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Mercedes GLC vs VW Touareg – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or VW Touareg?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes GLC has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50300 £, while the VW Touareg costs 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 13980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes GLC performs decisively better – achieving up to 714 km, about 665 km more than the VW Touareg.

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Engine and Performance:

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 has a distinct edge – offering 680 HP compared to 462 HP. That’s roughly 218 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 Touareg takes 5.10 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes GLC is barely noticeable lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers distinct more room – 810 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1800 L, which is about 60 L more than the Mercedes GLC.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg noticeable takes the win – 751 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLC proves to be leaves the rival little chance 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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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 Touareg

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Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Price
64300 - 88300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.30 kWh
co2
0 - 225 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 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
2059 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Length
4878 - 4902 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Width
1984 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Height
1693 - 1712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1800 L
Payload
475 - 600 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
Engine capacity
2967 - 2995 cm3

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