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Mercedes GLC vs MINI Countryman - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (50300 £ vs 31500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or MINI Countryman?

Mercedes GLC

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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MINI Countryman

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MINI Countryman has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 18785 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 4.60 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes GLC: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 15.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.80 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes GLC performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 714 km, about 252 km more than the MINI Countryman.

Countryman

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 275 km/h, while the MINI Countryman tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls decisively stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 526 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, MINI Countryman is somewhat lighter – 1620 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers somewhat more room – 620 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs slightly better – up to 1740 L, which is about 210 L more than the MINI Countryman.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC slightly takes the win – 600 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLC proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLC is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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 - 9.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km
Mercedes GLC
MINI Countryman

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Mercedes GLC

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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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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MINI Countryman

The MINI Countryman turns the cheeky charm of a classic MINI into a proper all-rounder, blending playful styling with surprisingly usable space for everyday life. It still grins at city lights but will happily tackle muddy lanes, perfect for buyers who want character without sacrificing practicality.

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MINI Countryman
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Countryman

Costs and Consumption

Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
31500 - 45300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.8 kWh
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Electric Range
432 - 462 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.60 kWh
co2
0 - 225 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Curb weight
1620 - 2075 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4444 - 4447 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
1843 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1635 - 1661 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1530 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
163 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
120 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
MINI
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLC?

The Mercedes GLC is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.