Mercedes-Benz's independently verified lifecycle assessment shows the all-new electric GLC achieves a two-thirds reduction in carbon emissions compared to its combustion-powered counterpart, driven by carbon-reduced battery production, sustainable aluminum sourcing, and expanded use of recycled materials.
Mercedes-Benz has released the 360° Environmental Check for the all-new electric GLC. The independently verified lifecycle assessment shows the electric midsize SUV produces roughly two-thirds fewer carbon emissions across its full lifecycle than the current combustion-powered GLC. Production-phase emissions alone dropped 23 percent through carbon-reduced materials and renewable energy at the Bremen plant.
The electric GLC achieves a two-thirds reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions compared to the combustion-powered GLC, according to an independently audited assessment.
Battery cell carbon footprint fell approximately 40 percent through renewable energy in cell manufacturing and low-carbon material production, saving roughly 3.4 tons of CO₂ per pack.
About two-thirds of aluminum used in the vehicle comes from renewable-energy electrolysis or recycled content, cutting approximately 1.2 tons of CO₂.
The interior earned independent certification from The Vegan Society, covering approximately 100 soft-touch material components.