On April 17, Mercedes-Benz officially released the official images of the all-new long-wheelbase all-electric GLC SUV. This model was developed specifically for the Chinese market, with a wheelbase of 3027 mm. According to the filing information from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the new vehicle's length, width, and height are 4949 mm, 1970 mm, and 1710 mm, respectively. The car is scheduled to make its debut on April 23, followed by a formal appearance at the Beijing Auto Show.
Judging from the official images, the new vehicle's front grille features 942 illuminated backlight particles, with the grille outline accented by metallic chrome trim. The front end is equipped with LED digital headlights and retains the iconic three-pointed star emblem element. The roof features a multi-zone intelligently controlled starlight panoramic sky roof, with 162 star emblems "hidden" within the roof glass. The rear features a full-width star emblem taillight. In addition, the new vehicle offers three new exterior colors: Zixi Silver, Cloud Mist Blue, and Ink Jade Gray, and the front trunk has a capacity of 128 liters.
In terms of the powertrain, the new vehicle is equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system featuring front and rear motors, with the front motor producing a maximum power of 163 kW and the rear motor producing a maximum power of 300 kW.
Commentary: The all-new long-wheelbase all-electric GLC SUV is an important practice in Mercedes-Benz's electrification transformation. It abandons the previous transitional approach of converting combustion-engine vehicles to electric in the EQ series and is built on the MB.EA dedicated electric vehicle platform developed specifically for electric vehicles. The standard-wheelbase version previously launched overseas has already demonstrated the technical potential of this platform. With the combination of an 800-volt high-voltage architecture, silicon carbide inverters, and a two-speed transmission, it achieves a WLTP range of 713 kilometers and 330 kW DC fast charging capability, adding 303 kilometers of range in 10 minutes of charging. The core powertrain technology solution is expected to continue, with specific configurations subject to the official release. The domestic version's battery supplier is CATL, and the 89 kWh battery pack provides range figures of 680 kilometers and 703 kilometers under CLTC conditions, placing it among the higher levels in the current all-electric SUV market.
