2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV and GLC Coupe

Updated October 8, 2026

Seats
5[3]
Power
255–483 hp[10]
Body styles
SUV · Coupe[9]
Powertrains
Gas · Plug-in · Electric[1]

The GLC is the five-seat SUV that sits above the compact GLA and GLB in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, and for 2027 it comes as both an SUV and a Coupe. The SUV range runs from the rear-wheel-drive GLC 300 through the GLC 300 4MATIC and the GLC 350e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid to the new AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ with a six-cylinder engine, and the all-electric GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV is listed alongside them. The Coupe offers the GLC 300 4MATIC and AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+. It suits buyers who want one vehicle for commuting, family duty and road trips.

What changed for 2027

  • The AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ is new for 2027, pairing a 443-hp turbo-hybrid inline-6 with AMG Performance 4MATIC+. [1]
  • Mercedes-Benz USA describes a new AMG-enhanced engine and exhaust system for the AMG GLC 53, with electric boost adding 23 hp and 151 lb-ft and up to 472 lb-ft available briefly with overboost. [9]
  • The AMG GLC 53 has 2.5-degree rear-axle steering, and the optional AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package adds a RACE drive program with Drift Mode. [9]
  • An available Golden Accents package for the AMG GLC 53 is limited to model year 2027, and 21-inch AMG Forged Cross-Spoke wheels in matte black are available. [9]

Trims

  • GLC 300 SUV

    2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive, 255 hp and 295 lb-ft, 9G-TRONIC 9-speed. Rear-wheel drive, with 21.9-56.3 cu ft of cargo volume and a 3,500-lb towing rating. [2]

  • GLC 300 4MATIC SUV

    The same 255-hp engine with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Its Integrated Starter-Generator and 48-volt lithium-ion battery add up to 23 hp and 148 lb-ft. [3]

  • GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV

    2.0L inline-4 turbo with plug-in hybrid technology, 313 hp and 406 lb-ft combined, an electric-only range of 54 miles, 11 kW AC and 60 kW DC charging. [4]

  • AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ SUV

    AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 turbo with hybrid assist and electric auxiliary compressor, 443 hp and 443 lb-ft, AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed, 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds. [5]

  • GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV

    Dual electric motors (360 kW total) for 483 hp and 590 lb-ft combined, fully variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive, DC fast charging up to 330 kW at 800 volts, a front trunk and a 5,291-lb towing rating. Mercedes-Benz USA does not list an EPA range for it yet. [10]

  • GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe

    255-hp 2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive, 9G-TRONIC and 4MATIC all-wheel drive, with 19.2-52.6 cu ft of cargo volume and a 3,500-lb towing rating. [7]

  • AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ Coupe

    The same 443-hp AMG inline-6 and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ as the AMG SUV, 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds, with 21.5-52.6 cu ft of cargo capacity. [8]

How it compares

  • Edmunds names the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 as the GLC's closest rivals in overall experience, and also recommends the Genesis GV70. [11]
  • For plug-in hybrid shoppers, Edmunds notes the Lexus NX offers an available plug-in hybrid to rival the GLC 350e. [11]

Questions people ask

How much can the Mercedes-Benz GLC tow?
Mercedes-Benz USA lists a 3,500-lb towing capacity for the 2027 GLC 300, GLC 350e 4MATIC and AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ SUVs, and for the GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe. [4]
How far can the GLC 350e go on electric power?
Mercedes-Benz USA lists an electric-only range of 54 miles for the 2027 GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV. It charges at up to 11 kW on AC and 60 kW on DC. [4]
Is the GLC all-wheel drive?
The GLC 300 SUV is rear-wheel drive. The GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 350e 4MATIC and both GLC Coupes are all-wheel drive, and the AMG GLC 53 uses AMG Performance 4MATIC+. [2]
What is the difference between the GLC SUV and GLC Coupe?
The Coupe is a distinct body style with less cargo room: 19.2-52.6 cu ft in the GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe versus 21.9-56.3 cu ft in the GLC 300 4MATIC SUV. Both seat five and use the same 255-hp engine and 9G-TRONIC transmission. [7]
Is there an all-electric GLC?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz USA lists the 2027 GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV, with 483 hp combined from dual electric motors and DC fast charging at up to 330 kW. Its EPA range had not been published on mbusa.com when I checked. [10]

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Sources

  1. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 GLC SUV class page · read October 8, 2026
  2. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 GLC 300 SUV specifications · read October 8, 2026
  3. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 GLC 300 4MATIC SUV specifications · read October 8, 2026
  4. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV specifications · read October 8, 2026
  5. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ SUV specifications · read October 8, 2026
  6. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 GLC Coupe class page · read October 8, 2026
  7. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe specifications · read October 8, 2026
  8. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ Coupe specifications · read October 8, 2026
  9. Mercedes-Benz USA — Future vehicles: 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 SUV and Coupe · read October 8, 2026
  10. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV specifications · read October 8, 2026
  11. Edmunds — 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC review · read October 8, 2026