Mercedes GLC 2026 vs Tesla Model Y 2025
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 449 HP | 460 HP | |
| Torque: | 640 NM | 660 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 3.5 seconds | |
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Tesla Model Y is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 11 HP less power than Tesla Model Y, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Tesla Model Y. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 16.2 kWh/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 19.90 € | 4.90 € | |
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| Range per fill-up: | 620 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes GLC gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 5 cm shorter than the Tesla Model Y, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 822 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Tesla Model Y has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 202 litres less trunk space than the Tesla Model Y. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.9 metres more than that of the Tesla Model Y, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`640 kg | 2`543 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`990 kg | 2`033 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 510 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Tesla Model Y. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 59 000 | 55 200 | |
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