The 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 350e 4Matic SUV

What is a GLC? The GLC is a compact SUV built in the Bremen, Germany assembly plant and sold worldwide by Mercedes Benz. The 2025 GLC is a luxury SUV that combines practicality and performance. It has a refined interior, advanced technology, and a smooth ride. The GLC 350e model has a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine with a plug-in hybrid driveline, which gets 64 MPGe and a nice 25 MPG overall.

And who is Mercedes Benz? Mercedes Benz is a German luxury automotive brand owned by Mercedes Benz Group AG, formerly called Daimler AG, specializing in high end passenger cars, trucks, vans, SUV’s and known for its iconic 3 pointed star logo.

Mercedes Benz USA is excited to introduce the latest addition to its GLC SUV lineup, the 2025 GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV, as a plug-in hybrid variant. The 2.0 liter gas engine is combined with an electric motor and a hybrid battery to make 313 HP and 406 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent into a 9 speed automatic transmission, and then routed into a 4Matic all wheel drive (AWD) full time traction system for positive control and handling in all weather and road conditions.

To showcase this new model, Mercedes sent me a 2025 GLC 350e 4Matic SUV to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this hybrid edition is $59,900. The options on the test SUV are: the metallic paint for $1,750, the 20″ AMG multi spoke alloy wheels with high performance summer tires for $1,150, the ventilated front seats for $450, the panoramic sunroof for $1,500, the advanced USB package for $300, the driver assistance package for $1,950, the night package for $200, the AMG line package for $3,250, and the exclusive trim package for $1,650. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), including the $1,150 destination charge, is: $73,450.

After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $82,631. At just $369 bucks under $83 Grand, this compact SUV slots right near the middle of the luxury class price range between $75,000 and $100,000.

As all Mercedes Benz vehicles are in the luxury class, this GLC 350e is well appointed and loaded with upscale options. The highlights are:

The Hybrid system: The GLC 350e’s hybrid system combines a turbocharged gas engine with an electric motor for up to 313 horsepower.

The Electric driving range: The GLC 350e has an all electric driving range on a full battery charge of up to 54 miles, which is more than enough for many daily commutes. Plus you can charge it to 100% capacity on a level II 240 volt home charger in only 3 hours.

Efficiency: The GLC 350e is very efficient, and can save you a lot of money on fuel, as it gets 64 MPGe and 25 MPG in combined driving.

Luxury: The GLC 350e has a comfortable cabin with heated seats, ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof, plus many more upscale luxury amenities.

Technology: The GLC 350e has a large center stack display with the third generation of MBUX information software.

Maneuverability: The GLC 350e is quick, quiet, and has a great turning radius.

Comfort and convenience items include Mercedes connected services, power heated and ventilated front seats with lumbar support, LED side mirror logo projectors and SiriusXM satellite radio. Safety and security adds in an antitheft alarm system, antilock braking, automatic pre collision braking, an electronic stability system, active brake assist and active blind spot assist. Everything you need for a safe drive everyday 24/7.

So why buy the GLC 350e? The 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 350e is a compact plug-in hybrid SUV that’s a good choice for those who want a luxurious, efficient, and high performing vehicle that comes with a variety of luxury features that make it a good buy.

The 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 350e makes one of the strongest cases yet for the format by offering impressive all electric range and fast charging capabilities, at the same time exciting drivers with capable performance and an inviting cabin that ease the drive time of a daily commute, going shopping, or taking long highway staycation adventures.

So, call, click or visit your local Mercedes Benz dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the new 2025 GLC 350e 4Matic. And remember that the base price for a new compact MBZ GLC SUV is only $49,250. Mercedes Benz – The Best or Nothing – signifies Mercedes commitment to make only top tier quality cars, trucks and SUV’s.

Be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.

This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to tonyleo@pacbell.net and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net