2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 electric price and specs revealed for Australia
Mercedes-Benz has opened Australian orders for its first electric GLC, a 360kW dual-motor SUV priced from $112,200 before on-road costs, with deliveries due from October 2026.
Rob Leigh
Key takeaways
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 electric priced from $112,200
- Dual-motor 360kW, 630km WLTP range, 4.3-second sprint
- Sits above both BMW iX3 variants on price
Mercedes-Benz has priced its first electric GLC, and it lands as one of the pricier picks in the mid-size luxury EV class. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 electric is available to order now from $112,200 before on-road costs, with first Australian deliveries expected from October 2026.
It arrives as a single dual-motor variant. Cheaper single-motor versions are likely to follow in 2027, though Mercedes-Benz Australia has yet to confirm them.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 electric pricing
| Variant | Price excluding on-roads |
| GLC 400 4MATIC Limited Edition | $110,000 |
| GLC 400 4MATIC | $112,200 |
See Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 driveaway pricing and specifications →
The Limited Edition saves $2,200, but adds nothing. It swaps the standard MBUX Superscreen for a static passenger-side display that plays wallpapers and animations, and pairs it with black Artico upholstery.
Options are limited. The Luxury Package ($8,200) brings the 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, massaging front seats, heated rear seats and a Burmester 4D sound system. The Agility and Comfort Package ($5,200) adds Airmatic air suspension and rear-axle steering, while aluminium-look running boards cost $1,100.
Range, charging and performance
The GLC 400 rides a dedicated 800-volt EV platform, unrelated to the petrol and plug-in hybrid GLC. That architecture does the heavy lifting, supporting DC fast charging up to 330kW.
| Specification | GLC 400 4MATIC |
| Power | 360 kW |
| Torque | 800 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3 seconds |
| Usable battery | 94.4 kWh |
| WLTP range | 630 km |
| Energy consumption | 17.1 kWh/100 km |
| Max DC charging | 330 kW |
| Max AC charging | 22 kW |
Mercedes-Benz claims up to 300km of range in 10 minutes at an 800-volt charger under ideal conditions. Home users get AC charging up to 22kW.
Standard equipment and space
Standard kit runs deep. Buyers get the MBUX Superscreen, Digital Light micro-LED headlights, a head-up display, a nine-segment panoramic roof that flips from clear to opaque, 21-inch AMG alloys and Artico vegan upholstery.
The EV platform frees up room, too. A wheelbase 84mm longer than the combustion GLC lifts head and legroom, boot space runs to 570 litres (1,740 with the seats folded), and a 128-litre frunk swallows the cables.
How the GLC 400 compares to the BMW iX3
The GLC 400 undercuts nobody here.
BMW's iX3 50 xDrive plays the same dual-motor game with 345kW, yet opens at $109,900 before on-road costs. That leaves the Mercedes $2,300 dearer than its closest rival.
The gap widens sharply against the entry car. BMW's rear-drive iX3 40 starts at $89,900 before on-road costs, a full $22,300 below the GLC 400. It also ducks under the luxury car tax threshold, which the Mercedes sails past.
Priced out of the novated-lease game
The GLC 400's $112,200 sticker clears the LCT threshold for EVs, so unlike the sub-$90,000 iX3 40 it misses the FBT exemption that has fuelled much of Australia's EV growth.
That hands BMW the salary-packaging buyer outright. Expect Mercedes-Benz Australia to eventually greenlight the single-motor GLC it has left off the local sheet, precisely to chase the fleet and novated-lease money the 400 can't reach.
Right now the GLC 400 is a one-variant range with a premium price and no tax break to blunt it. Anyone chasing an FBT-exempt electric SUV already has a cheaper option in the showroom next door, and Mercedes knows a sub-$100,000 GLC is the only real answer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 electric cost?
It's priced from $112,200 before on-road costs, with a Limited Edition at $110,000. Options run up to $8,200 each.
What is the range of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 electric?
It claims 630km on the WLTP cycle from a 94.4kWh battery, with up to 300km added in 10 minutes at an 800-volt fast charger.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 electric cheaper than the BMW iX3?
No. It sits $2,300 above the iX3 50 xDrive and $22,300 above the entry iX3 40.
Rob Leigh
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Rob Leigh is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 15+ years inside a major automotive OEM, specialising in product planning, pricing and vehicle strategy.
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