2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 350e

The 2018 GLC-Class is Mercedes-Benz's compact luxury SUV, offered in both traditional and coupe-like body styles. It squares off against the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Volvo XC60, with the AMG versions targeting performance SUVs like the BMW X3 M and Porsche Macan. The GLC drives with a composed, refined character, blending comfort with confident handling, though the AMG variants sharpen the response considerably. Inside, the cabin is trimmed with high-quality materials and offers generous passenger space, with the standard SUV providing more cargo room than the coupe. Standard tech includes a 7-inch display with the COMAND infotainment system, while available features include a larger screen, navigation, and a suite of driver aids. The GLC 350e is the plug-in hybrid of the lineup, giving up the AMG models' extra power for much better fuel economy and the ability to drive short trips on electricity alone. Its 2.0L I4 plug-in hybrid makes 320 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque, routed through a seven-speed automatic to all-wheel drive, and it returns 25 mpg combined with 10 miles of range of all-electric driving. You can plug it in overnight for a full charge, and the battery pack sits under the cargo floor, so you don't lose any passenger space.