GAC Aion V vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the GAC Aion V at 5 stars (2025) and the Mercedes-Benz GLC at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion V and 92% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion V, against 0 on the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Both include the essentials: core safety systems. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion V and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.

The GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Mercedes-Benz GLC counters with head-up display and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLC offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 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.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLC is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 111mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLC at 4,716mm (2,888mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLC generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC a 173L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.9 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLC about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLC).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $89,900) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Mercedes-Benz GLC: the bigger boot with the seats up (600L against 427L).

The Verdict

Level: here's what splits them

The GAC Aion V (75) and Mercedes-Benz GLC (62) are too close to call on the figures we hold. What splits them: value (GAC Aion V ahead by 30 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz GLC ahead by 23 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz GLC ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

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