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Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency, pairing 5.9 L/100km consumption with a 550 L trunk. Best for growing families and road trips with strong safety signals, while outright performance and winter prowess are not its focus.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety5.9 L/100km
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
Car B
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
The Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI balances long‑distance capability with generous space and diesel efficiency, suiting road trips and growing families. It’s less compelling for tight city commutes or performance‑focused driving.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety204 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 74
City 47 / 32
Budget / value 57 / 37
Road trip 57 / 79
Performance 28 / 28
Cargo 38 / 53
Practical 57 / 49
Premium 50 / 37
Winter 36 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d · Orange = Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100km, easing fuel stops on long trips
  • 550 L trunk and 5 seats suit everyday family duties and luggage
  • Safety ranks highly among its strengths in our signals
  • 400 Nm torque and 194 hp enable relaxed highway cruising and confident overtakes

Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

  • 810-liter trunk handles road‑trip loads and bulky cargo
  • 7.2 l/100 km combined makes it efficient for its class on long journeys
  • 204 hp and 450 Nm provide relaxed highway overtakes
  • Five seats suit growing families

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d uses 5.9 L/100km vs 7.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI if…
More power
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI puts out 204 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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