Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2018 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #30 of 94 (69th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #36 of 93 (62th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #43 of 111 (62th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4matic placed highest in 2018 at #30 of 94, and lowest in 2020 at #43 of 111. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 6.1 | $3,100 | 360 mi | 176 | 10/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 7.9 | $3,100 | 350 mi | 235 | 9/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 7.9 | $3,100 | 350 mi | 235 | 9/10 |
What GLC350e 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4matic burns 460 to 460 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 25 mpg the Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4matic is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $119 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.