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Mercedes GLC EQ vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (489 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (61,100 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC EQ or Leapmotor C10?

Mercedes GLC EQ vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

Mercedes GLC EQ

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Leapmotor C10

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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

GLC EQ

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Leapmotor C10 is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLC EQ costs 61,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,870 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes GLC EQ is barely more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor C10. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC EQ offers visibly more range – reaching up to 714 km, about 204 km more than the Leapmotor C10.

C10

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 somewhat more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 489 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor C10 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes GLC EQ takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC EQ delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

GLC EQ

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, Leapmotor C10 is markedly lighter – 1,950 kg compared to 2,535 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC EQ offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC EQ carries very slightly more – 505 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 is clearly superior overall 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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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 EQ

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Hannu
22 May 2026, 10:40:59

It looks like a Mercedes‑Benz and not a bar of soap. Rear space has improved. Air suspension. Luxurious materials. Great dashboard and display.

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IVAN
13 May 2026, 22:11:19

Aesthetic presence, good electric range and usable cargo hold...

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IVAN
13 May 2026, 22:02:43

Great range, good looking, and virtually zero maintenance compare to the Range Rover which is the highest mainstream maintenance vehicle presently on the road..

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Mercedes GLC EQ
Leapmotor C10

Costs and Consumption
Price
61,100 - 70,600 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
645 - 714 km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,535 kg
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,913 mm
Width
1,900 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
505 kg
Payload
400 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
489 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Leapmotor
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes GLC EQ have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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