Compare performance (680 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,722 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.
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 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 502 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLC is visibly faster – reaching 275 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeably lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers very slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 596 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,740 L, about 134 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.
The Mercedes GLC is far ahead 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.
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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
50,300 - 126,600 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 221 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
62 - 65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,910 - 2,535 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4,716 - 4,845 mm
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,890 - 1,913 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,603 - 1,644 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,490 - 1,740 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
475 - 600 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 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
Full 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
CVT
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
210 - 275 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
320 - 1,020 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 2,989 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, D, B, E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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