Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mercedes-Benz GLC at 5 stars (2022) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2024). 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 and 85% for the Toyota C-HR, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota C-HR, against 0 on the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Both include the essentials: core safety systems. Airbag count is 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

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 features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. The Toyota C-HR counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz GLC gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth.

Drivetrain

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLC is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz GLC measures 4,716mm long on a 2,888mm wheelbase, 354mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLC generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC a 212L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 1,275kg 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 Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 1.5 m tighter, 10.4 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, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLC costs about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $998 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLC) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz GLC: more power (150kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (600L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $89,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $2,138).

The Verdict

Level: here's what splits them

The Mercedes-Benz GLC (62) and Toyota C-HR (80) are too close to call on the figures we hold. What splits them: fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 32 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 28 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz GLC ahead by 24 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $998 less (4 L/100km against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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