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Mercedes GLC vs VW Touran – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Q: How much power does the Mercedes GLC deliver on the road?

The Mercedes GLC reaches a peak output of 680 HP, depending on the model.

Q: How much fuel does the Mercedes GLC use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.60 L.

Q: What are the Mercedes GLC’s WLTP consumption values in kWh/100 km?

In the WLTP cycle, the Mercedes GLC consumes around 14.90 kWh.

Q: What is the electric driving range of the Mercedes GLC?

According to WLTP, the Mercedes GLC can travel up to 714 km on a single charge.

Q: How large is the Mercedes GLC’s battery?

The battery capacity is 94 kWh.

Q: What is the top speed of the Mercedes GLC?

The Mercedes GLC reaches up to 275 km/h.

Q: How big is the Mercedes GLC overall?

The Mercedes GLC measures 4716 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1640 mm high.

Q: What drive types are available for the VW Touran?

The VW Touran is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the VW Touran?

The VW Touran reaches a peak output of 150 HP, depending on the model.

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes GLC or VW Touran fits your lifestyle better.

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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.

VW Touran has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 14932 £.

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

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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 convincingly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 530 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 VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 5.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 275 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 66 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 660 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, VW Touran is clearly perceptible lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers evident more room – 834 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 214 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs somewhat better – up to 1980 L, which is about 240 L more than the Mercedes GLC.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran barely noticeable takes the win – 601 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 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

Price : 50300 - 126600 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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
Battery Capacity : 94 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.5 - 9 s
Model Year : 2025 - 2026
Max Speed : 208 - 275 km/h
Torque : 320 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Doors : 5
Model : GLC
Modell : GLC 200, GLC 300, GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE, GLC Coupé 63 S E PERFORMANCE, GLC Coupé 200, GLC Coupé 300, GLC 200 d, GLC 300 e, GLC 400 e, GLC 220 d, GLC 300 d, GLC 300 de, GLC 450 d, GLC 43 AMG, GLC Coupé 43 AMG, GLC Coupé 300 e, GLC Coupé 400 e, GLC Coupé 200 d, GLC Coupé 220 d, GLC Coupé 300 d, GLC Coupé 300 de, GLC Coupé 450 d, GLC 400 EQ
CO2 Efficiency Class : F, G, B, A
Trim Level : Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Edition 1 Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Edition 1 Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, AMG Sondermodell 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Avantgarde 4MATIC, Long Range Edition 4MATIC, AMG Line 4MATIC, AMG Line Plus 4MATIC
Power kW : 137 - 500 kW
co2 : 0 - 225 g/km
Engine capacity : 1991 - 2989 cm3
Curb weight : 1910 - 2535 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 49 - 65 L
Trunk capacity : 390 - 620 L
Length : 4716 - 4845 mm
Width : 1890 - 1913 mm
Height : 1603 - 1647 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity : 1335 - 1740 L
Payload : 475 - 600 kg

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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 Touran

5 (1)

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 50300 - 126600 £	Price 35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.9 L	Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.5 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 136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 49 - 65 L	Fuel tank capacity 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type MPV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1910 - 2535 kg	Curb weight 1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity 390 - 620 L	Trunk capacity 834 L
Length 4716 - 4845 mm	Length 4527 mm
Width 1890 - 1913 mm	Width 1829 mm
Height 1603 - 1647 mm	Height 1668 mm
Max trunk capacity 1335 - 1740 L	Max trunk capacity 1980 L
Payload 475 - 600 kg	Payload 590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric	Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 186 - 680 HP	Power HP 122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.5 - 9 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed 208 - 275 km/h	Max Speed 195 - 209 km/h
Torque 320 - 1020 Nm	Torque 250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 137 - 500 kW	Power kW 90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 1991 - 2989 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1968 cm3