Cadillac LYRIQ vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

The Cadillac LYRIQ starts from $90,000 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC opens at $89,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLC the more affordable entry point by $100.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $99,000 and $98,890 respectively.

The Cadillac LYRIQ qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mercedes-Benz GLC, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Cadillac LYRIQ features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with heated front seats, ventilated seats and AKG audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac LYRIQ gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLC offers synthetic leather.

The Cadillac LYRIQ uses a Electric producing 388kW and 610Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac LYRIQ is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 289mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC at 4,716mm (2,888mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC a 100L advantage.

For towing, the Cadillac LYRIQ leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLC). Both match on warranty length.