Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | Horsepower: 241-363 hp, Torque: 273-384 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4/V6 | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 241-363 hp | 273-384 lb-ft | Inline-4/V6 |
| 2016 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Note | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: AMG GLC63 Se | AMG GLC63 Se | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: AMG GLC63, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG GLC63 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $44,500, Trim: AMG GLC 63, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG GLC 63 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | $44,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $40,700, Trim: GLC 300-4M, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | GLC 300-4M | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | $40,700 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $39,150, MSRP range: $39,150 - $54,900, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for GLC 300 SUV to AMG GLC 43 SUV., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 6/14/2026 | Trim: AMG GLC43, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG GLC43 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | USD | $39,150 | $39,150 - $54,900 | 0.9 | MSRP for GLC 300 SUV to AMG GLC 43 SUV. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 6/14/2026 |
| 2016 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.1, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.1 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.1, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.1 | 18 | 18 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.1, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Optional | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.1 | 20 | 20 | CD + Stereo | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 550 | 19.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.1, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.1 | 18 | 18 | — | Yes |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | 4 | 405 | 14.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist | Rated vehicle | laneDepartureWarning | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Rated vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | — | — | — | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | optional | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | — | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | optional | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents a compelling, albeit data-limited, picture for used car shoppers.
2025
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents a strong initial impression with zero reported recalls or complaints, earning an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict.
2024
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an excellent initial reliability profile, with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints reported.
2023
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting superior initial reliability and safety performance for a used luxury SUV.
2022
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an exceptionally strong case for used car buyers, boasting a perfect safety score and a remarkable absence of recalls or complaints.
2021
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting a very high level of reliability and safety for this model year.
2020
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting robust initial quality.
2019
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting a perfect record with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2018
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class stands out as an excellent used vehicle choice, boasting a near-perfect reliability score and top-tier safety ratings.
2017
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents a strong case for a reliable used luxury SUV, boasting an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict and a notable absence of recalls or complaints in the provided data.
2016
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2015
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an exceptionally clean record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
2014
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents a compelling, albeit data-limited, picture of good initial reliability.
2013
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an average reliability profile, largely due to a lack of comprehensive data.
2012
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, earning it an 'Excellent' reliability verdict.
2011
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents an unusually clean record with zero recalls and complaints, suggesting strong initial build quality.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
Carfocal currently has 16 published GLC-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class presents a compelling, albeit data-limited, picture for used car shoppers.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mercedes-benz glc-class presents a compelling, albeit data-limited, picture for used car shoppers. and the 2026 glc-class's value proposition hinges on its clean slate. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints