Mercedes Benz GLC 2021 running costs in Spain

Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC: 5.8–10.1 L/100km, 154–232 g/km CO₂. At Spain prices (€1.73/L petrol), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €2,625 — €0.18 per kilometre.

Official figures — 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC

Fuel typesPetrol · Diesel · Plug In Hybrid
Official consumption5.8–10.1 L/100km
CO₂ (official)154–232 g/km
Configurations in source data3
Data sourceUK VCA merged archive — WLTP test cycle

What it costs to run in Spain

Petrol (10.1 L/100km)€2,625/year
ITV€45.00/year
Typical annual road tax€60.00/year
Estimated annual running cost€2,730/year ≈ €228/month

Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Spain prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin (DG ENER) week 31 Aug 2026: E95 €1.733/L). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.

How it compares with other petrol cars in Spain

The average petrol car in our Spain dataset uses 7.9 L/100km. The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC uses 10.1 L/100km — about 27.8% more than that average, or roughly €572 extra a year at 15,000 km.

2021 Mercedes Benz GLC — configurations in the official data

FuelConsumptionCO₂EnginePowerSource variant
Petrol10.1 L/100km232 g/km1 versions · WLTP · median 28 mpg (UK)
Diesel5.8 L/100km154 g/km1 versions · WLTP · median 49 mpg (UK)
Plug In Hybrid8.3 L/100km188 g/km1 versions · WLTP · median 34 mpg (UK)

Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 3 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure.

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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.