Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Hyundai Palisade

The Mercedes-Benz GLC starts from $89,900 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Palisade opens at $76,500. 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 $98,890 and $84,150 respectively.

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

Both the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Hyundai Palisade 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 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC and 8 in the Hyundai Palisade.

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

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLC uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Hyundai Palisade responds with a Petrol making 245kW and 460Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels.

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

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

For towing, the Hyundai Palisade 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 $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC and $1,938/year for the Hyundai Palisade. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Palisade.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLC) vs $1,938 (Hyundai Palisade). 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLC) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Palisade). The Hyundai Palisade has longer coverage.