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GWM ORA 07 vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 07 or Mercedes GLC?

GWM ORA 07 vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

GWM ORA 07

  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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Mercedes GLC

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  • moderately more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly 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

ORA 07

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

GWM ORA 07 is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,336 £.

As for electric range, the GWM ORA 07 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 392 km more than the Mercedes GLC.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC offers moderately more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the GWM ORA 07 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

ORA 07

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, Mercedes GLC is marginally lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 287 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries clearly more – 575 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 07 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.

from £36,000
ORA 07

GWM ORA 07

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 520 km
GWM ORA 07
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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GWM ORA 07

The GWM ORA 07 arrives as a cheeky, fashion-forward electric crossover that blends retro-modern styling with practical everyday sense, so it’s as happy in city traffic as it is turning heads on the boulevard. Inside you get a comfy, tech-rich cabin and sensible packaging without a premium sticker, making it a smart pick for buyers who want personality and value in one neat package.

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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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GWM ORA 07
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 45,800 £
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
440 - 520 km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
41 - 214 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,210 kg
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
350 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 408 HP
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 680 Nm
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 300 kW
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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