Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé vs Peugeot Peugeot 5008
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupé | PeugeotPeugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2023 | 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric |
| Power | 194–329 bhp (better) | 143–320 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 6.3–8.1 s (better) | 6.5–11.3 s |
| Top speed | 136–155 mph (better) | 106–137 mph |
| Engine or motors | GLC 220 d: 1,993 cc four-cylinder diesel, 145 kW (197 hp) plus 17 kW mild-hybrid motor; GLC 300: 1,999 cc four-cylinder petrol, 190 kW (258 hp) plus 17 kW; GLC 300 d: 1,993 cc four-cylinder diesel, 198 kW (269 hp) plus 17 kW; GLC 300 e: 150 kW petrol plus 115 kW electric motor, 230 kW (313 hp) system; GLC 300 de: 145 kW diesel plus 115 kW motor, 245 kW (333 hp) system; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures | Hybrid 145: 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol (136 hp, 100 kW) with a 22 hp (16 kW) motor in the gearbox and a 48 V, 0.4 kWh battery, 145 hp (107 kW) combined; Plug-in Hybrid 225: 1.6-litre turbo petrol (150 hp, 110 kW) plus a 125 hp (92 kW) motor, 225 hp (168 kW) combined; E-5008: front permanent-magnet motor, 213 hp (157 kW) or 231 hp (170 kW); Dual Motor: front and rear motors, 325 hp (239 kW). bhp converted from Peugeot's kW figures |
| Torque | 440 Nm (GLC 220 d), 400 Nm (GLC 300), 550 Nm (GLC 300 d), 550 Nm system (GLC 300 e), 750 Nm system (GLC 300 de) | 230 Nm (Hybrid 145), 350 Nm combined (Plug-in Hybrid), 343 Nm (E-5008), 343 Nm front plus 166 Nm rear (Dual Motor) |
| Gearbox | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic | 6-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC6 (Hybrid), 7-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC7 (Plug-in Hybrid), single-speed automatic (E-5008) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive (4MATIC) | Front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive on the Dual Motor |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 74 miles | 48–413 miles (better) |
| Battery | 25.28 kWh | 17.8–96.9 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 60 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Economy (WLTP) | 39.2–176.6 mpg (better) | 53.3–122.8 mpg |
| Range detail | WLTP electric range 74 miles (both plug-in hybrids); equivalent all-electric range 76 miles (GLC 300 e) or 73 miles (GLC 300 de) | E-5008 WLTP combined: 309 miles (73 kWh Allure), 413 miles (97 kWh Allure), 293 miles (Dual Motor GT); usable capacity 73 kWh or 96.9 kWh, 400 V NMC. Plug-in Hybrid: 17.8 kWh usable, 48 miles equivalent all-electric range |
| Charging | Plug-in hybrids: 25.28 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2.75 hours); DC up to 60 kW (10–80% in 29 minutes) | E-5008: 11 kW three-phase on-board charger (20–80% in 4 h 30 min, 6 h 30 min for 97 kWh); DC up to 160 kW, 20–80% in 30 minutes (27 minutes for 97 kWh). Plug-in Hybrid: 3.7 kW standard on-board charger, 0–100% in 5 h 30 min; 7.4 kW standard on GT Premium and optional on other trims |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined, best trim, from Mercedes UK's June 2026 e-brochure: 54.3 mpg (GLC 220 d), 39.2 mpg (GLC 300), 50.4 mpg (GLC 300 d), 128.4 mpg (GLC 300 e), 176.6 mpg (GLC 300 de, Urban Edition; 166.2 mpg on other trims); earlier Mercedes UK figures were 54.4, 39.3, 128.5 and 166.2 mpg; plug-in hybrids 18.3 kWh/100 km (GLC 300 e) or 18.2 kWh/100 km (GLC 300 de) | WLTP combined: 45.2–53.3 mpg (Hybrid 145); 82.2–122.8 mpg weighted (Plug-in Hybrid) |
| CO2 emissions | 138 g/km (GLC 220 d), 164 g/km (GLC 300), 146 g/km (GLC 300 d), 51 g/km (GLC 300 e) and 44 g/km (GLC 300 de) weighted | 128–141 g/km (Hybrid 145), 63–78 g/km (Plug-in Hybrid), 0 g/km (E-5008), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot | 545 litres (better) | 348 litres |
| Length | 4,764 mm | 4,791 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Weight | From 1,982 kg | From 1,625 kg |
| Boot | 545 litres (mild hybrids); 390 litres (plug-in hybrids) | 348 litres (259 litres VDA) with all seven seats up; 916 litres (748 VDA) with the third row folded; 2,232 litres (1,815 VDA) maximum; fuel tank 55 litres (hybrid) or 60 litres (plug-in hybrid) |
| Towing | 2,500 kg (GLC 220 d), 2,400 kg (GLC 300) or 2,000 kg (plug-in hybrids) braked; 750 kg unbraked | 750 kg braked (1,000 kg with factory-fitted tow bar) Hybrid 145; 1,300 kg Plug-in Hybrid; 1,000 kg E-5008 |
| Size | 4,764 mm long, 1,890 mm wide without mirrors (2,075 mm with), 1,605 mm high (1,614 mm plug-in hybrids); 11.8 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,982 kg (GLC 300) to 2,445 kg (GLC 300 de) | 4,791 mm long, 1,895 mm wide without mirrors (2,108 mm with mirrors out), 1,694 mm high; 2,901 mm wheelbase; 11.2 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,625 kg (Hybrid 145), 1,993 kg (Plug-in Hybrid), 2,185 kg (73 kWh), 2,241 kg (97 kWh), 2,269 kg (Dual Motor) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 21-inch HD panoramic curved display combining instruments and touchscreen; customisable virtual i-Toggles touchscreen; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Driver assistance | – | Lane Keeping Assist as standard; adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go from Allure Premium |
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