GLK / GLC / EQC-class , GLC-coupe

Series: X204; X253; C253; N293; X254; C254; X540

Sedan/Wagon: A-class; B-class; C-class; E-class; S-class; Limousine/Maybach
Coupe/Roadster: CLA; C-coupe; CLK; E-coupe/CLE; CLS; S-coupe; SLK/SLC; SL; SLR/SLS/AMG-GT
SUV/Off-road: GLA; GLB; GLK/GLC; R-class; ML/GLE; GL/GLS; G-class
Minivan/Pickup: T-class/Vaneo/Citan; V-class/Viano/Vito; X-class

GLK/GLC/EQC
GLC Coupe

GLK-class

X204

X204 10/2008 - 06/2015 Designer : Gorden Wagener , Peter Pfeiffer A mid-size SUV based on the W204 C-Class, distinguished by an angular design reminiscent of the G-Class. Balanced urban practicality with moderate off-road capability. 4MATIC all-wheel drive was available across the range for improved stability in adverse conditions.

Facelift

03/2012

Dimensions

The 1st GLC-class

X253

X253 09/2016 - 2022 Designer : Robert Lešnik , Mark Fetherston (Exterior) , Hans Peter Wunderlich (Interior) , Gorden Wagener Succeeded the GLK with a rename to GLC. Built on the MRA platform with significant weight reduction and a larger body. The shift to a more flowing design language raised the SUV's sophistication. A PHEV variant was offered ahead of the broader electrification trend. The AMG GLC 63 produced 510 ps from its V8 biturbo.

Facelift

3/2019 - 2022

Dimensions

AMG GLC 43 06/2016 - 2022 GLC 63 04/2017 - 2022

Facelift

2019 - 2022

The 1st GLC-coupe

C253

C253 03/2016 - 2023 Designer : Robert Lešnik , Mark Fetherston (Exterior) , Hans Peter Wunderlich (Interior) , Gorden Wagener A coupe-bodied SUV based on the X253 with a swept roofline. Prioritised sporty styling over outright practicality and helped popularise the SUV coupe segment. The AMG GLC 63 S Coupé produced 510 ps from its V8 biturbo.

Facelift

2019 - 2023

Dimensions

AMG GLC 43 12/2016-05/2019 GLC 63 09/2017-2023

GLC63

Facelift

2019 - 2023

EQC-class

N293

N293 05/2019 – 05/2023 Designer : Robert Lešnik , Michael Frei Mercedes-Benz's first mass-produced BEV and the founding model of the EQ brand. Based on a platform sharing the same wheelbase as the GLC, it was revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show and entered production in 2019. Twin asynchronous motors — one per axle — produce a combined 300 kW (408 ps) and 765 Nm of torque, with 0–100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The 80 kWh lithium-ion battery delivers a WLTP range of up to 450 km. DC fast charging supports up to 110 kW, enabling a 10–80% charge in approximately 40 minutes. The battery pack consists of 384 lithium-ion cells, and steering wheel paddles allow the driver to select the level of regenerative braking. Production ended in the second half of 2023 with no direct successor announced, as the model was quietly retired as part of a rationalisation of the EQ model range.

Dimensions

Comparison between old and new

X253X254

The 2nd GLC-class

X254

X254 06/2022 - Designer : Robert Lešnik , Laurent Olivier , Balázs Filczer , Bastian Baudy , Gorden Wagener Current GLC on the MRA II platform with a 48V mild-hybrid system standard across the range. The PHEV variant pairs a 313 ps electric motor for over 100 km of EV range. The interior, centred on a large portrait display, achieves S-Class (W223) levels of refinement. The AMG GLC 63 produces 680 ps from its F1-derived four-cylinder PHEV powertrain.

Dimensions

The 2nd GLC-coupe

C254

C254 03/2023 - Designer : Robert Lešnik , Laurent Olivier , Balázs Filczer , Bastian Baudy , Gorden Wagener A coupe-bodied GLC based on the X254, continuing the dual character of SUV and sports car. PHEV is standard across the range. The AMG GLC 63 S Coupé produces 680 ps from its four-cylinder PHEV, representing the pinnacle of the coupe SUV segment.

Dimensions

AMG GLC 43 09/2023- GLC 63 09/2023-

The 3rd GLC Electric

X540

X540 09/2025 - Designer : Gorden Wagener (head of design) Sharing its name with the ICE GLC (X254) but on an entirely separate platform, the X540 made its world debut at IAA Munich 2025 as the first production model based on the MB.EA-M (Mercedes-Benz Electric Architecture Medium) platform, which will also underpin the electric C-Class (W520). The 800-volt electrical architecture enables DC fast charging of up to 330 kW, adding 305 km of WLTP range in just 10 minutes, with a 10–80% charge completed in 22 minutes. Compared to the ICE GLC, the wheelbase is extended by 84 mm, adding 47 mm of rear legroom and 17 mm of rear headroom. Boot capacity is 570 litres (1,740 litres with seats folded), supplemented by a 128-litre front trunk. Maximum towing capacity is 2.4 tonnes. Vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bidirectional charging are supported. The GLC 400 4MATIC leads the range with a 94 kWh battery, 360 kW and a WLTP range of 713 km. The GLC 250 (RWD, 85 kWh, 260 kW) and GLC 300 4MATIC (85 kWh, 310 kW) are also offered. ICE and PHEV variants are planned to follow.

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