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Mercedes-Benz electric GLC — Competitive Compare

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Where it stands against its rivals

The electric GLC spans 2 grades: its entry price of ¥9,130,000 is the highest of the 6 models compared (the Leaf starts at ¥4,389,000), and its top grade at ¥9,570,000 is the most expensive in the group. The electric GLC lacks Hands-Free Power Liftgate and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which most rivals offer (includes estimates). On specifications, among the 6 models it is the longest (4,845 mm) (includes estimates).

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page. Parts marked “includes estimates” rely on operator-estimated equipment or specifications.

Mercedes-Benz electric GLC
Mercedes-Benz
electric GLC
2026 model-year price
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Nissan Ariya
Nissan
Ariya
2026 model-year price
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Nissan Leaf
Nissan
Leaf
2026 model-year price
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T
Toyota
bZ4X
2026 model-year price
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Subaru Solterra
Subaru
Solterra
2026 model-year price
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Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai
IONIQ 5
2026 model-year price
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Fully electric SUVs and crossovers such as the Ariya, bZ4X and Model Y. Ranges now reach 400–600 km, and Chinese brands like BYD are rapidly expanding the choice.

Price (¥10K)
Mercedes-Benz electric GLC
Mercedes-Benz
electric GLC
All grades: GLC
Nissan Ariya
Nissan
Ariya
Nissan Leaf
Nissan
Leaf
T
Toyota
bZ4X
Subaru Solterra
Subaru
Solterra
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai
IONIQ 5
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
1050
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
EV
Band = option price range (trims with known option prices only)
Specifications
Mercedes-Benz
electric GLC
Nissan
Ariya
Nissan
Leaf
Toyota
bZ4X
Subaru
Solterra
Hyundai
IONIQ 5
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4845
4595–4650
4360–4420
4690
4690
4660
Overall Width (mm)
1890
1850
1810
1860
1860
1890
Overall Height (mm)
1650
1655
1550
1650
1650
1650
Wheelbase (mm)
Not published
2775
2690
2850
2850
3000
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
Not published
5.4
5.3
5.6
5.6
5.9
↓Curb Weight (kg)
Not published
1920–2210
1750–1920
1830–1880
1880–2000
2000–2060
↓Gross Weight (kg)
Not published
2195–2485
2025–2195
2105–2155
2155–2275
2275–2335
Cargo Volume (L)
520
—
—
—
—
—
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (WLTC) (km/L)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fuel Economy (JC08) (km/L)
—
—
—
—
—
—
EV Range (km)
618–642
395–640
521–702
544–746
687–746
703
↓0–100 km/h (s)
Not published
3.8–7.5
—
6.9–7
6.9
3.4–8.5
Top Speed (km/h)
Not published
160–200
—
160
160
185–260
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Max Power (kW)
260–310
—
—
—
—
—
Max Torque (N·m)
505–800
—
—
—
—
—
Front Motor (kW)
—
160–320
130–160
124–167
167–252
168
Rear Motor (kW)
—
125–178
—
80
80
160–282
Battery (kWh)
85.5
66–91
55–78
57.7–74.7
74.7
77.4–84
Fuel Tank (L)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fuel Type
—
—
—
—
—
—
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
RR / 4WD
FF / 4WD
FF
FF
FF / 4WD
RR
Transmission
-
Electric (single-speed reduction)
Electric (single-speed reduction)
Electric (single-speed reduction)
Electric (single-speed reduction)
Electric (single-speed reduction)
Front Suspension
—
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
—
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double wishbone
Double wishbone
Multi-link
Front Brake
—
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake
—
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Disc
Tire Size
—
235/55R19 / 255/45R20
215/55R18 / 235/45R19 / 235/45ZR19
235/60R18
235/60R18
235/55R19
Wheel Size
—
19-inch / 20-inch
18-inch / 19-inch
18-inch
18-inch
19-inch
Seating (seats)
5
5
5
5
5
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
—
170–180
140
180
210
160
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
How many owners chose each feature as a clincher, how many who passed said it was missing, and how many shoppers said it matters (shown from 5 people).
Equipment
Mercedes-Benz
electric GLC
Nissan
Ariya
Nissan
Leaf
Toyota
bZ4X
Subaru
Solterra
Hyundai
IONIQ 5
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
—*
● STD
—
—
—
—
Roof Rails
● STD*
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
—
Power Liftgate
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Hands-Free Power Liftgate
—*
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Interior
Panoramic Roof
○ MOP*
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP
—
Head-Up Display
● STD*
—
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
Digital Rearview Mirror
● STD*
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Ambient Lighting
● STD*
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Premium Interior Package
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
○ MOP*
—
—
—
● STD
—
Power Driver Seat
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Heated Front Seats
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Ventilated Front Seats
● STD*
—
—
● STD
—
● STD
Memory Seat
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Zero-Gravity Seat
● STD*
—
—
—
—
● STD
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Lane Keeping Assist
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
360° Surround View Camera
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Traffic Sign Recognition
● STD*
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Driver Attention Alert
● STD*★★☆
—
● STD
—
—
—
Remote Parking
● STD*
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
—*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Comfort
Wireless Charging
● STD*
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Electronic Parking Brake
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Auto Brake Hold
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Heated Steering Wheel
○ MOP*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Rear A/C Vents
—*
—
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Premium Audio System
○ MOP*
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Display Audio (9"+)
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Connected Services
○ MOP*
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
ETC 2.0
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Fast Charging
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Cargo Area LED
—*
—
—
—
—
—
Tonneau Cover
—*
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Vehicle-to-Home Power
—*
—
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
● STD
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Full-Size Spare Tire
—*
—
—
—
—
—
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Mercedes-Benz
electric GLC
Nissan
Ariya
Nissan
Leaf
Toyota
bZ4X
Subaru
Solterra
Hyundai
IONIQ 5
Base Price
¥9,570,000
¥8,498,600
¥6,162,200
¥5,500,000
¥6,050,000
¥5,236,000
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
¥9,570,000
¥8,498,600
¥6,162,200
¥5,500,000
¥6,050,000
¥5,236,000
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
electric GLC
Benchmark (0%)
Ariya
−11.2% better value
Leaf
−35.6% better value
bZ4X
−42.5% better value
Solterra
−36.8% better value
IONIQ 5
−45.3% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
ExteriorLED Fog LightsAriya onlySTD
InteriorPremium Interior Packageelectric GLC onlySTD
SafetyRemote Parkingelectric GLC onlySTD

