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2027 Mercedes‑Benz GLC400 Electric: Power, Space and Smart Tech
The new GLC400 Electric combines an iconic grille, a 94‑kWh battery, and a 483‑hp twin‑motor setup for a 350‑mile range and impressive performance.
15 Oct 2026 0 reads Compiled with AI
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The 2027 Mercedes‑Benz GLC400 Electric keeps the brand’s classic look with a huge grille that lights up in a startup sequence, echoing the 1959 W111. The three‑pointed daytime running lights and power bulges on the hood give it a muscular look, while the roof tapers into a teardrop shape. The new platform is 5.0 inches longer and has a wheelbase stretched by 3.9 inches to 117.0, giving front‑ and rear‑seat passengers more headroom and legroom than the gas‑powered GLC. The standard glass panoramic roof also helps with headroom.
Battery and Charging
Under the floor sits a 94‑kWh lithium‑ion battery made of four modules of nickel‑manganese‑cobalt cells. The 800‑volt architecture allows charging at up to 330 kW, so the pack can be brought from a low state to a high state in 22 minutes; a test saw a peak of 350 kW and a charge from low to near‑full in 28 minutes at an average of 188 kW. The window sticker claims 119 MPGe and a 350‑mile range, while the reviewer measured 86 MPGe during a Sport‑mode drive.
Two permanent‑magnet motors produce 483 hp and 590 lb‑ft of torque. The rear motor delivers 402 hp and 369 lb‑ft, feeding through a two‑speed gearbox that keeps efficiency high up to a top speed of 132 mph. The front motor adds 215 hp and 221 lb‑ft when needed, engaging in less than a quarter second.
The Agility Comfort package gives an air‑spring suspension, adaptive dampers, and rear‑axle steering, letting the car adjust to obstacles detected by a car‑to‑X system. Brakes feel firm and stop the vehicle in 160 feet from 70 mph. Three regenerative braking levels—D+ (no regen), D (normal), and D‑ (maximum 300 kW)—are available, and the car remembers the driver’s preference. Inside, seats are finished in nappa leather or a fully vegan interior certified by the Vegan Society. A 39.1‑inch Hyperscreen runs the whole dashboard, and a panoramic roof can be fitted with 162 stars and sky‑control panels. The base price is $64,950, and a two‑wheel‑drive version will follow.