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Mercedes GLC vs Skoda Karoq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 190 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 Karoq?

Mercedes GLC

3.9 (6 Reviews)
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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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.

Skoda Karoq has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21245 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

Karoq

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 190 HP. That’s roughly 490 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 Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs to a small extent better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 221 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 660 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 Karoq is evident lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers slightly more room – 620 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs minimal better – up to 1740 L, which is about 110 L more than the Skoda Karoq.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC barely noticeable takes the win – 600 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC holds a decisive overall lead 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 Karoq

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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

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 Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Mercedes GLC
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
29100 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 225 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 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
1380 - 1655 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4384 - 4390 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1624 - 1629 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1630 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3

General

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