Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic electric vehicle exterior

Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV

0-100 km/h

4.3 s

Top Speed

210 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (100 kWh / 94 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 100 kWh
Net Capacity: 94 kWh
Buffer: 6%
The Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic reaches peak charging power of 330 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 19 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 295 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 2.3 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 86% in its class.

Average Charging Power

128 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.4

Maximum Charging Power

330 kW

At 8 → 26% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

20 kW

0–100% Charging Time

47 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 47 min 127.9 kW 1.36 C 101.1 kWh
0% → 90% 31 min 176.1 kW 1.87 C 91.0 kWh
0% → 80% 23 min 206.9 kW 2.20 C 80.9 kWh
5% → 100% 44 min 128.4 kW 1.37 C 96.0 kWh
5% → 90% 28 min 181.1 kW 1.93 C 85.9 kWh
5% → 80% 20 min 217.5 kW 2.31 C 75.8 kWh
10% → 100% 43 min 124.4 kW 1.32 C 90.9 kWh
10% → 90% 27 min 176.8 kW 1.88 C 80.8 kWh
10% → 80% 19 min 213.4 kW 2.27 C 70.7 kWh