Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2016–2026
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 8.3 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 28 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.3 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 34 mpg
- US mpg
- 28 mpg
- Seats
- 5
What a GLC costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $24.46 per 100 km | $2,691 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $20.07 per 100 km | $2,228 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £23.35 per 100 miles | £1,635 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.40 per 100 miles | $2,079 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.5 L/100km | 186 mpg | 155 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 3.3 L/100km | 86 mpg | 72 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 10.4 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.4 L/100km | 118 mpg | 98 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.4 L/100km | 118 mpg | 98 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.6 L/100km | 109 mpg | 90 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.6 L/100km | 109 mpg | 90 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.9 L/100km | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz GLC questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC uses 8.3 L/100km by its official figures: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 28 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz GLC cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,691 in New Zealand, $2,228 in Australia, £1,635 in United Kingdom, $2,079 in United States.
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