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Mercedes GLC vs Land Rover Range Rover comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 122,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Land Rover Range Rover?

Mercedes GLC vs Land Rover Range Rover: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (12 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover

3.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • markedly 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

GLC

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes GLC is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 122,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,415 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers barely more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 11 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover.

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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 Land Rover Range Rover offers noticeably more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 143 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 Land Rover Range Rover takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

GLC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLC is noticeably lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,504 kg. The difference is around 519 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers markedly more boot space – 818 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover carries noticeably more – 846 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 271 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 : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 122 - 128 km
Mercedes GLC
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover wraps unabashed luxury and genuine off-road capability into a silhouette that still manages to look effortlessly elegant whether parked outside a city hotel or splashing through a muddy trail. Inside, it’s a cocoon of soft leathers, refined materials and serene ride quality that makes long journeys feel like private-jet comfort — ideal for buyers who want a plush cruiser that can also go where lesser SUVs won’t.

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Mercedes GLC
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
122,700 - 244,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
116 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
co2
62 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,504 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
2,047 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
589 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
300 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
650 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
221 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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