- Mercedes-Benz unveiled the GLC EV LWB, a long-wheelbase electric SUV, at Auto China 2026
- The GLC EV LWB has a six-seat 2-2-2 layout with increased length and height over the standard model
- It features an 85.5kWh battery with dual motors and a CLTC range of up to 703km
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its GLC EV LWB in China. This long-wheelbase electric SUV, revealed at the Auto China 2026 show, stretches the boundaries of luxury in the premium EV segment with a six-seat layout and a new 85.5 kWh battery pack.
Mercedes-Benz GLC EV LWB: Design
The GLC EV LWB measures 4,933mm in length with a 3,027mm wheelbase, making it 88mm longer and 66mm taller than the standard model. This extra room enables a 2+2+2 seating layout across three rows, a first for the current GLC generation, though earlier versions offered seven seats.
Rear doors, windows, and quarter panels grow larger to enhance access, while the front fascia, grille, and lights stay familiar from global variants. Mercedes engineers borrowed S-Class chassis tech, including steel dampers that mimic air suspension comfort, with an optional full air setup and rear-axle steering.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC EV LWB: Powertrain
Power comes from an 85.5kWh battery paired with dual motors in an all-wheel-drive configuration, delivering a CLTC-rated range of 680km standard, extendable to 703km via undisclosed upgrades. It supports 320kW DC fast charging for a 10-80% top-up in 22 minutes. By contrast, the regular-wheelbase GLC EV packs a bigger 94kWh unit with 489 hp and 800 Nm, claiming 715km WLTP range elsewhere. This China-focused tweak balances space and efficiency smartly.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC EV LWB: Interior
Inside, second-row captain chairs boast power adjustments, heating, ventilation, and massage, matching front seats. A 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen runs the latest MB.OS, complemented by a panoramic glass roof with nine transparency levels. Safety shines with 11 airbags, 360-degree cameras, full ADAS, and a third-row escape route.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC EV LWB: India Launch Speculation
No word yet on global rollout, but India's love for stretched Mercedes like the E-Class LWB and GLE fuels hopes for a local GLC EV LWB debut around 2027. It could square off against BMW's iX3 LWB.