We are already testing the new Mercedes-Benz GLC in its plug-in hybrid variant, the 350E 4Matic: an expensive attractive SUV, loaded … and technology. So is.

Before going briefly summarized as broadly the spectacular new Mercedes GLC 350E 4Matic, we explain their relative attractiveness. The autonomy of this great plug-in hybrid SUV in electric mode is 34 kilometers, so that it is 6 km to qualify as vehicle emissions 0. Thus it is a car qualifying ECO and lost narrowly the advantages of the greenest rating, despite the sophistication of battery recharging through a plug into the mains, but also the car itself as you can accomplish alone circulating.

He propulsion system adds the new GLC 350e 320 hp power. On the one hand, we find a gasoline engine 2 liter displacement four-cylinder 211 horses; and secondly a electric engine 114 horses equivalent power. The gearbox is automatic seven-speed type very good performance, and traction to all four wheels.

Power in the new Mercedes GLC 350e there in abundance, and accelerations and overtaking are performed with complete reliability. But when we stop to anticipate if our leadership is decided, since 58.9 meters needs full stop from 120 km / h, and no less than 78.8 meters if it is from 140 km / h (test conducted in closed circuit).

his weight of 2,090 kilograms, It makes you have certain inertia in slow curve, and generally you feel heavy. Personally I add that your driving position is more like a conventional tourism, even better than some, of all SUV I’ve tried.

Their actual consumption

Their consumption measured in our Technical Center have not been low. Must take into account caballaje with counting and weight. Competitors “no premium” (no counterparts in BMW or Audi we’ve tested) less thirsty shown, although it is true that they have the potential of this GLC: they are not pluggable (less than Outlander), but are significantly cheaper .

As a note, note that Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV the benefits Emissions label 0, because their autonomy in pure electric is 54 kilometers and costs a few thousand euros less. The following table also include diesel versions of the GLC we’ve tried to compare consumption

SUV	REAL CONSUMPTION ROAD	URBAN REAL CONSUMPTION	TRUNK
350E 4MATIC Mercedes GLC / 320	7.6 l / 100 km	7.4 l / 100 km	355 l
GLC Mercedes 4Matic 220D / 170	6,1 l / 100 km	7.5 l / 100 km	390 l
Mercedes 4Matic 250d GLC / 204	6.2 l / 100 km	7.8 l / 100 km	390 l
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4WD / 203	7.4 l / 100 km	6,3 l / 100 km	450 l
Lexus NX 300h 4WD / 197	6.6 l / 100 km	5.4 l / 100 km	535 l
Toyota RAV4 hybrid AWD / 197	7.2 l / 100 km	5,8 l / 100 km	530 l