Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Mercedes GLC?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,530 £.
As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 754 km more than the Mercedes GLC.
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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 779 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes GLC takes 4.2 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 1,190 Nm more.
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 barely lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers very slightly more boot space – 627 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries only slightly more – 588 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.
The Lucid Air 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.
The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.
detailsThe 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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Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
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Electric Range
122 - 128 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
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Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
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Trunk capacity
627 L
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
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Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
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Height
1,409 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 588 kg
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Payload
475 - 575 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
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Power HP
186 - 472 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
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Torque
380 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
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Power kW
137 - 347 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
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Brand
Lucid
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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