Mercedes-Benz Electric GLC vs Toyota bZ4X Touring

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Electric GLC compared with bZ4X Touring

	Mercedes-BenzElectric GLC	ToyotabZ4X Touring
Overview
Released
Released	2026	June 2026
Performance
Powertrain
Powertrain	Electric	Electric
Power
Power	349–483 bhp (better)	221–376 bhp
0–62 mph
0–62 mph	4.3–5.9 s (better)	4.5–7.3 s
Top speed
Top speed	130 mph (better)	99–111 mph
Engine or motors
Engine or motors	GLC 250: 260 kW (354 hp), rear-wheel drive; GLC 400 4MATIC: 360 kW (489 hp), dual motors; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures	Permanent-magnet synchronous motors: FWD 221 bhp (224 DIN hp, 165 kW); AWD 376 bhp (380 DIN hp, 280 kW). Lithium-ion battery, 74.7 kWh gross (71 kWh usable), 104 cells, 391 V
Torque
Torque	505 Nm (GLC 250), 800 Nm (GLC 400 4MATIC)	268.6 Nm per motor (front, and rear on AWD)
Gearbox
Gearbox	Two-speed transmission on the rear axle, with 11:1 first and 5:1 second gear ratios (Mercedes-Benz)	Single-speed automatic
Drive
Drive	Rear-wheel drive (GLC 250); all-wheel drive (GLC 400 4MATIC)	Front-wheel drive (Design) or all-wheel drive (Excel) with Downhill Assist Control
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)
Zero-emission range (WLTP)	389–405 miles (better)	298–366 miles
Battery
Battery	85–94 kWh (better)	71 kWh
Fastest charging
Fastest charging	320–330 kW (better)	150 kW
Range detail
Range detail	WLTP range 389 miles (GLC 250) or 405 miles (GLC 400 4MATIC); 225–270 km or 240–305 km added in 10 minutes of DC charging	WLTP combined: up to 366 miles (Design FWD); up to 298 miles (Excel AWD; Toyota's press specifications say 297)
Charging
Charging	Usable battery 85 kWh (GLC 250) or 94 kWh (GLC 400 4MATIC); DC up to 320 kW or 330 kW, 10–80% in 22 minutes; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 9 or 10.5 hours	150 kW DC, 10–80% in 28 minutes; 11 kW AC on Design, 22 kW AC on Excel
Efficiency
Efficiency	15.7 kWh/100 km (GLC 250), 16.4 kWh/100 km (GLC 400 4MATIC), WLTP combined	WLTP combined: 4.44 miles/kWh (FWD), 3.74 miles/kWh (AWD)
CO2 emissions
CO2 emissions	0 g/km	0 g/km at the tailpipe
Practicality
Body
Body	SUV	SUV
Seats
Seats	5	5
Boot
Boot	520 litres	669 litres (better)
Length
Length	4,845 mm	4,830 mm
Width
Width	1,913 mm	1,860 mm
Weight
Weight	From 2,414 kg	From 1,900 kg
Boot
Boot	520 litres	669 litres with the rear seats up and 1,718 litres with them folded, both measured to the roof; load floor 1,096 mm long
Towing
Towing	2,200 kg (GLC 250) or 2,400 kg (GLC 400 4MATIC) braked; 750 kg unbraked	750 kg braked (FWD); 1,500 kg braked (AWD); 750 kg unbraked
Size
Size	4,845 mm long, 1,913 mm wide without mirrors (2,089 mm with), 1,644 mm high; 12.1 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,414 kg (GLC 250), 2,581 kg (GLC 400 4MATIC)	4,830 mm long, 1,860 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 1,675 mm high; 2,850 mm wheelbase; 212 mm (Design) or 216 mm (Excel) ground clearance; 5.6 m turning radius (tyres); approach 17.3°, departure 21.1°; 500 mm wading depth; kerb weight 1,900–1,965 kg (FWD), 2,015–2,095 kg (AWD)
Tech and safety
Infotainment
Infotainment	–	14-inch Toyota Smart Connect+ multimedia with wireless phone charger; JBL audio optional on Excel
Driver assistance
Driver assistance	–	Toyota Safety Sense; Panoramic View Monitor on both grades; Front Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Advanced Parking Assist and digital rear-view mirror on Excel
Warranty
Warranty	–	3 years or 60,000 miles; battery 8 years or 100,000 miles