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Citroen C4 vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Mercedes GLC?

Citroen C4 vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,636 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 299 km more than the Mercedes GLC.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC offers substantially more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 316 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is significantly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 582 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers moderately more boot space – 620 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries noticeably more – 575 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 122 - 128 km
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Citroen C4

Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.

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Reviews Citroen C4

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Andrzej
9 Jun 2026, 17:24:58

Super wygodne i ciche i komfortowe auto

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steve
7 Jun 2026, 19:55:21

Super sleek, drives beautifully and is different, second hand price low milage and insurance , its a triple winner for me.

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Mustafa
20 May 2026, 16:06:29

Fiyat performans olarak c4 daha önde görüyorum

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Tomasz
25 Dec 2025, 23:25:28

A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Zede
10 May 2026, 20:12:35

Too expensive! To justify it with technology that's equal or inferior.

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Marek
2 Jan 2026, 18:32:30

There’s something about a Mercedes — you have to take it for a spin to feel it and understand why it’s special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
41 - 214 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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