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Mercedes GLC vs Toyota Corolla Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (50300 £ vs 31700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla Cross

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:

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

Toyota Corolla Cross has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31700 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 18622 £.

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

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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 clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 500 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 Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.60 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Cross tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is distinct lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers noticeable more room – 620 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs distinct better – up to 1740 L, which is about 403 L more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC barely noticeable takes the win – 600 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLC shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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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
Toyota Corolla Cross

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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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Toyota Corolla Cross

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
31700 - 41900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 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
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 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 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1620 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

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

The Mercedes GLC is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.