Mercedes GLC vs Nissan Ariya – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Nissan Ariya has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 13050 £.

As for range, the Nissan Ariya performs significantly better – achieving up to 531 km, about 403 km more than the Mercedes GLC.

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 evident edge – offering 680 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 245 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 Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Nissan Ariya tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm difference.

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, the Mercedes GLC is barely noticeable lighter – 1910 kg compared to 1980 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly perceptible more room – 620 L compared to 468 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs somewhat better – up to 1680 L, which is about 330 L more than the Nissan Ariya.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC evident takes the win – 600 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes GLC proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes GLC is the better all-rounder in this comparison.