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

User voices
Mercedes-Benz
electric GLC
Nissan
Ariya
Nissan
Leaf
Toyota
bZ4X
Subaru
Solterra
Hyundai
IONIQ 5
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What clinched it for owners
Why people passed
Missing features
Most compared with
How the price feels
What people said (excerpts)

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Data Sources
ModelSpec SourceEquipment SourcePrice SourceRetrievedNotes
Mercedes-Benz electric GLC
2026 model-year price
Manufacturer / Press reportMercedes-Benz Japan official website (electric GLC)EstimateEstimated (equipment of the GLC 220 d 4MATIC Sports)
Most equipment values are estimates
Manufacturer / Press reportMercedes-Benz Japan official website / Response2026-11-11
  • Price (GLC 250 electric (from ¥9,130,000)): Manufacturer (Mercedes-Benz Japan official website, 2026-11-11)
  • Price (GLC 300 4MATIC electric): Press report (Response, 2026-11-11) — no price on the official overview page
  • Specs: Manufacturer (Mercedes-Benz Japan official website, 2026-11-11) — dimensions, cargo, output, torque, range
  • Specs: Press report (Response, 2026-11-11) — battery capacity (85.5 kWh)
The first battery-electric GLC (dedicated MB.EA-M EV platform), announced and open for orders Oct 28, 2026. Dimensions are for the GLC 250 electric. Wheelbase, weight, turning radius and similar figures are not on the official overview page and are shown as not published. Equipment is estimated. Prices include consumption tax.
Nissan Ariya
2026 model-year price
Manufacturer / Comparison siteCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Comparison siteCarsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Manufacturer / Comparison siteCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-11-11
  • Price (option prices): Manufacturer (Nissan price simulator (MSRP), 2026-11-12) — total of factory options, packages and paid paint (the higher of mutually exclusive choices; deductions not counted)
  • Specs (battery capacity): Manufacturer (Nissan official website, 2026-11-12) — B6 66 kWh, B9 91 kWh
Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
Nissan Leaf
2026 model-year price
Manufacturer / Comparison siteCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Comparison siteCarsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Manufacturer / Comparison siteCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-11-11
  • Price (option prices): Manufacturer (Nissan price simulator (MSRP), 2026-11-12) — total of factory options, packages and paid paint (the higher of mutually exclusive choices; deductions not counted)
  • Specs (battery capacity): Manufacturer (Nissan news release, 2026-11-12) — B7 78 kWh, B5 55 kWh (corrected values that were swapped between grades)
Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
Toyota bZ4X
2026 model-year price
Press report / Comparison siteCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Comparison siteCarsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Manufacturer / Comparison siteCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-11-11
  • Price (option prices): Manufacturer (Toyota equipment list (2026-10), 2026-11-12) — total of factory options, packages and paid paint (the higher of mutually exclusive choices; deductions not counted)
  • Specs (battery capacity): Press report (Kuruma News, 2026-11-12) — after the October 2025 update: G 57.7 kWh, Z 74.7 kWh (Toyota announcement)
Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
Subaru Solterra
2026 model-year price
Manufacturer / Comparison siteCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Comparison siteCarsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Manufacturer / Comparison siteCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-11-11
  • Price (option prices): Manufacturer (SUBARU self-quote tool (MSRP), 2026-11-12) — total of factory options, packages and paid paint (the higher of mutually exclusive choices; deductions not counted)
  • Specs (battery capacity): Manufacturer (Subaru official website, 2026-11-12) — 74.7 kWh after the update
Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Comparison siteCarsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Comparison siteCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-11-11Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.

* Data on this site comes mainly from manufacturers' official websites; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates (the type of source is shown in the table above). Please check each manufacturer's official site for the latest accurate information. Equipment "estimates" are reference values based on typical equipment trends for models in the same segment.