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 6.1 automatic | 130 | 3,889 | $42,500 |
| GLC 350e 4MATIChp/torque are combined system output; 0-60 is an MB estimate. MBUSA listed MSRP as TBA in the 2020 QRG. | 2018–2020 | SUV | M274 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 plug-in hybrid (90 kW motor) | 315 | 516 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 5.6 automatic | — | 4,555 | — |
| AMG GLC 43SUV figures from the 2017 QRG; coupe joined for MY2017. Top speed electronically limited. MSRP excludes $925 destination. | 2017–2019 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M276 | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 362 | 384 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic (AMG-enhanced) | 4.8 automatic | 130 | 4,145 | $54,900 |
| AMG GLC 43Top speed 130 mph limited (155 mph with 21-inch wheels and summer tires). AMG GLC 43 Coupe listed at $63,000 for 2020. MSRP excludes $995 destination. | 2020–2023 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M276 | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 385 | 384 | AWD (4MATIC) | AMG Speedshift TCT 9-speed automatic | 4.7 automatic | 130 | 4,191 | $59,500 |
| AMG GLC 63SUV price is the 2020 figure; AMG GLC 63 Coupe listed at $76,500 for 2020. Curb weight is MB estimate. MSRP excludes $995 destination. | 2018–2023 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M177 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 469 | 479 | AWD (4MATIC+) | AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed | 3.8 automatic | 155 | 4,486 | $73,750 (2020) |
| AMG GLC 63 SFigures are for the 2020 AMG GLC 63 S Coupe (the only GLC 63 S spec sheet located); SUV pricing not confirmed. MSRP excludes $995 destination. | 2018–2023 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M177 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 | 503 | 516 | AWD (4MATIC+) | AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed | 3.6 automatic | 174 | 4,548 | $84,100 (2020) |
Sources for the X253: Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 GLC Quick Reference Guide · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Quick Reference Guide · Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (secondary) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC SUV Specifications · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 GLC Coupe Quick Reference Guide · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 SUV Specifications · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 SUV Specifications
0–60 mph figures are Mercedes-Benz-claimed unless marked † (instrumented magazine test). "—" means we could not confirm the figure from a source. MSRP is US base price at launch, excluding destination. Many Mercedes models are electronically limited (often 130 or 155 mph, higher with AMG Driver's Package); see trim notes.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Mercedes-Benz GLC generations and chassis codes?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC has been sold in the US in 2 generations, each known by its chassis code: X253 (2016–2023), X254 (2023–present).
How much horsepower does the X254 GLC 300 have?
The X254 GLC 300 (2023–present) makes 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque from its 2.0L turbo inline-4 with 48V mild hybrid (M254), with a Mercedes-claimed 0–60 mph time of 6.2 seconds (automatic) and a 130 mph top speed.
How much horsepower does the X253 AMG GLC 63 S have?
The X253 AMG GLC 63 S (2018–2023) makes 503 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque from its 4.0L twin-turbo V8 (M177), with a Mercedes-claimed 0–60 mph time of 3.6 seconds (automatic) and a 174 mph top speed.
What is the most powerful and quickest Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The most powerful GLC listed here is the X254 AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE at 671 hp. The quickest 0–60 mph figure is 3.4 seconds for the X254 AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (Mercedes-claimed, automatic).
What changed in the X254 Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The second-generation GLC arrived in the US for model year 2023 with every version electrified: the GLC 300 pairs a 2.0-liter turbo four with a 48-volt mild-hybrid starter-generator. A new C254 GLC Coupe followed for 2024, alongside AMG GLC 43 models that switched from a V6 to the four-cylinder M139. For 2025 came the GLC 350e plug-in with an EPA-rated 54 miles of electric range and the AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE plug-in with 671 hp. An inline-six AMG GLC 53 returns for 2027.
How can I see how a specific Mercedes-Benz GLC was optioned from the factory?
Spec tables show what each trim offered; the options on an individual car are recorded on its data card, tied to the VIN. The Mercedes-Benz data card, decoded from the VIN, lists the factory option codes, original paint and upholstery as the car was built.
Sources
Figures were compiled by CarWhere from Mercedes-Benz USA press kits, specification sheets and pricing releases first, then instrumented tests and spec data from the car press where Mercedes-Benz did not publish a US figure.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 GLC Quick Reference Guide
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Quick Reference Guide
- Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (secondary)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC SUV Specifications
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 GLC Coupe Quick Reference Guide
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 SUV Specifications
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 SUV Specifications
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2023 GLC SUV Quick Reference Guide
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — The all-new Mercedes-AMG GLC: Performance SUV in two high-performance versions (Jul 2023)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2027 Mercedes-Benz USA Model Line Updates
- Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz GLC (X254) (secondary)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2024 GLC Coupe Quick Reference Guide
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV Quick Reference Guide
- Cars.com — 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 specs
- Cars.com — 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 specs
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 SUV Quick Reference Guide
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