Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Nissan Patrol

The Mercedes-Benz GLC starts from $89,900 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLC the more affordable entry point by $700.

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 $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLC by roughly $10,260 in fuel alone.

Both the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Nissan Patrol hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 7 in the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol adds a 360-degree camera that the Mercedes-Benz GLC misses.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC features a 11.9-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Nissan Patrol. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC lines up producing 150kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol lines up making 298kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is 3.3s quicker. 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, 459mm shorter than the Nissan Patrol at 5,175mm (3,075mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 20L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $2,052 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Mercedes-Benz GLC) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The Mercedes-Benz GLC saves you roughly $2,052 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Mercedes-Benz GLC) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.