In Pictures: Mercedes GLC 400 EV goes 392 miles in Edmunds real-world test, 18% beyond EPA estimate

Mercedes-Benz's electric lineup faces fresh scrutiny after the GLC 400 4Matic beat its EPA range estimate by 61 miles in Edmunds' testing.

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Edmunds' real-world test put the GLC 400 EV through everyday driving conditions rather than lab simulations.

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The GLC 400 4Matic's 392-mile result outpaced the Volvo EX60, Cadillac Optiq and Audi Q6 E-Tron in the same test.

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Mercedes-Benz has yet to comment on why the GLC 400 EV so thoroughly exceeded its official range figure.

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The 2027 GLC 400 4Matic EV used roughly 14% less energy than its EPA rating suggested in Edmunds' evaluation.

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Real-world range results like these are increasingly important as shoppers compare electric SUVs across brands.

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Edmunds' test adds to a growing body of data suggesting some EVs outperform their EPA estimates by wide margins.

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The GLC 400 EV's 18% range surplus stands out even among EVs known to beat their official figures.

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Mercedes-Benz will likely point to the Edmunds result as evidence its EV efficiency claims hold up on the road.

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