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Mercedes GLC vs Toyota Yaris Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (50300 £ vs 23700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Toyota Yaris Cross?

Mercedes GLC

3.9 (6 Reviews)
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Toyota Yaris Cross

4.9 (2 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.

Toyota Yaris Cross has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23700 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26636 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris Cross with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

Yaris Cross

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 550 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.70 s. That’s about 7.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris Cross tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 105 km/h.

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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, Toyota Yaris Cross is significantly lighter – 1180 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 730 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly perceptible more room – 620 L compared to 397 L. That’s a difference of about 223 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs evident better – up to 1740 L, which is about 643 L more than the Toyota Yaris Cross.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC somewhat takes the win – 600 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLC shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

from about £50,300
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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 Yaris Cross

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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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Toyota Yaris Cross

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The Toyota Yaris Cross takes the jaunty personality of the Yaris and gives it a taller stance and a bit more practicality, so you get city-friendly agility with added SUV presence. It’s easy to live with, economical on the daily grind, and smartly packaged — a sensible pick for buyers who want fuss-free transport with a touch of character.

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Mercedes GLC
Toyota Yaris Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
23700 - 34300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 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
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 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
1180 - 1290 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4180 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1595 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1097 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
485 - 510 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
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 cm3

General

Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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 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.