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Mercedes GLC vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or VW Touran?

Mercedes GLC vs VW Touran: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,332 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

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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 offers significantly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 322 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Touran is markedly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers markedly more boot space – 834 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 214 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries only slightly more – 601 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 122 - 128 km
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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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Zede
10 May 2026, 20:12:35

Too expensive! To justify it with technology that's equal or inferior.

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Marek
2 Jan 2026, 18:32:30

There’s something about a Mercedes — you have to take it for a spin to feel it and understand why it’s special.

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VW Touran

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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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes GLC offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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