The GLC sits between the compact GLA and the larger GLE in the Mercedes-Benz SUV line-up. The second-generation X254 model was revealed in June 2022 and went on sale in South Africa in 2023. At 4,716 mm long, it is 60 mm longer than the car it replaced.
Every local GLC has 4MATIC all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic. The Mercedes-Benz models add a 48-volt mild-hybrid system with an integrated starter-generator that gives a 17 kW boost for short periods, come in Avantgarde or AMG Line trim, and consist of the GLC 200 4MATIC petrol and two 2.0-litre turbodiesels.
Mercedes-AMG adds the petrol GLC 43 4MATIC and the plug-in hybrid GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE, which combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with an electric motor and a 6.1 kWh battery that provides up to 12 km of electric driving.
The South African range
- GLC 200 4MATIC: 2.0-litre turbo petrol with mild hybrid, 150 kW and 320 Nm
- GLC 220 d 4MATIC: 2.0-litre turbodiesel, 145 kW and 440 Nm
- GLC 300 d 4MATIC: 2.0-litre turbodiesel, 198 kW and 550 Nm
- Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC: 2.0-litre turbo petrol with mild hybrid, 310 kW and 500 Nm
- Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (plug-in hybrid): 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder plus electric motor, 500 kW and 1,020 Nm combined
Good to know
- 4MATIC all-wheel drive is standard on every South African GLC.
- Every local version uses a nine-speed automatic; the Mercedes-Benz models also have 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance.
- The AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE's 6.1 kWh battery gives up to 12 km of electric-only range.
Range as listed on the Mercedes-Benz South Africa website on 18 October 2026. No prices are shown: specifications, availability and pricing change, so confirm with an authorised dealer. Written independently by Mercedes-Benz Owners; not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mercedes-Benz.
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