GAC Aion V vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the GAC Aion V at 5 stars (2025) and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 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 Coupe, 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 7 on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion V and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

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 Coupe gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, Burmester audio 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 Coupe 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 Coupe responds with a Petrol making 190kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 143L 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 Coupe about $2,195 a year (7.7 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 Coupe).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $111,400) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: more power (190kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 427L).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 72

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (GAC Aion V ahead by 31 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 23 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 21 points). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

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