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Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d combines efficient running (5.9 L/100 km) with five-seat practicality and a 550 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. Safety and everyday usability are strong, while outright performance and winter prowess take a back seat.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Car B
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid blends five-seat practicality and a huge 810 L boot with standout efficiency and ample power, making it a strong fit for growing families and road trips. Its short 30 km electric range and higher price make it less compelling for city-focused or budget-led buyers.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety3 L/100km380 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame ranking profilesame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 74 / 83
City 46 / 37
Budget / value 55 / 53
Road trip 57 / 76
Performance 28 / 34
Cargo 38 / 53
Practical 56 / 66
Premium 51 / 44
Winter 36 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d · Orange = Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check.
  • Family-ready space: 5 seats and a 550 L trunk for strollers, groceries, and luggage.
  • Solid safety standing in its segment.
  • Confident touring ability from 204 hp and 500 Nm, with 0–100 km/h in 7.8 s for easy merges and overtakes.

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

  • Excellent efficiency for its class (rated 3 combined).
  • Expansive 810 L cargo area supports family life and road trips.
  • Strong safety standing in segment (ranking signal).
  • 380 hp, 500 Nm and 5.9 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid if…
More power
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid puts out 380 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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