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Mercedes GLC vs VW Passat - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (50300 £ vs 35700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or VW Passat?

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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VW Passat

5 (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 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 Passat has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35700 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 14593 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mercedes GLC with 1.60 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes GLC performs decisively better – achieving up to 714 km, about 579 km more than the VW Passat.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 408 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 VW Passat takes 5.80 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs barely noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the VW Passat tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 620 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.

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In curb weight, VW Passat is evident lighter – 1573 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 337 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers to a small extent more room – 690 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1920 L, which is about 180 L more than the Mercedes GLC.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC minimal takes the win – 600 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 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
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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 Passat

5 (2 Reviews)
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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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4.4 (4 Reviews)
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5 (2 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 225 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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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