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Mercedes GLC vs Skoda Elroq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (50300 £ vs 29100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Skoda Elroq?

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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Skoda Elroq

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Skoda Elroq has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 21270 £.

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 Skoda Elroq with 15.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes GLC performs somewhat better – achieving up to 714 km, about 141 km more than the Skoda Elroq.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

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

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Skoda Elroq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls noticeable stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 341 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mercedes GLC is minimal lighter – 1910 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly perceptible more room – 620 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs minimal better – up to 1740 L, which is about 160 L more than the Skoda Elroq.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC a bit takes the win – 600 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLC proves to be dominates this comparison 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
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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (4 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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Skoda Elroq

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Skoda Elroq is a cleverly packaged family SUV that mixes roomy practicality with sharp, modern looks, making it an easy pick for buyers who prefer common sense over flash. On the road it's composed and user-friendly, with thoughtful interior details that turn everyday driving into something pleasantly efficient — a sensible companion with a wink.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
29100 - 45500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Electric Range
377 - 573 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 225 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2268 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4488 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
1884 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1608 - 1625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1580 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
470 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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

The Mercedes GLC is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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