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Mercedes GLC vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Vauxhall Corsa?

Mercedes GLC vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.3 (15 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Corsa is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,707 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers significantly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 301 km more than the Mercedes GLC.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 316 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 810 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers considerably more boot space – 620 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 311 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries visibly more – 575 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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.

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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
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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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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.3 (15 Reviews)
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Józef
6 Aug 2026, 16:38:33

With air suspension it's very comfortable, pleasant to drive and economical.

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David
23 Jul 2026, 09:55:25

There's no comparison: Mercedes has spent 140 years creating genuine marvels of automotive engineering, while ZEEKR has been around for, at most, four years — they can't be compared.

Zede
10 May 2026, 20:12:35

Too expensive! To justify it with technology that's equal or inferior.

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Marek
2 Jan 2026, 18:32:30

There’s something about a Mercedes — you have to take it for a spin to feel it and understand why it’s special.

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Mercedes GLC offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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