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Mercedes GLC vs Skoda Kamiq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (50300 £ vs 21700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Skoda Kamiq?

Mercedes GLC

3.9 (6 Reviews)
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Skoda Kamiq

5 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Kamiq has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21700 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28616 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Kamiq with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

Kamiq

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 significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 530 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Skoda Kamiq takes 8.10 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Skoda Kamiq tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 59 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 770 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Skoda Kamiq is convincingly lighter – 1231 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 679 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers distinct more room – 620 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs a bit better – up to 1740 L, which is about 345 L more than the Skoda Kamiq.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC somewhat takes the win – 600 kg compared to 539 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC is clearly superior overall 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.

Mercedes GLC
Skoda Kamiq

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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
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Mercedes GLC

3.9 (6 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 Kamiq

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Skoda Kamiq is a neatly packaged city crossover that pairs practical space with unshowy, thoughtful design. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and full of clever details that make daily driving feel intelligently sorted rather than flashy.

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3.9 (6 Reviews)
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5 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
21700 - 31900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 225 g/km
co2
121 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1231 - 1340 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4241 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
1793 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1395 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
439 - 539 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 216 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLC?

The Mercedes GLC is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.