Hyundai Palisade vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

The Hyundai Palisade starts from $76,500 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC opens at $89,900. That makes the Hyundai Palisade the more affordable entry point by $13,400.

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 $84,150 and $98,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Hyundai Palisade by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Palisade and Mercedes-Benz GLC hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai Palisade packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Hyundai Palisade and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Palisade stands out with Apple CarPlay and heated front seats that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Mercedes-Benz GLC counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Palisade uses a Petrol producing 245kW and 460Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

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 Hyundai Palisade has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Palisade measures 5,065mm long on a 2,970mm wheelbase, 349mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC at 4,716mm (2,888mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Palisade generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 300L in the Hyundai Palisade and 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC a 300L advantage. The Hyundai Palisade seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,938/year for the Hyundai Palisade and $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Palisade.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (Hyundai Palisade) vs $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLC). The Hyundai Palisade saves you roughly $200 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Palisade) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLC). The Hyundai Palisade has longer coverage.