Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic: Power, Range and Price Details

There’s a new contender in the electric SUV ring, and it wants to be taken seriously. The Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic arrives with brute force, a long electric leash and the sort of cabin tech that makes rivals sit up and take notes.

Order books opened in Australia on July 22, 2026, with a starting Manufacturer's Recommended Local Price of €67,320. A few factory extras are available: aluminium-look running boards with rubber studs for €660, the Agility and Comfort Package for €3,120, and the Luxury Package for €4,920.

Performance that pushes the everyday envelope

Under the skin lives a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup rated at 360 kW, roughly 489 PS, and 800 Nm of torque. That translates into a sprint from 0 to 100 kph in 4.3 seconds. Mercedes has fitted a two-speed gearbox on the rear axle to keep efficiency sharp across the speed range, plus an integrated control system and a Disconnect Unit on the front drivetrain to balance performance and economy.

Range anxiety should take a back seat. A 94.4 kWh battery gives a WLTP-rated 630 km of range. The GLC 400 runs on an 800-volt architecture, and high-power charging is genuinely useful: 10 minutes on a fast charger adds up to 300 km, with peak DC charging of 330 kW and AC charging up to 22 kW. Mercedes quotes an energy consumption figure of 17.1 kWh per 100 km.

So yes, it accelerates like a sports car and recharges like a long-distance commuter. Want both? That’s the point.

The cabin is tailored to feel premium without being flashy. Standard Artico upholstery pairs with the AMG Line and AMG Line Sport Seat Package. Front sports seats are heated and memory-equipped. Open-pore birch wood trim calms the dash, while the panoramic Sky Control roof can switch across nine segments from opaque to crystal clear at the push of a button. Rear privacy glass and heat- and noise-insulating glazing complete the comfort picture.

Displays and driver aids are another selling point. The GLC 400 comes with the MBUX Superscreen, and buyers can option the 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, which Mercedes bills as the largest display ever fitted to one of its production cars. The digital ecosystem runs on MB.OS, an evolving software platform that keeps adding features and refinements via over-the-air updates.

Safety and assistance tech is robust: eight cameras, front mid-range radar, four-corner radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors feed functions such as blind spot assist, lane keeping, maneuvering assist, adaptive cruise control (Distronic), brake assist, an evasive steering function and exit warning. Lighting is handled by Digital Light micro-LED technology, and a head-up display projects key data into the driver’s line of sight.

Practicality is not an afterthought. The boot holds 570 litres with the rear seats upright and expands to 1,740 litres when they fold. There’s an additional 128 litres in the frunk for everyday kit and chargers.

This is a car that tries to be convincing on multiple fronts: immediate power, genuine range and a tech stack designed for modern, connected life on the road. For buyers who want electric pace without short trips dictating choices, the new GLC 400 4Matic is a compelling option.