Mercedes-Benz of Plano is pleased to announce that a plug-in hybrid version will be added to the brand’s best-selling GLC model lineup in the second half of 2024. The 2025 GLC 350e 4MATIC® Plug-in Hybrid will have all the standard and available features of the current GLC 300 4MATIC® plus a few standard features related to its electrification.
Why a Plug-In Hybrid?
The GLC 350e 4MATIC® enables you to use the right tool or powertrain for the job. With an impressive EV range of 81 miles, this plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will likely cover your daily driving needs without a single drop of gas. For longer journeys, it seamlessly transitions into an efficient hybrid model, eliminating the need to plan your trip around recharging. It's the perfect balance of sustainability and convenience.
The GLC 350e EV range of 81 miles is almost twice that of other PHEVs. The vehicle contains a large 24.8-kilowatt-hour battery, which supplies power to a permanently excited electric synchronous motor that provides 134 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Combined with the 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, the system produces 313 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.
A PHEV is best suited when you can charge at home, letting you start each day with the ability to drive up to 81 miles by the electric motor alone. If your daily routine falls within that distance, you could go weeks or even months without visiting a gas station. If you have the opportunity to charge away from home, the GLC 350e 4MATIC® differs from other PHEVs in that it can use a DC-direct fast charger. With a DC charging speed of 60 kW, the model will fully charge in about 30 minutes.
Even when the Hybrid drive program is selected, the vehicle will use electric drive mode when appropriate, such as the stop-and-go of city driving. On highway stretches, the model can use the electric motor alone for speeds up to 87 mph. In a completely different scenario, the model also has an Off-Road drive mode that enables the plug-in hybrid to drive electrically on off-road terrain.
Contains All That Is Great About the GLC
With the exception of the charge port door and badging, the GLC 350e is identical to the GLC 300 models. The interior includes the 12.3-inch configurable digital instrument panel and an 11.9-inch central display that rises from the center console. Both are powered by the 3rd-generation MBUX infotainment system, which provides a variety of in-car apps as well as the new Routines function. Highlighted standard features include:
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Self-Leveling System suspension (SLS)
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Inductive Wireless Mobile Device Charging
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Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
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MBUX Intelligent Vehicle Assistant
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KEYLESS START®, KEYLESS-GO® and DIGITAL Key
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Heated 16-Way Power Front Seats with Memory
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MB Navigation
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64-Color Ambient Lighting
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LED Headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist and Taillamps
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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ATTENTION ASSIST
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Blind Spot Assist
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PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
Found on higher trim levels are:
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Burmester® 3D Surround System with Sound Personalization*
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Surround View System MBUX Entertainment with Music and Video Streaming (incl. Dolby Atmos)
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Head-Up Display
The GLC 350e 4MATIC® truly offers the best of both worlds: smooth, quiet, and emission-free operation day after day, combined with no-hassle road trips. If you would like to have the best of both worlds, have one of the Mercedes-Benz of Plano sales professionals notify you when the first GLC 350e 4MATIC® models arrive so you can see how this extraordinary Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid can work for you.
*Burmester is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH, Berlin,
Germany
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