Beijing Benz Hits 6 Million Vehicles Produced; All-New Electric GLC SUV Rolls Off Production Line

Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. recently celebrated its 21st anniversary. Established in 2005, the company opened a new factory in Beijing’s Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA) in 2006. To date, Beijing Benz has launched 15 vehicle models spanning sedans, SUVs, and all-electric vehicles, with cumulative production exceeding 6 million units. Recently, the all-new Mercedes-Benz all-electric GLC SUV rolled off the production line at the BDA facility. Built on the MB.EA electric platform, this model marks Mercedes-Benz’s first domestically produced mass-market vehicle based on this platform. It officially launched in July 2024, with a starting price of RMB 299,900. The new SUV measures 4,949 mm (or 4,933 mm) in length, 1,970 mm (or 1,914 mm) in width, and 1,710 mm (or 1,690 mm) in height, with a wheelbase of 3,027 mm. It features an illuminated grille embedded with 942 polycarbonate backlighting elements. The interior adopts a dual-screen layout, equipped with a zoned backlight system comprising 1,000 individual LEDs and the “Mercedes” virtual assistant. A six-seat configuration is available, with second-row independent seats offering both ventilation and heating functions. Additional premium features include a Burmester sound system with 19 speakers and a large panoramic glass roof with star-pattern lighting. Powered by an 800V electrical architecture, the vehicle delivers a CLTC-rated range of 680 km, with the long-range variant reaching 703 km. It uses CATL-supplied ternary lithium batteries and supports charging from 10% to 80% state of charge in just 22 minutes. Beijing Benz has now established a comprehensive vehicle manufacturing system covering rear-wheel-drive cars, front-wheel-drive cars, electric vehicles, engines, and batteries, enabling flexible, multi-platform, and multi-model production capabilities.