Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe at 5 stars (2022) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tayron, 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 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Burmester audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.

Drivetrain

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe uses a Petrol producing 190kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.

The Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

Boot space is 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 225L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.9 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs about $2,195 a year (7.7 L/100km) and fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $29 a year less for the Volkswagen Tayron.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: more power (190kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 345L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $111,400) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $2,195).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 72

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 20 points), value (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 19 points), technology (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron costs about $29 less (7.6 L/100km against 7.7 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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