2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Specifications Overview
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC is certified across 9 configurations with 2L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4L 8-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic 9-spd. EPA classified under the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 1st Generation (X253/C253) vehicle family.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (9)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC350e 4matic Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 4 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity |
| GLC300 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLC300 4matic Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLC300 4matic Coupe Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG GLC43 4matic Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG GLC63 4matic Plus Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG GLC63 4matic Plus Coupe Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG GLC63 S 4matic Plus Coupe Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV 4WD
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid SUV 4WD
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV RWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.