Mercedes has launched the brand new Mercedes GLC EQ at a worth just like the traditional variations. We made the primary comparability between the electrical Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic and the GLC 400e 4Matic PHEV, that are provided at related costs.
Value is not an issue as a result of Mercedes provides the brand new electrical GLC SUV at virtually the identical worth because the PHEV-powered GLC.
Thus, the electrical Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic begins at 71,281 euros, whereas the GLC 400e 4Matic PHEV version begins at 72,340 euros. The electrical mannequin is even cheaper by 1,000 euros than its PHEV sibling. And now some information.
If within the case of the Mercedes CLA EQ and CLA Hybrid we’re speaking about the identical MMA platform (Mercedes Modular Structure), on this case there may be not the slightest connection between the Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic and its PHEV sibling.
Technical platform
The Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic is constructed on the brand new devoted electrical MB.EA platform with 800V expertise, adaptive air suspension, and all-wheel steering borrowed from the S-Class. It comes customary with a traditional steel-spring suspension, whereas the Airmatic air suspension and rear-axle steering with a steering angle of 4.5 levels price 2,844 euros (Agility & Consolation package deal).
It’s powered by two electrical motors delivering a mixed 489 PS (Mercedes doesn’t disclose the facility of every motor individually), that includes electrical all-wheel drive with out a driveshaft between the axles. The rear motor is coupled to a two-speed automated transmission.
On the opposite facet, the Mercedes GLC 400e 4Matic is constructed on the traditional MRA II platform and in addition provides non-compulsory air suspension and rear-axle steering with a 4.5-degree angle. These price an additional 3,320 euros (within the Technical package deal).
It’s powered by a 2-liter turbo engine with 252 PS and 400 Nm and an electrical motor with 136 PS and 440 Nm positioned between the combustion engine and the 9-speed hybrid automated transmission. The entire system delivers 381 PS and 650 Nm.
Acceleration and high velocity: a draw
The electrical Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in simply 4.3 seconds and reaches a high velocity of 210 km/h. By comparability, the PHEV mannequin reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and tops out at 237 km/h.
Thus, the electrical model accelerates 1.3 seconds sooner to 100 km/h, however its high velocity is 27 km/h decrease.
Consumption and vary: benefit GLC 400e 4Matic
The motors of the GLC 400 4Matic are powered by a 94-kWh internet Li-ion battery, giving it a WLTP vary of 673 km in line with the newest homologation. It isn’t but out there for testing, and for now, we solely know the official WLTP common consumption of 15.1 kWh/100 km. It may cost with a most energy of 330 kW, needing 22 minutes to cost from 10 to 80%.
Realistically, we consider real-world consumption can be round a minimal of 20 kWh/100 km given the motor energy and SUV form, that means an actual vary of 470 km. We estimated 20 kWh/100 km as a result of with the Porsche Macan 4 electrical, which has the very same internet battery capability and barely decrease whole energy (408 PS), we obtained 19 kWh/100 km in an actual check.
Mercedes GLC 400e 4Matic has a battery with a gross capability of 31.2 kWh (25.3 kWh internet), which gives a WLTP electrical vary of 120 km and can even cost at DC stations with as much as 60 kW, requiring 29 minutes for the ten–80% cost.
We examined the GLC 400e 4Matic one yr in the past. With its 49-liter tank and an actual common consumption of 9 l/100 km with the battery empty, the Mercedes GLC 400e 4Matic has an actual vary of 540 km, plus 100 km in electrical mode in actual driving, for a complete of about 640 km.
Thus, the PHEV mannequin may realistically have a bonus of about 170 km by way of actual vary.
Inside area
We had the prospect to get a primary take a look at the Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic on the Munich Auto Present. At 4,845 mm lengthy, 1,913 mm large, and 1,644 mm excessive, it’s 129 mm longer, 23 mm wider, and 6 mm taller than the PHEV mannequin.
The two,972 mm wheelbase is 84 mm longer. And that is felt within the rear legroom. Mercedes states that rear passengers have 47 mm extra knee room than within the conventional GLC, and at first sitting—on the Munich Auto Present—the electrical model felt extra spacious. Nevertheless, the 40/20/40 cut up rear bench has the identical pretty brief cushion because the combustion model, however it’s comfy with a well-shaped backrest.
