Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLC price starts at Rs. 77.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, priced at Rs. 80.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the E-Class offers a claimed 15 kmpl, while the GLC delivers 8 kmpl. On the performance front, the E-Class uses a 1999cc engine producing 201bhp@5800rpm and the GLC a 1999cc engine producing 254.79bhp@5800rpm. If you're deciding between the E-Class and GLC, the GLC is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the E-Class stands out for mileage.

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E-Class vs GLC Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz E-ClassMercedes-Benz GLC
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 80.00 LakhRs. 77.00 Lakh
Mileage 15 kmpl8 kmpl
Engine 1999 cc1999 cc
Max power 201bhp@5800rpm254.79bhp@5800rpm
Top speed 240 Km/h240 Km/h

E-Class vs GLC Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 200Mercedes-Benz GLC 300BMW i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport
Rating
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1 review
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Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 80.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 77.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.60 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1999 cc 1999 cc Not Available
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 201bhp@5800rpm 254.79bhp@5800rpm 268bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed 9-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type AWD 4WD RWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz E-Class Colors
Mercedes Benz GLC Colors
BMW i5 LWB Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 15 kmpl Not Available Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 235/55 R19 F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Boot Space Not Available 620 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front 8
EMI
Rs. 1,54,756 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,48,953 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,53,982 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.38 Lakh E-Class Insurance Rs. 3.26 Lakh GLC Insurance Rs. 3.23 Lakh i5 LWB Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Displacement
1999 cc
1999 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Not Available
M254
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
200 kW
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1999 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
81.6 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
201bhp@5800rpm
254.79bhp@5800rpm
268bhp
Range
Not Available
Not Available
669 km/charge
Max Torque
320Nm@1600-4000rpm
400Nm@1800-2200rpm
410Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
Not Available
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed
9-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
MPI
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1810 Kg
2000 Kg
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
No
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
4
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
No
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
CCS-II

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
7.5 Sec
6.2 Sec
6.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
66 Liters
66 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
240 Km/h
240 Km/h
195 Km/h
Mileage (City)
Not Available
8 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
15 kmpl
12.7 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
15 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electronic
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/55 R19
F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Wheel Size
Not Available
R19
20
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3 inch
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
,Ambient light,Boot Lamp
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
620 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
"Aluminium-look running boards with, Rear trim strip Plastic Chrome Plated rubber studs, Door sill panels, Illuminated door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” The manual pull-out roller sunblinds protect against direct, lettering, Door Handle Recesses, large, 2-piece, AMG Filler Cap, LCD projector, With animated Mercedes-Benz pattern"
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Automatic
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Not Available
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4949*1880*1468 mm3
4716*1890*1640 mm3
5175*2156*1520 mm3
Wheelbase
2961 mm
3095 mm
3105 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
DIRECT SELECT lever, DYNAMIC SELECT, Technical Underguard, driver assistance systems
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
connect with Alexa, Google Home integration and Parking location on navigation system
BMW OS 8.5
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Available
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
15
17
Adjustable Steering
5
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
"Aluminium-look running boards with, Rear trim strip Plastic Chrome Plated rubber studs, Door sill panels, Illuminated door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” The manual pull-out roller sunblinds protect against direct, lettering, Door Handle Recesses, large, 2-piece, AMG Filler Cap, LCD projector, With animated Mercedes-Benz pattern"
BMW OS 8.5
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
tilt and telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
11.9 Inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Yes
MirrorLink
Not Available
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
4
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
2
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
No
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Center
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
7
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Transparent Bonnet
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
MyBMW App
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Crash Notification
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2550
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz GLC
  • Smooth driving experience with great performance, feature-loaded, practical cabin for four occupants, luxurious interior design and quality
Mercedes-Benz GLC
  • Priciest SUV in its segment, backseat comfort could’ve been better

Is Mercedes-Benz GLC Better Than Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

50% users have chosen Mercedes-Benz GLC over Mercedes-Benz E-Class in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 10 users have also rated Mercedes-Benz GLC and Mercedes-Benz E-Class on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mercedes-Benz GLC is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of performance and comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor E-Class GLC
Mileage 5.0 4.0
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 5.0 3.5
Safety 5.0 4.8
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Which car is best between Mercedes Benz E-Class vs Mercedes Benz GLC?
Mercedes-Benz GLC is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance and safety. On the basis of performance and comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mercedes Benz E-Class vs Mercedes Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz E-Class by ₹3.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mercedes Benz E-Class vs Mercedes Benz GLC?
For the E 200 version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 201bhp@5800rpm of power and 320Nm@1600-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 300 version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of GLC produces 254.79bhp@5800rpm of power and 400Nm@1800-2200rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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