Mercedes GLC 2026 vs Tesla Model Y 2020
| 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 | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 640 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 245 HP more power than Tesla Model Y, whereas torque is 290 NM more than Tesla Model Y. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 630 km in combined cycle | 393 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 4 cm longer than the Tesla Model Y, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Tesla Model Y has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes GLC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`405 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`005 kg | 1`778 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 635 kg | 627 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 64 400 | 37 200 | |
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