2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 24 to 24 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 to $3,300 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 24-24 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 24 / 24 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,300-$3,300 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 366-377 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 7-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 GLC-Class costs about $3,300 to $3,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,300. Over five years that is about $16,500 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this GLC-Class configuration spends about $5,000 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 26 MPG. The GLC-Class sits roughly 2 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC300 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| GLC300 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 GLC-Class records tailpipe CO₂ of 366-377 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-7 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 2wd.
Compare this car
Open the comparison tool to line this 2016 GLC-Class up against any other vehicle in the database, or jump to other years and trims from the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class overview.
← All Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class years ← All Mercedes-Benz models
Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.