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Jaguar I-Pace vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar I-Pace or Mercedes GLC?

Jaguar I-Pace vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more trunk space
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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (11 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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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

I-Pace

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.

Mercedes GLC is considerably cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,873 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes GLC is substantially more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 25.2 kWh/100km for the Jaguar I-Pace. That’s a difference of about 10.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers markedly more range – reaching up to 714 km, about 245 km more than the Jaguar I-Pace.

GLC

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 considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 280 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Jaguar I-Pace takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLC is clearly faster – reaching 275 km/h, while the Jaguar I-Pace tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers noticeably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 696 Nm. That’s about 324 Nm more.

I-Pace

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLC is moderately lighter – 1,910 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 316 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers barely more boot space – 638 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,740 L, about 287 L more than the Jaguar I-Pace.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries noticeably more – 600 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC stands well ahead of its rival 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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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km
Jaguar I-Pace
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace pairs instantaneous electric shove with graceful, feline looks, so it never feels like you're piloting a refrigerator with style. Inside it serves proper Jaguar luxury and clever packaging, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want EV convenience without losing personality.

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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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Jaguar I-Pace
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
50,300 - 126,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 221 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
62 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
4,682 mm
Length
4,716 - 4,845 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,913 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
1,603 - 1,644 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
1,490 - 1,740 L
Payload
444 kg
Payload
475 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 275 km/h
Torque
696 Nm
Torque
320 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,991 - 2,989 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, D, B, E, A
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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