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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé

2025 • SUV

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé Plug-in Hybrid — Exterior Design, Charging Port & Battery Specs

Electric Range

125

km

Battery Capacity

31.2

kWh

Power Output

313

HP
EV-Database StandardWLTP Combined Base: 125 km

Real-World Range Estimates (EV-Database Benchmark)

Physical range calculations based on seasonal ambient temperatures, cabin HVAC load, and highway cruising aerodynamics.

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❄️Winter (0°C, Heating ON)0°C
99km
Real Consumption: 25.1 kWh/100km

Freezing cell electrolyte drag & cabin heating HVAC load

🔥 Standard Heat Pump (COP ~2.5 - 3.0)
☀️Mild / City (20°C, Optimal)20°C
141km
Real Consumption: 17.6 kWh/100km

Optimal cell chemistry temperature & max city regeneration

Peak City Regenerative Efficiency
🛣️Highway Cruising (120 km/h)120 km/h
84km
Real Consumption: 29.5 kWh/100km

High-speed aerodynamic drag & continuous inverter draw

Cruising EV Limit: 140 km/h
Real-World Utility

Range Simulator

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❄️ Winter ~90 km☀️ Summer ~119 km
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Fiscal ModuleEuro 6e Protected

Euro 6e-bis & Tax Simulator

Calculate Benefit-in-Kind (BiK), Germany 0.5% Dienstwagen tax, France Malus, and 2026/2027 fleet savings.

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Crash Safety

Safety Rating

Adult Occupant
96%
Child Occupant
91%
Pedestrian
92%
Safety Assist
75%
5/5
Euro NCAP
2021

Tested year 2021: Adult (96%), Child (91%).

Source: Euro NCAP
Automated Technical Verdict & Data Analysis

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé (2025): Powertrain & Real-World Utility

Ultra High-Capacity PHEV
EV-DATABASE BENCHMARK ANALYSIS

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé (2025) is engineered with a 31.2 kWh gross (24.8 kWh usable) traction battery, delivering an official homologated WLTP electric range of 125 km. In real-world European driving conditions, drivers should anticipate approximately ~115 km in mild urban commuting, tapering down to around ~80 km during sub-zero motorway driving (130 km/h) due to cabin HVAC heating and aerodynamic drag. Replenishing the battery takes around ~20 minutes (10–80%) at 60 kW DC fast chargers, or ~2.6 hours via an 11 kW AC Wallbox.

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Battery Pack vs Market

31.2 kWh gross

Equipped with a large 31.2 kWh pack (24.8 kWh net usable), the GLC Coupé sits in the upper percentile of European plug-in hybrids, offering true zero-emission range that rivals dedicated urban EVs.

Real-World Range Expectation

~80–115km realistic

While official WLTP laboratory figures state 125 km, drivers should anticipate approximately ~115 km in temperate urban commutes, and around ~80 km during sub-zero motorway trips with cabin heating.

Charging Infrastructure

11 kW AC Onboard

A standard 11/22 kW home wallbox will replenish the pack in approximately ~2.6 hours. Thanks to 60 kW DC fast charging support, quick roadside boosts from 10% to 80% can be completed in approximately ~20 minutes.

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé Technical Specifications Summary
SpecificationOfficial Homologated ValueEuropean Segment Context
WLTP Electric Range125 kmExceptional (100+ km)
Battery Capacity31.2 kWh gross (24.8 kWh net)Ultra High-Capacity PHEV
Total System Power313 HPHigh Performance
Charging Capabilities11 kW AC + 60 kW DC RapidMotorway Fast-Charge Ready
CO₂ Emissions & Fuel Consumption41 g/km • 1.8 L/100kmEuro 6e-bis Compliant

Daily Commute & Efficiency Verdict: For European motorists with typical round-trip daily commutes of ~30–40 km, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé's 125 km electric range can comfortably cover ~3.7 days of routine driving on pure electricity before triggering the combustion engine.

Euro 6e-bis & Corporate Fleet Impact: With an official rating of 41 g/km CO₂ and 1.8 L/100km fuel consumption, this vehicle benefits from competitive tax brackets across major European markets. Under revised 2026/2027 Euro 6e-bis Utility Factor calculations, high electric range models like this retain substantially lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) and company car tax liabilities compared to older generation PHEVs.

