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Mercedes GLC vs VW ID.4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (50300 £ vs 34600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or VW ID.4?

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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VW ID.4

4.6 (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 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.

VW ID.4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34600 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 15755 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes GLC: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the VW ID.4 with 15.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.70 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes GLC performs distinct better – achieving up to 714 km, about 145 km more than the VW ID.4.

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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 convincingly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 340 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 VW ID.4 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls noticeable stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 341 Nm difference.

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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, Mercedes GLC is barely noticeable lighter – 1910 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers to a small extent more room – 620 L compared to 543 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs barely noticeable better – up to 1740 L, which is about 165 L more than the VW ID.4.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC minimal takes the win – 600 kg compared to 551 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLC proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLC is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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

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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VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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Reviews VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
0 - 225 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
511 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLC?

The Mercedes GLC is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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