Jeep Avenger vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores higher, 72 vs 68
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 13 Nov 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Jeep Avenger
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 not offered · 9 no dataFrom
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor
- Power
- 115kW
- Energy use
- 16.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★3 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 355L
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataFrom
$111,400
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 190kW
- Economy
- 7.7 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 570L
Top CarSorted Score, 72 vs 68, but the Jeep Avenger is $61,410 cheaper
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$49,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Blind Spot Monitor, Wireless Phone Charging and Heated Front Seats not offered
$111,400RRP
- with the Jeep Avenger's standard kit: $111,400 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Jeep Avenger Longitude
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $208 a week in repayments ($49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300 4MATIC
$111,400
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $492 a week in repayments ($111,400 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Jeep Avenger starts $61,410 lower on RRP.
The Jeep Avenger currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Avenger at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep AvengerDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Jeep Avenger at 3 stars (2024) and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Jeep Avenger and 92% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, against 4 on the Jeep Avenger.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Jeep Avenger and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 4 of 10 key systems on the Jeep Avenger and 7 on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Jeep Avenger
None open on our record
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
- REC-006695 · published 12 Aug 2026Nine model lines: door lock defect (campaign RC5219)Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2026
- REC-006414 · published 29 Aug 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering coupling bolts may not meet specifications and could become loose.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-005747 · published 8 Aug 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel delivery unit may fail causing the fuel pump to switch off.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 21 more on the model page.
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.
How long to charge
54kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Jeep Avenger gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Jeep Avenger uses a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor producing 115kW and 260Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed 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 115kW. 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 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 215L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Avenger's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 10.5 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 Jeep Avenger costs about $787 a year (16.4 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: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Avenger), no data (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe).
Where each one leads
The Jeep Avenger: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $111,400).
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: more power (190kW against 115kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 355L).
The Verdict
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores higher, 72 vs 68
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores 72 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 27 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 25 points), value (Jeep Avenger ahead by 23 points). Boot space with the seats up: 355L in the Jeep Avenger, 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Avenger at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep AvengerDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Jeep Avenger and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe?
The Jeep Avenger is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe by $61,410.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Jeep Avenger holds a 3-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024) and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the largest boot at 570L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe makes the most power at 190kW. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is quickest to 100km/h in 7s.
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