The price of a Mercedes GLC varies sharply depending on whether it is a new model from the catalogue, a recent used example, or a leasing contract. Headline rates seen in advertising almost never describe the configuration actually bought. Here are the recorded benchmarks for new, used and leasing, to size up a budget before comparing concrete offers on the same version.
How much does a new Mercedes GLC cost today?
The French GLC catalogue, recorded in October 2026, spans from around 60,850 euros to over 82,000 euros, depending on engine and trim. Nine engines and ten trim levels make up the currently marketed range, from the entry-level diesel to the best-equipped plug-in hybrid versions.
| Version | Trim | Catalogue price |
|---|---|---|
| GLC 200 d 163 hp 4Matic | Avantgarde Line | €60,850 |
| GLC 250 EQ 354 hp | Avantgarde Line | €64,900 |
| GLC 300 EQ 421 hp 4Matic | Avantgarde Line | €68,500 |
| GLC 220 d 197 hp 4Matic | AMG Line | €72,300 |
| GLC 400 EQ 489 hp 4Matic | Avantgarde Line | €71,900 |
| GLC 400 e Hybrid 381 hp 4Matic | Avantgarde Line | €75,450 |
These figures correspond to the recorded catalogue rate for each version, in the associated trim. A higher trim level or an options package can add several thousand euros to the starting price, a point to check line by line on a quote before comparing two configurations.
Diesel, plug-in hybrid or fully electrified: different budgets
The GLC comes in 4Matic diesel engines, plug-in hybrid EQ versions and sportier AMG Line trims. The hybrid EQ versions broadly sit between the entry-level diesel and the most powerful hybrids, with the price depending mainly on the power output and trim chosen rather than the engine type alone.
How much does a used Mercedes GLC cost?
Used GLC prices vary with the vehicle’s condition, mileage, engine and trim. Network benchmarks give a floor price per version, which only applies to a specific listing and must be confirmed case by case. At the same price, the length of a used Mercedes warranty varies widely from one seller to another.
| Version | Used price from |
|---|---|
| GLC 200 | €30,000 |
| GLC 220d | €32,000 |
| GLC 300 | €35,000 |
| GLC 300d | €37,000 |
| GLC 300e | €40,000 |
| GLC 350e | €45,000 |
| GLC 400e | €60,000 |
| GLC 43 AMG | €60,000 |
| GLC 63 AMG | €80,000 |
For the 220d version, one of the most sought-after on the used market, L’Argus valuation data recorded by a specialist reseller puts the average price at around 49,000 euros, far below the catalogue rate of an equivalent new model. This gap illustrates the depreciation already absorbed over the first years of ownership, an argument regularly used by resale platforms.
Same model, two depreciation levels depending on the year
On a 220 d GLC first registered in 2020, the gap between the new rate for that year (including the eco-penalty) and a recorded used price reaches around 48%, according to a reseller’s June 2026 survey. On a more recent example, registered in 2024, the gap drops to around 2%, since depreciation has not yet had time to play out. Comparing two used examples from distant model years without accounting for this effect skews the price reading.
Leasing: how to read a monthly payment
A leasing payment depends directly on the deposit paid, the contract term and the contracted annual mileage. A June 2026 survey put monthly payments for a recent used GLC between 344 euros and over 1,700 euros depending on version and configuration, with offers advertised from 399 euros per month for entry-level profiles.
Two examples illustrate the gap between engines: a 2020 GLC 220 D is offered on lease from 469 euros per month, while a more recent and more powerful 2024 GLC 300 AMG Line starts at around 952 euros per month. The cash price, the vehicle’s year and the mileage already covered explain this gap, not the engine alone. The method for comparing cash purchase, loan, LOA and LLD on the same model is set out in the report on whether to buy or lease a Mercedes.
New or used GLC: what calculation to run before deciding
The choice between new and used depends less on the displayed price than on the planned ownership period and the need for a manufacturer warranty. A new model avoids uncertainty over service history, while a recent used example has already absorbed part of the steepest depreciation, generally concentrated in the first two to three years.
The full calculation should factor in insurance, planned maintenance and expected resale value, not just the purchase price or the monthly payment. For an electrified engine, the report on the Mercedes CLA Electric price applies the same reading method to another part of the range, a saloon rather than a SUV.
How to check an offer before signing
Before accepting a quote or a leasing contract, it is worth getting written confirmation of: the full list of equipment included in the displayed price, the exact year and mileage of the vehicle for a used example, the annual mileage allowance and its excess-mileage cost for a leasing contract, and the buy-back value set for the end of an LOA where applicable.
A lower monthly payment can hide a higher upfront deposit, a restricted annual mileage, or a longer contract term. Comparing only written proposals covering a strictly identical configuration remains the only reliable method. An electric CLA test drive in the Paris region lets you check, for another model in the range, the version and trim actually quoted before signing.