Compare performance (680 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (50300 £ vs 99800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Porsche Panamera?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes GLC has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50300 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49444 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC performs significantly better – achieving up to 714 km, about 617 km more than the Porsche Panamera.
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 Porsche Panamera has a to a small extent edge – offering 782 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Mercedes GLC takes 3.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs to a small extent better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Mercedes GLC tops out at 275 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls minimal stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 1000 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes GLC offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Mercedes GLC is barely noticeable lighter – 1910 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly perceptible more room – 620 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1740 L, which is about 355 L more than the Porsche Panamera.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC barely noticeable takes the win – 600 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
50300 - 126600 £
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Price
99800 - 212100 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
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co2
0 - 225 g/km
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co2
69 - 274 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
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Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
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Length
4716 - 4845 mm
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Length
5052 - 5204 mm
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Width
1890 - 1913 mm
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Width
1937 mm
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Height
1603 - 1647 mm
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Height
1415 - 1428 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
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Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
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Payload
475 - 600 kg
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Payload
340 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Power HP
353 - 782 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
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Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
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Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
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Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Power kW
260 - 575 kW
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Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
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Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Porsche
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The Mercedes GLC is offered with All-Wheel Drive.