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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
New from
$70,300 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
2.6 - 8.1 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $70,300 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $96,900 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the GLC available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/370Nm) and electric motor (235kW/700Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 GLC is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
81.01 - 115.76 kW/t
60.09 kW/t
218.66 kW/t
Boot Space
395 - 550 litres
115 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.6 - 8.1 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
815 - 846 km
541 km
1,204 km
Price
$70,300 - $96,900
$60,200
$182,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,330 - 2,615 kg
2,280 kg
2,750 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,000 kg
2,400 kg
Approach Angle
19.9 - 20.8°
15°
25.6°
Departure Angle
14.1 - 18.6°
14.1°
30.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
123 - 155 mm
122 mm
216 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
13.5 kWh
0.2 kWh
13.5 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
3.7 kW
11 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
46 km
44 km
51 km
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Price
Base
Sport Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD | $82,455 |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD | $87,255 |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD | $87,131 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Specs
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Dimensions
1644mm
1890mm
4658mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 2.6L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | 2.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base that starts from $70,300.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base that starts from $96,900.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Sport Edition.
The largest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base which measures 1890mm wide, 4658mm in length and sits 1644mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base which has 235kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the Base which weighs 2615 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Premium Unleaded.