The all new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC is arriving in Australia at $112,200 plus on road costs, with 360kW, 630km of range (WLTP) and 2,400kg towing. Here is what you get and how it compares with the BMW iX3.
By Varun Punyamurtula ·
The most complete electric Mercedes SUV yet: fast, roomy, comfortable and a strong tower. At $112,200 plus on road costs it misses out on FBT exemption, so it suits private buyers best; the BMW iX3 goes further for a little less.
GLC 400 4MATIC $112,200 plus on road costs. Limited Launch Edition $110,000 plus on road costs. Luxury Package $8,200, Agility and Comfort Package $5,200.
About $120,000 drive away in NSW. See VIC and QLD
The new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC is now arriving in Australian showrooms, and it might be the most important Mercedes in years. The GLC is the brand's best seller, and this all new electric version is the first of a new family of Mercedes models built from the ground up for battery power. It launches in one grade, the GLC 400 4MATIC, at $112,200 plus on road costs. Here is what you get, how far it goes, and how it stacks up against its biggest rival, the new BMW iX3.
Quick answer: The electric GLC 400 is fast, roomy and packed with tech, with 630km of claimed range (WLTP), 330kW fast charging and a towing capacity that embarrasses most electric SUVs. It costs $2,300 more than a BMW iX3 50 xDrive, which goes further on a charge. Buy the GLC if comfort, cabin space and towing matter most. Buy the iX3 if range and price matter most.
Our verdict in one line: the most complete electric Mercedes SUV yet, but at $112,200 plus on road costs it misses out on the electric car FBT exemption, so private buyers will get the best value from it.
This is not an electrified version of the petrol GLC. It sits on its own new electric platform and shares only its name and general size with the petrol car, which stays on sale.
Cheaper single motor versions are on sale overseas, but Mercedes-Benz Australia has not confirmed them for our market yet. Our NSW, VIC and QLD drive away estimates are in the table at the end of this article, or use our car value and drive away tool.
Every GLC 400 comes with 21 inch AMG alloys, Digital Light LED headlights, a head up display, a panoramic glass roof that can switch from clear to opaque, Burmester 3D surround sound, synthetic leather seats with front seat heating, a heated steering wheel, a digital driver display and a 14 inch central touchscreen, and the Night Package with gloss black exterior trim (which you can delete at no cost).
Standard safety tech includes adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assistance, evasive steering assist and safe exit warning.
The front motor can switch off when it is not needed to save energy, and the GLC can also charge at older 400 volt fast chargers.
What that means for you: a full charge should comfortably cover a week of commuting, and Sydney to Canberra one way without stopping. On a long highway trip, plan a short charging stop every 400km or so. The 2,400kg towing figure is excellent for an electric SUV, but towing will cut the range sharply.
The longer wheelbase pays off in the back seat. Mercedes-Benz says rear seat passengers get 47mm more legroom and 17mm more headroom than in the petrol GLC, and front passengers get more room too.
These two German electric SUVs landed in Australia within months of each other and cost almost the same.
If you are buying through a novated lease, also look at the cheaper rear wheel drive iX3 40 at $89,900 plus on road costs. It sits under the luxury car tax threshold for fuel efficient vehicles, so it qualifies for the electric car FBT exemption. The GLC 400 does not.
Go for it if: you want a comfortable, quick and roomy electric SUV with a premium cabin, you tow, or you are buying privately rather than on a novated lease.
Skip it if: you need the longest range for the money, you want FBT exemption on a novated lease, or you would rather wait to see if a cheaper single motor GLC comes to Australia.
Our pick: the standard GLC 400 4MATIC, adding the Agility and Comfort Package if your roads are rough. The Luxury Package is lovely but pushes the price past $120,000 plus on road costs.
The GLC 400 4MATIC is $112,200 plus on road costs. A limited Launch Edition is $110,000 plus on road costs.
Up to 630km on the WLTP test, from a 94.4kWh battery.
Deliveries begin from October 2026.
No. Its price is above the luxury car tax threshold for fuel efficient vehicles, so it does not qualify for the electric car FBT exemption.
Yes. Mercedes-Benz quotes up to 2,400kg braked overseas. Check the Australian figure with us or a dealer before you order.
Interested in the electric GLC, or comparing it with the iX3? Tell us what you're after and we'll use our network to find the best deal anywhere in Australia, on a new, demo, near new or used luxury SUV. Get the best deal. Trading in your current car? We can help you sell your car too, and you can see what it's worth with our car value tool.
Prices and specifications checked on 2 November 2026. Images: Mercedes-Benz AG (overseas and left hand drive models shown); rivals image: Mercedes-Benz AG, BMW Group.
An estimate for a private buyer. Pick your state.
| List price | $112,200 |
|---|---|
| Luxury Car Tax (already in the list price) | $4,740 |
| Stamp duty (NSW) | $4,810 |
| Rego and CTP, 12 months | $1,000 |
| Dealer delivery (typical) | $2,000 |
| Drive away, about | $120,000 |
Drive away by state: NSW $120,000, VIC $120,000, QLD $119,500.
Why a new car loses value so fast: about $7,810 of the drive away price is stamp duty, rego, CTP and dealer delivery. You never get that back when you sell, because the next owner pays their own. GST and any Luxury Car Tax are built into the list price, so they fade with the car's value over the years rather than vanishing on day one. The rest of the drop comes from age, kilometres and demand.
Estimates only, using 2026-27 rates. Rego and CTP depend on the car's weight, your insurer and postcode, and dealer delivery varies (some brands sell at one national drive away price). Ask the dealer for a written drive away quote.
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