The excellent news is that the boot ground is adjustable and may be raised by 8 cm. Underneath the adjustable ground there’s a deep compartment which may additionally maintain charging cables if the frunk is full. Sure, you’ll be able to match even two journey baggage within the big frunk, which has 128 liters (100 liters in line with ISO 3832), and it opens in an unique manner by urgent the Mercedes emblem on the hood.
The usual boot quantity of 570 liters is 100 liters bigger than within the GLC 400e 4Matic PHEV (the PHEV has a 130-liter smaller boot than the combustion GLC—470 liters in comparison with 600 liters—because of the battery being mounted partly beneath the rear bench and partly beneath the boot ground). With the rear backrest folded, the quantity reaches 1,740 liters in comparison with 1,530 liters within the PHEV model.
Inside and multimedia system
Right here, it relies upon vastly on the chosen configuration.
The Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic comes with two configuration sorts, and the primary just isn’t very beneficiant. The bottom one, Superscreen, has three shows—10.3 inches for the instrument cluster and 14 inches for the multimedia and passenger. Nevertheless, these are three impartial shows grouped beneath a glass panel. The highest model, Hyperscreen (1,487.50 euros), is basically a single steady 99.3-cm show and appears spectacular. The pinnacle-up show prices an additional 1,249.50 euros, and augmented actuality navigation 499.80 euros. The Burmester audio system with 3D sound and 15 audio system provides one other 1,309 euros.
However a very powerful factor is the brand new in-house-developed MB.OS working system, which makes use of expertise and AI from Google, ChatGPT, and Microsoft, whereas navigation relies on Google Maps. Greater than 40 data and leisure apps can be found, together with Disney+ and Spotify. A digital key can also be included, which may be saved on a smartphone or smartwatch and shared, for instance, with relations. As with different Mercedes fashions, the multimedia system options the improved Zero Layer interface, displaying a very powerful data and most just lately used apps.
On the opposite facet, the Mercedes GLC 400e 4Matic comes customary with a 12.3-inch show for the instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch portrait show for the multimedia system, which appears very elegant. The pinnacle-up show prices an additional 1,178.10 euros, and augmented actuality 499.80 euros. However it has a significant drawback as a result of navigation relies on outdated maps and never Google. And the contact controls on the steering wheel are annoying in comparison with the brand new bodily scroll wheels within the electrical model.
Tools
Usually, non-compulsory gear is structured equally and a few even have the identical or very shut costs. Nonetheless, there are variations.
For instance, the GLC 400 4Matic has a panoramic roof with top-class expertise however can’t be opened. Made from laminated, thermally insulated glass, its opacity may be diverse between clear and opaque, with the floor divided into 9 zones. 162 stars are built-in into the glass and may be lit in any of the 64 ambient gentle colours. Its worth: 1,249.50 euros.
By comparability, the Mercedes GLC 400e 4Matic has a extra conventional panoramic sunroof that prices an additional 1,689.90 euros.
Each fashions provide customary electrical changes and heated entrance seats, however for now solely the PHEV model lets you order ventilated seats (928.20 euros). You too can go for multicontour seats (1,011.50 euros) within the PHEV.
The electrical model may be ordered with two AMG packages:
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AMG Line 3,451 euros with 20-inch alloy wheels, AMG design package deal, and Consolation seats
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AMG Line Plus 7,556.50 euros with 21-inch alloy wheels, AMG Line, sport seats, and pink seatbelts
The PHEV model may be ordered with a single AMG package deal—AMG Version, costing 5,360.95 euros.
Conclusion
The Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic electrical is the extra trendy mannequin, with a much better multimedia system and improved ergonomics, plus extra beneficiant inside area and high-tech choices not out there on the PHEV mannequin. As well as, with the brand new illuminated grille, it appears extra elegant and trendy than the PHEV model. Ultimately, the electrical model is even barely cheaper than the PHEV model. Mercedes is enjoying aggressively and desires to push electrical propulsion ahead. And it has sufficient arguments for that, not simply the value.
