FIRSTLOOK OF 2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350e

• A plug-in-hybrid version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC-class is arriving in the second half of this year, looking identical to other GLCs.
• The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e produces 313 horsepower, and we estimate a 70-mile range from the 24.8-kWh battery.
• Pricing will be announced later this year.

Mercedes-Benz already offers five electric passenger vehicles in the United States, and their sales continue to rise. But Mercedes is also expanding its hybrid offerings, helping ease customers into the world of EVs before the transition to electric power begins to take full effect next decade. Now the German automaker has announced it is adding a plug-in-hybrid variant for its compact GLC-class crossover, the 2025 GLC 350e. The new model arrives in the second half of this year. The plug-in GLC packs a 24.8-kWh battery and a 134-hp permanently excited synchronous motor. This is paired with a 2.0-liter 201-hp engine, and while Mercedes didn’t confirm any other details of the gas powertrain, we believe it is a detuned version of the turbocharged four-cylinder from the GLC 300. All told, the hybrid system has a combined output of 313 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, which is routed to all four wheels and provides a claimed 6.6-second sprint to 60 mph.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Standard equipment; namely heated front seats, a power-opening tailgate, navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, and safety gear such as blind-spot monitoring, automated emergency braking, parking assists, and automatic high beams. Three trim levels will be offered, from the Standard to a mid-level Exclusive (which adds a Burmester audio system, more safety features, and extra ambient lightning) to the range-topping Pinnacle (streaming music and video onboard, a head-up display, fancier lighting still, and insulated glass). Inside is a 12.3-inch digital instrument screen and an 11.9-inch central infotainment display. Customers will be able to pick from 11 exterior colors, 13 upholstery options, and eight unique wheel designs.

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