The Mercedes-Benz GLC has become increasingly digital over the last several model years, moving from the 10.25-inch MBUX touchscreen in 2022 to the larger portrait-style display layout introduced for 2023. For 2027, the GLC with EQ Technology brings the most significant technology shift yet, including an available seamless 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen. This guide compares GLC technology features by model year so Hoffman Estates drivers can see what changed from 2022 through 2027.
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology introduces a major digital upgrade for the GLC lineup. The headline feature is the available seamless 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, the largest continuous screen Mercedes-Benz has announced to date. This system stretches across the dashboard and gives the driver and front passenger a more immersive interface for navigation, media, vehicle settings, charging details, comfort controls, and digital personalization.
The 2027 GLC 400 4MATIC® Electric also brings technology that is specific to an electric Mercedes-Benz SUV. Drivers can expect EV-focused route planning, charging information, digital range support, and connected functions designed around electric ownership. Mercedes-Benz has also announced available Burmester 3D Surround Sound with 16 speakers, 850 watts, Dolby Atmos, and Sound Personalization, making the 2027 GLC one of the most advanced technology entries in the model’s history.
New GLC with EQ Technology introduces an electric-focused digital cabin.
Available 39.1-inch seamless MBUX Hyperscreen spans the dashboard.
Available Burmester 3D Surround Sound includes Dolby Atmos support.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV uses the current-generation technology layout with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch central touchscreen. This display setup gives the cabin a modern command center while keeping important driving information, navigation, media, and vehicle settings easy to read. The 3rd-generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience system, or MBUX, adds faster response, simplified smartphone-style icons, voice control, and more personalized interaction.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto help reduce cord clutter during daily commutes around Hoffman Estates, while available in-car Wi-Fi, SiriusXM with 360L, Bluetooth® audio streaming, HD Radio, USB-C ports, and front-cabin wireless charging support connected driving. Available driver assistance features, parking technologies, biometric authentication, over-the-air software updates, and 64-color LED ambient lighting make the 2026 GLC feel more advanced without making the cabin difficult to use.
3rd-generation MBUX with natural voice control and personalized settings.
12.3-inch digital driver display and 11.9-inch central touchscreen.
Wireless smartphone integration, USB-C ports, Bluetooth®, and available Wi-Fi.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC continues with the redesigned digital cabin introduced for the current generation. A 12.3-inch driver display and 11.9-inch center touchscreen give the SUV a clean, vertical technology layout that feels current and easy to navigate. MBUX supports natural language voice control, touchscreen inputs, steering-wheel touch controls, driver profiles, smartphone integration, and access to core vehicle settings.
The 2025 model year is also important because the GLC 350e 4MATIC® SUV brought plug-in hybrid capability to the U.S. GLC lineup. That gives drivers access to hybrid-specific technology, including electric driving information, charging support, and energy-use displays. Available augmented video for navigation, Burmester premium audio, ambient lighting, wireless charging, and driver assistance systems make the 2025 GLC a strong choice for buyers who want a modern Mercedes-Benz cabin with a broader range of powertrain options.
GLC 350e 4MATIC® adds charging and electric driving information.
Available augmented video helps make route guidance easier to follow.
Driver profiles, ambient lighting, and MBUX settings help tailor the cabin.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC gives drivers the benefits of the redesigned digital cockpit without moving as far forward as the 2027 electric model. Its 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.9-inch central touchscreen create a more premium, high-tech feel than the previous-generation 2022 GLC. The central display handles navigation, media, phone functions, climate controls, vehicle settings, and available connected features through the MBUX interface.
For daily Chicagoland driving, the 2024 GLC offers useful technology such as wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, available wireless charging, Bluetooth®, USB-C connectivity, and available augmented video for navigation. Available MBUX Interior Assistant can respond to select gestures, while available driver assistance features can help with lane support, following distance, parking, and traffic awareness. The result is a cabin that feels digital, but still familiar enough for everyday use.
Larger displays make the 2024 GLC feel more modern than the 2022 model.
Wireless smartphone integration and available wireless charging reduce clutter.
Available assistance features help with commuting, parking, and longer drives.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC was a major turning point for GLC technology. This model year introduced the redesigned SUV cabin with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.9-inch central touchscreen, replacing the smaller previous-generation display setup. The new MBUX interface brought improved voice control, natural language understanding, keyword activation with “Hey Mercedes,” and a cleaner visual layout for navigation, entertainment, comfort settings, and vehicle information.
The 2023 GLC also added a more advanced feel through available augmented video for navigation, available premium audio, ambient lighting, and expanded digital personalization. For buyers comparing used GLC models, 2023 is the model year where the technology experience starts to feel much closer to current Mercedes-Benz SUVs. It is a strong choice for drivers who want the newer screen layout without stepping into the latest 2026 or upcoming 2027 models.
First GLC SUV year with the 12.3-inch and 11.9-inch display setup.
MBUX includes natural language understanding and “Hey Mercedes.”
2023 is a key year for buyers who want newer GLC technology pre-owned.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC uses the previous-generation technology layout, which gives it a different feel from 2023 and newer models. Instead of the later 11.9-inch portrait-style touchscreen, the 2022 GLC features a 10.25-inch central touchscreen with MBUX. It also offers touchpad control, voice control, Bluetooth®, USB-C connectivity, smartphone integration, and available navigation features.
Available technology on the 2022 GLC can still feel premium, especially when equipped with the available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Burmester surround sound, augmented video for navigation, and advanced driver assistance features. However, the main difference is that the 2022 model has a more traditional dashboard layout, while 2023 and newer models use a more screen-forward design. For buyers comparing pre-owned GLC options, the 2022 model can still be appealing if the priority is Mercedes-Benz comfort with simpler cabin controls.
10.25-inch central touchscreen with the MBUX infotainment system.
Touchscreen, touchpad controller, steering-wheel controls, and voice input.
Available digital driver display, Burmester audio, and driver assistance tech.
| Model Year | Main Technology Update | Display Layout | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | New GLC with EQ Technology and available MBUX Hyperscreen | Available seamless 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen | Drivers wanting the newest electric GLC technology |
| 2026 | 3rd-generation MBUX with current GLC digital cockpit | 12.3-inch driver display and 11.9-inch central touchscreen | Drivers wanting current gas or plug-in hybrid GLC tech |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid technology added with the GLC 350e 4MATIC® SUV | 12.3-inch driver display and 11.9-inch central touchscreen | Drivers comparing gas and plug-in hybrid GLC options |
| 2024 | Redesigned cabin technology continues with strong available features | 12.3-inch driver display and 11.9-inch central touchscreen | Drivers wanting newer tech in a recent pre-owned model |
| 2023 | Full technology redesign for the GLC SUV | 12.3-inch driver display and 11.9-inch central touchscreen | Drivers looking for the first year of the newer GLC interface |
| 2022 | Previous-generation MBUX layout | 10.25-inch central touchscreen, available 12.3-inch driver display | Drivers who prefer simpler previous-generation controls |
Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates can help you compare GLC technology features across current and pre-owned model years. Whether you are interested in a new GLC 300 SUV, a GLC 300 4MATIC® SUV, a GLC 350e 4MATIC® SUV, or future GLC with EQ Technology updates, our team can walk you through the displays, MBUX system, smartphone integration, driver assistance features, charging-related technology, and available premium audio options in person.
