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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 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 safety
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 74 / 74
City 46 / 32
Budget / value 55 / 37
Road trip 57 / 79
Performance 28 / 28
Cargo 38 / 53
Practical 56 / 49
Premium 51 / 37
Winter 36 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d · Orange = Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
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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 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 250d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d uses 5.9 L/100km vs 7.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI if…
Performance & capability
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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