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Leapmotor C10 vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (598 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (32,200 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor C10 or Mercedes GLC?

Leapmotor C10 vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Leapmotor C10

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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  • 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

C10

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Leapmotor C10 is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,099 £.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor C10 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 382 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 Leapmotor C10 offers clearly more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor C10 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes GLC takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

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, Leapmotor C10 is marginally lighter – 1,950 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries slightly more – 575 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 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.

from £32,200
C10

Leapmotor C10

  • Engine Type Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 215 - 598 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 145 - 510 km
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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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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
32,200 - 42,800 £
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 38 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 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
-
Payload
400 - 480 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Leapmotor C10 offered with different drivetrains?

The Leapmotor C10 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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