Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 20 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC300 4MATIC, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 97.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC350e Pinnacle 4MATIC (AMG Line)(EV Mode), which took 12.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.80 seconds at 71.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.39 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.84 seconds at 92.67 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.4sec
2020 GLC300 4MATIC
Average 0–60
6.39sec
Across 20 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.84sec
@ 92.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
12.8sec
2025 GLC350e Pinnacle
Across 20 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class ranges from 5.4 to 12.8 seconds 0–60, with a 6.39-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 0–60 times by model year
20 tests · 7 years
▾
2025
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.55
sec
Recorded Tests
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#05
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC350e Pinnacle 4MATIC
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 23.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 28 H / 30 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 20
#11
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC350e Pinnacle 4MATIC (AMG Line)
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 96.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.6 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 23.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 20
#13
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC350e Exclusive 4MATIC (AMG Line)
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 23.3-kWh 100-kW
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 20
2025 GLC350e Exclusive 4MATIC (AMG Line)
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#20
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC350e Pinnacle 4MATIC (AMG Line)(EV Mode)
12.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.80s
¼ mi @ 71.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 12.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 71.8 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 23.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- MPG EPA
- 60 C / 70 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 20
How we verify Mercedes-Benz 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-Benz GLC-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class performance FAQs
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The quickest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class on record is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC300 4MATIC, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.10 seconds at 97.9 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC350e Pinnacle 4MATIC (AMG Line)(EV Mode), which takes 12.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 20 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class reaches 60 mph in 6.39 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.84 seconds at roughly 92.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 7 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, Motor Trend and Motor Week. 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
Motor Week
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-Benz GLC-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.
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