Mercedes-Benz publishes lifecycle assessment for electric GLC

Mercedes-Benz has published its 360° Environmental Check for the all-new electric GLC, an independently verified lifecycle assessment showing the vehicle achieves a two-thirds reduction in carbon emissions compared to the current combustion-powered GLC. The assessment covers the vehicle’s full lifecycle and has been audited by independent verifiers.

Production emissions for the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology are 23% lower than conventional manufacturing, with reductions achieved across battery cells, aluminium, steel and thermoplastics. Battery cell production alone delivers approximately a 40% reduction in carbon footprint per cell through renewable energy use and low-carbon cathode, anode and cell housing materials, saving around 3.1 tonnes of CO₂ per battery.

Aluminium sourcing also contributes around 1.1 tonnes of CO₂ savings per vehicle, with roughly two-thirds supplied via renewable energy electrolysis or recycled content. The vehicle incorporates 61 kilograms of secondary-material thermoplastics, approximately 35% of which is post-consumer recycled material. An optional certified vegan interior, independently verified by the Vegan Society across around 100 material components, is available as a world-first option.

Mercedes-Benz has published product-specific environmental assessments since 2005. The 360° Environmental Check is based on a full lifecycle assessment methodology and is intended to support informed purchasing decisions.

Source: Mercedes-Benz