Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzGLC | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupé | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2022 | July 2023 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 194–329 bhp | 194–329 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 6.2–8 s (better) | 6.3–8.1 s |
| Top speed | 135–151 mph | 136–155 mph (better) |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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) | 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) |
| Gearbox | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive (4MATIC) | All-wheel drive (4MATIC) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 74–75 miles (better) | 74 miles |
| Battery | 25.28 kWh | 25.28 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 60 kW | 60 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 38.7–166.2 mpg | 39.2–176.6 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP electric range 75 miles (GLC 300 e) or 74 miles (GLC 300 de); equivalent all-electric range 77 or 74 miles | WLTP electric range 74 miles (both plug-in hybrids); equivalent all-electric range 76 miles (GLC 300 e) or 73 miles (GLC 300 de) |
| 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) | 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) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 53.3 mpg (GLC 220 d), 38.7 mpg (GLC 300), 50.4 mpg (GLC 300 d), 128.4 mpg (GLC 300 e; earlier Mercedes UK figure 128.5 mpg), 166.2 mpg (GLC 300 de); plug-in hybrids 18.2 kWh/100 km | 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) |
| CO2 emissions | 140 g/km (GLC 220 d), 165 g/km (GLC 300), 148 g/km (GLC 300 d), 50 g/km (GLC 300 e) and 44 g/km (GLC 300 de) weighted | 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 |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 620 litres (better) | 545 litres |
| Length | 4,716 mm | 4,764 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Weight | From 1,965 kg | From 1,982 kg |
| Boot | 620 litres (mild hybrids); 470 litres (plug-in hybrids) | 545 litres (mild hybrids); 390 litres (plug-in hybrids) |
| Towing | 2,500 kg (GLC 220 d), 2,400 kg (GLC 300) or 2,000 kg (plug-in hybrids) braked; 750 kg unbraked | 2,500 kg (GLC 220 d), 2,400 kg (GLC 300) or 2,000 kg (plug-in hybrids) braked; 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,716 mm long, 1,890 mm wide without mirrors (1,920 mm plug-in hybrids; 2,075 mm with mirrors), 1,640 mm high (1,647 mm plug-in hybrids); 11.8 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,965 kg (GLC 300) to 2,442 kg (GLC 300 de) | 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) |
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