Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 12 recorded runs

Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 12 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class is the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.50 seconds at 120.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC, which took 4.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.40 seconds at 104.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.98 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.48 seconds at 110.28 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.1sec 2025 GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+)
Average 0–60 3.98sec Across 12 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.48sec @ 110.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.7sec 2017 GLC43 4MATIC
2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class

Across 12 verified runs, the Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class ranges from 3.1 to 4.7 seconds 0–60, with a 3.98-second average.

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Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class 0–60 times by model year

12 tests · 5 years

2025

Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+)
3.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.50s ¼ mi @ 120.5 mph
0–60 mph
3.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.50 sec
Trap Speed
120.5 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 6.1-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A + 2A
MPG EPA
36 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 12
2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+)

2024

Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#10
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 106.5 mph
0–60 mph
4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
106.5 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 +Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 12
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC

2020

Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.00 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#04
2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe
3.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.90s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.90 sec
Trap Speed
114.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 12
2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe
#06
2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC Coupe
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.10s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.10 sec
Trap Speed
108.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 12
2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC Coupe

2018

Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.68 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.15 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#02
2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe
3.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.70s ¼ mi @ 116.5 mph
0–60 mph
3.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.70 sec
Trap Speed
116.5 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 12
2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe
#03
2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe
3.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.70s ¼ mi @ 119.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.70 sec
Trap Speed
119.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 12
2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe
#05
2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 4MATIC
3.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.00s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.00 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 12
2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 4MATIC
#11
2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC Coupe
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 103.5 mph
0–60 mph
4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.20 sec
Trap Speed
103.5 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 12
2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC Coupe

2017

Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.45 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.15 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#07
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 12
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC
#08
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC Coupe
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.00s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.00 sec
Trap Speed
106.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 12
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC Coupe
#09
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 12
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC
#12
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 104.3 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
104.3 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#12 of 12
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC

How we verify Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class on record is the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC63 S E Performance (AMG Aerodynamic Night+), which runs 0–60 mph in 3.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.50 seconds at 120.5 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class GLC43 4MATIC, which takes 4.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 12 verified runs, a Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class reaches 60 mph in 3.98 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.48 seconds at roughly 110.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 5 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.

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