German FAZ: Mercedes brings bestsellers GLC with electric drive 009926

Before electromobility in the common population arrives, it drives through the army of the company carpers. They buy or lease mostly domestic brands in this country. No wonder that Mercedes-Benz is now conjuring up an ace out of the sleeve in this segment. One only wonders why now? The bestseller GLC is put aside an electrically powered counterpart in spring, and design is even preceded. In the new grill with its hundreds of LEDs, in some lines, in the performance as a whole, the version with an incineration engine will also slip with little delay, and the Swabians deliver their competitors to the brand new BMW IX3. In Munich one speaks of the new class and a new era. Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz speaks of the fact that his developers have the hurdles of electromobility. A hesitant clientele sees them primarily in price and performance, but now a new star is to be opened. Hier are 489 hp at the GLC 400 EQ model at the work of two electric machines, a two-way gearbox creates a harmonious power under most conceivable circumstances, it has all-wheel drive, air suspension and rear axle steering, Mercedes-Benz drives so some technology. As has been common, as far as usual, horses in electric cars are considerably strong horses in the kilowatt robe, here are 489 hp at work. This enables 210 km/h as a top speed, further forward urge limits the electronics for the benefit of the battery package. With the GLC, 210 km/h maximum speed is possible. Manufacturer’s battery has a usable capacity of 94 kWh, from it grown up 713 kilometers of range, which is used in everyday life 500. This is less than in the BMW, nevertheless quite brisk and probably sufficient to refill properly during a break of the toilet. We really like the seesaw and roller on the steering wheel, of course there is a lot of touch on board. A large screen spans from left to right, for this purpose it reaches a high -build center console. That won’t be for everyone, but everything necessary is in good accessibility. After a first rehearsal round, we state fine driving behavior and a great sitting position. 72,000 euros may be considered as a price, plus extras. Four more versions will follow. Delivery should start in February 2026. More on the topic
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