2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 5 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 to $4,000 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 20-24 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 24 / 20 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,300-$4,000 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 364-443 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 7-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2017 GLC-Class costs about $3,300 to $4,000 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,580. Over five years that is about $17,900 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 4wd in this dataset is about 24 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 | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| GLC300 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| GLC300 4matic Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $4,000 |
| AMG GLC43 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $4,000 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2017 GLC-Class records tailpipe CO₂ of 364-443 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-7 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.