EU 2026 / 2027 RegulationEuro 6e-bis Protected

Euro 6e-bis & Company Car (BiK) Tax Impact

With 125 km electric range and 41 g/km CO₂, this model qualifies for an estimated UK BiK rate of 5% (Low). Its high electric range cushions against upcoming EU Utility Factor calculation increases.

✓ Data verified from official manufacturer WLTP test sheets, European regulatory filings, and Euro NCAP crash databases.

Updated: October 2026 • Verified by PHEVs.eu Technical Team
EV-Database Standard

Charging Architecture & Electrical Ports

AC home wallbox charging curves and public DC rapid charging capabilities.

On-Board Charger

On-Board Charger (AC)

ON-BOARD CHARGER (AC)11 kW
AC Grid Phase Architecture3-Phase (Triphase)
CHARGING SOCKET (AC)Type 2 AC (Mennekes)
Domestic Socket (2.3 kW / 10A)~12.4 h
AC Wallbox (Max OBC)~2.3 h
Rapid Charging

DC Rapid Charging (CCS)

Max DC Peak Power60 kW
30% to 80% Fast Charge~20 min
Fast Charge Rate~188 km/h
DC ConnectorCCS Combo 2
Storage Architecture

BATTERY

Usable (Net) Capacity24.8 kWh
Nominal Gross Capacity31.2 kWh
Hybrid Buffer & Margin6.4 kWh (21%)
Battery Cell ChemistryNMC

Hybrid Powertrain & Battery Engineering

Transmission integration, pure-EV speed boundaries, and cell thermal management.

Powertrain Architecture

P2 Parallel (Transmission-Integrated e-Motor — Dual-Clutch / Auto)

Max Pure-EV Speed Ceiling140 km/h
ICE Handover Limit

Above this speed, the petrol ICE starts automatically to assist propulsion even with 100% SoC.

Battery Cell Chemistry

NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt)

modular

NMC Batarya Koruması

High energy density & sub-zero discharge stability. Keeping daily charges between 20% and 80% maximizes long-term pack life.

Thermal Management / Heat Pump:Standard Heat Pump (COP ~2.5 - 3.0)

Cuts winter cabin HVAC draw by ~60%, preserving sub-zero electric driving range.

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L):Not Equipped
Battery Boot Space Loss:-75 L under-floor volume reduction vs ICE equivalent (VDA)

General

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLC Coupé
Year
2025
Segment
SUV
0-100 km/h
6.7 s
Battery Architecture
modular

Electric Performance

Max AC Charge Power
11 kW
AC Charge Time
4.5 hours
DC Charge Time
20 minutes
Battery Chemistry
NCM
Powertrain Architecture
P2 Parallel (Transmission-Integrated e-Motor — Dual-Clutch / Auto)
Max Pure-EV Speed Ceiling
140 km/h
Thermal Management / Heat Pump
Standard Heat Pump (COP ~2.5 - 3.0)
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
Not Equipped

Engine & Performance

Power
313 HP
Engine
2L
Fuel Consumption
1.8 L/100km
CO₂ Emission
41 g/km

Comfort & Space

Trunk Volume
550 L
Seats
5
Warranty
3 years
Country Availability
DE,FR,UK,IT,ES
Weight
2360 kg
Battery Boot Space Loss
-75 L (under-floor volume reduction vs ICE equivalent (VDA))

Key Technical Specifications — Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé (2025)

Official manufacturer and WLTP homologated technical data sheet for Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé plug-in hybrid.

Technical specifications sheet for Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé (2025) Plug-in Hybrid
Specification ParameterOfficial Value
Vehicle ModelMercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
WLTP Electric Range125 km
Battery Capacity31.2 kWh (Net: 24.8 kWh)
WLTP Fuel Consumption1.8 L / 100 km
CO₂ Emissions41 g / km
System Power Output313 HP (233 kW)
Combustion Engine2 L
Hybrid Powertrain ArchitectureP2 Parallel (Transmission-Integrated e-Motor — Dual-Clutch / Auto)
Pure EV Speed Ceiling140 km/h
AC Charging11 kW (3-Phase, ~4.5 h)
DC Fast ChargingYes (60 kW, 30–80% in ~20 min)
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)Not supported
Thermal ManagementHeat Pump Standard (COP ~2.5 - 3.0)
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.7 s
Seating Capacity5 Seats
Luggage / Boot Capacity550 L (Max: 1440 L)
Curb Weight2360 kg
Euro NCAP Safety★★★★★ (5 Stars)
Manufacturer Warranty3 Years
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